Commands Reference

Complete list of available commands and their usage.

Slash Commands

/gemini-cli:analyze

Analyze files or ask questions about code.

/gemini-cli:analyze @file.js explain this code
/gemini-cli:analyze @src/*.ts find security issues
/gemini-cli:analyze how do I implement authentication?

/gemini-cli:sandbox

Execute code in a safe environment.

/gemini-cli:sandbox create a Python fibonacci generator
/gemini-cli:sandbox test this function: [code]

/gemini-cli:help

Show help information and available tools.

/gemini-cli:help
/gemini-cli:help analyze

/gemini-cli:ping

Test connectivity with Gemini.

/gemini-cli:ping
/gemini-cli:ping "Custom message"

Command Structure

/gemini-cli:<tool> [options] <arguments>

• tool: The action to perform (analyze, sandbox, help, ping)
• options: Optional flags (coming soon)
• arguments: Input text, files, or questions

Natural Language Alternative

Instead of slash commands, you can use natural language:

• "Use gemini to analyze index.js"
• "Ask gemini to create a test file"
• "Have gemini explain this error"

File Patterns

Single File

@README.md
@src/index.js
@test/unit.test.ts

Multiple Files

@file1.js @file2.js @file3.js

Wildcards

@*.json           # All JSON files in current directory
@src/*.js         # All JS files in src
@**/*.test.js     # All test files recursively

Directory

@src/             # All files in src
@test/unit/       # All files in test/unit

Advanced Usage

Combining Files and Questions

/gemini-cli:analyze @package.json @src/index.js is the entry point configured correctly?

Complex Queries

/gemini-cli:analyze @src/**/*.js @test/**/*.test.js what's the test coverage?

Code Generation

/gemini-cli:analyze @models/user.js generate TypeScript types for this model

Tips

1. Start Simple: Begin with single files before using patterns
2. Be Specific: Clear questions get better answers
3. Use Context: Include relevant files for better analysis
4. Iterate: Refine your queries based on responses