Google has just launched Gemini CLI, an open-source command-line AI assistant that brings the power of Gemini AI models directly into your terminal. Developers can link Gemini CLI to their local codebases and issue requests in plain English—whether that’s writing new code, debugging errors, or generating comprehensive research summaries.
Beyond coding, Gemini CLI opens doors to creative workflows. Tap into Google’s Veo 3 model to produce AI-generated videos, or call on the Deep Research agent for data-rich reports. Need live intel? Gemini CLI connects with Google Search to pull in real-time information without leaving your terminal window.
By releasing the tool under an Apache 2.0 license, Google is inviting developers worldwide to explore and extend Gemini CLI’s capabilities. Free users get up to 60 model calls per minute and 1,000 calls per day—roughly double the average usage observed in early testing. As Gemini CLI goes global, it could transform how teams hack, prototype, and iterate on ideas from Silicon Valley to Bangalore.
With Gemini CLI, Google is staking its claim in the race for terminal-based AI tools, taking on rivals like OpenAI’s Codex CLI and Anthropic’s Claude Code. The open-source release signals a push toward more transparent, community-driven AI development—one command at a time.
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