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Gemini CLI

Google · Coding agents

Terminal-based coding agent that reads and changes files, runs shell commands, and can be extended through MCP, extensions, and skills.

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Gemini · Local terminal agent

Product and access

Gemini CLI is Google's terminal-based agent for local development work. MCP, extensions, and skills supplement its built-in tools.

01

Core features

6 features from provider sources · sources reviewed on September 30, 2026. Availability and limitations are listed directly below.

  • Edit files and code

    Built-in tools read project files and suggest targeted changes.

    Source 1

  • Use shell and web tools

    The agent can run shell commands and search for information using built-in tools.

    Source 1

  • Connect MCP servers

    MCP provides additional tools, resources, and prompts through local or remote servers.

    Source 2

  • Load extensions and skills

    Extensions bundle configuration and tools; Skills provide task-specific instructions and resources.

    Source 4

  • Approve tool calls

    File changes and shell commands are assessed according to security policies and may require confirmation.

    Source 1

  • Revert changes using a checkpoint

    Optionally saved project and conversation states can be restored with the restore command.

    Source 5
02

Requirements and limits

‘Still open’ means the reviewed sources do not answer this point clearly.

  • Requirement

    Local requirements and internet access

    Installation requirements include a supported operating system, Node.js, a shell, and internet access.

    Source 6

  • Limitation

    Sandbox depends on configuration

    Sandboxing must be configured for the platform; additional paths or network access may require separate approvals.

    Source 3

  • Limitation

    Checkpoints are disabled by default

    Checkpoint recovery is available only after it has been enabled in the configuration.

    Source 5
03

Practical tasks

Editorial examples based on documented features. No product tests performed.

01

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.
02

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.
EDITORIAL EXAMPLE

Implement a small code change in the terminal, run the appropriate tests, and review the diff.

Your possible prompt

Read the project rules. Investigate [error], propose a small change, and run the relevant checks. Show me the diff and any remaining uncertainties.

Getting-started idea based on documented capabilities. Not an executed product test. Adapt the task, data, and permissions.

04

What you should know first

Current official Gemini CLI documentation. Security behavior and available features depend on local configuration, version, and access.

Requirements & limitations

Configure tool permissions, sandbox, and project access carefully. Review changes, commands, and external MCP servers before approval.

Setup

Set up Node.js, Gemini CLI, supported access, and a project directory.

Pricing model

Check access / usage. Check current terms and included quotas with the provider.

The classification indicates the scope of effort. It is not a price or performance commitment.

05

Sources from the provider

Editorial team: Michael Meierhoff · sources reviewed on . Provider information is not independent evidence of performance.

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