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Gemini for Mac

Native desktop AI assistant from Google

Quick answer: Gemini is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask google-gemini. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 2,796 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Gemini is

Gemini is a AI tool for macOS: native desktop AI assistant from Google.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install Gemini

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask google-gemini.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Gemini on Mac?

Run brew install --cask google-gemini in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Gemini open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does Gemini run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is Gemini?

It was installed 2,796 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #522 in this catalogue.

What version of Gemini is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.135.1.1291.