Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI is Google's open-source terminal AI agent that runs coding tasks using built-in tools and MCP servers, and also powers Gemini Code Assist's agent mode in VS Code. Being open source and free to start makes it an accessible entry point into agentic coding from the command line.

• Open source and free to start, lowering the barrier to terminal agents.
• Uses built-in tools and the MCP standard to extend what the agent can do.
• Shares a foundation with Gemini Code Assist agent mode in VS Code.
• Where it fits: Google's open-source terminal AI agent that uses built-in tools and MCP servers for coding work, and powers Gemini Code Assist agent mode in VS Code.

• Code completion and generation: Gemini CLI applies this capability to Open source, Terminal agent workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.
• Repository-aware chat and explanations: Gemini CLI applies this capability to Open source, Terminal agent workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.
• Debugging, refactoring, and test creation: Gemini CLI applies this capability to Open source, Terminal agent workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.
• App prototyping and deployment workflows: Gemini CLI applies this capability to Open source, Terminal agent workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.
• Developer documentation and review support: Gemini CLI applies this capability to Open source, Terminal agent workflows so users can move faster while keeping output quality reviewable.

• Open the official website or install the supported editor, CLI, or browser workspace. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.
• Connect the repository or create a new coding project. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.
• Describe the change, bug, feature, or file context clearly. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.
• Review generated code, run tests, and inspect diffs before accepting changes. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.
• Commit, deploy, or continue iterating through the development workflow. Keep a human review step in the workflow for facts, privacy, rights, and brand fit.

• Gemini CLI offers a free tier or trial, so you can evaluate it before upgrading.
• Paid plans for Gemini CLI start at about Free (open source), with higher tiers unlocking more usage, stronger models, and team features.
• Gemini CLI is open source and free to start. Gemini Code Assist editions provide quotas shared between Gemini CLI and Code Assist agent mode; Gemini CLI also supports Gemini API key pay-as-you-go use.
• Pricing last checked 2026-06-22, source: https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/gemini-cli. Plans can change, so confirm on the official site.

• Feature implementation and rapid prototyping. Gemini CLI can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.
• Codebase exploration and onboarding. Gemini CLI can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.
• Bug fixing, refactoring, and test generation. Gemini CLI can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.
• Documentation, API examples, and migration work. Gemini CLI can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.
• Full-stack app scaffolding and deployment experiments. Gemini CLI can shorten preparation time, create first drafts, or help teams compare options faster.

• Software engineers and engineering teams. If Open source, Terminal agent tasks appear often in your work, Gemini CLI can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.
• Indie hackers and startup builders. If Open source, Terminal agent tasks appear often in your work, Gemini CLI can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.
• Product engineers and technical founders. If Open source, Terminal agent tasks appear often in your work, Gemini CLI can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.
• QA, DevOps, and platform teams. If Open source, Terminal agent tasks appear often in your work, Gemini CLI can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.
• Learners who want guided coding practice. If Open source, Terminal agent tasks appear often in your work, Gemini CLI can become part of a repeatable productivity workflow.