Connect Gemini CLI to Zapier MCP

Add Zapier MCP to Gemini CLI with a single command and authenticate over OAuth.

Zapier MCP connects to Gemini CLI over OAuth. Add the server with one command, then log in from the CLI.

Before you begin

• A Zapier account.

Connect Zapier MCP to Gemini CLI

1. Install Gemini CLI

   If you have not installed it yet, follow the Gemini CLI installation guide.

2. Add the Zapier server

   Run this command to add Zapier MCP:

   gemini mcp add --scope user zapier https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect --type http
   
3. Log in

   Start gemini and run /mcp auth zapier to log in with your Zapier account.

4. Verify the connection

   In Gemini CLI, ask:

   Run the Zapier onboarding skill using get_zapier_skill with name "zapier-mcp-onboarding" and follow its instructions.
   

   Your agent lists the Zapier tools available to it. If nothing appears, check Troubleshoot.

Next steps

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