ZenRows · Gemini CLI
Add the ZenRows MCP server to Gemini CLI
Scrape and extract structured data from sites that block bots, run batch and crawl jobs, and automate a remote browser through ZenRows.
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
gemini mcp add --transport http zenrows https://mcp.zenrows.com/mcp
Scopes, env vars, OAuth and limits: Gemini CLI MCP config guide
2. Sign in
Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. ZenRows is hosted by ZenRows, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
Ask Gemini CLI for something ZenRows can do. Scrape and extract structured data from sites that block bots, run batch and crawl jobs, and automate a remote browser through ZenRows. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.
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FAQ
- How do I add the ZenRows MCP server to Gemini CLI?
- Run: gemini mcp add --transport http zenrows https://mcp.zenrows.com/mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
- Is this the official ZenRows MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by ZenRows as io.github.ZenRows/zenrows-mcp in the official MCP registry.
- Does the ZenRows MCP server need an API key?
- It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Gemini CLI uses them; check ZenRows's docs for any plan or permission requirements.
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Reviewed Oct 19, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Gemini CLI's documented syntax.