#10 by GitHub stars · CodingGoogle
Gemini CLI
Google's open-source terminal agent for coding, research, file operations, and tool-based workflows with Gemini models.
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- Access
- Open source
- Setup
- Technical
- Pricing
- Free allowance; paid usage may apply
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Maintenance
- Active
- Last repository push
- 2026-08-15
Good free starting point for coding
It provides a low-friction entry point, an account-based allowance, and native access to Google's model ecosystem.
Who it fits
Developers who want a capable terminal agent and are comfortable using a Google account or API project.
Who should skip it
Teams that require provider-neutral operation or cannot use Google services in their region.
What you need
- Node.js
- Google account or API key
- Terminal and repository access