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Gemini Code Assist

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Google's AI coding assistant that integrates into VS Code, JetBrains, and Android Studio with code completion, chat, and agent mode.

Key features

Code Completion
Conversational Chat
Agent Mode
Smart Actions
Next Edit Predictions
Gemini CLI
Pricing

Free tier available, Standard at $19/mo

Best For

Developers wanting a free AI coding assistant with extremely generous daily limits in their existing IDE

Verdict

Extremely generous free tier: 6,000 completions/day, 240 chats/day, and 1,000 agent requests/day is more than most developers need.

What it does

Code Completion

Inline code suggestions powered by Gemini models. Works with all programming languages and frameworks. 6,000 completions per day on the free tier.

Conversational Chat

Ask questions about your code, request explanations, get debugging help, or discuss architecture decisions in a chat panel within your IDE. 240 messages per day on the free tier.

Agent Mode

Multi step, multi file autonomous editing. Describe a task and the agent plans, writes code across files, runs commands, and iterates until done. Human in the loop with auto approve option.

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Smart Actions

Right click on code to access context menu actions: generate unit tests, add comments, explain code, fix bugs, and refactor. Quick access to common AI assisted operations.

Next Edit Predictions

After you make an edit, Gemini Code Assist predicts the next edit you are likely to make and offers to apply it. Speeds up repetitive multi location changes.

Gemini CLI

Open source command line companion with over 70,000 GitHub stars. Integrates with GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation. Usable as a standalone terminal agent.

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GitHub PR Review

A GitHub app that automatically reviews pull requests, checking for bugs, suggesting improvements, and providing inline code review comments.

Code Customization (Enterprise)

Train the AI on your private repositories so completions and suggestions reflect your team's patterns, frameworks, and conventions. Available exclusively on the Enterprise tier.

Google Cloud Integration

Native integration with BigQuery, Cloud Run, Apigee, and other Google Cloud services. Query databases, manage infrastructure, and deploy services from within your IDE.

MCP Support

Model Context Protocol support for connecting external tools and data sources. Extend the agent's capabilities with custom MCP servers for databases, APIs, and internal tools.

Full Language Coverage

Supports every programming language and framework. Particularly strong in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, Java, Kotlin, Rust, C++, and Dart.

Pricing

Free

Free

Extremely generous free tier for individual developers. 6,000 completions/day, 240 chats/day, 1,000 agent requests/day. No credit card required.

  • 6,000 code completions per day
  • 240 chat messages per day
  • 1,000 agent requests per day
  • Agent mode (multi step, multi file)
  • Smart actions (test gen, explain, fix, refactor)
  • Next edit predictions
  • All supported languages
  • VS Code, JetBrains (15+ IDEs), Android Studio
  • Gemini CLI access
  • GitHub PR review app
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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Extremely generous free tier: 6,000 completions/day, 240 chats/day, and 1,000 agent requests/day is more than most developers need.
  • Works in your existing IDE. Supports VS Code, 15+ JetBrains IDEs, and Android Studio with no editor switching required.
  • Agent mode handles complex multi step, multi file tasks autonomously with human in the loop control or full auto approve.
  • Gemini CLI is fully open source with over 70,000 GitHub stars. It integrates into GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation.
  • Deep Google Cloud integration lets GCP users query BigQuery, manage Cloud Run services, and work with Apigee directly from the IDE.
  • Enterprise code customization trains the AI on your private repositories, so suggestions match your team's patterns and conventions.

Cons

  • Tied to Google's Gemini model ecosystem. You cannot use Claude, GPT, or other provider models within Gemini Code Assist.
  • Enterprise pricing requires an annual commitment at $45/user/mo ($54 if billed monthly), which adds up for larger teams.
  • Some users report slower response times during peak usage periods compared to competitors like Cursor or GitHub Copilot.
  • Less community ecosystem than GitHub Copilot, which has the largest installed base and the most community content (tutorials, tips, integrations).
  • Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscriptions add complexity for users who want higher limits outside the Standard/Enterprise tiers.
  • Agent mode, while capable, lacks the depth of agentic features found in standalone agents like Claude Code (MCP, hooks, custom agents) or standalone IDEs like Cursor (Tab, subagents).

How to get started

1

Install the extension in your IDE

Open the extensions marketplace in VS Code, JetBrains, or Android Studio and search for "Gemini Code Assist." Install the official Google extension. No credit card or subscription required for the free tier.

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2

Sign in with your Google account

The extension prompts you to sign in with a Google account. This activates the free tier immediately with 6,000 completions/day, 240 chats/day, and 1,000 agent requests/day.

3

Start coding with completions

Open any file and start typing. Gemini Code Assist suggests inline completions as you code. Press Tab to accept a suggestion. Completions are context aware and work with all languages.

4

Try the chat panel

Open the Gemini Code Assist chat panel in your IDE sidebar. Ask questions about your code, request explanations, or get help with debugging. The chat understands your current file and project context.

5

Use agent mode for complex tasks

In the chat panel, describe a multi step task like "Add authentication to the API routes using JWT" or "Write comprehensive unit tests for the UserService class." The agent plans, writes code across files, and lets you review changes.

6

(Optional) Install Gemini CLI

For terminal based workflows, install Gemini CLI from GitHub. It works as a standalone coding agent in your terminal and integrates with GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation.

Gemini CLI on GitHub
7

(Optional) Set up GitHub PR review

Install the Gemini Code Assist GitHub app to get automatic AI powered pull request reviews on your repositories.

GitHub App

Deep dive

Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.

Agent Mode

How Gemini Code Assist's agent mode handles multi step, multi file tasks with human in the loop control and auto approve.

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How Gemini Code Assist compares to other AI coding tools across approach, pricing, features, and ideal use cases.

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Last updated: 2026-02-21