(setup): Obtain free gemini API key and verify via `curl`

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context

we want to ensure contributors can successfully obtain and use a free gemini api key

goal

• obtain free gemini api key
• make a test request using curl
• share proof that the request works

steps

1. get a free Gemini API key from google
2. use the key to make a simple API request via curl
3. capture a screenshot of:
   • the curl command
   • the successfull responnse

example

example curl request:

curl "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-2.5-flash:generateContent" \
  -H "x-goog-api-key: $GEMINI_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -X POST \
  -d '{
    "contents": [
      {
        "parts": [
          {
            "text": "what is the capital of india"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }'

replace $GEMINI_API_KEY with the api key you got from google ai studio

deliverables

• screenshot showing
  • working curl command
  • successful API response
• screenshot image in extra/ with name your-github-username.png/jpg/webp whatever

notes

• make sure not to commit or export your API key publicly
• this is a setup and verification task
• keep screenshots clear and readable
• it's an open for all task, so everyone is recommended to do
• this API key will be used later