Best Gemini Plugins & Skills in 2026
Gemini spans Google's AI coding tools — from Gemini Code Assist inside IDEs to the open-source gemini-cli for terminal workflows. All variants share multi-modal input and agentic tool use.
How to install plugins for Gemini
BuySkills CLI detects Gemini automatically and writes skills into the directory its agent reads from. No config file edits, no restart required.
# 1. Install BuySkills CLI globally
$ npm install -g buyskills
# 2. Browse and install a skill for Gemini
$ npx buyskills install <skill-name>
# 3. Keep everything in sync
$ npx buyskills update
Skills installed this way are automatically available in Gemini on the next agent run. The same skills also work in every other supported agent without a second install.
Why use BuySkills with Gemini
One-command install for Gemini
Run `npx buyskills install <skill>` and the CLI handles everything: download, verify, place in the right Gemini directory, and register with the agent loop.
Cross-agent portability
A skill you install for Gemini is also available in every other supported agent. Same purchase, same install, 17+ agents.
Semantic version management
Skills are pinned to the version you installed. Upgrade on your schedule with `npx buyskills update`, not when Gemini happens to restart.
Curated and reviewed
Every skill on BuySkills is reviewed before publishing. No malware, no broken metadata, no Gemini-incompatible packages slipping into your toolkit.
Gemini Plugins — FAQ
How do I install plugins for Gemini?
Install the BuySkills CLI globally (or use npx) and run `npx buyskills install <skill>`. The CLI auto-detects Gemini and writes the skill into the correct directory. No manual config required.
Are Gemini plugins paid or free?
Both. BuySkills is a marketplace where creators choose — some skills are free and community-maintained, others are paid one-time purchases. You see the price on each listing before installing.
Can I use the same skill with other AI agents besides Gemini?
Yes. BuySkills was built for cross-agent portability. One install gives you the skill in every supported agent (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and 14+ others). No duplicate purchases.
Do updates to Gemini break installed skills?
No. BuySkills uses semantic versioning and a shared registry, so skills stay pinned to the version you installed. Run `npx buyskills update` when you want the latest versions.
Which Gemini product does BuySkills support?
BuySkills targets the open-source gemini-cli and Gemini Code Assist workflows. Skills install into the paths both variants read from, so you get the same catalog regardless of which Gemini surface you use.
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