Gemini

Connect Google Gemini to Memex for AI-powered conversations and content generation.

What is Gemini?

Gemini is Google's family of multimodal AI models, capable of understanding and generating text, code, images, and more. When you connect Gemini to Memex, you can leverage Google's AI capabilities directly in your workflows—comparing responses, generating content, or using Gemini's unique strengths alongside other AI models.

Published apps use your API key

If you publish a Memex app that uses this connector, visitors to your app will make requests using your API key. You will be billed by Google for all usage.

What You'll Need

To connect Gemini to Memex, you'll need a Google API key:

Credential	Description	Example
Google API Key	API key for Google Gemini access	AIza...

Creating Your API Key

Step 1: Open Google AI Studio

Go to aistudio.google.com/app/apikey and sign in with your Google account.

Step 2: Create an API Key

1. Click Create API key

2. Select an existing Google Cloud project or create a new one

3. Click Create API key in existing project (or Create API key in new project)

Step 3: Copy Your API Key

Copy your API key immediately! While you can view your keys again in Google AI Studio, it's best practice to store it securely right away.

Your API key will start with AIza followed by a string of characters.

Connecting to Memex

1. Open the Memex Hub from the sidebar

2. Click on the Connectors tab

3. Click on the Gemini card

4. Enter a Connection Name (e.g., "My Gemini API")

5. Paste your Google API Key

6. Click Add Connection

Your Gemini connection is now active! Memex can use it across all your conversations.

Verifying Your Connection

After connecting, try asking Memex:

Use Gemini to explain the concept of machine learning in simple terms

If Memex returns a response from Gemini, your connection is working correctly.

Building Apps with Your Connection

Use your Gemini connection to build AI-powered applications:

Build a data analysis app using my Gemini connection that lets users upload CSV files and ask natural language questions about the data.

Create a learning path generator with my Gemini API where users input a skill they want to learn and get a personalized curriculum with resources and milestones.

Build a multilingual content app using my Gemini connection that translates and adapts marketing copy for different markets.

Security Considerations

API Key Security

• Your API key is stored securely in Memex's encrypted storage

• Never expose your API key in client-side code or public repositories

• Use your API key only in server-side applications

Restricting Key Usage

For additional security, you can restrict your API key in the Google Cloud Console:

1. Go to console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials

2. Select your API key

3. Under API restrictions, limit the key to only the Generative Language API

4. Under Application restrictions, add IP address or HTTP referrer restrictions if needed

Free tier data usage: Content processed through the free tier may be used by Google to improve their products. If you're working with sensitive data, consider using a paid tier.

Revoking Access

If you need to revoke Memex's access:

1. Delete the connection in Memex Hub

2. Go to aistudio.google.com/app/apikey

3. Delete the API key you created for Memex

Troubleshooting

You can ask the Memex agent to help troubleshoot, but here are a few common problems:

"API key not valid" Error

• Verify you copied the entire API key without extra spaces

• Ensure the API key starts with AIza

• Check that the key hasn't been deleted in Google AI Studio

"Permission denied" Error

• Check API restrictions in Google Cloud Console

• Ensure the Generative Language API is enabled for your project

"Quota exceeded" Error

• Wait for limits to reset or upgrade your tier

• Monitor your usage in the Google Cloud Console

Learn More

• Google AI Studio

• Gemini API Documentation

• API Key Best Practices

• Pricing and Rate Limits