Before you start, you need:

• An active Saras iQ account
• Access to Gemini

Adding iQ MCP to Gemini as a Custom Connector:
The steps below are to be performed by Gemini admins to add the custom iQ MCP connector to the Gemini workspace.
Step 1: Open Gemini Account Login and sign in with your Google account.

Step 2: Click on “Customize”, then navigate to the “Connectors” section.

Step 3: In the top-right corner, click the “Custom” button>> “Connect to an MCP Server” popup window will display.

Step 4: Configure the connector

In the pop-up window, fill in the following, then click Next:

1. Connection: select the Server URL option and paste https://iqapi.sarasanalytics.com/mcp/v2
2. Authentication (Additional Settings): Client ID & Client Secret (optional not mandatory)
3. Click on Next
4. Confirmation: tick the I understand and accept the security and privacy risks of connecting this custom app.

Then click Connect.

Step 5: Click on “Agree and Continue” to provide approval.

Step 6: You'll be taken to the Saras iQ login page >> Sign in using your iQ credentials.

Step 7: Click Allow Access

Step 8: Return to Gemini, where a dialog will display the list of tools provided by iQ. Review the available tools and click Connect to save the connector.

Step 9: When prompted, click Open Gemini.

You'll be taken back to Gemini and see a confirmation that the connection is complete.

You can use IQ in your conversations now.

Troubleshooting

If iQ MCP isn't working, try these steps in order:

• Quit Gemini completely and reopen it.
• Go to Customize → Custom Apps → MCP App and Disconnect the App.
• Click Connect .
   

If you need help setting up, reach out to us over Slack or write us at support@sarasanalytics.com