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google-gemini/gemini-cli#26070•Fetched 2026-04-28 06:49:49
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Error Message

✕ [API Error: [{ "error": {

Code Example

> /about
╭──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
│                                                                                                                                                                                                                  │
│ About Gemini CLI                                                                                                                                                                                                 │
│                                                                                                                                                                                                                  │
│ CLI Version                                                              0.39.1                                                                                                                                  │
│ Git Commit                                                               4d73f3413                                                                                                                               │
│ Model                                                                    Auto (Gemini 3)                                                                                                                         │
│ Sandbox                                                                  no sandbox                                                                                                                              │
│ OS                                                                       darwin                                                                                                                                  │
│ Auth Method                                                              Signed in with Google (xxx@gmail.com)                                                                                      │
│ Tier                                                                     Gemini Code Assist in Google One AI Pro                                                                                                 │
│                                                                                                                                                                                                                  │
╰──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯
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What happened?

▝▜▄ Gemini CLI v0.39.1 ▝▜▄ ▗▟▀ Signed in with Google /auth ▝▀ Plan: Gemini Code Assist in Google One AI Pro /upgrade

Hello ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ ✕ [API Error: [{ "error": { "code": 403, "message": "The caller does not have permission", "errors": [ { "message": "The caller does not have permission", "domain": "global", "reason": "forbidden" } ], "status": "PERMISSION_DENIED" } } ]]

What did you expect to happen?

Use Gemini Cli

Client information

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

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

> /about
╭──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
│                                                                                                                                                                                                                  │
│ About Gemini CLI                                                                                                                                                                                                 │
│                                                                                                                                                                                                                  │
│ CLI Version                                                              0.39.1                                                                                                                                  │
│ Git Commit                                                               4d73f3413                                                                                                                               │
│ Model                                                                    Auto (Gemini 3)                                                                                                                         │
│ Sandbox                                                                  no sandbox                                                                                                                              │
│ OS                                                                       darwin                                                                                                                                  │
│ Auth Method                                                              Signed in with Google ([email protected])                                                                                      │
│ Tier                                                                     Gemini Code Assist in Google One AI Pro                                                                                                 │
│                                                                                                                                                                                                                  │
╰──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯
</details>

Login information

Google Account

Anything else we need to know?

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extent analysis

TL;DR

The user is likely experiencing a permission issue with the Gemini CLI, resulting in a 403 error, and may need to review their Google account permissions or authentication method.

Guidance

  • Verify that the Google account used for authentication has the necessary permissions to access the Gemini Code Assist service.
  • Check the Gemini CLI documentation to ensure that the correct authentication method is being used, as the error message suggests a "forbidden" access attempt.
  • Review the Google account settings to confirm that the Gemini Code Assist service is enabled and authorized.
  • Consider retrying the command with a different authentication method, such as using a different Google account or authentication token.

Notes

The issue may be related to the specific Google account or authentication method used, and resolving the issue may require adjustments to the account settings or authentication configuration.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Review and adjust Google account permissions and authentication settings to ensure proper access to the Gemini Code Assist service.

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