https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli
In order to allow developers to use "human language" to work with AI, Gemini CLI reduces the complexity of traditional programming interfaces and is very easy to use:
You can ask questions, edit files, or run commands directly.
For best results, it's best to describe your needs as specifically as possible.
Enter "/help". More information is also available.
In addition to Gemini CLI, in the field of programming, Google has also deployed tools such as Gemini Code Assist and asynchronous AI assistant Jules.
At the press conference, Google senior software engineer Taylor Mullen said: "Using Gemini CLI, you can use natural language to talk to computers, solve problems, and integrate complex workflows to accomplish things that were impossible in the past."
This is seen as a head-to-head confrontation with OpenAI and Anthropic.
OpenAI and Anthropic have already joined the terminal AI tool track:
OpenAI launches open source Codex CLI;
Anthropic launched Claude Code, etc., which are favored by developers for their lightweight, easy integration, and fast response.
Technically, Gemini CLI has the same origin as the Google AI coding assistant plug-in Gemini Code Assist.
In VS Code, just enable agent mode in the chat window to enter your requirements, and Code Assist will work tirelessly:
Write test cases, fix bugs, develop new features, and even complete code migration…
This means that whether developers are users of the free version, standard version or enterprise version, they can enjoy AI-driven coding functions in VS Code and the terminal environment.
This kind of cross-platform thinking allows developers to avoid the "difficulty of choice".
This time Google has made such a big move that Ai2 scientist Nathan Lambert began to long for: the free premium version of Gemini is just around the corner!
More than just writing code
The functionality of Gemini CLI goes far beyond writing code and supports more common task scenarios.
It is designed to be very versatile and can perform tasks such as generating content, solving problems, and conducting research.
While most users will use Gemini CLI for programming, Google says the tool supports a variety of other uses as well. For example:
Ryan J. Salva, senior director of product at Google, thinks this is how work will be done in the next 10 years.
At the press conference, he said:
We believe that over the next decade these tools will dominate the way developers and creators of all kinds work.
Whether you're a student, hobbyist, freelancer or developer, you should have the same tools.
It seems that this time Google is really here: from programming to video shooting, AI is used to inspire all kinds of creativity!
References:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-25/google-debuts-gemini-ai-coding-tool-in-bid-to-entice-developers
https://x.com/googleaidevs/status/1937861646082515205
https://blog.google/technology/developers/introducing-gemini-cli-open-source-ai-agent/
Google unveils Gemini CLI, an open source AI tool for terminals
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