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Top Skills for Gemini CLI

Google's coding agent CLI with a SKILL.md compatibility layer.

11 verified skills · vendor: Google · via compatibility layerInstall docs

About Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI is Google's coding agent CLI with a SKILL.md compatibility layer added in late 2025. Skills run inside Gemini sessions and have access to Gemini's tool set — file editing, shell execution, web search, and the Google-specific integrations (Search, Workspace, Vertex AI).

The install model places Skills under `~/.gemini/skills/` for user-wide or `.gemini/skills/` for project-scoped. The compatibility layer translates SKILL.md frontmatter into Gemini's internal skill format, which means most Claude-targeted Skills run cleanly but some advanced features (subagent dispatch, certain MCP patterns) need adaptation.

Gemini CLI is the right Skill target for teams on Google Cloud or Workspace who want the same SKILL.md discipline. Composite scoring weights cross-agent verification heavily — Skills tested in Claude Code and Gemini CLI rank above single-target Skills, and Skills that use Gemini-specific integrations (Workspace docs, Vertex models) get their own ranking section.

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Best Skills for Gemini

Every skill below is verified to work with Gemini CLI. Ranked by composite score.

Escape generic AI-generated UIs. Forces a bold, distinctive design direction before any code is written.

ReactTailwindDesign
All surfaces

Stripe's own integration playbook: pick the right API, set up Connect and billing, and handle keys and webhooks securely.

StripePaymentsSubscriptions
Code

Provision a Postgres, Redis, auth, or LLM provider through the Stripe Projects catalog rather than signing up by hand.

StripeProvisioningInfra
Code

Stripe's version-upgrade guide: move API versions and SDKs without breaking your integration.

StripeMigrationSDK
Code

Find vendors and partners for a job-to-be-done — and, where supported, let the agent purchase and consume the service.

StripeDiscoveryPayments
Code

Paddle's own integration playbook: ten skills for Checkout, webhooks, pricing pages, and subscription lifecycle on the merchant-of-record platform.

PaddleSubscriptionsMerchant of Record
Code

1,000+ SaaS integrations as one skill. OAuth lifecycle, scoped credentials, structured actions.

OAuthSaaSAction-taking
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20 SEO + GEO skills in one bundle. Keyword research, audits, rank tracking, AI search optimization.

SEOGEOContent
Code

FAQ

Frequently asked

How do I install a Skill on Gemini CLI?

Drop the folder under `~/.gemini/skills/` for user-wide or `.gemini/skills/` for project-scoped. The compatibility layer translates SKILL.md frontmatter automatically.

Do Claude Skills work on Gemini CLI?

Most do via the compatibility layer. Advanced features (Workflows, certain MCP patterns) may need adaptation; per-Skill verification is listed on each Skill page.

Which Gemini model does the CLI use?

Gemini Pro by default, with the option to switch to Gemini Flash for cost-efficient routine work or Gemini Ultra for high-effort tasks.

Does Gemini CLI integrate with Google Workspace?

Yes — Skills can read Google Docs, Sheets, Drive and Calendar via the built-in Workspace integration. Particularly useful for marketing and operations Skills.

Is Gemini CLI free?

The CLI is free; usage is billed against your Google AI Studio or Vertex AI account.

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