Nano Banana MCP server
io.github.fjacquet/nano-banana-mcp·v3.2.1AI image generation and editing with Google Gemini: Nano Banana 2.1, Pro and Lite models
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Nano Banana tools (6)
write = sends, deletes, buys or postsRead from the package source without running it. The installed server may list more.
configure_gemini_tokenConfigure your Gemini API token for nano-banana image generation
continue_editingContinue editing the LAST image that was generated or edited in this session, optionally using additional reference images. Use this for iterative improvements.
edit_imageEdit a SPECIFIC existing image file, optionally using additional reference images. Use this when you have the exact file path of an image to modify.
generate_imageGenerate a NEW image from text prompt. Use this ONLY when creating a completely new image, not when modifying an existing one.
get_configuration_statusCheck if Gemini API token is configured
get_last_image_infoGet information about the last generated/edited image in this session.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-10-13 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan7 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
- Maintenancelast push 2 days ago15/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
How Nano Banana compares
Against every graded Media MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 83/100
- higher than 70% of 1,337 Media servers
- Tools
- 6
- the typical Media server has 7
- Tools that change things
- 0%
- typical: 4%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
- Downloads a week
- 858
- more than 92% of 365 Media servers with a package
What its tools let an agent do: 4 read · 1 create · 1 change
Install Nano Banana in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y @fjacquet/nano-banana-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add nano-banana-mcp -- npx -y @fjacquet/nano-banana-mcp
What the publisher says
From the Nano Banana repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
Nano-Banana MCP Server
An MCP server for AI image generation and editing using Google Gemini. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP clients.
Models supported:
Quick Start
- Get a Gemini API key from Google AI Studio
- Add to your MCP client config (Claude Code example):
{
"mcpServers": {
"nano-banana": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "github:fjacquet/Nano-Banana-MCP"],
"env": {
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-key-here"
}
}
}
}See docs/configuration.md for Cursor and other MCP clients.
- Use the tools:
Generate an image of a sunset over mountains
Edit this image to add some birds in the sky
Continue editing to make it more dramaticTools
All generation/editing tools accept an optional model parameter to choose between the two models.
See docs/tools.md for full API reference, docs/configuration.md for setup details, and docs/workflows.md for usage patterns.
Development
npm install
npm run dev # Run with tsx
npm run build # Compile TypeScript
npm test # Run tests
npm run lint # Lint
npm run typecheck # Type-checkRequires Node.js >= 18.0.0.
License
MIT — see LICENSE.
Fork of ConechoAI/Nano-Banana-MCP.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Nano Banana: common questions
- Is Nano Banana MCP server safe?
- Mostly: it is graded B (83/100). Read the Nano Banana safety report
- How do I install Nano Banana?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Nano Banana need an API key?
- Yes. The registry entry asks for
GEMINI_API_KEY. - Is Nano Banana maintained?
- The last commit was 24 days ago (2026-10-11). The latest release is v3.2.1.
- What can I use instead of Nano Banana?
- Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Midjourney MCP server, SuperCMO MCP server and Gemini MCP server. Compare all Nano Banana alternatives.
- How does Nano Banana compare with other Media MCP servers?
- safety score 83/100 (higher than 70% of 1,337 Media servers); tools 6 (the typical Media server has 7); tools that change things 0% (typical: 4%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.
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