# google-gemini/gemini-cli

> An open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly into your terminal.

- GitHub: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli
- Website: https://geminicli.com
- Category: AI Coding Tools (https://ideas.asveas.com/c/ai-coding); also MCP & Tool Use
- Tags: ai, ai-agents, cli, gemini, gemini-api, mcp-client, mcp, typescript
- Language: TypeScript · License: Apache-2.0
- Stars: 108,774 · Forks: 14,934 · Open issues: 733
- Last push: 2026-11-11 (today)
- Vibe score: 96/100

## What it is
Gemini CLI (gemini) is an open-source terminal agent maintained for enterprise Gemini Code Assist workflows on Google Cloud. Learn more in the Gemini CLI documentation. See Gemini CLI installation, execution, and releases for recommended system specifications and a detailed installation guide.

## When to use it
Reach for gemini-cli when you want an AI to write, refactor or scaffold code in your editor or terminal — it's written in TypeScript and fits stacks tagged ai, ai-agents, cli, gemini.

## Maintenance
google-gemini/gemini-cli looks very actively maintained: the last push was today (2026-11-11), with 108,774 stars and 733 open issues.

## Quick start
```bash
git clone https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli.git
```

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