CoAIA Gemini MCP Tool

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that bridges AI assistants with Gemini CLI, featuring authentic creative process support based on Robert Fritz's "Creating Your Life" framework.

🎯 NEW: CREATE Tool - Authentic Creative Process

Transform your creative work with Fritz's proven three-phase framework:

• 🌱 Germination: Initial excitement, vision clarification, balanced action
• ⚡ Assimilation: Structural tension, momentum building, natural movement
• ✨ Completion: Finishing touches, successful conclusion

Creative Orientation: "What do you want to create?" (not "What problem to solve?")

Core Features

✅ Claude + Gemini Integration: Bridge AI assistants with Gemini's massive context window
✅ CREATE Tool: Authentic creative process based on Robert Fritz's framework
✅ File Analysis: Use @ syntax for large codebases and files
✅ Sandbox Mode: Safe code execution and testing
✅ Change Mode: Structured code edits with OLD/NEW format

Quick Overview

+ + 🎨 Creative Process

Prerequisites

Before using this tool, ensure you have:

1. Node.js (v16.0.0 or higher)
2. Google Gemini CLI installed and configured

Installation

One-Line Setup (Recommended)

claude mcp add coaia-gemini-cli -- npx -y coaia-gemini-mcp-tool

Verify Installation

Type /mcp inside Claude Code to verify the coaia-gemini-cli MCP is active.

Alternative: Import from Claude Desktop

If you already have it configured in Claude Desktop:

1. Add to your Claude Desktop config:

"coaia-gemini-cli": {
  "command": "npx",
  "args": ["-y", "coaia-gemini-mcp-tool"]
}

2. Import to Claude Code:

claude mcp add-from-claude-desktop

Configuration

Register the MCP server with your MCP client:

For NPX Usage (Recommended)

Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coaia-gemini-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "coaia-gemini-mcp-tool"]
    }
  }
}

For Global Installation

If you installed globally, use this configuration instead:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coaia-gemini-cli": {
      "command": "coaia-gemini-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Configuration File Locations:

• Claude Desktop:
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
  • Linux: ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json

After updating the configuration, restart your terminal session.

Example Workflow

• Natural language: "use gemini to explain index.html", "create a mobile app using the create tool", "ask gemini to search for latest news"
• Claude Code: Type /coaia-gemini-cli and commands will populate in Claude Code's interface.

Usage Examples

🎨 CREATE Tool - Authentic Creative Process

Transform your creative work with the three-phase framework:

Germination Phase

"I want to create a mobile app that helps people track their creative projects"
- desiredOutcome: "Create a mobile app that helps people track creative projects with inspiration features"
- currentReality: "I have programming skills but no mobile app experience"
- creativePhase: "germination"

Assimilation Phase

"Help me build momentum on my app project"
- desiredOutcome: "Launch beta version with 50 active users" 
- currentReality: "Working prototype, 5 friends testing and giving feedback"
- creativePhase: "assimilation"

Completion Phase

"Bring my app to successful launch"
- desiredOutcome: "Polished app ready for App Store"
- currentReality: "Beta tested, 4.2 stars, final bugs being fixed"
- creativePhase: "completion"

With File References (using @ syntax)

• ask gemini to analyze @src/main.js and explain what it does
• use gemini to summarize @. the current directory
• analyze @package.json and tell me about dependencies

General Questions (without files)

• ask gemini to search for the latest tech news
• use gemini to explain div centering
• ask gemini about best practices for React development related to @file_im_confused_about

Using Gemini CLI's Sandbox Mode (-s)

The sandbox mode allows you to safely test code changes, run scripts, or execute potentially risky operations in an isolated environment.

• use gemini sandbox to create and run a Python script that processes data
• ask gemini to safely test @script.py and explain what it does
• use gemini sandbox to install numpy and create a data visualization
• test this code safely: Create a script that makes HTTP requests to an API

Available Tools

Core Tools

create ⭐ PRIMARY CREATIVE TOOL

Supports authentic creative process through Fritz's three-phase framework.

Parameters:

• desiredOutcome (required): What specific outcome do you want to create?
• currentReality (optional): Where are you now in relation to this vision?
• creativePhase (optional): germination, assimilation, or completion (defaults to germination)
• timeframe (optional): When do you want this created?
• resources (optional): What resources do you have available?
• model (optional): Gemini model to use

ask-gemini

Asks Google Gemini for analysis and general questions.

Parameters:

• prompt (required): Use @ syntax for files (e.g., @src/main.js explain this code) or ask general questions
• model (optional): The Gemini model to use (defaults to gemini-2.5-pro)
• sandbox (optional): Set to true to run in sandbox mode for safe code execution
• changeMode (optional): Enable structured change mode for code edits

Utility Tools

• ping: Test tool that echoes back a message
• help: Shows the Gemini CLI help text

Slash Commands (for the User)

You can use these commands directly in Claude Code's interface.

• /create ⭐ NEW: Authentic creative process support

  • desiredOutcome (required): What do you want to create?
  • currentReality (optional): Where are you now?
  • creativePhase (optional): germination, assimilation, or completion

• /analyze: Analyzes files or directories using Gemini, or asks general questions.

  • prompt (required): Use @ syntax for files or ask general questions.

• /sandbox: Safely tests code or scripts in Gemini's sandbox environment.

  • prompt (required): Code testing request.

• /help: Displays the Gemini CLI help information.

• /ping: Tests the connection to the server.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details on how to submit pull requests, report issues, and contribute to the project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

🚀 What's New in v2.0

CREATE Tool - Authentic Creative Process

• NEW: Support for Robert Fritz's three-phase creative framework
• NEW: Structural tension between vision and current reality
• NEW: Problem-solving language detection with creative redirection
• ENHANCED: Creative orientation vs reactive-responsive problem-solving

Breaking Changes

• Package renamed: gemini-mcp-tool → coaia-gemini-mcp-tool
• Binary renamed: gemini-mcp → coaia-gemini-mcp
• Major version bump: 1.1.4 → 2.0.0
• Replaced brainstorm tool with authentic CREATE tool

Philosophy: "What do you want to create?" not "What problem needs solving?"

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial, third-party tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Google.