Google Restores Gemini CLI Access After Antigravity Bans, Implements New Self-Service Process

Google has resolved widespread account disruptions affecting Gemini CLI users, implementing a new self-service reinstatement process after Antigravity bans inadvertently blocked access to the popular command-line tool.

The Disruption and Resolution

Over the past week, Gemini CLI users reported account disruptions stemming from a series of Antigravity bans targeting violations of the Antigravity Terms of Service. These bans specifically addressed the use of third-party tools or proxies to access Antigravity resources and quotas.

Because abuse prevention occurs at the backend layer, these bans had a cascading effect—blocking not only the intended targets but also legitimate Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist users. The issue arose because the backend systems couldn't distinguish between malicious abuse and legitimate third-party tool usage.

In response, Google has coordinated with Antigravity to conduct a system-wide automated unban for accounts recently flagged for breaking terms of service. Affected users should see their access restored within one to two days.

New Self-Service Reinstatement Process

Moving forward, Google is implementing a more transparent approach to terms of service compliance:

• User notification: Instead of generic blocks, users will receive specific email notifications and see detailed error messages in Gemini CLI pointing to a dedicated Google Form
• Recertification: Users must review terms of service and formally acknowledge that bypassing system measures or circumventing usage limits is prohibited
• Automatic unban: Upon form submission, accounts will be automatically reinstated through periodic sync processes, typically restoring service within one to two days
• Permanent ban: Accounts flagged for a second violation will face permanent bans

Policy Clarification and Ongoing Concerns

The updated process aims to provide a fair path for users who unintentionally violated terms of service while maintaining service security. However, several community concerns remain unresolved:

• Ambiguous policy language: Users have requested clearer documentation around third-party tool usage
• Paying subscribers affected: Some users report permanent bans without warning for using third-party tools they didn't know were prohibited
• Quota monitoring transparency: Users argue that third-party monitoring tools are essential due to poor transparency in Google's usage quota systems
• Account-wide bans: Questions persist about whether violations trigger bans across entire Google accounts, affecting Gmail and other services

Technical Implications

The policy changes have significant implications for the developer ecosystem. Tools like OpenUsage.ai, which provide usage monitoring capabilities, may fall under the prohibited category despite their legitimate use cases. Users argue these tools don't cause high server load but are necessary due to inadequate native monitoring.

For developers using Gemini Code Assist, questions remain about whether the Standard features are exclusively intended for use with Gemini CLI, or if accounts with AI Pro/Ultra subscriptions can integrate with other agentic harnesses.

Community Response

The developer community has shown mixed reactions. Some users appreciate the improved communication and fairer reinstatement process, while others emphasize that the solution only addresses part of the problem. There are calls for full reinstatement of affected paying users, clearer TOS documentation, and a working appeals process.

Google's approach represents a significant shift toward more transparent enforcement, but the debate over third-party tool usage and account security continues to evolve as the ecosystem adapts to these new policies.