Master Gemini CLI Flags in 5 minutes! (Checkpoints, Yolo, Auto Edit, etc.)

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📜 Description

Learn the most powerful Gemini CLI flags in just 5 minutes!
From headless mode and directory inclusion to checkpointing, yolo mode, and telemetry — this video packs everything you need to master Gemini CLI like a pro.

⚡ Whether you’re automating workflows, testing safely, or configuring the CLI for advanced use, these flags will supercharge your Gemini experience.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Headless Mode (-p)
00:13 - Include Directories (--include-directories)
00:20 - Model Selection (-m)
00:30 - Checkpoints (--checkpointing)
02:12 - Yolo Mode (--yolo)
02:40 - Approval Mode (--approval-mode)
03:15 - Allowed Tools (--allowed-tools)
03:45 - Output Format (--output-format json)
04:12 - Sandbox (--sandbox)
04:22 - Telemetry + Stats (--telemetry, /stats)
04:45 - Help + Outro (--help)

🧠 What You’ll Learn

🧩 Run Gemini in headless mode for automation
📁 Add extra directories to context
⚙️ Select Gemini models (Flash, Pro, etc.)
🕒 Enable checkpointing to version & restore files
⚡ Use YOLO mode safely for trusted tool calls
🧠 Adjust approval modes (default, auto_edit, yolo)
🧰 Manage allowed tools for better security
📤 Output JSON for integrations
🧱 Run Gemini in a sandboxed environment
📈 Track usage with telemetry and /stats

🔗 Resources

📘 Official Docs → https://google-gemini.github.io/gemin...

📊 Telemetry Setup → https://google-gemini.github.io/gemin...

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