GSoC 2026: New contributor seeking guidance + first contribution plan

[yashasvi0904]

Hi everyone,

I’m Yashasvi, a B.Tech student from India with a strong interest in AI systems, robotics, and full-stack development. I recently came across Gemini CLI through the GSoC 2026 organizations list and have been exploring the repository.

The idea of a terminal-native, agentic AI assistant built around MCP and A2A protocols is really exciting to me, and I’d love to contribute.

Background:

Web development experience (full-stack)
C/C++ with system-level understanding (implemented a Unix shell)
Familiar with ML concepts and currently building more practical experience

I’ve gone through the CONTRIBUTING guide and started exploring the codebase.
Currently, I’m looking to pick a good first issue and make a meaningful contribution before submitting my GSoC proposal.

I would appreciate guidance on:

Beginner-friendly areas/modules to start with
Any recommended issues or features suitable for first contributions
GSoC-specific expectations for contributors

Also, if there’s a preferred place for discussions (Discord/Slack), please let me know.

Thanks a lot — looking forward to contributing!

[019-Abhi]

You could go through the 2600+ issues that are listed, and find one suitable to your strengths. Happy coding!