Gemini CLI
Open-source terminal AI connects to development tools, understands and edits code, generates, explains, and refactors using natural language, automates complex workflows, executes shell commands, grounds interactions with search, and supports extensibility via protocols and prompts.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
On June 18, 2026, Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist IDE extensions will stop serving requests for Google AI Pro and Ultra, as well as those using it free of charge using Gemini Code Assist for individuals. It will keep working for enterprises and organizations.
Features
- Command line interface
- Support for scripting
- Tui
- AI-Powered
- Code generation
- Terminal-based
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) Support
- Context-aware help
- Shell integration
Gemini CLI News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about Antigravity CLI
Google incites developers to switch from Gemini CLI to the newly-launched Antigravity CLIGoogle has announced it is discontinuing Gemini CLI, merging its functionality into the newly launc...
- Fla published news article about Shopify
Shopify AI Toolkit launches for agent integration and store managementShopify has released the Shopify AI Toolkit, enabling developers to integrate AI agents such as Cla...
- Fla published news article about Gemini CLI
Gemini CLI introduces Hooks for deep customization and agentic loop controlGemini CLI now supports Hooks, letting users execute custom scripts at predefined points in the age...
Recent activities
- POX updated Gemini CLI
POX added Gemini CLI as alternative to OpenGravity
parkerhurst added Gemini CLI as alternative to Pi Coding Agent
cmngoalcom added Gemini CLI as alternative to Open Pets- cglaze52 reviewed Gemini CLI
I like Gemini CLI for UX/UI upgrades and enhancements.
POX added Gemini CLI as alternative to Kimi Code
Rumus added Gemini CLI as alternative to Rumus
POX added Gemini CLI as alternative to Modo IDE
What is Gemini CLI?
A command-line AI workflow tool that connects to your tools, understands your code and accelerates your workflows.
Gemini CLI is Google’s open-source AI agent for the terminal, powered by the 
Google Gemini 2.5 Pro model. It enables natural language interactions directly in the command line, allowing developers to generate, explain, debug, and refactor code, execute shell commands, and perform content or research tasks without leaving their terminal.
The tool offers real-time grounding via Google Search, supports scripting and automation, and is fully extensible through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and custom prompt files. It’s free to use with generous limits via a Google account and integrates with Gemini Code Assist for consistent workflows across terminal and IDE environments.
With the Gemini CLI you can:
- Query and edit large codebases in and beyond Gemini's 1M token context window.
- Generate new apps from PDFs or sketches, using Gemini's multimodal capabilities.
- Automate operational tasks, like querying pull requests or handling complex rebases.
- Use tools and MCP servers to connect new capabilities, including media generation with Imagen, Veo or Lyria
- Ground your queries with the Google Search tool, built in to Gemini.
Gemini CLI information
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Open Source (Apache-2.0) and Free product.Written in
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Comments and Reviews
Very helpful to code with
I like Gemini CLI for UX/UI upgrades and enhancements.