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Gemini CLI can connect to APIAny.AI through environment variables or local configuration files. It is useful for terminal, editor, and automated development workflows.

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Prerequisites

  • Gemini CLI is installed.
  • You have created an API key in the APIAny.AI dashboard.
  • You have selected a model ID.

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Install

npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
gemini --version

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Configure environment variables

macOS / Linux: 
export GEMINI_API_KEY="sk-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
export GEMINI_BASE_URL="https://apiany.ai/v1"
gemini --model gemini-3.5-flash "Summarize this project"
Windows PowerShell: 
$env:GEMINI_API_KEY = "sk-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
$env:GEMINI_BASE_URL = "https://apiany.ai/v1"
gemini --model gemini-3.5-flash "Summarize this project"
Model IDBest for
gpt-5.5Best first choice for complex reasoning, coding, and production workflows.
gpt-5.4Strong general-purpose model for advanced chat and agent tasks.
gpt-5.4-miniBalanced speed, quality, and cost for everyday usage.
gpt-4o-miniFast and economical choice for simple chat, translation, and lightweight tasks.
claude-sonnet-4-6Claude-compatible model ID for long-form writing and coding workflows.
gemini-3.5-flashGemini-compatible model ID for fast multimodal usage.

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Troubleshooting

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401 or authentication errors

Make sure the API key is copied completely, has no extra spaces, and is enabled in the APIAny.AI dashboard.

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The model does not appear in the app

Enter the model ID manually and confirm it is available in the model catalog. Some tools do not fetch model lists automatically.

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Which Base URL should I use?

OpenAI-compatible settings usually use https://apiany.ai/v1; Claude-compatible settings usually use https://apiany.ai; tools that ask for a full endpoint use https://apiany.ai/v1/chat/completions.