Gemini Related Questions

Author: goswitch

Updated: 2026-06-13T10:02:01.000Z

• Gemini CLI Usage Issues and Recommendations
• How to Use Gemini-3 in Cline

Gemini CLI Usage Issues and Recommendation

Current Status

Gemini CLI currently has multiple usage issues, such as possibly not being able to call models properly or not being able to paste images. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to connect Gemini-3 to Gemini CLI.

More Recommended Approach

• Prioritize using third-party VSCode plugins like Roo Code
• If you must use Gemini CLI, we recommended using the Gemini-slb group channel (enterprise account pool, more stable)

Important

If you don't know how to use Roo Code, we recommend using Gemini-slb group channel models in Gemini CLI. Gemini-3 generally connects to this group's account pool with a good experience. The models supported by each group can be found in the Gemini-slb group description content to avoid configuration issues with "no available channels" or "model not found" errors.

Special Reminder

• When using third-party tools like Roo Code, select the OpenAI Response request format

How to Use Gemini-3 in Cline

Software Requirements

Software	Version Requirement	Download Link
VSCode	1.80.0+	Download VSCode

1. Create Gemini Group Token

Follow the method in Create API Token to create a token in the gemini group as shown below:

Create API select group diagram

2. Install Cline Plugin

• Open VSCode
• Click the Extensions icon in the left sidebar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
• Search for Cline in the search box
• Find the Cline plugin and click Install

Installation Tips

• After installation, the Cline icon will appear in the left sidebar
• First-time use requires API Key configuration
• Recommended to install the latest version for the best experience

3. Open Cline Interface

After installation, there are two ways to open Cline:

Method 1: Sidebar Icon

• Click the Cline icon in the VSCode left sidebar

Method 2: Command Palette

• Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS)
• Enter Cline: Open
• Press Enter

4. Initial Configuration

After opening the Cline interface, follow these steps to configure:

1. Click the API Configuration button
2. Fill in the configuration information as follows

API Provider: OpenAI-compatible
Base URL: https://goswitch.online/v1
API Key: sk-*****
Model ID: gemini-3-pro-preview

Cline configuration interface diagram

Security Reminder

Please keep your API Key safe and do not disclose it group chats or public screenshots.

Existing User Note

If you previously used Cline, click the ⚙️ Settings button in the top right corner to enter the configuration interface.

Configuration Parameter Description

Configuration Item	Recommended Value	Description
API Provider	OpenAI-compatible	Recommended to select this option, which supports more models
Base URL	https://goswitch.online/v1	GoSwitch compatible endpoint
API Key	sk-******	Your GoSwitch API Key
Model ID	gemini-3-pro-preview	Recommended to use the code-specialized model

5. Complete Configuration

Click Done in the top right corner.