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Let me take you through a hands-on experience and share my genuine thoughts. +So, how does this tool actually perform? I'll take you through a hands-on experience and share my genuine impressions. ⭐️ Recommended video version: [https://bilibili.com/video/BV1LuKdzjEAc](https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1LuKdzjEAc/) @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ So, how does this tool actually perform? Let me take you through a hands-on expe Following the official documentation, we first need to install the Node.js runtime environment. Simply go to the [official website](https://nodejs.org/) to install it, **note that the version must be >= 20** (latest requirement as of 2026). -Then open the terminal and enter a command to install the tool globally: +Then, open the terminal and enter a command to install the tool globally: ```bash npm install -g @google/gemini-cli @@ -46,31 +46,31 @@ After installation, enter the `gemini` command to perform some basic setup: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750927215041-aef86c7f-90b6-41e1-8509-cb53809372dd.png) -Next is the crucial part: you need to go through a wave of account verification. For personal users, just select the first option. +Next is the crucial part, requiring a wave of account verification. Individual users should select the first option. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750927255279-3b2d860a-c514-492a-8b27-a8abe27b4b31.png) -Here, you might encounter two types of verification failures. The first is due to network issues (hard to fix), and the second is when the account type doesn't meet the requirements, as shown: +Here, you might encounter two types of verification failures. The first is due to network issues (hard to resolve), and the second is an account type mismatch, as shown: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750927301003-4937f694-3fc9-493f-8309-e169439f59fa.png) -For the second scenario, the solution is simple. Go to the [Google Cloud](https://console.cloud.google.com/) console, create a new project to get the `project_id`: +For the second case, the solution is simple. Go to the [Google Cloud](https://console.cloud.google.com/) console, create a new project to get a `project_id`: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750927486133-ecf76c02-ba82-4f85-adfe-4d168247bee6.png) -Then enter the following command in the terminal to set the environment variable, and retry to log in: +Then, enter the following command in the terminal to set the environment variable, and retry to log in: ```bash export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT= ``` -Once logged in successfully, we can start using it. +After successful login, we can start using it. ## 2. Practical Testing -Next, I selected 8 different scenarios to validate its capabilities from multiple angles. You can also get a feel for the actual performance of Gemini CLI. After all, only when everyone says it's good is it truly good. +Next, I selected 8 different scenarios to verify its capabilities from multiple aspects. You can also get a sense of Gemini CLI's actual performance. Only when everyone says it's good is it truly good. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928002955-c44764ed-abd4-4568-ad07-954d909aa360.png) @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Input prompt: Hello, what can you do? What are your advantages? ``` -Unexpectedly, it errored right from the start? And it was spouting nonsense. +Unexpectedly, it started with an error? And various gibberish. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928093701-0a2cdf6c-483c-4198-8933-00268b7ca2af.png) @@ -90,11 +90,11 @@ After a while, it finally filled the screen with red errors. The error message i ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928146165-9359e7e2-0dfa-4b7e-b3bb-31bfcf94b540.png) -Directly visiting the URL in the error message takes you to the console to enable API permissions. Let's enable it: +Directly visiting the URL in the error message allows you to enable API permissions in the console. Let's enable it: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928172586-6ec6dd3b-db41-4fb3-b096-e933936e1e37.png) -Let's try again! This time, the AI's response was on point. It said it's an AI software engineer, ensuring transparent and secure operations. The result was decent, but it was a bit slow, taking 20 seconds for such a simple question. This is probably a side effect of intelligent agents. +Try again! This time, the AI's response was on point. It said it's an AI software engineer, ensuring transparent and secure operations. The result was decent, but the speed was a bit slow. A simple question took 20 seconds, which is a side effect of intelligent agents. