2.44.0Gemini Code Assist chat provides a quick preview of the collective code suggestions across multiple files in the chat. Selecting a particular file opens the corresponding file in the editor with the first suggestion selected by default.
1.23.3IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist provides clickable filenames when it references a file in your workspace as part of its chat response. Clicking the filename opens the file in your workspace.
1.23.3IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist now supports streamlined multi-part chat code suggestions. You have the option to accept a single code change or all suggested changes.
1.23.3The IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist chat banner shows the release channel that you're currently working in.
1.23.3With the code diff view in IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist, you can view suggested code changes directly in your chat with Gemini Code Assist. This feature boosts productivity by offering immediate visibility on modifications, streamlining reviews, and enabling precise control over integrating new code, all within the Gemini Code Assist chat interface.
Enable auto approve mode to let the agent act on your behalf. Once the agent is done you can review and roll back changes as you see fit.
Gemini Code Assist agent mode is available for all users. Describe your goal, and Gemini will create a plan for you to review and approve before any code is changed. This update removes the insiders channel requirement, and includes persistent agent mode or interactive chat state between IDE restarts, real-time shell command output, and faster UI performance. This collaborative approach combines AI power with your expertise, enabling you to complete multi-step tasks with complete control and efficiency.
To get started with agent mode, see Use agentic chat as a pair programmer.
You can use Gemini Code Assist chat in agent mode to complete complex, multi-step tasks and goals with complete control over every change. Before making any modifications, the agent will present a plan for your review. You can edit, ask for changes, approve, or deny any suggested changes. This collaborative approach combines the power of AI with your expertise, resulting in better code and a more efficient workflow.
To get started with agent mode, restart your IDE and follow the instructions in Use agentic chat as a pair programmer.
We've enhanced Gemini Code Assist agent mode with powerful new editing capabilities. You can edit code changes directly in the integrated Diff view for precise, on-the-fly adjustments. To improve clarity, we've also added inline diffs directly in the chat, making it easier to see proposed changes at a glance. These features give you unparalleled control and a more efficient way to refine AI-suggested code.
2.42.0Inline diff
is available for VS Code Gemini Code Assist 2.42.0 in
Preview. With the inline diff
view, you can visually highlight code changes directly in your editor—green for
additions, red for deletions. This feature boosts productivity by offering
immediate visibility on modifications, streamlining reviews, and enabling
precise control over integrating new code, all without leaving your current
view.
If preferred, you can change the diff view settings to have a side-by-side diff window instead of the inline diff.
1.22.1You can
stop chat responses
with IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist 1.22.1. Undesired long running or errant chat
responses are immediately halted.
1.22.1You'll see thinking insights into Gemini's thought process before IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist produces a response, to show you that Gemini is actively working on your request.
2.41.0Code completion suggestion speed is improved with VS Code Extension 2.41.0.
The following features, which launched in Preview in May and June 2025, are now Generally Available:
]]>Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash are Generally Available (GA). These models are used for Gemini Code Assist Standard and Enterprise, and power Gemini Code Assist's chat, code generation, and code transformation capabilities.
With the integration of these stable versions of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash, you'll experience a boost in how Gemini Code Assist handles complex tasks. These models excel in areas like coding, mathematics, science, and intricate reasoning, leading to more accurate and helpful suggestions.
Stay in control with interactive reviews and approvals.
You can use Gemini Code Assist chat in agent mode to complete complex, multi-step tasks and goals with complete control over every change. Before making any modifications, the agent will present a plan for your review. You can edit, ask for changes, approve, or deny any suggested changes. This collaborative approach combines the power of AI with your expertise, resulting in better code and a more efficient workflow.
To get started with agent mode, see Use agentic chat as a pair programmer.
Say goodbye to single-file edits and hello to project-wide changes.
With multi-file edits in agent mode, the agent can make concurrent changes across your entire codebase in response to a single prompt. This powerful new capability streamlines large-scale refactoring, feature implementation, and bug fixes. Simply describe the changes you need, and the agent will intelligently identify and modify all relevant files, saving you time and effort. You will also have the option to undo changes to local files in case you want to revert the changes to an earlier state.
Smarter, more accurate code suggestions with full project awareness.
Agent mode has a comprehensive understanding of your entire project. The agent analyzes your whole codebase and requests files and folders as needed based on your goals. Full project context lets the agent create more accurate and context-aware code completions, suggestions, and refactorings. This deeper understanding of your project's architecture, dependencies, and coding patterns means you get higher-quality, more consistent code with less effort.
]]>You can configure local codebase awareness with VS Code Gemini Code Assist 2.37.0.
Chat code suggestions are displayed in a preview block by default with VS Code Gemini Code Assist 2.37.0, improving the readability of generated chat responses. You can configure preview pane settings to alternatively display chat code suggestions as fully collapsed or expanded.
