Gemini Code Assist Updates: Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash GA, Agent Mode, & Developer Features

Core summary

One sentence to understand this update

Gemini Code Assist announces General Availability for Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models, introduces an agent mode preview in VS Code, and adds features like chat code suggestion previews and AI exclusion file configuration.

Impact & opportunity

What this could mean

Developers using Gemini Code Assist gain access to more powerful models, advanced agentic capabilities in VS Code, and improved control over AI context, enhancing coding productivity and experience.