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Gemini CLI (Google)- Skills & Compatibility Guide

Gemini CLI is Google's free, open-source terminal-based AI coding agent. It's powered by Google's Gemini models and offers generous free usage limits. It supports a GEMINI.md configuration file similar to CLAUDE.md and can use skills from the broader ecosystem. Its open-source nature makes it highly customizable.

Key Features

  • Free and open source
  • Gemini model access
  • Terminal-first
  • GEMINI.md config
  • MCP server support
  • Extensible
  • Google Cloud integration

Claude Skills Compatibility

Growing compatibility with Claude skill format

Skill Format: GEMINI.md + extensions

Compatible Skills: 1,500

How to Use Skills with Gemini CLI

To use ClaudeCodeSkill with Gemini CLI, follow these steps:

  1. Browse our skills library and find a skill you want
  2. Check the compatibility badge on the skill page for Gemini CLI support
  3. Download or clone the skill to your project's skills directory
  4. Follow any agent-specific setup instructions on the skill page