Gemini Code Assist Updates: GA for 2.5 Pro/Flash, Agent Mode, AI Exclusions

Core summary

One sentence to understand this update

Gemini Code Assist has received several updates, including the General Availability of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models, agent mode for VS Code insiders, and configurable AI exclusion files.

Impact & opportunity

What this could mean

Developers using Gemini Code Assist will benefit from more powerful GA models, advanced agent capabilities, and better control over AI context through exclusion files, enhancing productivity and privacy.