@fredlackey/devutils 0.0.18 → 0.0.19

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- 2. **Node.js Version 20 or Higher** - Gemini CLI is distributed as an npm package and requires a modern Node.js runtime. Version 20+ is required.
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- 3. **Internet Connection** - Required for authentication and all AI processing (Gemini CLI communicates with Google's servers).
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- 4. **Terminal Access** - Gemini CLI runs in a terminal environment (Bash, Zsh, Fish, PowerShell, or CMD).
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- **Free Tier Benefits**:
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- - 1,000 requests per day
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- - No credit card or paid subscription required
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- ## Platform-Specific Installation
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- ### macOS (Homebrew)
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- #### Prerequisites
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- - Terminal access (Terminal.app, iTerm2, etc.)
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- **Problem**: `brew: command not found`
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- **Problem**: Version mismatch warning when using both Homebrew and npm installations
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- ```
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- **Problem**: Authentication fails with browser not opening
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- ```bash
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- Expected output (version number will vary):
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- **Problem**: `gemini: command not found` after installation
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- **Problem**: Node.js version is too old
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- **Problem**: Permission errors with npm install
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- **Problem**: `EACCES` permission denied errors
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- **Solution**: Reset npm global directory configuration:
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- npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
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- ### Raspberry Pi OS (APT)
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- - curl installed
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- - Node.js 20 or later
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- **Critical Architecture Requirement**: Gemini CLI and modern Node.js versions require a 64-bit operating system. Verify your architecture:
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- source ~/.bashrc
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- ```
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- ```
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- #### Verification
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- ```bash
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- Expected output (version number will vary):
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- ```
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- Run Gemini CLI to verify it launches:
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- **Problem**: `uname -m` shows `armv7l` instead of `aarch64`
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- **Solution**: You are running 32-bit Raspberry Pi OS. Gemini CLI requires 64-bit. Download and install the 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS image from https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/.
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- **Problem**: Node.js installation fails or version below 20
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- **Solution**: Remove the old Node.js and install version 22:
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- ```bash
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- ```
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- **Problem**: `gemini: command not found` after installation
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- **Solution**: Reload your shell configuration:
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- ```
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- **Problem**: Slow performance or high memory usage
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- ```bash
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- sudo dphys-swapfile setup
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- sudo dphys-swapfile swapon
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- ```
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- **Problem**: npm install hangs or times out
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- **Solution**: Raspberry Pi may have slower network or limited memory. Increase the npm timeout:
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- ```bash
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- npm config set fetch-timeout 120000
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- ```
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- ### Amazon Linux/RHEL (DNF/YUM)
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- #### Prerequisites
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- - Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023), Amazon Linux 2 (AL2), RHEL 8+, CentOS Stream 8+, or Fedora
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- - sudo privileges
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- - curl installed
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- - Active internet connection
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- Amazon Linux is typically used as a server operating system. Gemini CLI works well in headless server environments for AI-assisted development tasks.
