If you’re a DevOps engineer, system administrator, or a seasoned Linux user, chances are most of your work revolves around the terminal, whether it’s debugging, scripting, or managing systems. Now imagine combining that terminal power with AI. That’s exactly what Gemini CLI brings to the table: an AI-driven experience, right inside your terminal.
With AI tools evolving rapidly, Google has emerged as a major player with its Gemini model, offering powerful capabilities in various domains. Recently, Google released the open-source Gemini CLI, a command-line interface that integrates Gemini’s AI power directly into your terminal workflow.
That means you can now run interactive AI prompts, get help with code, automate tasks, and much more, all without leaving the command line.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through setting up and using Gemini CLI, with practical examples and real-world use cases tailored for Linux professionals and power users.