Gemini CLI - First Look at Google's Free AI Agent

Explore Google's free and open-source AI agent that operates directly from your terminal in this 15-minute tutorial. Learn how to set up and configure Gemini CLI, a powerful general-purpose AI agent capable of autonomously working on your projects. Discover the tool's capabilities through practical examples and understand how it connects to external tools via MCP (Model Context Protocol). Walk through the installation process, configuration of GEMINI.md files, and examine real-world use cases that demonstrate the agent's potential for automating development tasks. Gain insights into the pricing structure and available models, while understanding both the strengths and current limitations of this emerging AI tool from Google's ecosystem.