Gemini Nanobanana FAQs

Question 1

What is Gemini Nanobanana?

Accepted Answer

Gemini Nanobanana is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that seamlessly integrates Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash image generation, editing, and composition capabilities directly into your Claude AI conversations, allowing you to create and manipulate images using natural language.

Question 2

How do I get started with Gemini Nanobanana and Claude?

Accepted Answer

To get started, obtain a Google AI Studio API key, then follow the quick 3-step installation guide to add Gemini Nanobanana as an MCP server to your Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor client. Once configured, you can immediately begin generating images by typing prompts.

Question 3

What image functionalities does Gemini Nanobanana offer?

Accepted Answer

Gemini Nanobanana allows you to generate images from text prompts, edit existing images with natural language instructions, compose new images from multiple sources, and apply style transfer from one image to another, all within your Claude chat interface.

Question 4

Are generated images saved automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by default, all generated images are automatically saved to `~/Downloads/gemini-images/`. You can also specify a custom save path within your prompt or configure a different default directory and even disable auto-saving via environment variables.

Question 5

Is an API key required to use Gemini Nanobanana?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Google AI Studio API key (for Gemini 2.5 Flash) is a required environment variable for Gemini Nanobanana to function. Instructions for obtaining this key are provided in the quick start guide.

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