GEMINI.md

Project GEMINI.md

Hierarchical Gemini CLI context for architecture, commands, and behavioral rules.

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Verified: 2026-07-26

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#gemini #context #instructions

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Curated record reviewed 2026-07-26. Results still depend on the supplied context and target environment.

Instruction format

Gemini CLI project hierarchy

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Project GoalrequiredInstall CommandrequiredTest CommandrequiredArchitecture RulerequiredValidation Commandrequired

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# Project context

## Goal
{{projectGoal}}

## Commands
- Install: `{{installCommand}}`
- Test: `{{testCommand}}`

## Rules
- Preserve {{architectureRule}}.
- Read `DESIGN.md` before UI work.
- Never expose secrets or execute unreviewed destructive commands.

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Project uses GEMINI.md with the required variables filled.

Expected result

# Project context

## Goal
example-value

## Commands
- Install: `example-value`
- Test: `example-value`

## Rules
- Preserve example-value.
- Read `DESIGN.md` before UI work.
- Never expose secrets or execute unreviewed destructive commands.

Source evidence

Gemini CLI context filesofficial