Setup Pare with Gemini CLI

April 5, 2026 · View on GitHub

# 1. Install Pare servers
npx @paretools/init --client gemini --preset web

# 2. Add agent rules
cp node_modules/@paretools/init/rules/GEMINI.md GEMINI.md

# 3. Restart Gemini CLI

# 4. Validate
npx @paretools/init doctor

Available presets: web, python, rust, go, jvm, dotnet, ruby, swift, mobile, devops, full — see the Quickstart Guide for preset details.

Manual Configuration

Config file: ~/.gemini/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pare-git": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@paretools/git"]
    },
    "pare-test": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@paretools/test"]
    }
  }
}

Agent Rules

Copy the Gemini rules file to your project root:

cp node_modules/@paretools/init/rules/GEMINI.md GEMINI.md

Verify

Restart Gemini CLI after editing the config. Use npx @paretools/init doctor to confirm servers are reachable.