> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.consensus.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Gemini Spark

> Add Consensus as a custom app for Gemini Spark.

Add Consensus as a custom app for Gemini Spark:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Connected Apps">
    Go to [gemini.google.com](https://gemini.google.com) and sign in with a personal Google Account, then click **Settings & help** → **Connected Apps**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a custom app">
    Under **Custom apps for Spark**, click **Add a custom app** and paste the server URL:

    ```text theme={null}
    https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the connection">
    Click **Next** and follow the prompts to finish OAuth. If your client doesn't support Dynamic Client Registration, expand **Advanced features** and enter your credentials.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start searching">
    Ask Gemini Spark a research question and it can call Consensus tools.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Requires access to Gemini Spark, a personal Google Account, Keep Activity turned on, and is currently available in the US. Workspace and school accounts are not supported yet.
</Note>

## Next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Verify your connection" icon="circle-check" href="/consensus-mcp#verify-your-connection">
    Run a test search and fix common setup issues.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans and access" icon="credit-card" href="/mcp-plans-and-access">
    Papers per search, monthly calls, and rate limits for each plan.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>