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Google Introduces Open-Source Gemini CLI for Developer Terminals

Offered at no charge during its preview, Gemini CLI sets 60 requests per minute, 1,000 daily queries, supporting custom extensions under the Apache 2.0–licensed Model Context Protocol.

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Overview

  • Gemini CLI delivers Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro AI agent directly in Windows, Mac and Linux terminals under an Apache 2.0 open-source license.
  • Developers previewing the tool get free access to a one-million-token context window with usage limits of 60 model requests per minute and 1,000 per day.
  • Extensibility through the Model Context Protocol and GEMINI.md files lets users integrate web search, file editing and custom workflows.
  • Integration with Gemini Code Assist enables AI-driven coding in both VS Code and the terminal for users on free, Standard and Enterprise plans.
  • Professional developers can scale beyond the free tier by using Google AI Studio or Vertex AI billing or by upgrading to Standard or Enterprise Code Assist licenses.