# Gemini CLI Terminal-based coding agent that reads and changes files, runs shell commands, and can be extended through MCP, extensions, and skills. Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/gemini-cli/ Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/) Sources reviewed: 2026-10-09 Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests. ## Overview Gemini CLI is Google's terminal-based agent for local development work. MCP, extensions, and skills supplement its built-in tools. - Provider: Google - Product family: Gemini - Profile type: Local terminal agent - Environment: Local terminal on macOS, Linux, Windows, or WSL - Connections: Local files, shell, web search, MCP servers, extensions, and Agent Skills - Setup: Set up Node.js, Gemini CLI, supported access, and a project directory - Pricing model: CLI from USD 0; AI Pro USD 19.99/month, Ultra from USD 99.99/month (US prices); API separate ## Operation & oversight Operational details for this profile have not yet been researched. ## Provider Google develops AI models and developer and cloud tools. Gemini CLI is the terminal-based open-source agent; Antigravity combines desktop, IDE and CLI work with a shared agent core. - Operator: Google - Organization: Company - Website: https://about.google - Reviewed: 2026-10-09 - Repository: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli - GitHub-Stars: 107256 (2026-10-09) - License: Apache-2.0 - Provider source: https://about.google/company-info/ - Provider source: https://geminicli.com/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing/ - Provider source: https://antigravity.google/docs/home - Provider source: https://api.github.com/repos/google-gemini/gemini-cli ## Prices and included usage Pricing checked: 2026-10-09 The CLI offers free access. Higher allowances follow the Google subscription; API or Vertex access can be billed by usage. ### Google account / Code Assist Individual USD 0 Up to 1,000 model requests per user per day. Price source: https://geminicli.com/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing/ ### Unpaid Gemini API key USD 0 Up to 250 requests per day, Flash model only. Price source: https://geminicli.com/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing/ ### Google AI Pro USD 19.99 per month on the US pricing page Up to 1,500 CLI model requests per user per day. Price source: https://gemini.google/subscriptions/ ### Google AI Ultra 5x USD 99.99 per month on the US pricing page Ultra access with up to 2,000 CLI model requests per user per day. Price source: https://gemini.google/subscriptions/ Google AI Plus is not supported according to CLI documentation. Workspace Code Assist Standard/Enterprise have separate seat licenses and quotas. Pay-as-you-go uses Gemini API or Vertex billing; prices: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing and https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/pricing. Pricing details: https://geminicli.com/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing/ ## Key features ### Edit files and code Built-in tools read project files and suggest targeted changes. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/reference/tools/ ### Use shell and web tools The agent can run shell commands and search for information using built-in tools. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/reference/tools/ ### Connect MCP servers MCP provides additional tools, resources, and prompts through local or remote servers. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/tools/mcp-server/ ### Load extensions and skills Extensions bundle configuration and tools; Skills provide task-specific instructions and resources. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/using-agent-skills/ ### Approve tool calls File changes and shell commands are assessed according to security policies and may require confirmation. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/reference/tools/ ### Revert changes using a checkpoint Optionally saved project and conversation states can be restored with the restore command. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/checkpointing/ ### Headless automation Non-interactive mode runs tasks from scripts and automated workflows. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/headless/ ### Hooks for agent events Hooks connect agent run events with custom commands. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/hooks/ ## Requirements and limits ### Local requirements and internet access Requirement: Installation requirements include a supported operating system, Node.js, a shell, and internet access. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/get-started/installation/ ### Sandbox depends on configuration Limitation: Sandboxing must be configured for the platform; additional paths or network access may require separate approvals. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/sandbox/ ### Checkpoints are disabled by default Limitation: Checkpoint recovery is available only after it has been enabled in the configuration. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/checkpointing/ ### Skills require activation approval Requirement: The skills documentation requires source confirmation when installing from a remote URL and approval each time a skill is activated during a session. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/using-agent-skills/ ### Free daily allowances Limitation: Free Google sign-in includes 1,000 model requests per person per day. A free Gemini API key includes 250 requests per day and is limited to Flash models. Source: https://geminicli.com/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing/ ## Example workflows ### Make a small change in the terminal - Your input: A local repository, project rules, and a narrow acceptance criterion. - Possible result: A traceable diff with completed checks. - What to check: Review suggested commands, file changes, and test results. ### Use a project tool through MCP - Your input: A reviewed MCP server, minimal credentials, and a specific task. - Possible result: A structured tool call with a result in the CLI context. - What to check: Check the server source, shared tools, arguments, and external effects. ## Context Local installation requires Node.js, a shell and internet access. Free Google sign-in includes 1,000 requests per day; the free API key allows 250 Flash requests per day. Official tools, MCP, sandbox, skills, checkpoint and installation documentation checked. Checkpoints require explicit enablement; security rules and sandbox behavior follow platform and configuration. ## Sources - https://geminicli.com/docs/reference/tools/ - https://geminicli.com/docs/tools/mcp-server/ - https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/sandbox/ - https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/using-agent-skills/ - https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/checkpointing/ - https://geminicli.com/docs/get-started/installation/ - https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/headless/ - https://geminicli.com/docs/hooks/ - https://geminicli.com/docs/resources/quota-and-pricing/ [Sources and method](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/sources/)