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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Inline Code Generation

Generate code directly in your editor with AI-powered suggestions and completions.

Ctrl+Shift+G

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Code Explanation

Get instant explanations for complex code blocks and functions.

Ctrl+Shift+E

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Bug Detection & Fixes

Automatically detect bugs and get AI-powered fix suggestions.

Ctrl+Shift+F

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Code Refactoring

Improve code quality with intelligent refactoring suggestions.

Ctrl+Shift+R

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Documentation Generation

Auto-generate comprehensive documentation for your functions and classes.

Ctrl+Shift+D

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Unit Test Creation

Generate unit tests automatically based on your code structure.

Ctrl+Shift+T

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

Gemini Code Assistant

Official Gemini CLI extension for VSCode with full feature support.

by Google

★4.8

500K+ installs

Code completionInline chatCode generationDebugging

AI Code Helper

Third-party extension with additional Gemini CLI integration features.

by Gemeinschaft

★4.5

100K+ installs

Custom promptsBatch processingCode templates

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Gemini Terminal

Integrated terminal extension for seamless CLI access within VSCode.

by Google

★4.7

200K+ installs

Terminal integrationCommand historyQuick commands

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

Use Ctrl+Shift+G to trigger code generation

Review and accept the generated code

Refine with additional prompts if needed

Best for: Creating new functions or classes

Debugging Workflow

Select the problematic code block

Use Ctrl+Shift+F to analyze for bugs

Review the suggested fixes

Apply the fix and test the solution

Best for: Finding and fixing code issues

Documentation Workflow

Select the function or class to document

Use Ctrl+Shift+D to generate documentation

Review and edit the generated docs

Add to your documentation system

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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