Cursor Practice Project-09: Integrating GeminiCLI with Cursor - The Ultimate 2025 Combo

Project Description

Cursor practice project-09: Integrating GeminiCLI with Cursor - The Ultimate 2025 Combo

Time required: ~1 hour

Cursor usage count: 2 times

In this project, I'll integrate GeminiCLI into the Cursor environment to achieve seamless AI assistant collaboration, enabling direct Gemini invocation within the editor for code generation, debugging, and optimization without switching tools. This integration not only enhances development efficiency but also allows Gemini to complement Cursor's built-in AI, obtaining better solutions through multi-model comparison.

GeminiCLI offers 60 calls per minute with a maximum of 1000 model requests per day - completely free during the preview period. Google provides "virtually unlimited free usage quotas" for individual developers.

Most importantly, it saves usage counts and token costs. ^_^

Results Showcase

Integrated GeminiCLI into Cursor's terminal environment. Gemini operates within the project context by default, directly accessing project code to effectively complement Cursor.

Prerequisites

Cursor
- Version: 1.2.4
- Cursor rules: Cursor Rules
- Agent: claude-4-sonnet-thinking

User Experience

For unfamiliar commands, APIs, or coding rules, simply '@' the relevant website and let Cursor analyze it.

Detailed Project Steps

LLM Requirement Communication: First communicate requirements with LLM. Request installation instructions for Gemini to be included in readme.md
Cursor Execution of Installation: Input requirements and let Cursor perform Gemini installation
Open Terminal in Cursor: Open terminal and enter 'gemini'
Login to Gemini in Terminal: One-time login allows subsequent use in any project
- Some regions may require additional steps (via proxy). Before Gemini login, enter these commands in terminal:
```
export HTTPS_PROXY="http://127.0.0.1:7890"
export HTTP_PROXY="http://127.0.0.1:7890"
```
Enjoy Seamless Usage