gemini-cli

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the gemini-cli skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. gemini-cli is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Dev Tools category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: Dev Tools · Sub-category: cli-builders · Last updated: 2026-05-21

Google Gemini CLI orchestration for AI-assisted development. Capabilities: second opinion/cross-validation, real-time web search (Google Search), codebase architecture analysis, parallel code generation, code review from different perspective. Actions: query, search, analyze, generate, review with Gemini. Keywords: Gemini CLI, second opinion, cross-validation, Google Search, web research, current information, parallel AI, code review, architecture analysis, gemini prompt, AI comparison, real-time search, alternative perspective, code generation. Use when: needing second AI opinion, searching current web information, analyzing codebase architecture, generating code in parallel, getting alternative code review, researching current events/docs.

About this skill (catalog notes)

gemini-cli includes explicit scope boundaries (an explicit 'when not to use' or 'out of scope' section); pricing or quota commentary; 13 code blocks for direct copy-paste. The SKILL.md runs to about 722 words, in the catalog's typical mid-range.

Indexed lastmod: 2026-05-21
Catalog position: Dev Tools · cli-builders
Indexed related skills: 10

How gemini-cli fits the catalog

gemini-cli sits in the Dev Tools category under the cli-builders sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

This skill enables Claude Code to effectively orchestrate Gemini CLI (v0.16.0+) with Gemini 3 Pro for code generation, review, analysis, and specialized tasks.

What this skill does

gemini-cli is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the cli-builders sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when: needing second AI opinion, searching current web information, analyzing codebase architecture, generating code in parallel, getting alternative code review, researching current events/docs.

Who uses this skill

The gemini-cli Claude Code skill is built for developers, power users, and teams automating repetitive workflows and improving developer experience. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 117,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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One-click install via the desktop app

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the gemini-cli Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the gemini-cli skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the gemini-cli skill?

Use gemini-cli when your Claude Code task falls under the Dev Tools category — specifically in the cli builders area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use gemini-cli" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/tools/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the gemini-cli skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. gemini-cli is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Dev Tools category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

ClaudSkills. (2026). gemini-cli [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config/

BibTeX

@misc{gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config-2026,
  author    = {ClaudSkills},
  title     = {gemini-cli [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/gemini-cli-brixtonpham-claude-config/}
}

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