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Gemini CLI
AvailableA terminal-based agent from Google for understanding code, editing files and using tools. It combines Gemini access with shell, file-system and web tools, and can be extended with MCP servers.
What it can do
- File-system and shell tools
- Web fetch and Google Search grounding
- MCP servers and extensions
- Headless execution and IDE integration
Where it fits
- Codebase exploration and implementation
- Terminal-based research
- Scripted development workflows
Models & deployment
Model compatibility
Gemini through Google sign-in, Gemini API or Vertex AI authentication.
Where it runs
Local terminal; headless automation
Cost model
Open-source software. Model inference, hosting and external tools may cost extra.
Limitations & scope
The CLI code is open source; Gemini model access is a separate service. Quotas and billing depend on authentication method and plan. Check Google documentation for current limits.