Google has launched Gemini CLI, a free open-source AI tool tailored for developer terminals. The company aims to deliver Gemini's capabilities directly into coding workflows through command-line integration.
"We're introducing Gemini CLI, an open-source AI agent that brings Gemini's power directly to your terminal," wrote Google's Taylor Mullen and Ryan J. Salva in their official blog post.
Powered by the Gemini 2.5 Pro model, this tool features an impressive 1 million token context window capable of handling large codebases and documents. Built under the Apache 2.0 license, developers can freely inspect, modify, or extend the software.
The CLI offers file reading, command execution, script editing, and real-time Google search integration for context-sensitive tasks. Technical users can expand its capabilities via Model Context Protocol (MCP) and connect it with external tools and data sources.
High Usage Limits with Individual Free Access
Google provides "unparalleled usage limits" for individual developers. With a personal Google account, developers gain access to Gemini 2.5 Pro with up to 60 model requests per minute and 1,000 daily requests at no additional cost.
For enterprise needs, professional users can opt for usage-based billing through AI Studio or Vertex AI, or choose from Gemini Code Assist Standard and Enterprise licenses.
As explained in Google's blog: "We've designed this preview to ensure you rarely, if ever, reach these limits with industry-leading quotas."
The tech giant also encourages community contributions on GitHub, where developers can report issues, suggest features, and submit code improvements.
Gemini Ecosystem Expansion
The CLI launch coincides with multiple Gemini-powered announcements. Over recent months, Google has been integrating Gemini capabilities into its application suite, transforming tools into intelligent assistants. Now operating within Gmail, Docs, and Drive, Gemini helps with email composition, document summarization, and file organization - all within existing workflows.
Recently, Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini Robotics On-Device, a new model variant that runs locally on robots. This enables rapid task execution without cloud dependency.
On the hardware front, Lenovo introduced the Chromebook Plus 14 with on-device Gemini AI, enhancing everyday productivity through AI assistance.
