The Easiest OpenClaw Alternative for Windows (Zero Setup)

Setting up Linux subsystems and Docker on Windows just to run OpenClaw or even Hermus AI is a nightmare. Here is a completely free, native OpenClaw alternative that takes zero setup. A step-by-step guide to using Gemini CLI. Here are the topics covered with time stamps. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Gemini CLI 01:07 - What is an AI Harness? 02:12 - Setup Overview and Perks 02:43 - Step 1: Installing Node.js 03:40 - Step 2: Installing Gemini CLI Globally 04:07 - Step 3: Authentication and First Launch 04:51 - Switching Models: Pro vs. Flash 05:28 - Configuring MCP Servers for File Access 06:44 - Opening Gemini CLI in Any Folder 07:56 - Real-world Task: Cleaning System Temp Files 08:42 - Enabling YOLO Mode (Permission-Free Access) 09:39 - Code Review and Summarization via CLI 10:40 - Batch File Organization: Sorting 400+ Songs 11:34 - Personal Recommendations using Local Context 13:46 - Exporting Recommendations to Music Services 14:50 - Personal Automation: Creating AutoHotkey Scripts 16:02 - Bypassing API Costs via Python Subprocesses 17:18 - Technical Breakdown: Headless Mode and CMD Flags 18:43 - Conclusion and Creative Use Cases