Advanced Usage Patterns

Explore complex workflows, custom prompts, and integration with development tools to maximize your productivity with Gemini CLI.

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Prerequisites

Completed the Getting Started tutorial
Familiar with basic CLI commands
Understanding of development workflows

Complex Prompting Techniques

Learn how to craft sophisticated prompts that produce better, more targeted results from Gemini CLI.

Multi-step Prompts

Break complex tasks into multiple steps for better results:

Multi-step Code Generation

gemini generate "
Step 1: Create a React component for user authentication
Step 2: Include form validation with error handling
Step 3: Add loading states and success feedback
Step 4: Make it responsive for mobile devices
Step 5: Include TypeScript types and JSDoc comments
"

Context-aware Prompts

Provide context for more accurate results:

Context-aware Generation

gemini generate --context "Next.js 14 app with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS" "
Create a server action for handling form submissions with:
- Input validation using Zod
- Database operations with Prisma
- Error handling and logging
"

Pro Tip

The more specific and detailed your prompts, the better the results. Include examples, constraints, and desired output format.

Advanced Configuration

Customize Gemini CLI behavior with advanced configuration options and profiles.

Global Configuration

Create a global configuration with custom profiles and settings.

Development Integration

Integrate Gemini CLI with your existing development workflow and tools.

Git Integration

Automate code review and commit message generation:

Git Workflow Integration

# Analyze git diff and generate commit message
gemini analyze --git-diff
gemini generate "Create a conventional commit message for these changes"

Quick Reference

Key Commands

gemini generate --profile dev
gemini analyze --git-diff
gemini config set profile