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- #### Installation Steps
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- **For Amazon Linux 2023 / RHEL 8+ / Fedora**:
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- **Step 1**: Install Node.js via DNF:
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- ```bash
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- sudo dnf install -y nodejs npm
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- ```
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- Verify Node.js version is 20 or higher:
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- ```bash
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- node --version
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- ```
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- If the version is below 20, install from NodeSource:
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- ```bash
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- curl -fsSL https://rpm.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo bash -
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- sudo dnf install -y nodejs
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- ```
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- **Step 2**: Configure npm to use a user directory:
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- ```bash
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- mkdir -p ~/.npm-global
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- npm config set prefix ~/.npm-global
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- echo 'export PATH=$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
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- source ~/.bashrc
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- ```
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- **Step 3**: Install Gemini CLI:
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- ```bash
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- npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
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- ```
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-
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- **For Amazon Linux 2 (older)**:
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- **Step 1**: Install Node.js from NodeSource (AL2 has older Node.js by default):
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- ```bash
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- curl -fsSL https://rpm.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo bash -
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- sudo yum install -y nodejs
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- ```
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- **Step 2**: Configure npm to use a user directory:
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- ```bash
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- mkdir -p ~/.npm-global
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- npm config set prefix ~/.npm-global
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- echo 'export PATH=$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
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- source ~/.bashrc
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- ```
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- **Step 3**: Install Gemini CLI:
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- ```bash
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- npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
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- ```
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- #### Verification
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481
- Confirm the installation succeeded:
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-
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- ```bash
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- gemini --version
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- ```
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-
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- Expected output (version number will vary):
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-
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- ```
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- 0.22.5
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- ```
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-
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- Run Gemini CLI to verify it launches:
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- ```bash
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- gemini
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- ```
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- #### Troubleshooting
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- **Problem**: `curl: command not found`
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-
503
- **Solution**: Install curl:
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- For Amazon Linux 2023 / RHEL 8+:
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- ```bash
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- sudo dnf install -y curl
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- ```
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- For Amazon Linux 2:
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- ```bash
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- sudo yum install -y curl
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- ```
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-
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- **Problem**: `gemini: command not found` after installation
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- **Solution**: Reload your shell configuration:
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- ```bash
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- source ~/.bashrc
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- ```
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- Or manually add to PATH:
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-
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- ```bash
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- echo 'export PATH=$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
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- source ~/.bashrc
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- ```
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- **Problem**: Node.js version too old
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- **Solution**: Use the NodeSource repository:
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- ```bash
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- curl -fsSL https://rpm.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo bash -
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- sudo dnf install -y nodejs
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- ```
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-
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- **Problem**: SELinux blocking execution
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-
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- **Solution**: If SELinux is enforcing and blocking Gemini CLI, check the audit log:
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-
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- ```bash
546
- sudo ausearch -m avc -ts recent
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- ```
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-
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- For testing, temporarily set permissive mode:
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- ```bash
552
- sudo setenforce 0
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- ```
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-
555
- Note: This is temporary. For production, create a proper SELinux policy.
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- **Problem**: Authentication fails in headless/SSH environment
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559
- **Solution**: Use API key authentication instead of browser-based OAuth. See Post-Installation Configuration for API key setup.
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-
561
- ---
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-
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- ### Windows (Chocolatey/winget)
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- #### Prerequisites
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- - Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11
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- - Administrator privileges for installation
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- - PowerShell 5.1 or later (pre-installed on Windows 10/11)
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- - Active internet connection
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-
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- #### Installation Steps
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- Open PowerShell as Administrator and run the following commands.
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- **Step 1**: Install Node.js via winget:
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- ```powershell
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- winget install --id OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements
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- ```
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-
582
- Close and reopen PowerShell as Administrator after Node.js installation to update PATH.
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-
584
- **Step 2**: Install Gemini CLI via npm:
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-
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- ```powershell
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- npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
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- ```
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-
590
- **Alternative - Using Chocolatey**:
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-
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- If Chocolatey is not installed, install it first (run in Administrator PowerShell):
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- ```powershell
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- Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
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- ```
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-
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- Then install Node.js and Gemini CLI:
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- ```powershell
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- choco install nodejs-lts -y
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- refreshenv
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- npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
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- ```
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-
606
- After installation, close and reopen your terminal for PATH updates to take effect.
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608
- #### Verification
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-
610
- Open a new PowerShell or Command Prompt window (required for PATH to update), then run:
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-
612
- ```powershell
613
- gemini --version
614
- ```
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-
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- Expected output (version number will vary):
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-
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- ```
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- 0.22.5
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- ```
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-
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- Run Gemini CLI to verify it launches:
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-
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- ```powershell
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- gemini
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- ```
627
-
628
- #### Troubleshooting
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-
630
- **Problem**: `winget: The term 'winget' is not recognized`
631
-
632
- **Solution**: Winget may not be installed. Install App Installer from the Microsoft Store:
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-
634
- ```powershell
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- start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9NBLGGH4NNS1
636
- ```
637
-
638
- After installation, open a new terminal window.
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-
640
- **Problem**: `choco: The term 'choco' is not recognized`
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-
642
- **Solution**: Chocolatey is not installed. Install it using the command in the installation steps above.
