Gemini CLI is an open-source, AI-powered command-line interface for interacting with Google's Gemini models directly in your terminal. It functions as a versatile tool for various tasks, such as writing code, fixing bugs, generating content, and even managing data across Google Cloud products. It uses the Gemini Pro model and can integrate with tools like GitHub and Linear for automation.
Key features
- AI agent in the terminal: Brings the capabilities of Google's Gemini models into your terminal environment.
- Code assistance: Automates coding tasks like fixing bugs, adding features, and creating pull requests.
- Task management: Can assist with task management, problem-solving, and research.
- Google Cloud integration: Offers extensions to interact with Google Data Cloud services like AlloyDB, BigQuery, and Cloud SQL.
- Customizable: Supports custom commands defined in
.tomlfiles, allowing you to automate specific tasks. - Powerful context: Utilizes a large context window, allowing it to process a significant amount of project information at once.
How it works
- It operates using a reason and act (ReAct) loop with built-in tools.
- It can integrate with external services like GitHub and Linear through MCP servers to automate tasks.
- Users interact with it through chat or single-shot requests within the terminal.
Getting started
- Gemini CLI is available in Cloud Shell without additional setup.
- For other environments, you can find setup instructions in the official Gemini CLI documentation.
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