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Gemini CLI

Brings Google's Gemini AI into your terminal to help read, write and fix code.

What it does

Gemini CLI is an AI assistant that runs in the terminal, the text window programmers type commands into. You can ask it questions about a codebase, have it edit files, debug problems, or even build a new app from a PDF, image or sketch.

It can connect to extra tools through MCP (a standard way to plug new abilities into AI assistants) and can run inside scripts to automate jobs. You sign in with a Google account or use a Gemini API key.

Its makers note that for unpaid and Google One users it has been replaced by Antigravity CLI, and they point people to Antigravity CLI for the newest Gemini models.

Who it's for

Programmers who like working in the terminal and want an AI helper there.

Can I use it without coding?

Developers only. Installed with a terminal command and used by typing in the terminal. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
Runs on
Mac, Linux
Privacy
Sends what you give it to an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Sign in with your Google account, or set up a Gemini API key.
  2. Start Gemini CLI in your project folder and type what you want it to do.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • More on staying safe

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