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 The `!` prefix lets you interact with your system's shell directly from within Gemini CLI.
 
 - **`!<shell_command>`**
-  - **Description:** Execute the given `<shell_command>` in your system's default shell. Any output or errors from the command are displayed in the terminal.
+  - **Description:** Execute the given `<shell_command>` using `bash` on Linux/macOS or `cmd.exe` on Windows. Any output or errors from the command are displayed in the terminal.
   - **Examples:**
     - `!ls -la` (executes `ls -la` and returns to Gemini CLI)
     - `!git status` (executes `git status` and returns to Gemini CLI)