Install Nano Banana MCP

Pick your client, copy the command, done.

Manual setup required. The maintainer's config contains paths only you know - edit the placeholders below before adding it to Claude Code.

Run this once before adding it to Claude Code.

git clone https://github.com/brandon695/nano-banana-mcp
cd nano-banana-mcp

Then follow the repository README for any remaining dependency or build steps.

claude mcp add -e "GEMINI_API_KEY=${GEMINI_API_KEY}" nano-banana -- node /path/to/nano-banana-mcp-local/dist/index.js

Replace any placeholder paths in the command with the real path on your machine.

Required:GEMINI_API_KEY+ 1 optional

Environment Variables

Set these before running Nano Banana MCP.

VariableDescriptionRequired

GEMINI_API_KEYYour Google AI Studio API keyYes

NANO_BANANA_MODELDefault model for all requests (flash or pro)No

Once configured, Nano Banana MCP gives your AI agent access to:

generate_imageGenerates an image based on a text prompt with optional quality and aspect ratio settings.

promptqualityaspectRatio

edit_imageEdits an existing image based on a text prompt.

promptquality

continue_editingContinues an existing image editing session.

promptquality

After setup, try these prompts with your AI agent:

→Generate a dramatic photo of a futuristic city skyline at sunset.

→Create a 16:9 image of a cozy cabin in the woods during winter.

→Edit the previous image to add a golden retriever sitting on the porch.

→Generate a high-quality portrait of a robot reading a book using the pro model.

Prerequisites & system requirements

An MCP-compatible client (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, or Codex)
Node.js 18+ with npm/npx installed
GEMINI_API_KEY — Your Google AI Studio API key

Save the docs, env vars, and workflow around Nano Banana MCP in Conare so Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor remember it next time.