Gemini CLI vs Aider
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AI Coding
AI Coding
Description
Google's open-source (Apache 2.0) terminal agent for Gemini models. Since June 18, 2026 it serves paid Gemini API, Vertex AI, and Code Assist Standard or Enterprise users; free users moved to Antigravity CLI.
Open-source AI pair programming in your terminal. Works with any LLM - Claude, GPT, Gemini, local models. Git-aware editing with automatic commits.
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