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Try your first CLI prompt\n\n```bash\ngemini -p \"Summarize the key points of the First Amendment in 3 bullets\"\n```\n\n## Resources for students\n\n- **[Quick reference](docs/quick-reference.md)** - Commands and shortcuts\n- **[Troubleshooting](docs/troubleshooting.md)** - Common issues and fixes\n- **[Example scripts](Resources/scripts/)** - Starter shell scripts\n- **[Sample skills](Resources/skills/)** - Claude skill templates\n- **[MCP configs](Resources/mcp-configs/)** - Configuration examples\n\n## Tools covered\n\n| Tool | Install | Cost | Best for |\n|------|---------|------|----------|\n| [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) | `npm i -g @google/gemini-cli` | Free tier | Starting out |\n| [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) | `npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code` | $20-100/mo | Skills, MCP |\n| [Codex CLI](https://github.com/openai/codex) | `npm i -g @openai/codex` | ChatGPT sub | OpenAI users |\n\n## License\n\nCourse content is [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). 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