Gemini CLI
v0.66.0Open sourceReleased 27 Oct 2026
Google's open-source terminal agent, now focused on Gemini Code Assist organisations. By Google LLC
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 27 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
Gemini CLI is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Google LLC. Google's open-source terminal agent, now focused on Gemini Code Assist organisations. Download it only from geminicli.com. The latest version we track is 0.66.0 (27 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 0.66.0 (27 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Google LLC
- Official site:
- geminicli.com
- Licence:
- Open source — Apache-2.0; now aimed at Gemini Code Assist Standard / Enterprise licence holders
- Requirements:
- Windows 11 24H2+, macOS 15+, Ubuntu 20.04+
Our verdict
Gemini CLI is a capable open-source terminal agent with file, shell, web-fetch and MCP tools. Important change: since 18 June 2026 Google positions it for organisations with Gemini Code Assist Standard / Enterprise or Code Assist for GitHub, and has moved free and Google AI Pro / Ultra users to Antigravity CLI. Individuals should check that route first.
Key features
- Built-in file system, shell and web-fetch tools
- MCP server support and custom extensions
- Checkpointing, headless mode and sandboxing options
- Project instructions via GEMINI.md files
Pros
- Pro: Fully open source under Apache-2.0
- Pro: Installs with npm, Homebrew, MacPorts or conda
Cons
- Con: No free tier for individuals any more; free and Google AI plan users were moved to Antigravity CLI
- Con: Needs Node.js 20+ and fairly recent OS versions
- Con: Google says it is not optimised for its newest Gemini models
What's new in 0.66.0
See what changed in 0.66.0 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 0.66.0Latest
27 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 11 24H2+, macOS 15+, Ubuntu 20.04+
- Architecture
- Not stated by the publisher
- Also needs
- Node.js 20.0.0+; 4 GB+ RAM (16 GB+ for large codebases); internet connection; Gemini Code Assist Standard/Enterprise, Code Assist for GitHub, or a paid API / Vertex key
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- Apache-2.0; now aimed at Gemini Code Assist Standard / Enterprise licence holders
- Publisher
- geminicli.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
Is Gemini CLI still free?
Not for individuals. Google's README says free individual access and Google AI Pro / Ultra accounts moved to Antigravity CLI on 18 June 2026; Gemini CLI now targets Gemini Code Assist Standard / Enterprise and Code Assist for GitHub customers, plus legacy paid API or Vertex keys.
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