Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI is Google's new open-source AI agent that brings Gemini 2.5 Pro directly to your terminal. It offers a massive 1M token context window and a very generous free tier for developers to code, research, and automate tasks.

Gemini CLI is an open-source AI agent that integrates Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro directly into the terminal, offering developers a powerful tool for coding, research, and task automation. With a massive 1 million token context window, it supports natural language interactions for debugging, file manipulation, and command execution. The free tier provides generous usage limits—60 requests per minute and 1,000 daily—making it accessible for individual developers. Advanced users can upgrade to paid plans or use Google AI Studio keys for expanded capabilities. Built-in features include Google Search grounding, Model Context Protocol support, and script automation. Fully extensible and open-source, Gemini CLI encourages community contributions. It also shares technology with Gemini Code Assist, enabling seamless AI-assisted coding in VS Code. Installation is quick, requiring only a Google account to start.