Abhijit Bala developed an environment-aware UI enhancement for the google-gemini/gemini-cli repository, focusing on automatic theme switching based on terminal background color. Using React and TypeScript, Abhijit implemented a feature that detects the terminal’s background and adjusts the CLI’s theme accordingly, improving readability and accessibility for users across diverse environments. The solution required no additional user configuration, streamlining the user experience while laying the foundation for future theming capabilities. This work demonstrated a thoughtful approach to UI/UX design and front end development, addressing a practical usability challenge with a stable, configurable feature delivered in close collaboration with another developer.