Google has released a new tool called Gemini CLI that brings Gemini AI directly into developer terminals. The command line tool gives developers fast and easy access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, making it simple to write code, fix bugs and run tasks using natural language.
It is free to use and works on Windows, Mac and Linux. Developers just need a Google account and a free Gemini Code Assist license to get started. Once set up, they get 60 model requests per minute and up to 1,000 requests every day at no cost.
?Gemini CLI is more than just a coding assistant. It can also help with writing content, researching topics, managing tasks and even creating images or videos by connecting to tools like Imagen and Veo. The tool supports Google＊s Model Context Protocol, which allows it to fetch real-time data from the web when needed.
It can be used for:
Gemini CLI is fully open source, so developers can explore how it works and even contribute improvements. Google hopes the open nature of the project will lead to global support from the developer community. The tool also supports custom settings for both personal and team use.
?It is designed to work smoothly with Gemini Code Assist, Google＊s AI assistant built for IDEs like VS Code. Developers using both tools can enjoy a connected and powerful AI experience, whether they are inside a code editor or the terminal.
To use Gemini CLI, developers can download it from the official page and sign in with their Google account. The setup takes less than a minute. Once installed, they can begin typing natural language commands directly into their terminal and watch Gemini respond in real time.
Google says this is just the start. The company plans to improve Gemini CLI further with community feedback and new updates.?For developers looking to bring AI into their daily workflow without paying, Gemini CLI offers one of the easiest ways to get started.?