Google just came out CRICA Geminia tool that allows you to transform your terminal by helping overwhelmed IA thanks to all strength Gemini. There is no need to open 36 cards in the browser or juggle between different interfaces. Everything happens in your favorite terminal, as in the good old days when we did everything in text mode (Ah, nostalgia back & mildew;).
With this tool is really nice to analyze The base of the whole code With a context of up to 1 million chips !! And be careful, it’s not just one other chatbot that pretends to understand your code, no, a bit like Claude Code, it’s something that can actually explore your architecture, implement Github results and even generate complete applications from a simple PDF or sketch.
Now let’s go to serious things. Install CRICA GeminiYou need node.js 18 or later. If you are still in the node 12, it is time to update, we are still in 2025!
To Linux/Mac
Open your terminal and just enter:
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
Or if you prefer a method without installing (practical to test):
npx https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli
On Windows
It’s the same for Windows users! Open PowerShell or Windows terminal and run the same order. On the other hand, a little friend’s advice, make sure you have the rights of the administrator if you install a global.
Configuration of Verification
Google has done strong because you can use your Google Personal Account by default and you are entitled to:
- 60 requirements per minute
- 1000 requirements per day
Just for normal use, but if you want to push the cap further, you can get a API key From the Google AI studio. Configuration of API keys:
export GOOGLE_GENAI_API_KEY="votre-clé-api-super-secrète"
Or better, add it to your .bashrc Or .zshrc So we don’t have to rejoice every time.
Orders that change your life
Simply run after installation gemini In your terminal and let’s! You will find yourself in an interactive environment where you can ask all your questions. However, the real kiff is special commands that begin /.
Slash Essential Commands
/help: Displays all available commands (logic)/chat save mon-super-projet: Back up your current conversation/chat resume mon-super-projet: CV where you were/memory add "Ce projet utilise React 18 et TypeScript": Add significant information that AI must remember/stats: You want to see how many tokens you burned (and fart it in front of your colleagues)/theme: Because we all need a terminal that throws it
Commands @ to include files
This is where it becomes really powerful. You can include any file or folder in the prompt:
@src/components analyse l'architecture de mes composants React
Or even better to analyze the whole project:
@. explique-moi comment fonctionne cette application
Shell commands with!
You can run Shell commands directly from Gemini Cli:
Or switch to the full shell mode with Just !. Super practical to automate repeating tasks.
What to do with it now?
1. Migration of code base
Do you have to migrate your old Angular app on React? Gemini Cli can analyze your existing code and offer you a complete migration strategy:
@src/app analyse ce code Angular et propose-moi une migration vers React avec les mêmes fonctionnalités
2. Generating applications from dummy
Do you have a PDF with models of your designer? Balance in Gemini:
@mockup.pdf génère-moi une app React qui implémente ces écrans
3. Devops tasks automation
Create automation scripts in seconds:
crée-moi un script bash qui :
- fait un backup de ma base de données
- compresse les logs de plus de 7 jours
- envoie un rapport par email
4. Intelligent tuning
No need to spend hours overflowing the tank:
@error.log explique-moi cette erreur et propose des solutions
5. Automatic documentation
Generate DOC for your code:
@src génère une documentation complète de cette API avec des exemples d'utilisation
Integrated tools that make the difference
And as I told you, Gemini Cli is not happy as a simple chatbot. Also inserts Specialized tools ::
- File system tools : Read, write and manipulate files
- Reading tool with multiple files : Analysis at the same time several files
- Shell tool : Start system commands
- Tool to load a site : Restore content from the web
- Tool to search on the web : Provide Google Research for you
- Memory : Do not forget important information about your project
Some tips just for you & mildew;
And as a bonus I give you some tips on how to make the best use of this tool:
1. Use genini.md files : Create files GEMINI.md In their projects to provide the context of AI. Automatically reads them to start -UP.
2. Save your important conversations : With /chat saveYou can restore a comprehensive work session later.
3. Combine orders : You can chain orders for complex workflows:
@package.json analyse les dépendances && !npm outdated
4. Use /compress regularly : If your conversation is too long, it summarizes this order context to save tokens.
5. Use a multimodal mode : Gemini Cli can analyze pictures! Perfect to start problems IU:
@screenshot-bug.png qu'est-ce qui cloche dans cette interface ?
Conclusion
With a free account, you are limited to 60 requirements per minute, which is sufficient for normal use, but if you want to perform mass treatment, you will need to go through the API key. Also, although the context of 1 million chips is impressive, and remains a Generative Who may be wrong, hallucinated or offered a code that does not compete. So always check and try what it produces !!!
Be a great user Claude Code i can tell you that CRICA Gemini Count all the sciences and abilities of Claude Code. And that’s good, because Claude Code is an excellent tool, so I expect no less from Gemini Cli. Google managed to create AI assistant, who is perfectly integrated into the developer’s workflow without having to change his habits, and it’s an open source, it’s free (at a certain limit) and is super effective.
In short, whether you are a junior Dev, which fights a mistake or a senior architect who has to analyze a massive code base, this instrument will save you crazy time!
Come on, I’ll leave you, I have a React project for migration and Gemini Cli, which is waiting for me (no, it’s not true, I have to go to make a thumbnail for my YouTube, but I could have .. ^^).
Happy coding of friends!
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