04/07/2025
A lot of people ask how they can experience the power of AI agents
The easiest way is Claude Code and now Google Gemini CLI
Both are installed in the command line that can be configured to 'see' project folders you as specify on your computer
Think of these tools as smart assistants that live in your computer's command line (that text interface you might have seen in movies).
Instead of just helping with one task at a time, these "agents" can:
- Understand and analyze entire projects (whether code, documents, or research)
- Write reports, essays, and content from scratch
- Research topics using real-time web search
- Organize and manage files on your computer ** with permission
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Generate presentations and creative content
- Help with homework and assignments
- Analyze data and create visualizations
Claude Code Operates on a pay-per-use model (roughly $6/day for active users)
It's more consistent and higher quality than Google Gemini CLI
Google Gemini CLI just lit:
It's basically free and open source
Pretty crazy actually: 60 requests per minute and 1,000 requests per day at no charge
It has a massive context window which means it can consume enormous amounts of information in a single shot
It can also see images, PDFs and documents and read charts and diagrams without conversion
And it's connected to Google search
Even if you're not in tech, these tools represent a massive shift in how work gets done.
We're moving toward a world where:
- Students can focus on learning instead of struggling
- Professionals can eliminate tedious tasks and focus on strategy and creativity
- Small businesses can compete with larger companies by automating complex processes
- Anyone can become more productive regardless of their technical background
- Creative barriers disappear - if you can describe what you want, AI can help you build it
All it takes is a command line prompt and an account to get started