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gemini-cli - 💡(How to fix) Fix Failing to download RipGrep should not permanently slow down Gemini CLI startup [6 comments, 4 participants]

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google-gemini/gemini-cli#25323•Fetched 2026-04-14 05:55:56
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If RipGrep fails to download, Gemini CLI waits 2+ minutes even when the issue is just that the user's machine lacks access to github. We should instead fail fast if we get an access denied issue and not attempt again for future sessions. Similarly, we should consider bundling RipGrep with Gemini CLI as it should only be about 10mb to include on all important platforms.

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Fail fast when encountering access denied issues during RipGrep download and consider bundling RipGrep with Gemini CLI.

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  • Identify the specific error message or code returned when RipGrep download fails due to access denied issues to implement a fast fail mechanism.
  • Implement a check to detect access denied errors and prevent retries in future sessions.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of bundling RipGrep with Gemini CLI, considering the added size (~10mb) and potential benefits of improved user experience.
  • Consider adding logging or error reporting to help diagnose and troubleshoot download issues.

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The solution may vary depending on the programming language and framework used by Gemini CLI. Additionally, bundling RipGrep may have implications for maintenance and updates.

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Apply workaround: Implement a fast fail mechanism for access denied issues and consider bundling RipGrep with Gemini CLI to improve user experience and reduce wait times.

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