Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
Get Your API Key
Grab your free API key from Google AI Studio to start communicating with the Gemini models.
View Tutorial →Choose Your CLI Tool
From official SDKs to powerful open-source projects, find the perfect tool for your needs. We've got a guide for that.
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With your key and tool configured, you're all set to talk to the powerful AI models.
gemini-cli "Hello, World!"Powerful Use Cases
Discover how Gemini CLI can become an indispensable part of your daily workflow. Here are some practical examples to inspire you.
Supercharge Your Code Editor
Integrate Gemini CLI directly into VS Code. Create custom tasks to explain, refactor, or document code with a single keyboard shortcut, eliminating context switching.
Automate Script Creation
Tired of boilerplate? Generate complex shell scripts or Python code on the fly. Just describe what you need, and let Gemini CLI write the code for you.
Manage Google Workspace
Go beyond your local machine. Generate scripts to interact with Google Drive, summarize Google Docs, or analyze data in Google Sheets, all from your terminal.
Become a Power User
Master advanced techniques like prompt chaining, controlling output with flags, and piping file content to solve complex problems and 10x your productivity.
Learn Any New Technology
Use Gemini CLI as your personal AI tutor. Ask it to explain complex codebases, clarify new concepts, or help you debug code when you're stuck.
Compare AI Tools
Understand the landscape of command-line AI. Get a nuanced breakdown of how Gemini CLI stacks up against alternatives like GitHub Copilot CLI.