Configure Gemini Code Assist tools

This document describes how to configure Gemini Code Assist tools for use in your IDE.

To learn more about Gemini Code Assist tools and view all available tools, read the Gemini Code Assist tools overview.

Before you begin

Set up Gemini Code Assist for individuals.

Dependencies

Some tools have dependencies you must install or enable before use. Some examples of dependencies that might be required are:

  • An extension might need to be installed in your IDE.
  • An account or project might need to be created for a service.

You will be prompted to take the required actions the first time you prompt a tool in the Gemini Code Assist chat.

Configure a tool for use in the IDE

  1. In your IDE, navigate to the Gemini Code Assist chat and prompt the tool you want to use by using the @ symbol followed by the name of the tool.

    For example, the following prompt is sent to the Google Docs tool:

    @GoogleDocs get my docs

    The tool will provide the next steps required to configure the tool and connect your Google Account with the tool service.

  2. Follow the provided instructions to authenticate to the tool service and connect your accounts.

  3. Once you have successfully authenticated and connected your account, send another prompt to the tool.

    Some tools will suggest common prompts once you type in the tool name.

For a list of tools and some suggested prompts, see available tools.

Remove authorization from a tool

To remove authorization from a tool in your IDE, complete the following steps:

  1. Navigate to the Gemini Code Assist Agents & Tools page.

    Go to Agents & Tools

  2. Locate the tool card for the tool you want to remove authorization from and then click Edit. The tool details page opens.

  3. Click Disable.

    The tool is no longer authorized to access its service from your IDE.

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