Google Gemini integrates with Github: the IA now analyzes the code for developers

Google shows no sign of slowing down the race for innovation in the field of artificial intelligence and continues to enrich the skills of its flagship model, Gemini. The latest novelty, recently announced and intended to capture the interest of the vast community of developers, is the introduction of a new one Gemini app dedicated to Github.

This strategic move positions integration with the popular hosting platform for software projects such as the most recent added to the third -party apps connected to Gemini apps, following the previous additions with services such as Spotify and WhatsApp. The goal is clear: to make Gemini an even more powerful and versatile tool for those who work daily with the code.

How does the Gemini-Github integration work?

At the heart of this new functionality there is the possibility for users of Attach a Github repository directly within a conversation with Gemini. Once the repository is imported, very interesting scenarios are opened for developers. It will be possible to ask Gemini of help to better understand the structure and logic of the codebaseperhaps asking targeted questions about specific functions or on their operation. Not only analysis, but also proactive support: you can solicit the IA to obtain Tips on how to improve the efficiency of the existing code or even for propose additions and new implementations. Gemini will also be able to transform into an assistant for the debugginghelping to identify and resolve potential errors in the attached code.

To make the idea more concrete, Google itself provides some examples of prompt that users could use: “Which external bookcases are used in the attached code?“,” “How can you make the code that I imported more efficient?“, or “Write the necessary handlers in the attached code to implement a function that you recommend products to users“.

Practical guide to use: how to import a repository

Exploiting this new integration will require access to Gemini through his Web interface on a computer (Gemini.google.com). Inside the text box at the bottom of the page, the user will find an option to add files (identified by an icon in the shape of ‘more’ or ‘Add file’), from which he can select “Import code“.

At this point, it will be sufficient to insert the specific url of the GitHub repository or of a branch that you want to analyze and confirm the import. The system will guide the user through any initial configuration steps.

A fundamental aspect concerns access to Private repository. In order to import them and analyze with Gemini, it is essential that the user’s GitHub account, the one that holds access to the private repository, is both connected to your Google account. If this connection is not already active, Gemini himself will propose to the user to carry it out during the import process.

Although the import operation of the repository is, for now, limited to desktop use via web browser, Google has specified an important detail: once the repository has been attached to the chat, the Conversation can also be continued using the Gemini mobile app or by accessing the web of Gemini from mobile devices.

Important limits and clarifications

As often happens with the features just introduced, it is crucial to be aware of some current limitations. First of all, it is possible Attach a single repository for each single chat session. In addition, there are dimensional constraints: the imported repository must not contain more than 5,000 files and its total dimension cannot exceed 100 MB.

Another fundamental clarification concerns the nature of import: attaching a repository to Gemini creates a sort of Static “instantaneous” of that repository at the exact moment of import. This means that Any subsequent modification made to the code directly on Github will not be automatically synchronized or reflected within the conversation with Gemini. To analyze an updated version, it will be necessary to re-submit the repository.

Then there are some operations that, at the moment, Gemini Not can perform through this integration. It is unable to recover the chronology of the Commites, view the pull request or access other metadata associated with the repository. It is not even possible to make a repository analyze simply by gluing its URL directly in the request prompt (it is mandatory to move from the “import code” function). Finally, a significant limit is that Gemini cannot write code or make changes directly within the GitHub repository; Its function is purely analytical and consultative.

Requirements, availability and management of the app

In order to benefit from integration with Github, users must meet some preliminary requirements. It is necessary to have at least 18 years and use a Personal Google account managed independently; Access via Google WorkSpace (work) or school account is not currently enabled for this feature. It must also be Connect to the web version of Gemini on a computer (at least for import) and have activated the chronology “Gemini app activities”In the settings of your account.

At the time of the publication of this information (30 April 2025), the Github app for Gemini does not seem to be still available for all users. It is plausible to expect a gradual rollout in the coming weeks or months. Once available, the app will appear on the management page of Gemini app (accessible from the settings), where it can be qualified or disabled at will.

In this regard, it is important to distinguish between disable the app and disconnect it. Disable The app from Gemini settings simply prevents its use, but does not remove the connection between the Github account and the Google account. For completely remove this connectionalso revoking the authorizations granted, it is necessary to use the option “Disconnect“(Disconnect), always accessible from the App section in the Gemini settings (by clicking on” Learn More “under Github) or from the General Management page of third -party connections of your Google account. Disconnecting the account will prevent the import of private repositories (public ones will remain importable), and to reuse private repositories it will be necessary to restore the connection.

What to expect from the future Gemini

The introduction of the Github app for Gemini clearly fits into the Google strategy aimed at making its IA an increasingly integrated tool in users’ work flows, in particular technical ones. By joining other additions and anticipating potential future announcements, perhaps on the occasion of the next Google I/O 2025 where “exciting” novelties are expected for Gemini, this feature represents a significant step forward.

Despite the current limitations, which define the scope of use mainly to the analysis and understanding of the code rather than the modification or complete management of the software life cycle, the Gemini-Github integration offers developers a new and potentially very useful way to interact with their own projects, exploiting the skills of analysis of the natural language and the artificial intelligence of Google. It remains to be seen how this integration will evolve and if the current limitations will be overcome in the future.