From 3cf44acc0862336b95198fe00b55ed9246748153 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jenna Inouye Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 14:37:35 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: Update Gemini 3 on Gemini CLI documentation (#14601) --- docs/get-started/gemini-3.md | 83 +++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 54 insertions(+), 29 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/get-started/gemini-3.md b/docs/get-started/gemini-3.md index cd5cd38199..6aad9d3acb 100644 --- a/docs/get-started/gemini-3.md +++ b/docs/get-started/gemini-3.md @@ -1,35 +1,24 @@ -# Gemini 3 Pro on Gemini CLI (join the waitlist) +# Gemini 3 Pro on Gemini CLI -We’re excited to bring Gemini 3 Pro to Gemini CLI. For Google AI Ultra users -(Google AI Ultra for Business is not currently supported) and paid Gemini and -Vertex API key holders, Gemini 3 Pro is already available and ready to enable. -For everyone else, we're gradually expanding access -[through a waitlist](https://goo.gle/geminicli-waitlist-signup). Sign up for the -waitlist now to access Gemini 3 Pro once approved. +We’re excited to bring Gemini 3 Pro to Gemini CLI. Gemini 3 Pro is **currently +available** on Gemini CLI to all of the following subscribers: -**Note:** Please wait until you have been approved to use Gemini 3 Pro to enable -**preview features**. If enabled early, the CLI will fallback to Gemini 2.5 Pro. +- Google AI Ultra (except Google AI Ultra for Business). +- Google AI Pro. +- Gemini Code Assist Standard (requires + [administrative enablement](#administrator-instructions)). +- Gemini Code Assist Enterprise (requires + [administrative enablement](#administrator-instructions)). +- Paid Gemini API key holders. +- Paid Vertex API key holders. -## Do I need to join the waitlist? +For **everyone else**, we're gradually expanding access +[through a waitlist](https://goo.gle/geminicli-waitlist-signup). If you don't +have one of the listed subscriptions, sign up for the waitlist to access Gemini +3 Pro once approved. -The following users will be **automatically granted access** to Gemini 3 Pro on -Gemini CLI: - -- Google AI Ultra subscribers (excluding Google AI Ultra for Business, which is - on the roadmap). -- Gemini API key users - [with access to Gemini 3](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/rate-limits). -- Vertex API key users - [with access to Gemini 3](https://docs.cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/docs/quotas). - -For **Gemini Code Assist Enterprise users**, access is coming soon. - -Users not automatically granted access through one of these account types will -need to join the waitlist. This includes Google AI Pro, Gemini Code Assist -standard, and free tier users. - -Note: Whether you’re automatically granted access or accepted from the waitlist, -you’ll still need to enable Gemini 3 Pro +**Note:** Whether you’re automatically granted access or accepted from the +waitlist, you’ll still need to enable Gemini 3 Pro [using the `/settings` command](../cli/settings.md). ## How to join the waitlist @@ -50,6 +39,9 @@ Users will be onboarded in batches, subject to availability. When you’ve been granted access to Gemini 3 Pro, you’ll receive an acceptance email to your submitted email address. +**Note:** Please wait until you have been approved to use Gemini 3 Pro to enable +**Preview Features**. If enabled early, the CLI will fallback to Gemini 2.5 Pro. + ## How to use Gemini 3 Pro with Gemini CLI Once you receive your acceptance email–or if you are automatically granted @@ -81,7 +73,7 @@ CLI waits longer between each retry, when the system is busy. If the retry doesn't happen immediately, please wait a few minutes for the request to process. -## Model selection and routing types +### Model selection and routing types When using Gemini CLI, you may want to control how your requests are routed between models. By default, Gemini CLI uses **Auto** routing. @@ -100,6 +92,39 @@ manage your usage limits: To learn more about selecting a model and routing, refer to [Gemini CLI Model Selection](../cli/model.md). +## How to enable Gemini 3 Pro with Gemini CLI on Gemini Code Assist + +If you're using Gemini Code Assist Standard or Gemini Code Assist Enterprise, +enabling Gemini 3 Pro on Gemini CLI requires configuring your release channels. +Using Gemini 3 Pro will require two steps: administrative enablement and user +enablement. + +To learn more about these settings, refer to +[Configure Gemini Code Assist release channels](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/configure-release-channels). + +### Administrator instructions + +An administrator with **Google Cloud Settings Admin** permissions must follow +these directions: + +- Navigate to the Google Cloud Project you're using with Gemini CLI for Code + Assist. +- Go to **Admin for Gemini** > **Settings**. +- Under **Release channels for Gemini Code Assist in local IDEs** select + **Preview**. +- Click **Save changes**. + +### User instructions + +Wait for two to three minutes after your administrator has enabled **Preview**, +then: + +- Open Gemini CLI. +- Use the `/settings` command. +- Set **Preview Features** to `true`. + +Restart Gemini CLI and you should have access to Gemini 3 Pro. + ## Need help? 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