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The Gemini CLI Easy Installer is distributed as a ZIP file through GitHub Releases. Follow these steps to download the installer to your Windows system.

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Accessing the Releases Page

The latest version of the installer is always available on the GitHub releases page.
1

Navigate to the releases page

Visit the Gemini CLI Easy Installer Releases page on GitHub.
You can also access the releases by clicking the “Releases” section on the right side of the GitHub repository page.
2

Find the latest release

The most recent release will be displayed at the top of the page, marked with a green “Latest” badge.
3

Download the ZIP file

Under the “Assets” section of the latest release, click on the .zip file to download it.The file name will typically follow this pattern:
gemini-cli-easy-installer-YYYYMMDD.zip
Where YYYYMMDD represents the release date.

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Extracting the ZIP File

After downloading, you need to extract the contents of the ZIP file before running the installer.
1

Locate the downloaded file

The ZIP file is typically downloaded to your Downloads folder by default.
2

Extract the contents

Right-click on the downloaded ZIP file and select “Extract All…” from the context menu.
Windows has built-in ZIP extraction capabilities, so you don’t need any third-party software.
3

Choose extraction location

In the extraction dialog:
  1. Choose where you want to extract the files (or use the default location)
  2. Ensure the “Show extracted files when complete” checkbox is selected
  3. Click “Extract”
4

Verify extraction

After extraction, you should see a .bat file in the extracted folder:
gemini-cli-easy-installer-YYYYMMDD.bat
This is the installer batch file you’ll run in the next step.
Important: You must extract the ZIP file before running the installer. Do not try to run the .bat file directly from within the ZIP archive, as this may cause errors.

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File Details

The extracted folder will contain:
File TypeDescription
.bat fileThe Windows batch installer script
The .bat file is a self-contained installer that will:
  • Check for Node.js installation
  • Install or update Node.js using winget
  • Install or update the Gemini CLI package
  • Create a desktop shortcut for easy access

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Next Steps

Once you’ve successfully downloaded and extracted the installer, you’re ready to run it.

Run the Installer

Learn how to execute the installer and complete the setup process.

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Troubleshooting Download Issues

Some browsers may flag the ZIP file as potentially unsafe because it contains a .bat file. This is a false positive. You can:
  1. Click “Keep” or “Download anyway” in your browser
  2. Check your browser’s download history and allow the download
The installer is open source and safe to use.
If you’re unable to access GitHub:
  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Verify that GitHub is not blocked by your network or firewall
  3. Try accessing the page from a different network
If you encounter errors during extraction:
  1. Ensure the download completed successfully (check file size)
  2. Try downloading the file again
  3. Use a different extraction location (such as your Desktop)
  4. Try using a third-party extraction tool like 7-Zip

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