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Agentic coding tool from Anthropic for terminal, IDE, desktop and browser that reads and edits code, runs commands and opens pull requests.
Gemini CLI overview and key facts (October 2026)
Open source AI agent from Google for the terminal with Gemini models, Google Search grounding, file access, shell commands and MCP.
Free
What is Gemini CLI?
Gemini CLI is Google's open source AI agent for the terminal. It gives developers direct access to Gemini models with built-in tools for files, shell commands, web fetching and Google Search, and a generous free tier with a personal Google account.
Gemini CLI installs via npx, npm, Homebrew, MacPorts or conda. It uses Gemini 3 models with a context window of up to 1 million tokens, supports MCP for custom integrations and offers preview and stable release channels.
Organizations can use it through Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise with Google Workspace, or pay by usage through Vertex AI. The repository is under Apache 2.0, had 107,170 stars and was updated on September 28, 2026.
Gemini CLI AI features and use cases
- Works on large codebasesWith a context window of up to 1 million tokens, Gemini CLI can take in large parts of a repository at once. Developers ask questions about unfamiliar code or plan changes across many files.
- Grounds answers in current web informationGoogle Search grounding and web fetching let the agent check current documentation. Answers about new library versions are less likely to rely on outdated knowledge.
- Automates shell tasksThe agent runs shell commands and edits files on request. Operations and developer teams can script routine tasks in natural language.
What sets Gemini CLI apart
- Free tier of 1,000 requests per day with a personal Google account.
- Built-in Google Search grounding.
- Enterprise route through Gemini Code Assist or Vertex AI.
Where Gemini CLI is strongest
United States Available internationally
Gemini CLI is an open source project under the Apache 2.0 license and runs in any country where the Gemini models are available.
Questions to ask before you buy Gemini CLI
The free tier runs on a personal Google account, and the quota documentation does not state how that data is used. For company code, use Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise or Vertex AI with an agreed data processing agreement. The agent runs shell commands, so set approval rules.
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Questions about Gemini CLI
How much can we use for free?
With a personal Google account, 1,000 requests per user per day across the Gemini model family. With an unpaid Gemini API key, 250 requests per day for the Flash model only.
How do companies license it?
Through Gemini Code Assist Standard (1,500 requests per day) or Enterprise (2,000) with Google Workspace, or by usage through Vertex AI.
Can we connect our own tools?
Yes. Gemini CLI supports the Model Context Protocol for custom integrations.
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