What is the key difference between Gemini FAF and Gemini?

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

How do I install Gemini FAF or Gemini 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 FAF and Gemini free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gemini FAF lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Gemini lists 0 tools with 0 views and 31 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gemini FAF and Gemini 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 FAF vs Gemini

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gemini FAF and Gemini 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 FAF

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Gemini

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Gemini FAF if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Gemini 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 FAF 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 FAF Details

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Gemini FAF Developer Tools	Gemini Developer Tools
Summary	Persistent project context for Google Gemini. Python/FastMCP. IANA-registered .faf format.	Model Context Protocol server for Google Gemini AI with chat, research, and grounding
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gemini FAF Tools (0)

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

Gemini 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 FAF Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gemini-faf": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gemini-faf-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Gemini Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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