Gemini CLI: Free Coding Agent - Real World Coding Test & First Impressions

Google just surprised developers with Gemini CLI, a brand-new coding agent you can run entirely from your terminal for exactly $0. Sounds incredible…but does it actually deliver?

In my latest video I put Gemini CLI through a real world coding challenge so you can see its power (and any pitfalls) before you install.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ Quick rundown of Google’s surprise Gemini CLI announcement—and why it matters.

✅ 60-second install so you can start testing immediately.

✅ Real-World Test #1 (Easy): Bug Fix – patch a small production bug on a website in minutes.

✅ Real-World Test #2 (Hard): New Feature – add a full feature to an existing web app: new DB table, API endpoints, and UI components.

✅ Real-World Test #3: From-Scratch Build – spin up a brand-new app, just like starting fresh with Lovable.

✅ My final verdict – is Gemini CLI ready to replace your paid coding tools?

If you’re serious about saving time on coding tasks, you do not want to miss this walkthrough.

Cheers,

Brandon Hancock 🧑‍💻

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