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> ** This is an optimized fork of
> Google's Gemini CLI**
>
> Patches by: Yuri Trukhin
Gemini++ is an open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly
into your terminal. It provides lightweight access to Gemini, giving you the
most direct path from your prompt to our model.
Learn all about Gemini++ in our documentation.
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This fork defaults to High-Performance / Unrestricted Mode. It removes
artificial limitations and optimizes Gemini++ for maximum quality reasoning,
deep context, and exhaustive output instead of token economy.
⚠️ Note: This configuration maximizes intelligence at the expense of higher
API costs and latency.
| Feature | Original | This Fork (God Mode) |
| ------------------------------------ | --------------- | -------------------- |
| Thinking Budget (All Models) | Varies | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Max Output Tokens (All Models) | 2k - 16k tokens | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Context Window Limit | 1M tokens | 2,097,152 tokens |
| Tool Output Truncation Threshold | 4M chars | 100M chars |
| Tool Output Max Lines | 1,000 lines | 100,000 lines |
| System Prompt Constraints | "Be concise" | "Be exhaustive" |
- 🚀 Unbounded Reasoning: All model roles (classifier, summarizer, chat) now
have access to massive thinking budgets and output limits.
- 🧠 Deep Context: The agent can read, process, and retain significantly
more information without summarization loss.
- 🗣️ Comprehensive Output: No more truncated responses or artificially short
answers. The agent prioritizes completeness and accuracy.
- 🎯 Quality Over Economy: Every setting is tuned for the best possible
result, regardless of token cost.
``bash`
npm install -g @trukhinyuri/gemini-pp
After installation, run:
`bash`
gemini-pp
`bash`
git clone https://github.com/trukhinyuri/gemini-cli.git
cd gemini-cli
npm install
npm run build
node packages/cli/dist/index.js
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- 🎯 Free tier: 60 requests/min and 1,000 requests/day with personal Google
account.
- Powerful Gemini 3 models: Access to improved reasoning and 1M token
context window.
- Built-in tools: Google Search grounding, file operations, shell commands,
web fetching.
- 🔌 Extensible: MCP (Model Context Protocol) support for custom
integrations.
- 💻 Terminal-first: Designed for developers who live in the command line.
- 🛡️ Open source: Apache 2.0 licensed.
- Node.js version 20 or higher
- macOS, Linux, or Windows
#### Run instantly with npx
`bash`Using npx (no installation required)
npx @google/gemini-cli
#### Install globally with npm
`bash`
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
See Releases for more details.
New preview releases will be published each week at UTC 2359 on Tuesdays. These
releases will not have been fully vetted and may contain regressions or other
outstanding issues. Please help us test and install with preview tag.
`bash`
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview
- New stable releases will be published each week at UTC 2000 on Tuesdays, this
will be the full promotion of last week's preview release + any bug fixeslatest
and validations. Use tag.
`bash`
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@latest
- New releases will be published each day at UTC 0000. This will be all changes
from the main branch as represented at time of release. It should be assumed
there are pending validations and issues. Use nightly tag.
`bash`
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@nightly
- Query and edit large codebases
- Generate new apps from PDFs, images, or sketches using multimodal capabilities
- Debug issues and troubleshoot with natural language
- Automate operational tasks like querying pull requests or handling complex
rebases
- Use MCP servers to connect new capabilities, including
media generation with Imagen, Veo or Lyria
- Run non-interactively in scripts for workflow automation
- Ground your queries with built-in
Google Search for real-time
information
- Conversation checkpointing to save and resume complex sessions
- Custom context files (GEMINI.md) to tailor behavior for your projects
Integrate Gemini++ directly into your GitHub workflows with
Gemini++ GitHub Action:
- Pull Request Reviews: Automated code review with contextual feedback and
suggestions
- Issue Triage: Automated labeling and prioritization of GitHub issues based
on content analysis
- On-demand Assistance: Mention @gemini-cli in issues and pull requests
for help with debugging, explanations, or task delegation
- Custom Workflows: Build automated, scheduled and on-demand workflows
tailored to your team's needs
Choose the authentication method that best fits your needs:
✨ Best for: Individual developers as well as anyone who has a Gemini Code
Assist License. (see
quota limits and terms of service
for details)
Benefits:
- Free tier: 60 requests/min and 1,000 requests/day
- Gemini 3 models with 1M token context window
- No API key management - just sign in with your Google account
- Automatic updates to latest models
#### Start Gemini++, then choose _Login with Google_ and follow the browser authentication flow when prompted
`bash`
gemini
#### If you are using a paid Code Assist License from your organization, remember to set the Google Cloud Project
`bash`Set your Google Cloud Project
export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
gemini
✨ Best for: Developers who need specific model control or paid tier access
Benefits:
- Free tier: 1000 requests/day with Gemini 3 (mix of flash and pro)
- Model selection: Choose specific Gemini models
- Usage-based billing: Upgrade for higher limits when needed
`bash`Get your key from https://aistudio.google.com/apikey
export GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"
gemini
✨ Best for: Enterprise teams and production workloads
Benefits:
- Enterprise features: Advanced security and compliance
- Scalable: Higher rate limits with billing account
- Integration: Works with existing Google Cloud infrastructure
`bash`Get your key from Google Cloud Console
export GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"
export GOOGLE_GENAI_USE_VERTEXAI=true
gemini
For Google Workspace accounts and other authentication methods, see the
authentication guide.
