AI1API
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Connect AI1API to Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI uses the Gemini-compatible endpoint. Select a Gemini group and model that are available in the console.

Prerequisites

  • Gemini CLI is installed
  • An API Key is bound to an available Gemini group

Setup steps

Step 1: Set Gemini environment variables

The following example is for macOS/Linux. Copy the Windows CMD or PowerShell version from the console Use API Key dialog.

Terminal variables
export GOOGLE_GEMINI_BASE_URL="https://ai1api.com/v1beta"
export GEMINI_API_KEY="sk-your-key"
export GEMINI_MODEL="gemini-2.0-flash"

Step 2: Start Gemini CLI

Open a new terminal, run gemini, and send a short prompt. Check live pricing if the selected model is unavailable.

Verify the connection

Start with the smallest request, then enable streaming and tools after the connection works.

Verification
gemini

Notes

  • Gemini commonly uses a /v1beta endpoint; prefer the endpoint generated by the console.
  • Never commit GEMINI_API_KEY to a public repository.