<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Gemini CLI by Google offers AI assistance directly within local development environments.The tool can provide code explanations, generate new code, and execute shell commands.Gemini CLI is open source, integrates with Git, and offers Visual Studio Code extension.It faces competition from tools like GitHub Copilot and Cody by Sourcegraph.Future enhancements may include Google Cloud SDK integration and offline AI model support.