Gemini CLI
by Google
Open-source command-line agent that brings Gemini models into your terminal.
About
Gemini CLI is Google's open-source agent for the terminal. It can read and edit code in your project, run shell commands with your approval, search the web and connect to external tools through MCP servers.
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Useful features
- Reads and edits files in your project
- Runs shell commands with your approval
- Google Search grounding
- Extensible with MCP servers
Good for
- Coding from the terminal
- Automating scripts and repository chores
- Exploring unfamiliar code
Pricing
Free. Free and open source. Model usage limits, and any charges, depend on the Google account or API key you sign in with.
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