Gemini CLI
FreeTerminal assistant built around Google Gemini.
FreeFree tier
Inputs: text, file, urlOutputs: text
About Gemini CLI
Gemini CLI is an open-source AI agent that brings the power of Google's Gemini models directly into your terminal. It provides lightweight and direct access to Gemini, enabling users to run prompts, execute shell commands, perform file operations, fetch web content, and ground responses with Google Search—all from the command line. The tool supports a 1M token context window, is extensible via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), and offers a free tier with 60 requests per minute and 1,000 requests per day.
Key Features
Free tier: 60 requests/min and 1,000 requests/day with a personal Google account.
Access to powerful Gemini 3 models with improved reasoning and a 1M token context window.
Built-in tools for Google Search grounding, file operations, shell commands, and web fetching.
Extensible via Model Context Protocol (MCP) for custom integrations and tools.
Terminal-first design optimized for command-line workflows.
Lightweight and direct path from prompt to model response.
Open source under Apache 2.0 license.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free tier available with generous per-minute and daily limits.
- Leverages state-of-the-art Gemini 3 models with 1M token context.
- Seamless integration with terminal workflows for developers.
- Extensible via MCP for custom tooling and automation.
- Open-source with permissive Apache 2.0 license.
- Built-in tools eliminate the need for separate services.
Cons
- Requires a Google account and internet connection to use.
- Free tier has rate limits (60 req/min, 1000/day) which may be restrictive for heavy usage.
- Primarily command-line interface with no graphical user interface.
- No support for image or multimodal input mentioned in current documentation.
Best For
AI-assisted shell commands and file management directly from the terminal.Integrating Google Search for grounded, context-aware answers.Building custom AI agents and tools using the MCP extension mechanism.Quick access to Gemini's reasoning and large context window for development and scripting tasks.