Google Launches Gemini CLI: Open-Source Terminal AI Agent for Developers
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Google has introduced Gemini CLI, an open-source AI command-line interface enabling access to its Gemini 2.5 Pro model within developer terminals. It emphasizes flexibility, transparency, and developer-friendly workflows. Gemini CLI features high-performance AI assistance, prompt grounding with Google Search, and supports up to a 1 million token context window. Developers can authenticate via a personal Google account for free access under the Gemini Code Assist license. The tool supports diverse workflows, including writing code and automating terminal tasks, with community involvement encouraged for future enhancements.
Gemini CLI is a new open-source AI command-line interface that brings the full capabilities of its Gemini 2.5 Pro model directly into developers' terminals.
Gemini CLI provides high-performance, natural language AI assistance through a lightweight, locally accessible interface.
Key capabilities of Gemini CLI include support for Gemini 2.5 Pro with a 1 million token context window and prompt grounding with Google Search.
Once authenticated with a personal Google account, developers can access Gemini CLI for free under a Gemini Code Assist license.
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