> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hubto.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Use in Gemini CLI

> Gemini CLI is a terminal AI assistant, but it does not currently support a custom Base URL, so it cannot connect to HubTo directly.

## Overview

Gemini CLI is an AI assistant that runs in your terminal.

It is useful for code analysis, file operations, research, and command-line workflows.

## Relation to HubTo

The reason is simple: Gemini CLI currently only supports Google sign-in, a Gemini API key, or Vertex AI for authentication.

It does not expose a custom provider or custom Base URL setting such as `https://api.hubto.ai/v1`, so it cannot connect to HubTo directly.

If you want a terminal workflow with HubTo, consider [Claude Code](/en/usercases/claude-code), [OpenCode](/en/usercases/opencode), or [OpenClaw](/en/usercases/openclaw).

## Install

Install globally with `npm`:

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
```

Or run it directly with `npx`:

```bash theme={null}
npx @google/gemini-cli
```

## Authenticate

On first launch, Gemini CLI asks you to choose an authentication method.

Common options include:

* Login with Google
* Use a Gemini API key
* Use Vertex AI

If you choose Google login, the browser handles the local auth flow.

## Basic usage

After installing and authenticating, run:

```bash theme={null}
gemini
```

You can ask it to explain files, analyze code, generate content, or manage multi-step terminal tasks.

## Tips

* Use a tool with custom-provider support if you need the HubTo gateway
* If you only want a Gemini-native terminal assistant, Gemini CLI is the direct path
* Start with a small task before moving to more complex workflows

## Summary

Gemini CLI is a strong terminal AI assistant.

It is not a direct HubTo integration target today, so this page is here mainly to help with tool selection.

For the official docs, see [Gemini CLI](https://google-gemini.github.io/gemini-cli/).