ask-gemini

Queries Gemini CLI to fetch web-researched answers with citations and source-backed explanations.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PolyArch/humanize --skill ask-gemini-polyarch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask-gemini
Source: https://github.com/PolyArch/humanize/tree/main/skills/ask-gemini
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PolyArch/humanize --skill ask-gemini-polyarch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables you to obtain timely, research-backed answers by querying Gemini via its CLI, ensuring findings come with sources and up-to-date context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deep web research with Google Search integration to surface current information and citations.
  • Reconstructs user questions and passes them to the Gemini CLI, preserving model/timeout flags.
  • Returns Gemini's responses to the user and surfaces sources for traceability.

Quick Start

Ask Gemini a question or task and run the Gemini CLI to obtain a research-backed response.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask-gemini

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get research-backed answers with web sources from Gemini?

You can obtain research-backed answers by passing your query to the Gemini CLI, which retrieves up-to-date web information and citations. This approach ensures source traceability and current context for technology, science, and business research.

Can I preserve model and timeout flags when querying Gemini via CLI?

Yes, you can preserve model and timeout flags when querying Gemini via CLI. The wrapper reconstructs your question and passes it as a single argument while retaining flags like --gemini-model and --gemini-timeout to customize the execution.

Does the Gemini CLI wrapper support real-time internet research?

Yes, the Gemini CLI wrapper supports real-time internet research by integrating web search to surface current information. It is designed for any question or task that benefits from up-to-date web sourcing across technology, science, and business domains.

Where does the Gemini CLI output research responses and citation errors?

The Gemini CLI writes research responses and citations to stdout, while directing optional errors to stderr. This separation allows you to easily capture the sourced answer and handle any execution or retrieval issues independently.

What is the best way to retrieve cited web information for a technical question?

The best way to retrieve cited web information for a technical question is to use a CLI wrapper to ask Gemini for research-backed insights. It queries up-to-date web sources and returns the response with citations directly to your output stream.