From 8be5f8038a50fb5b2010590c8a18a4558da1663c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jean-Phi Baconnais Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:45:24 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add Homebrew installation instructions (#2973) Co-authored-by: Pascal Birchler --- README.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 93fc543e..8a477c33 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -19,6 +19,10 @@ With the Gemini CLI you can: ## Quickstart +You have two options to install Gemini CLI. + +### With Node + 1. **Prerequisites:** Ensure you have [Node.js version 20](https://nodejs.org/en/download) or higher installed. 2. **Run the CLI:** Execute the following command in your terminal: @@ -38,6 +42,23 @@ With the Gemini CLI you can: gemini ``` +### With Homebrew + +1. **Prerequisites:** Ensure you have [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) installed. +2. **Install the CLI** Execute the following command in your terminal: + + ```bash + brew install gemini-cli + ``` + + Then, run the CLI from anywhere: + + ```bash + gemini + ``` + +### Common Configuration steps + 3. **Pick a color theme** 4. **Authenticate:** When prompted, sign in with your personal Google account. This will grant you up to 60 model requests per minute and 1,000 model requests per day using Gemini.