Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI is Google's terminal AI agent for coding and other developer tasks. Its consumer access changed on June 18, 2026: requests through free Code Assist for individuals and Google AI Pro or Ultra stopped being served. Standard and Enterprise licenses, and paid API keys, remain supported.

Key Highlights

• Work with an AI agent from the terminal
• Installation and authentication are required
• Access depends on the license or paid API key
• Consumer users are directed to Antigravity CLI
• Gemini CLI, the Gemini app, and Gemini models are separate products

What Makes It Different

Gemini CLI places an agent in a command-line workflow rather than making an IDE extension the main interface. That does not mean every Code Assist IDE feature is included. Google's consumer transition to Antigravity CLI changes eligibility, not the existence of the Gemini model family or consumer Gemini application.

Features & Capabilities

A CLI workflow can involve reviewing a codebase, generating code, investigating errors, and invoking configured tools. Start with installation, authentication, and the project context the agent needs. Tool and MCP configuration may require additional setup.

For continued Gemini CLI use, check whether access comes from Code Assist Standard or Enterprise, or a paid Gemini or Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform API key. An existing Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription does not preserve the discontinued consumer CLI access path. Antigravity CLI is a separate terminal product with its own setup and terms.

User Ratings and Testimonials

Assess terminal agents on a representative project and review proposed changes before applying them. Model output and tool permissions affect the result; a subscription name alone does not establish the workflow's capabilities.

Pricing & Value

Gemini CLI quotas and costs depend on authentication and license type. Paid API usage is billed separately from consumer Gemini subscriptions. Do not use former free-consumer request limits or IDE completion allowances as current CLI entitlements.