What is the key difference between Gemini and Pvgis?

Gemini belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Pvgis belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Gemini or Pvgis in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Gemini and Pvgis free or paid?

Gemini operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Pvgis operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gemini lists 0 tools with 0 views and 31 GitHub stars. Pvgis lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gemini and Pvgis together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Gemini vs Pvgis

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gemini and Pvgis MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Gemini

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Pvgis

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Gemini if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Pvgis if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Gemini when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Gemini Details

Choose Pvgis when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Pvgis Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Gemini Developer Tools	P Pvgis Developer Tools
Summary	Model Context Protocol server for Google Gemini AI with chat, research, and grounding	PVGIS MCP — EU Joint Research Centre PV system modeler
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gemini Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Pvgis Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Gemini Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gemini-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@houtini/gemini-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Pvgis Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pvgis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pvgis"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Gemini is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Pvgis belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Gemini when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Pvgis when you require tools for developer tools.

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