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gemini-cli

An open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly into your terminal.

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What is it?

What it is

Gemini CLI is an open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly into your terminal. It provides lightweight access to Gemini, giving you the

Why it exists

An open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly into your terminal.

Who should use it

Teams building with TypeScript who want an open-source, self-hosted option.

Who should avoid it

Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.

How it works

A quick walkthrough in plain English

How gemini-cli works in 4 steps

Step 1 of 4

Something triggers the flow

A schedule, webhook, or manual click tells gemini-cli to start.

Features

Ai
Ai Agents
Cli
Gemini
Gemini Api
Mcp Client

Advantages

  • Open source (Apache-2.0)
  • Active TypeScript ecosystem
  • Self-hosted deployment options

Disadvantages

  • Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Community support varies by project maturity

Installation

native

npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview

FAQ

What is gemini-cli?

gemini-cli is an open-source project licensed under Apache-2.0.

What language is gemini-cli built with?

Primary language: TypeScript.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Licensed under Apache-2.0. Check the license for commercial use.

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