mcp

Expose Pinecone MCP tools for AI agents to discover and invoke.

23|1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pinecone-io/gemini-cli-extension --skill mcp-pinecone-io
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcp
Source: https://github.com/pinecone-io/gemini-cli-extension/tree/main/skills/mcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pinecone-io/gemini-cli-extension --skill mcp-pinecone-io

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reference guide for Pinecone MCP server tools, detailing available commands, their purposes, and parameter expectations to help agents reason about tool usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tool catalog: documents list-indexes, describe-index, describe-index-stats, create-index-for-model, upsert-records, search-records, cascading-search, and rerank-documents.
  • Parameter guidance: explains required and optional parameters for each tool, enabling accurate invocations.
  • Use cases: supports agents in configuring indexes, injecting data, performing semantic search, and reranking results.

Quick Start

Ask the MCP reference to enumerate all tools and explain how to use them.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What Pinecone MCP server tools are available for AI agents to invoke?

Pinecone MCP server tools include list-indexes, describe-index, describe-index-stats, create-index-for-model, upsert-records, search-records, cascading-search, and rerank-documents. These tools enable agents to configure indexes, inject data, perform semantic search, and rerank results.

How do I use the Pinecone MCP reference to upsert records into an index?

To upsert records, invoke the upsert-records tool provided by the Pinecone MCP reference. The tool requires specific parameters for data injection, which the reference details to ensure agents execute accurate and structured MCP tool invocations.

Can I configure a Pinecone index for a specific model using MCP tools?

Yes, you can use the create-index-for-model tool to configure Pinecone indexes for specific models. The MCP reference provides structured guidance on the required and optional parameters needed to accurately execute this index configuration command.

What is the best way to perform semantic search and rerank documents with Pinecone MCP?

The best way to perform semantic search and rerank documents is by invoking the search-records, cascading-search, and rerank-documents MCP tools. The reference guides agents on parameter expectations to ensure consistent and safe tool invocations.

Does the Pinecone MCP reference explain required parameters for list-indexes and describe-index?

Yes, the Pinecone MCP reference explicitly documents required and optional parameters for tools like list-indexes and describe-index. This parameter guidance helps AI agents reason about tool usage and ensures accurate, structured MCP invocations.

When do I need to use the cascading-search tool instead of search-records in Pinecone MCP?

You use cascading-search or search-records when performing semantic search operations via the Pinecone MCP server. The reference catalog documents both tools and their parameter expectations to help agents select the correct command for their specific search use case.