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Google Debuts Gemini CLI for AI-Powered Dev Workflows

Google launches Gemini CLI, a free open-source AI tool for natural language coding and more.
A stylized terminal with Google’s Gemini logo, surrounded by icons for video, research, and debugging, set in Google’s brand colors.
Google’s Gemini CLI brings natural language coding to terminals—blending code, creativity, and AI-first workflows.

Summary

Google has released Gemini CLI, an open-source command-line tool that brings natural language coding to developers’ terminals. Offering integration with VS Code and Google’s broader AI ecosystem, it’s designed to compete directly with OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s developer tools.

Key Takeaways

  • Open-Source Launch: Gemini CLI is free under the Apache 2.0 license with 1,000 daily requests.
  • Beyond Code: Supports code tasks and video generation, research, and real-time info access.
  • Direct Competition: Challenges OpenAI’s Codex CLI and Anthropic’s Claude Code in the dev AI tools market.

Why It Matters

As AI development tools become core to modern workflows, Google’s move to open-source its Gemini CLI could reshape developer ecosystems. The generous free-tier and multi-modal functionality suggest Google aims to dominate beyond just code assistance—targeting creators, researchers, and students alike.

Gemini CLI: your open-source AI agent
Free and open source, Gemini CLI brings Gemini directly into developers’ terminals — with unmatched access for individuals.
GoogleTaylor Mullen

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