Best use case
Gemini CLI is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Tool: Google Gemini API with 2M token context
Teams using Gemini CLI should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/gemini/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hivellm/rulebook/main/templates/skills/cli/gemini/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/gemini/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Gemini CLI Compares
| Feature / Agent | Gemini CLI | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Tool: Google Gemini API with 2M token context
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
<!-- GEMINI:START --> # Gemini CLI Rules **Tool**: Google Gemini API with 2M token context ## Quick Start ```bash # Install gemini CLI npm install -g @google/generative-ai-cli # Set API key export GEMINI_API_KEY=your_key ``` ## Usage ```bash # Always reference AGENTS.md: gemini --prompt "Read @AGENTS.md. Implement [feature] with tests (95%+ coverage)." # Include files: gemini --files AGENTS.md,src/feature.ts ``` ## Workflow 1. Include AGENTS.md in context with `--files AGENTS.md` 2. Request: "Follow @AGENTS.md. Implement [feature] with tests." 3. Review output 4. Run quality checks: `npm run lint && npm test` **Critical**: Reference @AGENTS.md for consistent code generation. <!-- GEMINI:END -->
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