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Closes #113

Added instructions for testing with Gemini CLI.

Added instructions for testing with Gemini CLI.
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Summary of Changes

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This pull request enhances the development documentation by introducing a comprehensive guide on how to effectively test code changes using the Gemini CLI. The addition of these instructions aims to streamline the testing process for developers, ensuring they can easily validate their work within the Gemini ecosystem and addressing the need outlined in issue #113.

Highlights

  • New Documentation Section: A new section titled "Testing with Gemini CLI" has been added to the docs/development.md file.
  • Gemini CLI Testing Instructions: The new documentation provides a step-by-step guide for testing code changes using the Gemini CLI, including commands for uninstalling, installing, linking, listing extensions, and debugging.

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This pull request adds helpful documentation for testing local changes with the Gemini CLI. I've found a small typo and a suggestion to improve the clarity of the commands provided, which will make the development workflow easier to follow. Overall, this is a valuable addition to the development guide.

raybell-md and others added 2 commits December 19, 2025 14:34
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@allenhutchison allenhutchison merged commit abf8402 into gemini-cli-extensions:main Dec 22, 2025
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notes on testing with Gemini CLI

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