Gemini Code Assist Gets Major July 2025 Upgrade

Google has rolled out a major update to Gemini Code Assist, making it smarter, faster, and more integrated into developer workflows.

Key Highlights:

• Agent Mode (Preview): Now in VS Code Insiders, this new mode lets Gemini act as an AI pair programmer—planning and executing multi-file tasks with your review before changes go live.

• Gemini CLI (GA): Use Gemini straight from your terminal for code generation, debugging, and more—no IDE needed. It’s open-source and free under generous daily limits.

• Powered by Gemini 2.5: Both Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash are now generally available and fully integrated into Code Assist for more accurate, context-aware suggestions.

• Improved IDE Features: Now GA in VS Code and IntelliJ:

  • Snapshots with Checkpoints

  • Context sharing from terminal/snippets

  • File inclusion/exclusion rules

  • Filename filtering for precision control

• Thinking Tokens: A visual cue now shows when Gemini is processing your request—adding transparency to its reasoning.

Why It Matters:

These upgrades transform Gemini from a code-completion tool into a true AI coding assistant—helping you build, debug, and refactor with more control and speed.

Source - GoogleBlog