Yes, Nano Banana is free to use.

How do I install Nano Banana?

Nano Banana is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: @runapi.ai/nano-banana-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Nano Banana safe to use?

Nano Banana scored 5.8/10 (moderate risk) in MCP Marketplace's automated security scan. It has 1 high or critical finding to review. It's listed, but review the security report on this page before installing.

What credentials does Nano Banana need?

Nano Banana requires the following credentials or environment variables: RUNAPI_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Nano Banana?

Nano Banana uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Nano Banana MCP Server

by Runapi Ai

Developer ToolsModerate5.8MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

RunAPI MCP server for Nano Banana: create tasks, poll status, and check pricing.

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RunAPI MCP server for Nano Banana: create tasks, poll status, and check pricing.

Security Report

5.8

Moderate5.8Moderate Risk

This MCP server is well-structured with appropriate authentication via API key and reasonable permission scoping for its stated purpose of creating and polling image generation tasks via RunAPI. Authentication is properly implemented through environment variables or config file, dependencies are minimal and from reputable sources, and input validation is handled via Zod schemas. Minor code quality observations around error handling breadth do not materially impact security. Supply chain analysis found 1 known vulnerability in dependencies (1 critical, 0 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

7 files analyzed · 5 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

RunAPI API key. Get one at https://runapi.aiRequired

Environment variable: RUNAPI_API_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-runapi-builder-nano-banana-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "RUNAPI_API_KEY": "your-runapi-api-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@runapi.ai/nano-banana-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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