Gemini Code Assist adds Gemini 2.5, personalization and context management – The Keyword
Jun 12, 2025
Discover the latest updates to Gemini Code Assist.
Gemini Code Assist has updates to improve your coding. The Gemini 2.5 model improves chat, code generation, and code transformation. Personalize your experience with custom commands and rules, plus manage context easier with enhanced chat features. Install the Visual Studio Code plug-in or JetBrains IDE extension to get started for free.
Gemini Code Assist, Google’s AI coding assistant available for both individuals and businesses, has received numerous updates in May. These updates include:
Individuals can get started for free by installing the Visual Studio Code plug-in or JetBrians IDE extension. Here’s a closer look at what’s new.
At the core of these updates is the integration of the Gemini 2.5 model, which is state-of-the-art on a wide range of benchmarks and tops the LMArena leaderboard by a significant margin. This represents a significant step forward in the model’s reasoning and coding capabilities, which we’re using to improve the core functions of Gemini Code Assist. With Gemini 2.5, Gemini Code Assist is now providing:
We know that every developer and team has a unique way of working, and this can change from project to project. To support this, we’re introducing two new personalization features:
A common challenge with any AI assistant is providing it with enough context, and then managing that context. To address this, we’ve made several practical improvements to the chat interface:
We see these updates as important steps on the path to building a truly helpful AI coding partner. We invite you to try these new features and share your feedback.
Try Gemini Code Assist for free, and learn more about our recent updates on our website.
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