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FeatureGemini CLICapacities
DescriptionGoogle's open-source AI agent that brings Gemini into your terminal. Built for: Makers who want a free-tier AI agent in the terminal. Format: CLI. License: Apache-2.0. Open source on GitHub (107,286 stars as of 2026-10-11). Privacy note: Usage statistics are sent to Google by default; you can opt out in settings.Capacities is a notes and knowledge app built around objects and daily notes. The Basic plan stays free, and Pro adds AI assist so you can explore and connect ideas while keeping ownership of your knowledge base.
PricingFree and open source; self-hosting, model or API costs may applyBasic free forever; Pro about $9.99/mo; Believer from about $12.49/mo
Main categoryCodingResearch and notes
WebsiteVisit Gemini CLIVisit Capacities
Info last checkedOctober 12, 2026October 13, 2026

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