Revolutionize Your Terminal: Introducing Gemini CLI, Your Open-Source AI Agent
25/06/2025
Welcome to the future of coding — where your terminal understands you. Google’s Gemini CLI is more than just a tool — it’s your AI-powered co-pilot at the command line. Designed for individual developers and teams alike, this lightweight yet powerful CLI interface unlocks the full potential of Gemini 2.5 Pro, offering seamless access to advanced AI models directly from your terminal.
Gemini CLI: AI-Powered Command Line Tool for Developers
Bring the power of Google’s Gemini AI directly to your terminal
What is Gemini CLI?
Gemini CLI is a lightweight and powerful command-line interface that provides direct access to Google’s Gemini AI model. Designed for developers, it streamlines workflows, supports coding tasks, and offers a wide range of functionalities like content generation, debugging, automation, and research — all from your terminal.
Free for Individual Developers
Developers can get started for free by signing in with a Google account to receive a Gemini Code Assist license. This includes access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, a 1M-token context window, and generous usage limits — 60 requests per minute and 1,000 per day — during the preview phase.
For advanced needs, developers can integrate Google AI Studio or Vertex AI or upgrade to enterprise plans.
Core Features
- Ground prompts with Google Search for real-time context
- Use Model Context Protocol (MCP) or bundled extensions
- Personalize prompts with configuration files
- Automate tasks via scripts in non-interactive mode
Open Source and Extensible
Gemini CLI is open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. Developers can contribute via GitHub, suggest features, fix bugs, or tailor the tool to their workflow. Its support for standards like MCP and team-level settings makes it ideal for collaborative environments.
Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist
The CLI shares its backbone with Gemini Code Assist, which is integrated with VS Code. From writing tests and fixing bugs to refactoring code, both tools support a multi-step reasoning process and intelligent task completion. Agent mode in Code Assist enhances productivity in a visual editor, while Gemini CLI empowers terminal users.
How to Get Started
Install Gemini CLI via npm and start your journey:
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
Then log in with your Google account to unlock AI access directly in your terminal.
Conclusion
Gemini CLI transforms your terminal into an intelligent assistant, enabling faster, more intuitive development workflows. With open-source flexibility, powerful AI, and seamless integration with Gemini Code Assist, it’s the perfect AI-first companion for modern developers.
