Google offers free Gemini code assist for everyone

Google just launched a free version of Gemini Code Assist, a tool that helps people “create, understand, and fix code” easily. All you need is a regular Gmail account to get started. This free tool runs on Gemini 2.0, a version specially designed for coders. Google improved it by testing it with tons of real coding examples. Right now, it’s in a testing phase and works with every popular programming language out there.

One neat feature is its “up to 128,000 token support in chat,” which means it can handle big files and dig deeper into your coding projects. This helps it give better answers based on what you’re working on. Plus, the chat option lets you skip boring tasks—like writing notes in your code or making simple tests—leaving you free to focus on the fun, creative stuff.

Google says this free tool offers “up to 180,000 code completions per month,” way more than the 2,000 you get from other free options. It’s built to handle so much that even hardcore coders would struggle to max it out.

There’s also a version for GitHub users, giving free AI-powered code checks for both public and private projects. It follows your style rules, spots mistakes or bugs, and even suggests quick fixes. You can use Gemini Code Assist in tools like Visual Studio Code and JetBrains too. It’s great for making small code chunks, fixing problems, or asking questions about how code works.

Here are some examples of what it can do:

• “Make a basic HTML form with spots for name, email, and a message, plus a submit button.”
• “Create a script to email me the weather every day.”
• “Tell me what this Python code does and check for mistakes.”

Google Cloud has a paid version for big companies, and similar tools are already in Android Studio and Firebase. But now, anyone with a Gmail can try this free coding helper!