diff --git a/packages/core/src/tools/ripGrep.ts b/packages/core/src/tools/ripGrep.ts
index 000b4f0071..18a1b0c133 100644
--- a/packages/core/src/tools/ripGrep.ts
+++ b/packages/core/src/tools/ripGrep.ts
@@ -54,7 +54,23 @@ async function resolveExistingRgPath(): Promise<string | null> {
 }
 
 let ripgrepAcquisitionPromise: Promise<string | null> | null = null;
-
+/**
+ * Ensures a ripgrep binary is available.
+ *
+ * NOTE:
+ * - The Gemini CLI currently prefers a managed ripgrep binary downloaded
+ *   into its global bin directory.
+ * - Even if ripgrep is available on the system PATH, it is intentionally
+ *   not used at this time.
+ *
+ * Preference for system-installed ripgrep is blocked on:
+ * - checksum verification of external binaries
+ * - internalization of the get-ripgrep dependency
+ *
+ * See:
+ * - feat(core): Prefer rg in system path (#11847)
+ * - Move get-ripgrep to third_party (#12099)
+ */
 async function ensureRipgrepAvailable(): Promise<string | null> {
   const existingPath = await resolveExistingRgPath();
   if (existingPath) {