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Gemini CLI
Google's open-source terminal coding agent, with IDE integration and a free usage tier.
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npm install -g @google/gemini-cli brew install gemini-cli sudo port install gemini-cli AboutGoogle
Gemini CLI brings Gemini models into the terminal for code understanding, editing, and automation. It supports plan mode, subagents, MCP servers, experimental git worktrees, and headless use in scripts.
Features Verified 4/8 ✓ yes ✗ no ? not verified
✓
Worktrees
Keeps parallel work in separate git worktrees?
yes
?
Parallel agents
Runs several agent sessions at the same time?
not verified
✓
Subagents
Can an agent delegate work to child agents?
yes
✓
MCP
Connects to MCP servers and their tools?
yes
?
Remote access
Can you follow or control sessions from another device?
not verified
?
Cloud sandbox
Runs work in a hosted sandbox rather than on your machine?
not verified
?
Diff review
Includes a built-in diff or review screen?
not verified
✓
Plan mode
Has an explicit plan / approve-before-edit step?
yes
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