How to install Gemini CLI on Termux

In this post, I will show you how to install the Gemini CLI on Termux. This is a great way to have an AI assistant right in your pocket.

First, make sure your Termux packages are up to date:

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

Next, install Node.js:

pkg install nodejs -y

Now, you can install the Gemini CLI using npm. We use the --ignore-scripts flag to avoid issues with some dependencies on Termux:

npm install -g @google/gemini-cli --ignore-scripts

Now you can start using Gemini CLI by simply typing:

gemini