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928224341-15221ba1-7dd2-462a-91f2-f9d832eda07c.png) @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Let's try again! This time, the AI's response was on point. It said it's an AI s ### 2. Web Search -Input prompt, asking the AI to automatically download memes from the web: +Input prompt to let the AI automatically download memes: ```markdown Please help me get 10 healthy panda head memes and download them to the current directory @@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ We can press the `/` key to see the commands supported by Gemini CLI: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928337773-c1fec292-a628-4b3d-93e4-a8846ab7b5b2.png) -Looking at the tool list, it seems there's no web resource download tool. It's a bit tough for the AI. But it supports writing Shell scripts, so we might as well guide the AI to write a script for resource downloading. +Looking at the tool list, it seems there's no web resource download tool, which is tough for the AI. But it supports writing Shell scripts, so let's guide the AI to write a script for resource download. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928445912-9ba1f2bd-2262-499b-bec0-0f5caf967a47.png) @@ -128,19 +128,19 @@ Prompt: Please help me get 10 healthy panda head memes and download them to the current directory. You can achieve this by writing an executable script ``` -This time, we can see the agent starting to plan the task autonomously. It first created a script, and then the "write file" operation required our confirmation. Here, it's recommended to choose "allow once only" for safety: +This time, we can see the agent starting to plan tasks autonomously. It first created a script, and the "write file" operation requires our confirmation. It's recommended to choose "Allow Once" for safety: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928484880-802fa820-8ebe-44d2-963e-34b4eeca590c.png) -When encountering issues, it tries to **replan** and retry, which is a key capability of intelligent agents: +When encountering issues, it tries to **re-plan** and retry, which is a key capability of intelligent agents: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928516938-edbd9bb5-1507-4835-a83f-fa64ab5bed4d.png) -After the task is completed, it remembers to clean up the script, which is a nice touch. +After task completion, it remembers to clean up the script, which is a nice touch. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928581541-3e1fdfc3-f18b-4202-9b74-b7e351cce7fd.png) -Alright, mission accomplished. Let's check the downloaded files. Is this size for real? It indeed failed; the downloaded images were completely wrong! +Alright, mission accomplished. Let's check the downloaded files. Is this size serious? It indeed failed; the downloaded images were completely wrong! ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928679026-e945b956-7b1c-40ae-b941-5c41afbab70f.png) @@ -148,79 +148,79 @@ Alright, mission accomplished. Let's check the downloaded files. Is this size fo ### 3. File Operations -Input the following prompt, asking the AI to help process my local meme files: +Input the following prompt to let the AI help process my local meme files: ```markdown -Help me double the size of all memes, convert them to WEBP format, and then combine all memes to generate a GIF +Help me double the size of all memes, convert them to WEBP format, and then combine all memes into a GIF ``` -Then, I should specify the file path, otherwise, the AI might not know what to process. +Then, I should specify the file path, or the AI might not know what to process. -When I pressed the `@` key to specify the file path, wow, the input box just froze? Honestly, this interaction experience isn't great. Every time I select a file, it freezes, and I can't select directories. +When I pressed the `@` key to specify the file path, the input box froze? Honestly, this interaction experience isn't great. Every time I select a file, it freezes, and I can't select directories. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750928995135-adc3d93a-6afc-4c0e-b971-5ba627ec3fc5.png) -After some struggle, I found that I need to select slowly, following the directory tree listed by the program. Let's select an image first: +After some struggle, I found that I need to select slowly, following the directory tree listed by the program. Let's select one image first: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929221785-9d4261ea-92e5-439e-b038-54ccb9bcfa33.png) -Okay, this time the AI got smarter and asked if I want to process multiple files. Definitely: +Okay, this time the AI was smart and asked if I wanted to process multiple files. Definitely: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929281202-176c6599-3e3c-4b0c-93ba-2462c91bf375.png) -Then the AI found it couldn't process the images and needed to download an image processing tool. It said it would use Mac's package management tool to install it. Just agree: +Then, the AI found it couldn't process images and needed to download an image processing tool. It said it would use Mac's package management tool to install it. Agree: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929456285-d75c4e55-2593-424c-8bf0-1e52222305eb.png) -After a long wait, it's been almost 10 minutes and it's still not done?! +After a long wait, it still wasn't done after nearly 10 minutes?! ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929498503-93b9d475-97a3-4979-92b5-c1538dce9396.png) -Maybe it's my network issue, but I can't wait any longer. Honestly, by this point, I'm already a bit frustrated. It's 2:30 AM, and I'm waiting for software installation? +Maybe it's my network, but I couldn't wait any longer. Honestly, by this point, I was already a bit frustrated. It's 2:30 AM, and I'm waiting for software installation? ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929564667-ba06cda8-cd5e-44b5-afac-28c62e3af961.png) -Isn't this something you could just write a simple Python script for? +Isn't this something you could easily do with a simple Python script? -I feel this tool is still more suited for programmers, with some guidance needed. For example, let's ask the AI to use a Python script to achieve the task: +This tool seems more suited for programmers, with some guidance needed. For example, let's have the AI use a Python script to achieve the task: ```markdown -Help me double the size of all memes, convert them to WEBP format, and then combine all memes to generate a GIF, using a Python script +Help me double the size of all memes, convert them to WEBP format, and then combine all memes into a GIF, using a Python script ``` -We can see the AI installed an image processing library and then created a virtual environment. You have to admit, its consideration for security is okay: +We can see the AI installed an image processing library and created a virtual environment. Its consideration for security is commendable: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929702268-23a76696-f001-444f-8986-f28ad42d3b39.png) -Then it wrote and executed the script: +Then, it wrote and executed the script: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929740570-990bbe0f-f685-4e7d-be7f-ef53402882e5.png) -The task was successfully completed. Let's check the result: +Task successfully completed. Let's check the results: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929779663-14caecd9-ae80-4727-bc3f-0542fbdf71fe.png) -The size was indeed doubled, the format was successfully converted, and the GIF was successfully generated. Finally, a task was completed successfully. Not bad. Processing local images this way is indeed much more convenient than using web-based AI applications. +The size was indeed doubled, the format was successfully converted, and the GIF was generated. Finally, a task completed successfully. Not bad. Processing local images this way is indeed more convenient than web-based AI applications. ### 4. Code Generation -Input the following prompt, asking the AI to create a pixel photography website: +Input the following prompt to have the AI create a pixel photography website: ```markdown -Please help me create a website that can call the camera to take photos, convert the photos to pixel style, support downloading, and require a simple and cool interface +Please help me create a website that can call the camera to take photos, convert the photos to pixel style, support downloads, and have a simple and cool interface ``` This time, the generation speed was quite fast, but it required multiple manual confirmations during the process: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750929959173-97f40707-bbcc-4cba-a021-4e3c9e7372d4.png) -Let's take a look at the generated website effect: +Let's check the generated website: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750930213995-9ca12c77-e2f4-4626-9da4-8f2783d73eeb.png) -You can adjust the pixel density and download the photo with one click. The effect is quite good, and the AI successfully completed this task~ +You can adjust the pixel density and download photos with one click. The effect is quite good, and the AI successfully completed this task~ ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750930254795-38b8adcb-3a87-44dd-99d4-0b37532ae1fc.png) @@ -238,15 +238,15 @@ Since the AI has context, it directly understood which project I wanted it to an ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750930402860-d39c7707-0e3d-4cc8-aaeb-dbf9344589e4.png) -Then I asked the AI to help open the document file: +Then, I asked the AI to open the document file: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750930530481-8b8f0abf-30fd-48ff-b36c-61b168af2cde.png) -Originally, I wanted the AI to directly open the Markdown reading software, but it ended up outputting a bunch of irrelevant content. I don't understand. +I originally wanted the AI to directly open a Markdown reader, but it output a bunch of irrelevant content. I don't understand. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750930702812-27e5e920-9e3c-48f7-8957-60025b80b773.png) -Then I'll open it myself. The generated document content is passable, a standard GitHub open-source project document. +I'll open it myself. The generated document content is decent, standard GitHub open-source project documentation. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750930759557-f4b0a16f-d1c8-46fe-b0e5-21910a2bf752.png) @@ -254,13 +254,13 @@ Then I'll open it myself. The generated document content is passable, a standard ### 6. Architecture Diagram Generation -Okay, given that the previous task was completed decently, let's increase the difficulty. Ask the AI to generate a layered architecture diagram for the project: +Alright, given that the previous task was completed well, let's increase the difficulty. Have the AI generate a layered architecture diagram for the project: ```markdown Help me generate a layered architecture diagram for the current project ``` -The result was a bit of a blunder. The AI generated an architecture design document: +The result was a bit of a mix-up. The AI generated an architecture design document: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750930929870-b368fc52-c779-42f0-9ad5-fb056b99ef84.png) @@ -268,13 +268,13 @@ You call this pure English document an architecture diagram? ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750930979557-8ab249fe-727e-4041-99b7-9e154a742090.png) -Then I'll exert my remaining professionalism and ask it to generate the drawing code for the architecture diagram: +Then, I'll exert my remaining professionalism and have it generate drawing code for the architecture diagram: ```markdown -Help me generate the draw.io code for the layered architecture diagram of the current project +Help me generate draw.io code for the layered architecture diagram of the current project ``` -This time, it looks much more reliable: +This time, it looks more reliable: ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750931031112-0247644b-2626-459a-ae81-a240ad782400.png) @@ -286,11 +286,11 @@ Buddy? You call this an architecture diagram? Let's try the same task with Cursor + Claude 4. -Hey, Claude is quite confident, saying "I can generate a more complete and detailed layered architecture diagram for you": +Ah, Claude is quite confident, saying "I can generate a more complete and detailed layered architecture diagram for you": ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750931203239-924cc09e-c80f-4acf-9855-66d6b4102cac.png) -Okay, let's see the generated result. Isn't the difference clear? +Alright, let's see the generated result. Isn't the difference clear? ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750931312134-a573f7ff-07ca-4852-830a-07d74bc21690.png) @@ -298,52 +298,56 @@ Okay, let's see the generated result. Isn't the difference clear? ### 7. Visualization Chart Generation -Ask the AI to analyze the project's commit history. Input prompt: +Have the AI analyze the project's commit history. Input prompt: ```markdown -Based on the current project's commit history, generate a visualization chart to help me analyze the project's development history +Based on the current project's commit history, generate a visualization chart to help me analyze the project's development timeline ``` -We can see the AI using the git log command to view the code commit history and then starting to generate the chart. +We can see the AI using the git log command to view the commit history and then starting to generate the chart. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750931424995-0e5cd8c2-1dfe-4f09-ac29-c08b1c1388b4.png) Wait? Where's the chart??? -My expectation was definitely to generate an image, or at least a character drawing that looks like a chart. This is a bit tough for it. +My expectation was definitely to generate an image, or at least a character drawing that looks like a chart. It's a bit tough for it. ### 8. Multimodal -By the time I got to verifying multimodal capabilities, it was already 3 AM, and I was numb. Sigh, let's try multimodal one last time. +By the time I got to testing multimodal capabilities, it was already 3 AM, and I was numb. Sigh, let's try multimodal one last time. -Input prompt to generate an image: +Input image generation prompt: ```markdown Help me generate a new image with a similar style based on the images in the current directory ``` -This time, the AI directly refused, not supporting image creation. Why not write a script? You don't need AI; just use an image processing tool, right? +This time, the AI directly refused, not supporting image creation. Why not write a script? You don't need AI; an image processor would work, right? ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750931630520-47da3d4e-c55e-4b1c-9507-17dd0f08cb1e.png) -Then let's try explaining an image. Input prompt: +Then, let's try explaining an image. Input image explanation prompt: ```markdown Help me explain all the images in the current directory ``` -It did explain them, but it's still outputting in English. Probably related to the program's language settings. The experience isn't that great. +It did explain them, but I have to complain—it's still in English. Probably related to the program's language settings. The experience isn't that great. ![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750931670952-251c1eb3-487a-44ca-b217-194f92a5442a.png) -Gemini CLI likely uses the Gemini 2.5 Pro model, which has native multimodal input capabilities, meaning it can recognize images, but it can't create images, including creating audio and video, which should be achieved through third-party large models (or MCP tools). +Gemini CLI likely uses the Gemini 2.5 Pro model, which has native multimodal input capabilities, meaning it can recognize images but can't create them. Audio and video creation are probably achieved through third-party large models (or MCP tools). -Finally, let's ask it to explain a PDF. Input prompt: +Finally, let's have it explain a PDF. Input prompt: ```markdown Help me summarize the content of the PDF and generate a new PDF ``` -The result was unexpected. The AI prompted \ No newline at end of file +The result surprised me. The AI prompted that the input exceeded the token limit? + +![](https://pic.yupi.icu/1/1750931736351-d36ac39e-23ce-42c1-af30-d1f56284d48a.png) + +Isn't it supposed to have a 1 million token context? Why does reading a tiny PDF exceed the limit? I wouldn't be surprised if it couldn't generate a PDF, but my \ No newline at end of file