cli_for_gemini

Command Line Interface for using Gemini AI Here’s a README template you can use for your GitHub repository. It covers the basics of using the CLI on different operating systems and includes contribution guidelines.

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Gemini CLI

About the Project

The Gemini CLI is a command-line interface tool designed for interacting with the Gemini API. It allows users to set an API key, ask questions, and reset the API key. The CLI supports both command-based and interactive modes, making it versatile for various use cases.

Installation

Windows

1. Download the Executable:

   • Download the gemini-cli.exe file from the releases section.

2. Running the Executable:

   • Double-click the gemini-cli.exe file to run it in interactive mode.
   • To use commands, open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:

     gemini-cli.exe <command>
     

3. Compile Your Own Executable:

   • If you prefer to compile your own executable, clone the repository, navigate to the src directory, and run the following command:

   pyinstaller --onefile --name gemini-cli --add-data "config.json;." cli_script.py

Linux and macOS

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/your-repo.git
   cd your-repo/src

2. Create a Virtual Environment:

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Running the CLI:

   • To run in interactive mode:

     python cli_script.py

   • To use commands:

     python cli_script.py <command>

Commands

• setkey: Set the Gemini API key. You will be prompted to enter your API key.
• ask: Enter interactive mode to ask questions using the Gemini API.
• resetkey: Reset the Gemini API key by removing it from the configuration.
• help: Show help information.

Contribution

We welcome contributions to improve the Gemini CLI. To contribute:

1. Fork the Repository:

   • Click on the "Fork" button at the top-right of this page.

2. Clone Your Fork:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/your-fork.git

3. Create a New Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature

4. Make Changes and Commit:

   • Describe your changes clearly in your commit messages.

5. Push Your Changes:

   git push origin feature/your-feature

6. Create a Pull Request:

   • Go to the original repository and click on "New Pull Request."

Guidelines

• Code Style: Follow the existing code style of the project.
• Documentation: Ensure that any new features or changes are well-documented.
• Testing: Add or update tests as necessary.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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