Gemini CLI Fails to Read Files in .gitignore
Published:Jan 3, 2026 12:51
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•Zenn Gemini
Analysis
The article describes a specific issue with the Gemini CLI where it fails to read files that are listed in the .gitignore file. It provides an example of the error message and hints at the cause being related to the internal tools of the CLI.
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Reference
“Error executing tool read_file: File path '/path/to/file.mp3' is ignored by configured ignore patterns.”