# Add MCP server to settings.json under 'mcpServers' key

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# Add MCP server to settings.json under 'mcpServers' key

Register an MCP server so Gemini CLI can call its tools (edit settings.json directly)

Registers an MCP server in settings.json — MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets external services give Gemini new tools.
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