When does Gemini CLI stop working?

Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist IDE extensions stop serving requests on June 18, 2026 for individual-tier (Pro, Ultra, and free) users.

How does the Gemini CLI deprecation affect OpenClaw?

OpenClaw users who rely on the google-gemini-cli backend for agentic Gemini access (tools, skills, subagents, shell execution) will lose functionality. OpenClaw issue #84527 tracks the migration to Antigravity CLI.

What is Antigravity CLI?

Antigravity CLI (agy) is Google's replacement for Gemini CLI. It is built in Go for faster execution but is closed-source, unlike the original open-source Gemini CLI.

Does the Gemini CLI deprecation affect enterprise users?

No. Organizations using Gemini CLI via Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise licenses retain unchanged access and will continue to receive support.

What features does Antigravity CLI keep from Gemini CLI?

Antigravity CLI keeps Agent Skills, Hooks, Subagents, and Extensions (as Antigravity plugins), but does not have 1:1 feature parity at launch.

Why are developers upset about the Gemini CLI shutdown?

Developers criticize Google's pattern of killing developer tools (killedbygoogle.com), the switch from open-source to closed-source, branding confusion, and unfavorable quota changes (weekly vs daily).

How do you migrate OpenClaw from Gemini CLI to Antigravity CLI?

Run 'agy plugin import gemini' to migrate skills. The binary changes from 'gemini' to 'agy', configs move from ~/.gemini/skills/ to ~/.gemini/antigravity-cli/skills/.

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Google Kills Gemini CLI June 18: OpenClaw Backend Breaking as Google Forces Migration to Closed-Source Antigravity

Google deprecates Gemini CLI on June 18, 2026, forcing all individual-tier OpenClaw users on the google-gemini-cli backend to migrate to the closed-source Antigravity CLI. OpenClaw issue #84527 tracks the P2 integration work. The GitHub announcement drew 220 downvotes and 148 comments showing strong developer backlash. HN discussion hit 406 points with developers criticizing Google's pattern of killing developer tools.

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