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name: gemini-cli-model description: Instructions for selecting and configuring Gemini 3 Pro Preview model in Gemini CLI. Use when the user asks about switching models in Gemini CLI, enabling Gemini 3, or configuring Gemini CLI model settings.

Gemini CLI Model Selection

Selecting Gemini 3 Pro Preview

Method 1: Interactive Selection (Recommended)

Copy# First enable preview features
/settings
# Toggle "Preview features" to true

# Then select the model
/model
# Choose "Auto (Gemini 3)" or "Pro"

Method 2: Direct Model Identifier

Use this model ID in config or commands:

Copygemini-3-pro-preview-11-2025

Method 3: Command Line Flag

Copygemini --model gemini-3-pro-preview-11-2025

Requirements

• Gemini CLI version 0.21.1 or later
• Paid tier access:
  • Google AI Pro/Ultra subscription
  • Paid API key through Google AI or Vertex
  • Gemini Code Assist with preview models enabled by cloud admin

Model Routing Options

Upgrading Gemini CLI

Copynpm update -g @anthropic-ai/gemini-cli

Verification

After enabling, run /model to confirm Gemini 3 Pro Preview is selected.

References

• https://geminicli.com/docs/get-started/gemini-3/
• https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/model/