Gemini CLI is Google's open-source AI agent that brings Gemini models directly into the terminal. SKILL.md support is built in.

How do I install a skill on Gemini CLI?

Copy the skill folder into ~/.gemini/skills/ /. Gemini CLI scans this directory on session start.

Skills for Gemini CLI — SKILL.md catalog

Skills for Gemini CLI

85,000+ SKILL.md files compatible with Google's Gemini CLI. Drop them into ~/.gemini/skills/ and the agent picks them up via progressive disclosure. Free to browse. Pro unlocks the multi-signal Quality Score.

cp -r <skill-folder> ~/.gemini/skills/

What is Gemini CLI?

Gemini CLI is Google's open-source AI agent — a terminal-native tool that brings Gemini models directly into your shell. Source at github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli. SKILL.md support documented at geminicli.com/docs/cli/skills/.

How to install a skill on Gemini CLI

Find a skill in the catalog or filter by your use case.
Clone or download the skill folder.
Copy it into ~/.gemini/skills/<slug>/.
Restart Gemini CLI or start a fresh session. The skill loads via progressive disclosure.
The agent fires the skill automatically when a task matches its description.

Compatibility notes

Most SKILL.md files work on Gemini CLI without modification — the format is agent-agnostic. Things to watch:

Skills referencing ~/.claude/ or Claude-specific tools may need minor adaptation.
Skills using allowed-tools: frontmatter with Claude-specific tool names: rename to Gemini equivalents.
Gemini's tool-calling differs slightly from Claude's — skills that depend on specific tool I/O formats may need shims.

Gemini skills, answered

What is Gemini CLI?

Google's open-source terminal-native AI agent. Brings Gemini models into your shell. SKILL.md support documented at geminicli.com/docs/cli/skills/.

Do skills work across Gemini and Claude Code?

Mostly yes — the SKILL.md format is open. Skills that don't use client-specific tool calls or paths work without modification.

What is Gemini CLI?

How to install a skill on Gemini CLI

Compatibility notes

Gemini skills, answered