Google has officially entered the coding agent game with the launch of Gemini CLI, a powerful new AI tool that runs right in your terminal.
Much like Anthropic’s Claude Code agent, Gemini CLI is designed to integrate directly into your development workflow—helping you write code, debug issues, automate tasks, and even perform live Google searches—all without leaving the command line.
Works Like a Developer’s Sidekick
Gemini CLI is more than just a basic assistant. It taps into Google’s MCP servers, understands your codebase, and works seamlessly inside the terminal.
Need it in your IDE? No problem—Google’s also baked Gemini CLI into Gemini Code Assist for VS Code, so you can enjoy the same features in a GUI environment.
Fully Open-Source and Free to Use
Here’s where it gets even better: Gemini CLI is completely open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. That means you can contribute to the project, fork it, or build your own tools on top of it.
And yes, it’s totally free—you get access to the powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro model, a massive 1 million token context window, and generous usage limits:
- 60 model requests per minute
- 1,000 requests per day
That’s a huge offering compared to what’s currently available with other AI code agents.
Customize With Gemini.md
Want to guide the AI on how you like your code written or how to behave with certain file types? You can do that by creating a Gemini.md file. It’s a neat way to inject your preferences directly into the coding assistant’s decision-making process.
Google Enters the AI Coding Agent Race
With tools like OpenAI’s Codex and Claude Code already out there, Google’s move into terminal-based AI agents is a big one. By offering this much flexibility, performance, and access for free, Gemini CLI is shaping up to be a serious contender in the dev tool space.
So if you’ve been looking for a smarter, terminal-native assistant that plays nicely with your existing tools—Gemini CLI might just be your new best friend.
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