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03 cli-agent/Google/ACTIVE · CAUTION

Gemini CLI is Google's open-source terminal agent; on June 18, 2026 it stopped serving free and Google AI Pro/Ultra accounts in favor of the Antigravity CLI.

SEC.01

What it does

  • 01Open source
  • 02Gemini models
  • 03MCP
  • 04Google Search grounding
SEC.02

Who it's for

Existing scripts that authenticate with a paid Gemini API key or Code Assist Standard/Enterprise licence.

PRICING

Pricing

Consumer/free tiers ended Jun 18, 2026; API key or Code Assist Standard/Enterprise only. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

Consumer and free tiers are discontinued; CI jobs relying on personal Google logins fail. New users should start with Antigravity CLI.

ALT

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caution
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VENDOR

More from Google

Gemini Code Assist

Google · ide-extension

caution
editor · cloud · Standard $19–22.80/user/mo; Enterprise $45–54; free individual tier ended Jun 2026

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Head-to-head (1)

FAQ

Frequently asked

What is Gemini CLI?

Gemini CLI is Google's open-source terminal agent; on June 18, 2026 it stopped serving free and Google AI Pro/Ultra accounts in favor of the Antigravity CLI.

Who is Gemini CLI for?

Existing scripts that authenticate with a paid Gemini API key or Code Assist Standard/Enterprise licence.

How much does Gemini CLI cost?

Consumer/free tiers ended Jun 18, 2026; API key or Code Assist Standard/Enterprise only. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

Does Gemini CLI run locally or in the cloud?

Gemini CLI runs locally on your machine. Its interfaces are a terminal (CLI).

What are alternatives to Gemini CLI?

Other CLI agent entries in the catalog: Claude Code, Codex CLI, Aider, Amp, OpenCode, OpenHands, Goose, Warp, Muse Code, Grok Build, Kimi Code, Qwen Code, Mistral Vibe, Crush. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the CLI & terminal agents category page for tradeoffs.

What should I know before adopting Gemini CLI?

Consumer and free tiers are discontinued; CI jobs relying on personal Google logins fail. New users should start with Antigravity CLI.