Gemini CLI Reference
Quick reference for Gemini CLI commands.
Basic Command
bash
gemini "[prompt]" -m gemini-3-flash-preview -o text 2>&1
Common Flags
| Flag | Purpose |
|---|---|
-m gemini-3-flash-preview | Model selection |
-o text | Human-readable output |
-o json | Structured output with stats |
-r [index] | Resume session by index |
--allowed-tools | Restrict available tools |
--list-sessions | List available sessions |
Session Continuation
bash
# List sessions gemini --list-sessions # Resume by index echo "follow-up prompt" | gemini -r 1 -m gemini-3-flash-preview -o text 2>&1
Bash Execution Notes
- •Use
dangerouslyDisableSandbox: truefor Bash calls - •Always append
2>&1to capture all output - •Use timeout of 300000ms (5 min) or longer for complex tasks
Troubleshooting
EPERM errors: Gemini needs write access to ~/.gemini/tmp/ - use dangerouslyDisableSandbox: true
File access: Gemini can only read files in the workspace directory (project root)
Rate limits: Free tier is 60/min, 1000/day. CLI auto-retries with backoff.
More Information
- •CLI reference:
gemini --help - •Official docs: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli