Google has released Gemini CLI, a free AI coding tool that integrates into developers' terminal-first workflow.
Developers using a free personal Google account and Gemini Code Assist license can access a generous free tier with 60 requests per minute and up to 1,000 per day.
Gemini CLI offers a 1 million-token context window for deep reasoning, supports natural language prompts for tasks like summarizing code and generating tests, and integrates with Google Search and other multimodal tools.
While free for most developers, Gemini CLI has enterprise-grade potential, is open-source, and provides a competitive edge over proprietary alternatives. It is currently in preview with plans for ongoing improvements based on community feedback.