Gemini CLI
Coding Agents · Free + paid
Google's open-source terminal agent powered by Gemini models
At a glance
- Made by
- Available on
- CLI, Mac
- Open source
- Apache 2.0
- GitHub
- 107,336 stars · Apache-2.0
What is Gemini CLI?
Gemini CLI is an open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly into the terminal. With a personal Google account it offers a free tier of 60 requests per minute and 1,000 requests per day, and it uses Gemini 3 models with a 1M-token context. It supports built-in tools such as Google Search grounding, file operations, shell commands, and web fetching, as well as MCP extensions. It can be used to query and edit large codebases, build apps from PDFs, images, and sketches, and automate tasks such as checking PRs or rebasing.
- Free tier (60 per minute, 1,000 per day, personal Google account)
- Gemini 3 models with a 1M-token context
- Built-in tools: Google Search grounding, file operations, shell commands, web fetching
- Extensible with MCP support
- Query and edit large codebases
- Generate apps from PDFs, images, and sketches (multimodal)
- Automate with non-interactive execution in scripts
Who uses Gemini CLI and for what
- Code understanding and generation for developers working on the command line
- Automate operational tasks such as checking PRs and complex rebases
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (personal Google account, 60 requests per minute, 1,000 requests per day)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to Gemini CLI (alternatives)
Gemini CLI vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini CLI | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | Yes | — | — |
| Aider | Free | 0 | 17 | — | — | No |
| Charm | Free + paid | 0 | 17 | — | — | No |
| Cline | Free + paid | 0 | 17 | Yes | $9.99/mo | No |
2 of these 4 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Cline ($9.99/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Gemini CLI on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 50 AI tools in the Coding Agents field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Gemini CLI for free?
Yes (personal Google account, 60 requests per minute, 1,000 requests per day). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Gemini CLI?
Tools that do the same job, such as Aider, Charm, Cline, Claude Code, are connected to it on the map.
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.