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gemini-cli - 💡(How to fix) Fix /init but if a GEMINI.md found, it will not run no matter what, even re-check the file [1 participants]

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google-gemini/gemini-cli#26185•Fetched 2026-04-30 06:44:47
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What happened?

/init but if a GEMINI.md found, it will not run no matter what, even re-check the file

[ACTION REQUIRED] 📎 PLEASE ATTACH THE EXPORTED CHAT HISTORY JSON FILE TO THIS ISSUE IF YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE SHARING IT.

What did you expect to happen?

  • Review the GEMINI.md
  • Review repository
  • Return new GEMINI.md

Client information

  • CLI Version: 0.38.2
  • Git Commit: b0ed611a0
  • Session ID: 9ea45eeb-b31e-437e-b1e1-240710996f05
  • Operating System: darwin v25.9.0
  • Sandbox Environment: no sandbox
  • Model Version: auto-gemini-3
  • Auth Type: oauth-personal
  • Memory Usage: 261.8 MB
  • Terminal Name: ghostty 1.3.1
  • Terminal Background: #282c34
  • Kitty Keyboard Protocol: Supported

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TL;DR

The presence of a GEMINI.md file may be causing the initialization process to fail, and removing or renaming this file could potentially resolve the issue.

Guidance

  • Check if the GEMINI.md file is causing the issue by temporarily renaming or removing it and then attempting to initialize again.
  • Verify that the initialization process is working as expected when the GEMINI.md file is not present.
  • Review the documentation or configuration settings to see if there are any specific requirements or handling for GEMINI.md files.
  • If the issue persists, consider providing the exported chat history JSON file as requested to help with further troubleshooting.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear, and more information may be needed to provide a definitive solution. The provided client information and login details do not seem to be directly related to the issue at hand.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Remove or rename the GEMINI.md file to see if it resolves the initialization issue, as this is the most likely cause based on the provided information.

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