Gemini Code Assist code features overview

AI-generated Key Takeaways

• This document outlines the coding features supported by Gemini Code Assist.

• Gemini Code Assist provides source citations for suggested code that directly quotes at length from a specific source to help with license compliance.

• You can perform various coding actions with Gemini Code Assist in supported IDEs, including generating code with prompts, getting code completions, and using smart actions.

• Files can be excluded from Gemini Code Assist's context using an .aiexclude or .gitignore file.

This document outlines the coding features that Gemini Code Assist supports.

• Learn how and when Gemini Code Assist Standard and Enterprise use your data.
• Learn how and when Gemini Code Assist for individuals uses your data.

To help you comply with any license requirements for your code, Gemini Code Assist provides source citations when its suggestions directly quote at length from a specific source. To learn more about how and when Gemini cites sources, see How Gemini helps you generate code and cites sources.

You can perform the following coding actions with Gemini Code Assist in any of the supported IDEs:

• Generate code with prompts:

  • Prompt Gemini Code Assist with code transformation
  • Prompt Gemini Code Assist in a code file with a comment

• Get code completions

• Use smart actions

• Use code transformation quick fix

• Exclude files from your context with an .aiexclude or .gitignore file

What's next

• Set up Gemini Code Assist for individuals, Gemini Code Assist Standard, or Gemini Code Assist Enterprise if you haven't already.

• To begin using Gemini Code Assist chat features in your IDE, see Chat with Gemini Code Assist.