Announcing the Genkit Extension for Gemini CLI- Google Developers Blog
Oct 8, 2025Chris Gill

Summary
Introduces the Genkit Extension for Gemini CLI, which provides deep integration between Gemini CLI and Genkit projects. This extension bundles Genkit's MCP server with specialized context files, giving Gemini CLI a comprehensive understanding of the Genkit SDKs. Key features include Genkit-specific MCP tools (`get_usage_guide`, `lookup_genkit_docs`, `list_flows`, `run_flow`, `get_trace`) for context-aware assistance and intelligent code generation tailored for Genkit application development. It also emphasizes seamless workflow integration with the Genkit Developer UI and supports Google Gen AI providers.
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