⚙️ Google Gemini Provider Setup

Integrate Google AI's Gemini models with Flexpilot, a powerful AI code assistant in VS Code, similar to GitHub Copilot. Follow this straightforward guide to get started!

🔑 Getting API Key

1. Visit the AI Studio and sign in with your Google Account.
2. Generate Your API Key:
   • Click on "Get API key."
   • If you have existing keys, select "Create API key." For a new project, choose "Create API key in new project."
   • Your new API key will be displayed.
3. Important Security Notes:
   • Save your API key immediately — it won't be shown again.
   • Keep your API key secure and never share it publicly.
   • You can create multiple API keys for different projects and delete or regenerate them as needed.

NOTE

Keep your API key secure! Never share it publicly.

🛠️ Configuration

1. Access Flexpilot settings from VS Code:

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac).
   • Select Flexpilot: Configure the Language Model Provider.
   • Choose Add New Configuration.
   • Select Google Generative AI (google-generative-ai-chat) as the provider.

2. Enter a Nickname when prompted. Pressing Escape will cancel the configuration.

3. Enter Your API Key when prompted.

4. Enter the base URL when prompted. The default value is https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta. Use a different URL value for API calls if required, such as for proxy servers, gateways, etc.

5. Select Your Preferred Gemini Model from the list.

📌 Important Notes

• 💸 API Billing: Usage is billed through Google Cloud. Check the pricing page for details.
• 🔒 Key Security: Set up API key restrictions and usage quotas for enhanced security.

🚫 Troubleshooting

• Gemini API Activation: Ensure the Gemini API is enabled in your project settings.
• Billing Setup: Confirm that billing is active and correctly configured in your Google Cloud account.
• Quota Limits: Check that you haven’t exceeded your quota limits for API calls.

For more details on API usage, refer to the Google AI documentation.