programs.gemini-cli.context

An attribute set of context files to create in ~/.gemini/. The attribute name becomes the filename with .md extension automatically added. The value is either inline content or a path to a file.

Note: You can customize which context file names gemini-cli looks for by setting settings.context.fileName. For example:

settings = {
  context.fileName = ["AGENTS.md", "CONTEXT.md", "GEMINI.md"];
};

Type

attribute set of (strings concatenated with "\n" or absolute path)

Default

{ }

Example

{
  GEMINI = ''
    # Global Context

    You are a helpful AI assistant for software development.

    ## Coding Standards

    - Follow consistent code style
    - Write clear comments
    - Test your changes
  '';

  AGENTS = ./path/to/agents.md;

  CONTEXT = ''
    Additional context instructions here.
  '';
}

Declared

<home-manager/modules/programs/gemini-cli.nix>