Google has accidentally leaked Gemini CLI, an open-source command-line interface designed to bring Gemini AI models to developers' terminals.
Gemini CLI is expected to offer high-capacity usage for free with full integration with Google's Gemini Code Assist.
The tool is released under the Apache 2.0 license to support coding, content creation, research, and task automation.
It allows up to 1,000 free requests daily and provides a one-million-token context window for users.
Gemini CLI boasts the industry's largest usage allowance at 60 model requests per minute with 1,000 model requests per day at no charge.
The interface supports extensibility via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and supports AI invocation within scripts.
Prompt grounding with Google Search and structured system prompts via GEMINI.md are also included in Gemini CLI.
This release aligns Gemini CLI with Gemini Code Assist, facilitating seamless transitions between terminal and IDE workflows.
Gemini Code Assist is a free AI coding tool supporting all programming languages with features like code completion, generation, chat, and natural language prompts.
The Gemini CLI appeared unexpectedly following Google's emphasis on open agentic frameworks and high-trust developer tools.
There has been no official correction or clarification from Google regarding this accidental leak.