gemini-cli - 💡(How to fix) Fix Gemini cli keeps asking for permissions on the same file. [1 comments, 2 participants]

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google-gemini/gemini-cli#24916Fetched 2026-04-09 08:17:31
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> /about
# paste output here
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What happened?

gemini cli keeps asking for permissions on the same file. Somehow, sometimes the instruction to "allow" or "allow for all future sessions" does not apply

What did you expect to happen?

Permission should be asked only once.

Client information

<details> <summary>Client Information</summary>

Run gemini to enter the interactive CLI, then run the /about command.

> /about
# paste output here
</details>

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TL;DR

The Gemini CLI may be experiencing issues with permission persistence, requiring repeated authorization for the same file.

Guidance

  • Verify the Gemini CLI version and check for any known issues related to permission handling.
  • Run the /about command in the Gemini CLI to gather more information about the client configuration and potential permission settings.
  • Check the system's permission settings and access control lists (ACLs) to ensure they are not interfering with the Gemini CLI's ability to store permission preferences.
  • Consider resetting the Gemini CLI's configuration or clearing its cache to see if it resolves the permission prompt issue.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear, and more information about the client configuration and system settings may be needed to provide a definitive solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try resetting the Gemini CLI's configuration or clearing its cache to see if it resolves the permission prompt issue, as this may help identify if the problem is related to a specific setting or stored preference.

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