Last month, we released numerous updates for Gemini Code Assist, Google’s AI coding assistant for both individuals and businesses. These updates include the Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist agent model, as well as IDE enhancements that make the day-to-day workflow smoother and more intuitive.
Individuals can get started for free by installing the Visual Studio Code plug-in or JetBrains IDE extension. Here’s a closer look at what’s new.
Agent Mode

Google recently released two major AI updates for developers. Gemini CLI brings AI directly into the command line, eliminating context switching by letting developers ask questions, generate code and debug right in their terminal.