#### Start in current directory
`bash`
gemini
#### Include multiple directories
`bash`
gemini --include-directories ../lib,../docs
#### Use specific model
`bash`
gemini -m gemini-2.5-flash
#### Non-interactive mode for scripts
Get a simple text response:
`bash`
gemini -p "Explain the architecture of this codebase"
For more advanced scripting, including how to parse JSON and handle errors, use
the --output-format json flag to get structured output:
`bash`
gemini -p "Explain the architecture of this codebase" --output-format json
For real-time event streaming (useful for monitoring long-running operations),
use --output-format stream-json to get newline-delimited JSON events:
`bash`
gemini -p "Run tests and deploy" --output-format stream-json
#### Start a new project
`bash`
cd new-project/
gemini
> Write me a Discord bot that answers questions using a FAQ.md file I will provide
#### Analyze existing code
`bash`
git clone https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli
cd gemini-cli
gemini
> Give me a summary of all of the changes that went in yesterday
- Quickstart Guide - Get up and running
quickly.
- Authentication Setup - Detailed
auth configuration.
- Configuration Guide - Settings and
customization.
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Productivity
tips.
- Commands Reference - All slash commands
(/help, /chat, etc).
- Custom Commands - Create your own
reusable commands.
- Context Files (GEMINI.md) - Provide persistent
context to Gemini++.
- Checkpointing - Save and resume
conversations.
- Token Caching - Optimize token usage.
- Built-in Tools Overview
- File System Operations
- Shell Commands
- Web Fetch & Search
- MCP Server Integration - Extend with custom
tools.
- Custom Extensions - Build and share your own
commands.
- Headless Mode (Scripting) - Use Gemini++ in
automated workflows.
- Architecture Overview - How Gemini++ works.
- IDE Integration - VS Code companion.
- Sandboxing & Security - Safe execution
environments.
- Trusted Folders - Control execution
policies by folder.
- Enterprise Guide - Deploy and manage in a
corporate environment.
- Telemetry & Monitoring - Usage tracking.
- Tools API Development - Create custom tools.
- Local development - Local development
tooling.
- Troubleshooting Guide - Common issues and
solutions.
- FAQ - Frequently asked questions.
- Use /bug command to report issues directly from the CLI.
Configure MCP servers in ~/.gemini/settings.json to extend Gemini++ with
custom tools:
`text``
> @github List my open pull requests
> @slack Send a summary of today's commits to #dev channel
> @database Run a query to find inactive users
See the MCP Server Integration guide for setup
instructions.
We welcome contributions! Gemini++ is fully open source (Apache 2.0), and we
encourage the community to:
- Report bugs and suggest features.
- Improve documentation.
- Submit code improvements.
- Share your MCP servers and extensions.
See our Contributing Guide for development setup, coding
standards, and how to submit pull requests.
Check our Official Roadmap
for planned features and priorities.
- Official Roadmap - See what's coming next.
- Changelog - See recent notable updates.
- NPM Package - Package
registry.
- GitHub Issues -
Report bugs or request features.
- Security Advisories -
Security updates.
See the Uninstall Guide for removal instructions.
- License: Apache License 2.0
- Terms of Service: Terms & Privacy
- Security: Security Policy
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