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-
644
- **Problem**: `gemini: The term 'gemini' is not recognized` after installation
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-
646
- **Solution**: The PATH has not been updated. Close and reopen your terminal. If the problem persists, manually add npm global to your PATH:
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-
648
- ```powershell
649
- $env:PATH += ";$env:APPDATA\npm"
650
- ```
651
-
652
- To make this permanent, add the path to your system environment variables.
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-
654
- **Problem**: Installation fails with "Administrator privileges required"
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-
656
- **Solution**: Right-click PowerShell or Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator", then retry the installation command.
657
-
658
- **Problem**: Node.js version is too old
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-
660
- **Solution**: Update Node.js:
661
-
662
- ```powershell
663
- winget upgrade --id OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements
664
- ```
665
-
666
- **Problem**: Authentication callback fails
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-
668
- **Solution**: If VPN is active, disable split-tunneling or use global mode. Alternatively, use API key authentication.
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-
670
- ---
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-
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- ### WSL (Ubuntu)
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-
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- #### Prerequisites
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-
676
- - Windows 10 version 2004 or later, or Windows 11
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- - Windows Subsystem for Linux installed with Ubuntu distribution
678
- - WSL 2 recommended for best performance
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- - sudo privileges within WSL
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-
681
- **Important**: Gemini CLI runs natively within WSL. Install only within the WSL environment for the best experience.
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-
683
- Verify WSL is installed and running Ubuntu:
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-
685
- ```bash
686
- wsl --list --verbose
687
- ```
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-
689
- #### Installation Steps
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-
691
- Open your WSL Ubuntu terminal and follow these steps.
692
-
693
- **Step 1**: Update package lists:
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-
695
- ```bash
696
- sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
697
- ```
698
-
699
- **Step 2**: Install Node.js 22 (LTS) from the NodeSource repository:
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-
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- ```bash
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- curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo -E bash -
703
- sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y nodejs
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- ```
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-
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- **Step 3**: Configure npm to use a user directory:
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-
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- ```bash
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- mkdir -p ~/.npm-global
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- npm config set prefix ~/.npm-global
711
- echo 'export PATH=$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
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- source ~/.bashrc
713
- ```
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-
715
- **Step 4**: Install Gemini CLI:
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-
717
- ```bash
718
- npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
719
- ```
720
-
721
- #### Verification
722
-
723
- Confirm the installation succeeded:
724
-
725
- ```bash
726
- gemini --version
727
- ```
728
-
729
- Expected output (version number will vary):
730
-
731
- ```
732
- 0.22.5
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- ```
734
-
735
- Run Gemini CLI to verify it launches:
736
-
737
- ```bash
738
- gemini
739
- ```
740
-
741
- #### Troubleshooting
742
-
743
- **Problem**: WSL is not installed
744
-
745
- **Solution**: Install WSL from PowerShell (as Administrator on Windows):
746
-
747
- ```powershell
748
- wsl --install -d Ubuntu
749
- ```
750
-
751
- Restart your computer after installation.
752
-
753
- **Problem**: `gemini: command not found` after installation
754
-
755
- **Solution**: Reload your shell configuration:
756
-
757
- ```bash
758
- source ~/.bashrc
759
- ```
760
-
761
- Or add the binary to PATH manually:
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-
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- ```bash
764
- echo 'export PATH=$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
765
- source ~/.bashrc
766
- ```
767
-
768
- **Problem**: Authentication issues between WSL and Windows browser
769
-
770
- **Solution**: When Gemini CLI opens a browser for OAuth, it opens in Windows. Ensure your default Windows browser is configured. If authentication callbacks fail, copy the authentication URL manually into your Windows browser.
771
-
772
- **Problem**: Slow file access when working with Windows files
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-
774
- **Solution**: WSL has slower performance when accessing files on the Windows filesystem (`/mnt/c/`). For best performance, keep your projects within the WSL filesystem (`~/projects/` or similar).
