Is Gemini CLI free to use?

Yes, Gemini CLI offers 1000 free API calls per day, which is significantly more generous than competitors like Claude Code ($20-200/month), Cursor Pro ($20-40/month), and Augment Code ($25-100/month).

How do I install Gemini CLI?

You can install Gemini CLI using NPM with the command: npm install -g @google/gemini-cli. This works on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

What is Veo3 and how is it different?

Veo3 is Google's AI video generation technology integrated with Gemini CLI. It's unique because no other AI coding tool offers video generation capabilities - Claude Code, Cursor Pro, and Augment Code only focus on text-based coding assistance.

Can I use Gemini CLI with VSCode?

Yes, Gemini CLI has native VSCode integration through official extensions. This provides better integration compared to third-party solutions used by competitors.

Gemini CLIVSCode Integration

Supercharge your coding workflow with Gemini CLI integration in Visual Studio Code. AI-powered code generation, debugging, and documentation at your fingertips.

Setup Guide View Extensions

🚀 Boost productivity by 300% with AI-powered coding assistance

Powerful VSCode Features

Transform your development experience with these AI-powered features integrated directly into VSCode.

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Terminal Integration

Access Gemini CLI directly from VSCode's integrated terminal.

Ctrl+`

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Code Analysis

Copy code to Gemini CLI for detailed analysis and explanations.

Copy & Paste

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AI Code Review

Get comprehensive code reviews by pasting code into Gemini CLI.

Interactive

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Code Generation

Generate code by describing what you need in natural language.

Text Prompts

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Documentation Help

Generate documentation by asking Gemini CLI to document your code.

AI Assistance

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Learning Assistant

Ask questions about code concepts and get detailed explanations.

Q&A Format

Quick Setup Guide

Get Gemini CLI working in VSCode in just a few minutes with this step-by-step guide.

Install Gemini CLI

First, make sure you have Gemini CLI installed on your system.

npm install -g @google/gemini-cli

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Open VSCode Terminal

Use VSCode's integrated terminal to access Gemini CLI directly within your editor.

Ctrl+` (or View → Terminal)

Run Gemini CLI

Start Gemini CLI in the terminal and follow authentication prompts if needed.

gemini

✓

Start Using Gemini CLI

You're all set! Use Gemini CLI in the terminal for AI-powered assistance.

> Review this code: [paste your code]

Recommended Extensions

Enhance your Gemini CLI experience with these carefully selected VSCode extensions.

Recommended

Terminal

Built-in VSCode terminal for running Gemini CLI commands directly in your editor.

by Microsoft

★5

Built-in installs

Integrated terminalCommand historyMultiple terminals

Recommended

Code Runner

Run code snippets and get AI assistance by combining with Gemini CLI output.

by Jun Han

★4.6

10M+ installs

Run codeOutput displayMultiple languages

Markdown All in One

Perfect for documenting your AI-generated code and creating tutorials.

by Yu Zhang

★4.7

5M+ installs

Markdown previewTable of contentsMath support

Optimized Workflows

Learn the most effective workflows to maximize your productivity with Gemini CLI in VSCode.

Code Generation Workflow

Write a comment describing what you want to build

Open terminal (Ctrl+`) and run 'gemini'

Paste your prompt and get AI-generated code

Copy the result back to your editor

Best for: Creating new functions or classes

Code Review Workflow

Copy the code you want to review

Open Gemini CLI in the terminal

Ask for code review with specific concerns

Apply the suggested improvements

Best for: Finding and fixing code issues

Documentation Workflow

Copy the function or class to document

Run Gemini CLI in the terminal

Request documentation generation

Add the generated docs to your codebase

Best for: Creating comprehensive code documentation

Ready to Supercharge Your Coding?

Join thousands of developers using Gemini CLI with VSCode to write better code faster.

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