| name | gemini_cli |
| description | Gemini CLI for one-shot Q&A, summaries, and generation. |
| homepage | https://ai.google.dev/ |
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Gemini CLI
Use Gemini in one-shot mode with a positional prompt (avoid interactive mode).
Model Policy
- Default:
-m gemini-3.1-pro-preview
- Fallback:
-m auto (use when default fails, e.g. 403 or 429)
Quick start
gemini "Answer this question..."
gemini --model <name> "Prompt..."
gemini --output-format json "Return JSON"
Extensions
- List:
gemini --list-extensions
- Manage:
gemini extensions <command>
Notes
- If auth is required, run
gemini once interactively and follow the login flow.
- Avoid
--yolo for safety.