775
-
776
- **Problem**: Network connectivity issues within WSL
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-
778
- **Solution**: If Gemini CLI cannot reach Google servers, check your WSL network configuration:
779
-
780
- ```bash
781
- cat /etc/resolv.conf
782
- ```
783
-
784
- For persistent DNS issues, add to `/etc/wsl.conf`:
785
-
786
- ```bash
787
- sudo tee -a /etc/wsl.conf > /dev/null << 'EOF'
788
- [network]
789
- generateResolvConf = false
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- EOF
791
- ```
792
-
793
- Then restart WSL from PowerShell:
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-
795
- ```powershell
796
- wsl --shutdown
797
- ```
798
-
799
- ---
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-
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- ### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
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-
803
- #### Prerequisites
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-
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- - Windows 10 or later
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- - Git for Windows installed (provides Git Bash)
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- - Node.js installed on Windows
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- - PowerShell available (for package management)
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-
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- Git Bash provides a Unix-compatible environment on Windows. Gemini CLI works within Git Bash once Node.js and npm are configured on the Windows system.
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-
812
- Download Git for Windows from https://git-scm.com/downloads/win if not already installed.
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-
814
- #### Installation Steps
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-
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- **Step 1**: Install Node.js on Windows (from PowerShell as Administrator):
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-
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- ```bash
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- winget.exe install --id OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements
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- ```
821
-
822
- Close and reopen Git Bash after Node.js installation.
823
-
824
- **Step 2**: Install Gemini CLI via npm (in Git Bash):
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-
826
- ```bash
827
- npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
828
- ```
829
-
830
- **Step 3**: Configure PATH for Git Bash (if needed):
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-
832
- Add the npm global bin directory to your Git Bash PATH:
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-
834
- ```bash
835
- echo 'export PATH="$PATH:$APPDATA/npm"' >> ~/.bashrc
836
- source ~/.bashrc
837
- ```
838
-
839
- #### Verification
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-
841
- Open a new Git Bash window and run:
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-
843
- ```bash
844
- gemini --version
845
- ```
846
-
847
- Expected output (version number will vary):
848
-
849
- ```
850
- 0.22.5
851
- ```
852
-
853
- Run Gemini CLI to verify it launches:
854
-
855
- ```bash
856
- gemini
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- ```
858
-
859
- #### Troubleshooting
860
-
861
- **Problem**: `winget.exe: command not found`
862
-
863
- **Solution**: Winget may not be in the Git Bash PATH. Use the full path:
864
-
865
- ```bash
866
- /c/Users/$USER/AppData/Local/Microsoft/WindowsApps/winget.exe install --id OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements
867
- ```
868
-
869
- **Problem**: `gemini: command not found` after installation
870
-
871
- **Solution**: The PATH in Git Bash may not include the npm global bin directory. Add it manually:
872
-
873
- ```bash
874
- echo 'export PATH="$PATH:$APPDATA/npm"' >> ~/.bashrc
875
- source ~/.bashrc
876
- ```
877
-
878
- **Problem**: Node.js or npm not found
879
-
880
- **Solution**: Ensure Node.js is installed on Windows and Git Bash can access Windows executables. Verify by running:
881
-
882
- ```bash
883
- node.exe --version
884
- npm.exe --version
885
- ```
886
-
887
- If these work but `node` and `npm` do not, create aliases:
888
-
889
- ```bash
890
- echo 'alias node="node.exe"' >> ~/.bashrc
891
- echo 'alias npm="npm.exe"' >> ~/.bashrc
892
- source ~/.bashrc
893
- ```
894
-
895
- **Problem**: Authentication browser does not open
896
-
897
- **Solution**: Git Bash may have trouble opening the Windows browser. Run the authentication command and manually copy the URL to your browser, or use API key authentication.
898
-
899
- **Problem**: Path translation issues between Git Bash and Windows
900
-
901
- **Solution**: Git Bash automatically translates paths, but some edge cases may require explicit Windows paths. Use `cygpath` to convert:
902
-
903
- ```bash
904
- cygpath -w ~/.npm-global
905
- ```
906
-
907
- ---
908
-
909
- ## Post-Installation Configuration
910
-
911
- ### First-Time Setup
912
-
913
- After installing Gemini CLI on any platform:
914
-
915
- 1. **Launch Gemini CLI** - Open a terminal and run:
916
-
917
- ```bash
918
- gemini
919
- ```
920
-
921
- 2. **Configure Terminal Appearance** - On first launch, you will be asked to set up the terminal appearance preferences.
