Gemini CLI: Google’s Terminal-Based AI Agent Is Here
Google has just released Gemini CLI, a powerful new command-line interface that brings Gemini 2.5 Pro directly to your terminal. It’s free, open-source, and surprisingly capable. If you’re a developer or power user, this tool might soon become a core part of your workflow. What Is Gemini CLI? Gemini CLI is a terminal-based AI assistant built on Gemini 2.5 Pro. It enables users to interact with AI through natural language prompts inside a command-line environment. You can: Write or debug code Generate and edit text content Search the web using live Google Search context Interact with files or folders Run shell commands It works across macOS, Linux, and Windows, and is compatible with tools like VS Code (via Gemini Code Assist). Key Features ✨ Free & Generous Limits 60 requests/minute 1,000 requests/day Free with a Google account and Gemini Code Assist subscription ⚒ Developer-Friendly Interact naturally via prompts (“Summarize this repo”, “Refactor this function”) Supports code gene...