usecli-gemini

name	usecli-gemini
description	Use Gemini as an external CLI worker inside a Claude Code or LikeCode-centered workflow. Good for broad review, first-pass critique, and structured feedback.

usecli-gemini

Overview

Use Google Gemini CLI as an external worker inside a Claude Code workflow.

Best for:

• broad review
• first-pass critique
• structured feedback
• long-context reasoning

Install

This sub-skill can be installed independently:

skill install https://github.com/Harzva/usecli-gemini

Or manually:

git clone https://github.com/Harzva/usecli-gemini.git
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
ln -s $(pwd) ~/.claude/skills/usecli-gemini

Command

bash ~/.claude/skills/usecli-gemini/scripts/usecli-gemini.sh --prompt "<prompt>"

Or with a prompt file:

bash ~/.claude/skills/usecli-gemini/scripts/usecli-gemini.sh --prompt-file <path>

Verification

Run the local smoke test:

bash ~/.claude/skills/usecli-gemini/tests/test_wrapper.sh

Environment Variables

Variable	Purpose	Default
USECLI_GEMINI_BIN	Gemini executable	gemini
USECLI_GEMINI_MODEL	Model override	(none)
USECLI_GEMINI_OUTPUT_FORMAT	Output format	text
USECLI_GEMINI_TIMEOUT	Timeout seconds	(none)

Good Fits

• When you need broad coverage on a document or design
• When you want structured critique with strengths/weaknesses/suggestions
• When you need Gemini's long-context capabilities for large documents

Notes

• Uses gemini -p in non-interactive mode
• Requires local Gemini CLI installation and web login
• For first-time setup, complete browser authentication first

Resources

bin/usecli-gemini.sh

The wrapper script. Sources bin/usecli-lib.sh for shared functionality.

examples/workflows/multi-model-review.sh

Demonstrates multi-model review workflow including Gemini.