922
-
923
- 3. **Authenticate** - Choose your authentication method when prompted:
924
- - Select "Login with Google" for free tier access
925
- - A browser window opens automatically
926
- - Sign in with your Google account
927
- - Authorize Gemini CLI to access your account
928
- - Return to the terminal after authorization completes
929
-
930
- 4. **Verify Authentication** - After authentication, Gemini CLI is ready to use. Your credentials are cached locally for future sessions.
931
-
932
- ### Authentication Methods
933
-
934
- Gemini CLI supports multiple authentication methods:
935
-
936
- **Google Account Login (Recommended)**:
937
- - Default method for most users
938
- - Works with any Google account (personal or workspace)
939
- - Provides free tier access (60 req/min, 1,000 req/day)
940
- - Credentials cached locally for future sessions
941
-
942
- **API Key**:
943
- - For programmatic, headless, or CI/CD use
944
- - Obtain an API key from [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/)
945
- - Set the `GEMINI_API_KEY` environment variable:
946
-
947
- ```bash
948
- export GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
949
- ```
950
-
951
- For Windows PowerShell:
952
-
953
- ```powershell
954
- $env:GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
955
- ```
956
-
957
- To make permanent on Windows:
958
-
959
- ```powershell
960
- setx GEMINI_API_KEY "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
961
- ```
962
-
963
- **Vertex AI (Enterprise)**:
964
- - Requires Google Cloud project with Vertex AI API enabled
965
- - Set environment variables:
966
-
967
- ```bash
968
- export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
969
- export GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION="us-central1"
970
- ```
971
-
972
- - Authenticate via gcloud:
973
-
974
- ```bash
975
- gcloud auth application-default login
976
- ```
977
-
978
- ### Environment Variables Reference
979
-
980
- | Variable | Purpose |
981
- |----------|---------|
982
- | `GEMINI_API_KEY` | API key from Google AI Studio |
983
- | `GOOGLE_API_KEY` | Alternative API key variable |
984
- | `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT` | Google Cloud project ID for Vertex AI |
985
- | `GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION` | Google Cloud region for Vertex AI |
986
- | `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS` | Path to service account JSON key |
987
-
988
- ### Configuration Files
989
-
990
- Gemini CLI stores configuration in these locations:
991
-
992
- | Platform | Configuration Location |
993
- |----------|----------------------|
994
- | macOS/Linux/WSL | `~/.gemini/` |
995
- | Windows | `%USERPROFILE%\.gemini\` |
996
-
997
- You can also create a `.gemini/.env` file in your project directory for project-specific settings.
998
-
999
- ### Persisting Environment Variables
1000
-
1001
- Add export commands to your shell startup file for persistence:
1002
-
1003
- **Bash** (`~/.bashrc`):
1004
- ```bash
1005
- echo 'export GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"' >> ~/.bashrc
1006
- source ~/.bashrc
1007
- ```
1008
-
1009
- **Zsh** (`~/.zshrc`):
1010
- ```bash
1011
- echo 'export GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"' >> ~/.zshrc
1012
- source ~/.zshrc
1013
- ```
1014
-
1015
- ---
1016
-
1017
- ## Common Issues
1018
-
1019
- ### Issue: "gemini: command not found" After Installation
1020
-
1021
- **Symptoms**: The `gemini` command is not recognized after successful npm installation.
1022
-
1023
- **Solution**:
1024
- 1. Open a new terminal window (PATH updates require a new session)
1025
- 2. Verify npm global bin is in PATH:
1026
- ```bash
1027
- npm config get prefix
1028
- ```
1029
- 3. Add the bin directory to PATH if missing:
1030
- ```bash
1031
- echo 'export PATH=$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
1032
- source ~/.bashrc
1033
- ```
1034
-
1035
- ### Issue: Authentication Fails or Browser Does Not Open
1036
-
1037
- **Symptoms**: Gemini CLI cannot complete OAuth authentication.
