| # Gemini CLI extensions |
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| Gemini CLI extensions package prompts, MCP servers, custom commands, themes, |
| hooks, sub-agents, and agent skills into a familiar and user-friendly format. |
| With extensions, you can expand the capabilities of Gemini CLI and share those |
| capabilities with others. They are designed to be easily installable and |
| shareable. |
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| To see what's possible, browse the |
| [Gemini CLI extension gallery](https://geminicli.com/extensions/browse/). |
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| ## Choose your path |
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| Choose the guide that best fits your needs. |
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| ### I want to use extensions |
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| Learn how to discover, install, and manage extensions to enhance your Gemini CLI |
| experience. |
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| - **[Manage extensions](#manage-extensions):** List and verify your installed |
| extensions. |
| - **[Install extensions](#installation):** Add new capabilities from GitHub or |
| local paths. |
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| ### I want to build extensions |
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| Learn how to create, test, and share your own extensions with the community. |
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| - **[Build extensions](writing-extensions.md):** Create your first extension |
| from a template. |
| - **[Best practices](best-practices.md):** Learn how to build secure and |
| reliable extensions. |
| - **[Publish to the gallery](releasing.md):** Share your work with the world. |
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| ## Manage extensions |
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| Use the interactive `/extensions` command to verify your installed extensions |
| and their status: |
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| ```bash |
| /extensions list |
| ``` |
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| You can also manage extensions from your terminal using the `gemini extensions` |
| command group: |
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| ```bash |
| gemini extensions list |
| ``` |
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| ## Installation |
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| Install an extension by providing its GitHub repository URL. For example: |
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| ```bash |
| gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/workspace |
| ``` |
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| For more advanced installation options, see the |
| [Extension reference](reference.md#install-an-extension). |
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