Gemini Code Assist code features overview

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• 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

• Finish changes

• 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 .