# Mp Gemini Fetch

> Fetches content from sites Claude cannot reach, using the Gemini CLI as a fallback.

- Skill: `martinopolo/mp-gemini-fetch` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add martinopolo/mp-gemini-fetch`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/martinopolo/mp-gemini-fetch/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: MartinoPolo (https://skillmd.com/u/martinopolo)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/martinopolo/mp-gemini-fetch

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# Gemini CLI Fetch

Fetches content from websites that Claude cannot directly access using Gemini CLI as a fallback.

## Prerequisites

- Gemini CLI must be installed: `npm install -g @google/gemini-cli` or equivalent
- Gemini must be authenticated (run `gemini auth` first)

## Usage

Invoke with a URL:

```
/mp-gemini-fetch https://reddit.com/r/programming/top
```

## Workflow

### Step 1: Validate URL

Check if the URL is provided and valid.

### Step 2: Execute Gemini CLI

**IMPORTANT:** Use `-p` flag for non-interactive mode. Without it, Gemini expects stdin and fails.

```bash
gemini -p "Fetch and summarize the main content from this URL: [URL]. Include key points, any code snippets, and relevant discussion highlights."
```

Use longer timeout for complex pages:

```bash
gemini -p "..." --timeout 120000
```

### Step 3: Capture Output

Parse the Gemini response and format it for use.

### Step 4: Return Results

Present the fetched content to the user:

> "**Fetched from:** [URL]
>
> **Content:**
> [Gemini's summary/content]
>
> **Note:** This content was fetched via Gemini CLI as a fallback."

## Common Use Cases

- Reddit threads (blocked by default)
- Sites with aggressive bot detection
- Content behind soft paywalls
- Forums and discussion boards

## Error Handling

If Gemini CLI fails:

1. **"No input provided via stdin"** → You forgot the `-p` flag. Use `gemini -p "prompt"`
2. Check if Gemini is installed: `gemini --version`
3. Check authentication: `gemini auth`
4. Try with simpler prompt
5. Report error to user with troubleshooting steps

## Notes

- This is a fallback for sites Claude cannot access directly
- Gemini CLI must be installed and authenticated separately
- Response quality depends on Gemini's access to the site
- Some sites may still be inaccessible