Local MCP

Gemini CLI

Connect the Paradex MCP server to Gemini CLI in a few steps.

Requires the Gemini CLI. Install with npm install -g @google/gemini-cli or see the Gemini CLI GitHub repo.

1

Complete prerequisites

Follow the Prerequisites guide to install Python, uvx, and get your Paradex private key.

2

Add the Paradex MCP server

Open (or create) the file ~/.gemini/settings.json and paste the following:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paradex": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-paradex"],
      "env": {
        "PARADEX_ENVIRONMENT": "prod",
        "PARADEX_ACCOUNT_PRIVATE_KEY": "your_private_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace your_private_key_here with your actual key.

3

Verify it’s working

Ask your AI assistant:

“What markets are available on Paradex?”

If you get a list of trading pairs, you’re connected.

To test trading access, ask:

“Show me my Paradex account summary.”