Google Expands Custom MCP Support on Gemini Desktop, Signaling Broader Feature Rollout

Google is rolling out support for custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to more users on its Gemini desktop application, expanding the AI assistant's integration capabilities and suggesting imminent updates including Computer Use functionality. The expansion represents Google's push to make Gemini Desktop a full-featured alternative to competing AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT, with the rollout indicating that previously beta features may be moving toward broader availability.