What is Gemini CLI?
Google's open-source terminal agent for Gemini models. Supports MCP servers and custom tools — plug Scavio in for live web, shopping, and video data.
Searching YouTube with Gemini CLI
This integration lets your Gemini CLI agent search YouTube in real time via the Scavio API. The agent gets back structured JSON with video results, channel results, playlist results, transcripts -- ready for reasoning and decision-making.
Setup
Bash
npm install -g @google/gemini-cliCode Example
Here is a complete Gemini CLI agent that searches YouTube using Scavio:
Text
# Generic HTTP integration for Gemini CLI
# Point your framework's HTTP request tool at:
#
# POST https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/youtube/search
# Authorization: Bearer sk_live_your_key
# Content-Type: application/json
# {"search":"your search query"}
#
# Rows come back under data.results.
#
# YouTube takes search (not query) in the request body.
Full Working Example
A production-ready example with error handling:
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# Generic HTTP integration for Gemini CLI
# Point your framework's HTTP request tool at:
#
# POST https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/youtube/search
# Authorization: Bearer sk_live_your_key
# Content-Type: application/json
# {"search":"your search query"}
#
# Rows come back under data.results.
#
# YouTube takes search (not query) in the request body.
Pricing
Scavio offers a free tier with 50 credits on signup (1 credit per search). No credit card required. This is enough to build and test your Gemini CLI integration. Paid plans start at $30/month for higher volumes.