Google Is Killing Gemini CLI on June 18. Here Is What to Do Before Then
Google is discontinuing the Gemini CLI on June 18, 2026, requiring users to transition to the new Antigravity CLI. This change is significant for developers as it affects workflows that rely on the old CLI. Users are advised to update their configurations and scripts before the deadline to avoid disruptions.
- ▪Gemini CLI will stop serving requests after June 18, 2026, with no grace period.
- ▪Antigravity CLI, the replacement for Gemini CLI, has been rewritten in Go for improved performance.
- ▪Developers need to update their shell scripts and configuration files to accommodate the new CLI.
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