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@@ -33,19 +33,29 @@ The Gemini CLI requires you to authenticate with Google's AI services. You'll ne 1. **Gemini Code Assist:** - To enable this mode you only need set the GEMINI_CODE_ASSIST environment variable to true. - - Enterprise users must also provide a GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT environment variable specifying their Google Cloud project. - In the following methods, replace `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT` with the relevant values for your project: - You can temporarily set the environment variable in your current shell session using the following command: ```bash export GEMINI_CODE_ASSIST="true" - export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID" // Enterprise users only. ``` - For repeated use, you can add the environment variable to your `.env` file (located in the project directory or user home directory) or your shell's configuration file (like `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`). For example, the following command adds the environment variable to a `~/.bashrc` file: ```bash echo 'export GEMINI_CODE_ASSIST="true"' >> ~/.bashrc - echo 'export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"' >> ~/.bashrc # Enterprise users only. source ~/.bashrc ``` + - There are two types of Google Accounts you can use with Gemini CLI: + - **Personal Google Account**: This is the standard, free account you use for services like Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive for personal use (e.g. [email protected]). + - **Google Workspace Account**: This is a paid service for businesses and organizations that provides a suite of productivity tools, including a custom email domain (e.g. [email protected]), enhanced security features, and administrative controls. These accounts are often managed by an employer or school. + - Google Workspace Account must configure a Google Cloud Project Id to use. You can temporarily set the environment variable in your current shell session using the following command: + ```bash + export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT_ID="YOUR_PROJECT_ID" + ``` + - For repeated use, you can add the environment variable to your `.env` file (located in the project directory or user home directory) or your shell's configuration file (like `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`). For example, the following command adds the environment variable to a `~/.bashrc` file: + ```bash + echo 'export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT_ID="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"' >> ~/.bashrc + source ~/.bashrc + ``` + - During start up, Gemini CLI will direct you to a webpage for authentication. Once authenticated, your credentials will be cached locally so the web login can be skipped on subsequent runs. Cached credentials last about 20 hours before expiring. + - Note that the the web login must be done in a browser that can communicate with the machine Gemini Cli is being run from. (Specifically, the browser will be redirected to a localhost url that Gemini CLI will be listening on). 2. **Gemini API key:** |