What is the key difference between Gemini and Toolweave?

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

How do I install Gemini or Toolweave 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 Toolweave free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gemini lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Toolweave lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gemini and Toolweave 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.

How do I install Gemini or Toolweave in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Gemini and Toolweave free to use, or do they require API keys?

Gemini is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Toolweave operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Gemini and Toolweave at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both gemini and toolweave as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Gemini has a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Toolweave holds a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Gemini vs Toolweave

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gemini and Toolweave 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: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Toolweave

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Gemini Developer Tools	T Toolweave Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server that exposes Google Gemini as tools for Claude Code	One MCP endpoint for Claude, GPT & Gemini: 100+ tools + no-code connectors + agent workers.
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.

Toolweave 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": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gemini"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Toolweave Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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