Connect Gemini to Chalk
Heads up: Gemini's easiest setup today is the Gemini CLI — a free tool you run on your computer. If a terminal isn't your thing, ChatGPT or Claude are simpler for now; Google's in-app support is on the way.
What you'll need
A computer with Node.js installed, and a little comfort copy-pasting into a terminal.
- 1
Get your Chalk link
In Chalk, tap Settings (the cog), then "Connect your AI coach". Tap "Generate connector link", then the copy button. This long web address is your private key — keep this tab open so you can grab it in a second.
- 2
Install the Gemini CLI
Open your Terminal, paste this in and press Enter:
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli - 3
Open the settings file
Create or open the file ~/.gemini/settings.json. On a Mac you can run:
open -e ~/.gemini/settings.json - 4
Add Chalk
Paste this in, swap YOUR_LINK for the link from step 1, then save:
{ "mcpServers": { "chalk": { "httpUrl": "YOUR_LINK" } } } - 5
Start Gemini
Run "gemini" in your terminal. Chalk's tools load automatically — try: "Use Chalk to show my recent sessions."
Stuck? Quick fixes
"npm: command not found"
You need Node.js first — install it from nodejs.org, then try step 2 again.
Is there an easier way?
Native connector support in the Gemini app is rolling out. Until then, ChatGPT or Claude are the most beginner-friendly options.