Terminal Candy × Gemini CLI
Skin the terminal you run Gemini CLI in
Google's Gemini CLI is free and fast. Terminal Candy is the real native macOS terminal that makes it look like anything — and tells you the moment it is done.
macOS 14+ · free to download & try · never a subscription
Why run Gemini CLI in Terminal Candy?
- Real terminal, untouched CLI: the official `gemini` command runs exactly as normal inside Terminal Candy.
- Agent alerts: get a Dock bounce, sound, or bring-to-front when Gemini CLI finishes or waits on you.
- Reskin the terminal live from the community gallery — or turn any image into your own Gemini terminal with the Skin Builder.
- Global ⌥Space hotkey summons Gemini over any app instantly.
- Native Apple-Silicon performance with true color, scrollback, and multi-session tabs.
How to run Gemini CLI in Terminal Candy
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Install Terminal Candy
Download the DMG, drag it to Applications, and launch. It is a real, fully native macOS terminal — nothing to configure.
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Run Gemini CLI inside it
Run `gemini` in a Terminal Candy window. Because Terminal Candy is a genuine terminal (real PTY, full VT, true color), Gemini CLI runs exactly as it does anywhere else — Terminal Candy never touches its binary or config.
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Skin it, then walk away
Pick a skin and Gemini CLI wears it live — no restart. Turn on agent alerts and Terminal Candy bounces, chimes, or jumps to the front the moment Gemini CLI finishes or needs your input.
Gemini CLI + Terminal Candy — FAQ
- Does Terminal Candy change Gemini CLI?
- No. It is a terminal — you run the official Google `gemini` CLI in it unchanged. Auth and settings behave identically.
- Can it alert me when Gemini CLI finishes?
- Yes — configure a Dock bounce, sound, or bring-to-front in the Alerts tab for when Gemini CLI completes or pauses for input.
- Which Macs does it run on?
- macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon. Native Mac app, no Windows or Linux build.
- What does it cost?
- Free 14-day trial, then a one-time $10 license for unlimited skins. Never a subscription.
Using a different agent?
Terminal Candy is a real terminal — run any AI CLI in it.