You can revert to a checkpoint for chat code suggestions with VS Code Gemini Code Assist 2.37.0, in Preview. Reverting to a checkpoint enables you to revert affected source files to a point before any code suggestions were applied.
You can now configure the use of .aiexclude and .gitignore files to exclude files from the local context with VS Code Gemini Code Assist (version 2.36.0).
Terminal output can now be attached to the chat context with VS Code Gemini Code Assist (version 2.36.0). You can now ask Gemini Code Assist questions about terminal commands and output, as Preview.
You can now select, attach, and direct Gemini to focus on code snippets with VS Code Gemini Code Assist (version 2.36.0). Code snippet selection enables discrete analysis of smaller code blocks instead of entire files, as Preview.
You can now click filenames referenced in a chat response to open the file in the IDE with VS Code Gemini Code Assist (2.35.0), as Preview.
VS Code Gemini Code Assist (version 2.35.0) now automatically scrolls through chat responses, enabling easier and faster readability. You can disable automatic scrolling in the Gemini Code Assist settings.
You can now stop chat responses with VS Code Gemini Code Assist (version 2.35.0). Undesired long running or errant chat responses are immediately halted.
Context exclusion of files using .gitIgnore is now enforced. Files present in .gitignore are now excluded from the local context with chat, code generation, code completion, and code transformation, as Preview.
You can now view and manage files and folders requested to be included in Gemini Code Assist's context, using the Context Drawer. After you specify a file or folder to be used as context for your Gemini Code Assist prompts, these files and folders are placed in the Context Drawer, where you can review and remove them from the prompt context.
This gives you more control over which information Gemini Code Assist considers when responding to your prompts.
Gemini Code Assist now uses Gemini 2.5. These models are now used in the following experiences:
You can now configure and use custom commands with IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist (version 1.15.0). Create, save, and execute your own pre-configured prompts to perform repetitive tasks faster and more easily in the IDE.
To view the custom commands settings, go to Settings > Tools > Gemini > Prompt Library.
Chat responses with error messages now have action buttons for IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist (version 1.15.0).
You can now include folders from your local IDE project for IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist (version 1.14.0) to use as context for your prompts, in Preview. To specify a folder in your chat prompt, type @ and select the folder you want to specify.
Directing Code Assist to add folders to your chat can improve responses by specifying use of the contents within your selected folder(s), with support up to a 1M token context window.
You can now include folders from your local IDE project for IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist (version 1.14.0) to use as context for your prompts, in Preview.
VS Code Gemini Code Assist (version 2.32.0) now supports creation and management of multiple chats.
You can now specify and apply rules to each chat request with VS Code Gemini Code Assist (version 2.32.0).
VS Code Gemini Code Assist (version 2.32.0) now supports streamlined multi-part chat code suggestions. You have the option to accept a single code change or all suggested changes.
Fixed markdown rendering issues in chat for IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist.
]]>Streamed chat responses are now generally available for IntelliJ and VS Code Gemini Code Assist. You can disable this feature in settings.
VERSION_UNSPECIFIEDGemini Code Assist tools are in Preview. You can use tools to access external services from your IDE. To learn more about tools, see the Gemini Code Assist Tools overview.
]]>Code customization for chat is generally available (GA) for VS Code and IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist. This feature provides contextually relevant code suggestions and insights in your IDE's Gemini Code Assist chat interface. Code customization for chat is available without any additional configuration required. For more information on how to use code customization for chat effectively, see Use code customization.
]]>Local codebase awareness is now available for IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist. You can now include files from your local IDE project in the prompt context by typing @ in the chat prompt box.
You can now see what files are used by IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist chat and can customize the context as needed.
]]>You can now configure and use custom commands in the inline chat menu and lightbulb menu for VS Code Gemini Code Assist. To view custom commands settings, go to Settings > Gemini Code Assist > Custom Commands.
Fixed an issue with an infinite progress bar while trying to log in to IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist.
Streamed chat responses are now available in public preview for IntelliJ and VS Code Gemini Code Assist. You can disable this feature in settings.
]]>Gemini Code Assist now supports data residency at rest. Data residency meets compliance and regulatory requirements by allowing you to specify the geographic locations (regions) where Gemini Code Assist data is stored.
You can now use code customization for Gemini Code Assist Enterprise with VPC Service Controls. This allows secure access to on-premises source control systems. For more information, see Configure VPC Service Controls for Gemini.
]]>Various bug fixes and minor product enhancements for IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist extension.
]]>Gemini Code Assist now uses a code-optimized version of Gemini 2.0. This new model is used in the following experiences:
IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist now shows disconnected network status in the Gemini status bar instead of an error.
]]>Code customization for Gemini Code Assist Enterprise now supports repositories hosted on the following:
]]>Various bug fixes and minor product enhancements for VSCode Gemini Code Assist extension.
]]>IntelliJ Gemini Code Assist now has a setting to block suggestions that contain citations.
Fixed issues with Google Cloud project settings for VS Code Gemini Code Assist.
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