Gemini CLI is an open-source (Apache 2.0) AI agent that brings Gemini 2.5 Pro capabilities directly into the terminal.
Free tier offers access to Gemini 2.5 Pro with a 1 million-token context window, 60 requests/minute, and 1,000 requests/day at no charge.
Supports coding tasks (writing, debugging) and non-coding workflows like content generation, research, and task automation via natural language.
Built-in tools include Google Search grounding, Model Context Protocol extensions, customizable prompts, and non-interactive scripting.
Developers can use Google AI Studio or Vertex AI keys or upgrade to Gemini Code Assist Standard/Enterprise for usage-based billing and higher concurrency.
Gemini CLI shares technology with Gemini Code Assist, offering agent mode in VS Code at no extra cost for all plans.
Fully open‐source and extensible; developers are invited to inspect code, contribute features, and customize configurations via GitHub.
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