Gemini CLI

Name: Gemini CLI
Author: Google

Google's open-source terminal agent, with a generous free tier.

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Overview

Gemini CLI brings Google's models into the terminal with an Apache-2.0 codebase and a free tier that makes it unusually accessible for independent developers. It supports MCP servers and integrates with the wider Google ecosystem, including Search grounding.

Why it's indexed

The most capable terminal agent available without a subscription.

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At a glance

Vendor: Google
Category: Coding Agents & CLIs
License: Apache-2.0
Deployment: Self-hosted
Languages: TypeScript
Pricing model: Free tier · Usage-based

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