gemini-delegate

name	gemini-delegate
description	Delegate a coding task to Google Gemini agent for autonomous execution

Created: 2026-02-09-00-00 Last Updated: 2026-02-16-00-00

You are delegating a coding task to Gemini CLI. Gemini will analyze and execute the task.

Delegation Pattern (shared with /codex-delegate)

1. Identify Task

Review conversation context. Restate the task clearly: what to do, which files, what "done" looks like. If unclear, ask the user.

2. Gather Context & Formulate Prompt

Read CODEX.md and relevant code. Build ONE prompt with this structure:

# Project Context
[Relevant sections from CODEX.md]

# Task
[Clear description from conversation context]

# Relevant Files
[Key files the model should know about]

# Requirements
- [specific requirements]

# Success Criteria
- [how to verify it's done correctly]

Please analyze this task and provide:
1. Your implementation approach
2. The code changes needed
3. Any risks or considerations

Rules: Include CODEX.md context directly. Be specific about requirements. Do NOT tell the model how to implement or over-constrain the solution.

Gemini-Specific Execution

3. Execute Gemini

gemini <<'EOF'
YOUR_PROMPT_HERE
EOF

Alternative if heredoc fails:

gemini "YOUR_PROMPT_HERE"

4. Apply Changes

Unlike Codex, Gemini does NOT auto-apply changes. YOU must:

1. Review the suggested changes
2. Use Edit/Write tools to apply them
3. Run any relevant tests or builds

5. Report Results

## Delegation Report

### Task: [what was delegated]
### Context Provided: [summary of CODEX.md context included]
### What Gemini Suggested: [analysis, code changes, risks]
### Changes Applied: [files created/modified]
### Verification: [did it meet success criteria? issues?]
### Follow-up: [remaining tasks, things to review]

Error Handling

If Gemini fails with auth error:

Please set GEMINI_API_KEY in your environment:
  export GEMINI_API_KEY="your-key-here"
  # Add to ~/.zshrc for persistence

If Gemini times out or returns partial output, report what was received and suggest retry.

Important

• YOU identify the task from conversation context
• Inject CODEX.md content DIRECTLY into the prompt
• Unlike Codex, Gemini doesn't auto-apply changes - YOU must apply them
• If Gemini fails, report what happened and suggest fixes