I Replaced ChatGPT with Gemini CLI for 7 Days – Here’s What Happened

For the past year, ChatGPT has been my go-to AI assistant—helping me write code, draft emails, and even brainstorm blog ideas. But when Google announced Gemini CLI , a command-line version of their powerful Gemini AI, I was intrigued. Could it replace ChatGPT in my daily workflow? I decided to switch entirely to Gemini CLI for 7 days and document the experience. Here’s what happened—the good, the bad, and the surprising. Day 1: Setting Up Gemini CLI Installation & First Impressions Unlike ChatGPT’s web-based interface, Gemini CLI runs directly in the terminal. Installation was straightforward: bash pip install google-gemini-cli gemini auth login Once logged in, I could start querying Gemini just like ChatGPT, but with a minimalist, keyboard-driven approach . ✅ Pros: ...