# Integrating the Patchworks product documentation MCP server with Gemini

## Introduction

You can integrate the Patchworks documentation MCP server with [Gemini CLI](https://geminicli.com/docs/get-started/) and [Gemini Code Assist](https://codeassist.google/). Both these tools use the same settings file, so adding an MCP server via the CLI will also update your Code Assist integration.

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The Gemini web app ([gemini.google.com](https://gemini.google.com/)) does not support custom MCP servers - for now, MCP is primarily a developer-centric tool.
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## Need to know

* The steps detailed below assume that [Gemini CLI is installed](https://geminicli.com/docs/get-started/installation/) and operational on your machine.
* The URL for the Patchworks product documentation MCP server is: `https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/~gitbook/mcp`

## The steps

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The steps detailed below are for the macOS terminal. You should adapt as needed for your own operating system or environment.
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**Open the Gemini settings file** 

You need to open the `/.gemini/settings.json` file. How you do this depends on your environment and preferred tool for editing - some common commands from a macOS terminal window are below:

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```bash
nano ~/.gemini/settings.json
```

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```bash
code ~/.gemini/settings.json
```

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```bash
open -e ~/.gemini/settings.json
```

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Your path to `/.gemini/settings.json` may vary.
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**Add MCP server details**

Look for an `"mcpServers"` section and add the details below:

<table><thead><tr><th width="131.125">Field</th><th>Summary</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>URL</td><td><code>https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/~gitbook/mcp</code></td></tr><tr><td>Type</td><td>Always set to: <code>http</code></td></tr></tbody></table>

For example:

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```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "PatchworksDocs": {
            "url": "https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/~gitbook/mcp",
            "type": "http"
        }
    }
}
```

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If a `settings.json` file does not exist in `/.gemini`, you should create one and paste in the example snippet above.
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**Save and exit**

Save and close the `settings.json` file.
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**Check the new MCP server in Gemini CLI**

Launch Gemini CLI (if it's already open, restart to pick up the latest `settings.json` file), then enter the following command:

```
/mcp list
```

This returns a list of MCP servers, and should include the one just added. For example:

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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/developer-hub/patchworks-mcp/patchworks-product-documentation-mcp-server/integrating-the-patchworks-product-documentation-mcp-server-with-gemini.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.