Gemini CLI

Open-source terminal AI agent that brings Gemini into software development workflows.

Overview

Gemini CLI is an open-source AI agent that brings Google's Gemini models directly into the terminal. It is distributed through Google's official GitHub repository and is designed for command-line software development work. Developers interact with the agent from their terminal rather than only through an IDE or web interface.

Key features

Terminal-based agent interface
Gemini model integration
Open-source implementation
Command-line software development workflow

Use cases

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Last updated 2026-09-16