1038
-
1039
- **Solution**:
1040
- 1. Ensure you have a working internet connection
1041
- 2. Check if a firewall or proxy is blocking outbound connections to Google
1042
- 3. For headless environments, use API key authentication instead
1043
- 4. If VPN is active, try disabling split-tunneling or use global mode
1044
- 5. Manually copy the authentication URL to your browser if it does not open automatically
1045
-
1046
- ### Issue: Node.js Version Too Old
1047
-
1048
- **Symptoms**: Installation fails or Gemini CLI crashes with runtime errors.
1049
-
1050
- **Solution**:
1051
- 1. Check your Node.js version:
1052
- ```bash
1053
- node --version
1054
- ```
1055
- 2. If below v20, update using the platform-specific instructions above
1056
- 3. Consider using nvm (Node Version Manager) for easier version management:
1057
- ```bash
1058
- curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.0/install.sh | bash
1059
- source ~/.bashrc
1060
- nvm install 22
1061
- nvm use 22
1062
- ```
1063
-
1064
- ### Issue: Permission Denied Errors During Installation
1065
-
1066
- **Symptoms**: npm install fails with `EACCES` permission errors.
1067
-
1068
- **Solution**:
1069
- 1. Never use `sudo npm install -g`
1070
- 2. Configure npm to use a user directory:
1071
- ```bash
1072
- mkdir -p ~/.npm-global
1073
- npm config set prefix ~/.npm-global
1074
- echo 'export PATH=$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
1075
- source ~/.bashrc
1076
- ```
1077
- 3. Retry installation:
1078
- ```bash
1079
- npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
1080
- ```
1081
-
1082
- ### Issue: Slow Response Times or Timeouts
1083
-
1084
- **Symptoms**: Gemini CLI takes a long time to respond or times out.
1085
-
1086
- **Solution**:
1087
- 1. Check your internet connection stability
1088
- 2. Verify Google services are operational
1089
- 3. For resource-constrained systems (Raspberry Pi), close other applications
1090
- 4. Check if you have exceeded free tier rate limits (60 req/min, 1,000 req/day)
1091
-
1092
- ### Issue: Multiple Versions Installed
1093
-
1094
- **Symptoms**: Unexpected behavior or version mismatch warnings.
1095
-
1096
- **Solution**:
1097
- 1. Check for multiple installations:
1098
- ```bash
1099
- which -a gemini
1100
- npm list -g @google/gemini-cli
1101
- brew list gemini-cli 2>/dev/null
1102
- ```
1103
- 2. Uninstall duplicates and keep only one:
1104
- ```bash
1105
- # Remove npm version
1106
- npm uninstall -g @google/gemini-cli
1107
-
1108
- # Or remove Homebrew version
1109
- brew uninstall gemini-cli
1110
- ```
1111
-
1112
- ---
1113
-
1114
- ## Uninstallation
1115
-
1116
- ### npm (All Platforms)
1117
-
1118
- ```bash
1119
- npm uninstall -g @google/gemini-cli
1120
- ```
1121
-
1122
- ### Homebrew (macOS)
1123
-
1124
- ```bash
1125
- brew uninstall gemini-cli
1126
- ```
1127
-
1128
- ### Clean Up Configuration Files (Optional)
1129
-
1130
- macOS/Linux/WSL:
1131
-
1132
- ```bash
1133
- rm -rf ~/.gemini
1134
- ```
1135
-
1136
- Windows PowerShell:
1137
-
1138
- ```powershell
1139
- Remove-Item -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini" -Recurse -Force
1140
- ```
1141
-
1142
- ---
1143
-
1144
- ## References
1145
-
1146
- - [Gemini CLI GitHub Repository](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli)
1147
- - [Gemini CLI Official Documentation](https://geminicli.com/docs/get-started/installation/)
1148
- - [Gemini CLI npm Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@google/gemini-cli)
1149
- - [Gemini CLI Homebrew Formula](https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/gemini-cli)
1150
- - [Gemini CLI Authentication Guide](https://geminicli.com/docs/get-started/authentication/)
1151
- - [Google AI Studio (API Keys)](https://aistudio.google.com/)
1152
- - [Google Gemini Code Assist Documentation](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/gemini-cli)
1153
- - [NodeSource Node.js Distributions](https://github.com/nodesource/distributions)