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# IDE Integration
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Gemini CLI can integrate with your IDE to provide a more seamless and
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context-aware experience. This integration allows the CLI to understand your
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workspace better and enables powerful features like native in-editor diffing.
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There are two primary ways to integrate Gemini CLI with an IDE:
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1. **VS Code companion extension**: Install the "Gemini CLI Companion"
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extension on [Antigravity](https://antigravity.google),
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[Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/), or other VS Code
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compatible editors.
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2. **Agent Client Protocol (ACP)**: An open protocol for interoperability
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between AI coding agents and IDEs. This method is used for integrations with
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tools like JetBrains and Zed, which leverage the ACP Agent Registry for easy
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discovery and installation of compatible agents like Gemini CLI.
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## VS Code companion extension
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The **Gemini CLI Companion extension** grants Gemini CLI direct access to your
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VS Code compatible IDEs and improves your experience by providing real-time
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context such as open files, cursor positions, and text selection. The extension
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also enables a native diffing interface so you can seamlessly review and apply
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AI-generated code changes directly within your editor.
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### Features
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- **Workspace context:** The CLI automatically gains awareness of your workspace
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to provide more relevant and accurate responses. This context includes:
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- The **10 most recently accessed files** in your workspace.
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- Your active cursor position.
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- Any text you have selected (up to a 16KB limit; longer selections will be
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truncated).
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- **Native diffing:** When Gemini suggests code modifications, you can view the
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changes directly within your IDE's native diff viewer. This lets you review,
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edit, and accept or reject the suggested changes seamlessly.
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- **VS Code commands:** You can access Gemini CLI features directly from the VS
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Code Command Palette (`Cmd+Shift+P` or `Ctrl+Shift+P`):
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- `Gemini CLI: Run`: Starts a new Gemini CLI session in the integrated
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terminal.
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- `Gemini CLI: Accept Diff`: Accepts the changes in the active diff editor.
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- `Gemini CLI: Close Diff Editor`: Rejects the changes and closes the active
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diff editor.
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- `Gemini CLI: View Third-Party Notices`: Displays the third-party notices for
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the extension.
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### Installation and setup
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There are three ways to set up the IDE integration:
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#### 1. Automatic nudge (recommended)
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When you run Gemini CLI inside a supported editor, it will automatically detect
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your environment and prompt you to connect. Answering "Yes" will automatically
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run the necessary setup, which includes installing the companion extension and
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enabling the connection.
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#### 2. Manual installation from CLI
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If you previously dismissed the prompt or want to install the extension
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manually, you can run the following command inside Gemini CLI:
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```
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/ide install
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```
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This will find the correct extension for your IDE and install it.
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#### 3. Manual installation from a marketplace
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You can also install the extension directly from a marketplace.
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- **For Visual Studio Code:** Install from the
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[VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=google.gemini-cli-vscode-ide-companion).
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- **For VS Code forks:** To support forks of VS Code, the extension is also
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published on the
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[Open VSX Registry](https://open-vsx.org/extension/google/gemini-cli-vscode-ide-companion).
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Follow your editor's instructions for installing extensions from this
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registry.
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> [!NOTE]
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> The "Gemini CLI Companion" extension may appear towards the bottom of
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> search results. If you don't see it immediately, try scrolling down or
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> sorting by "Newly Published".
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>
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> After manually installing the extension, you must run `/ide enable` in the CLI
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> to activate the integration.
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### Usage
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#### Enabling and disabling
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You can control the IDE integration from within the CLI:
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- To enable the connection to the IDE, run:
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```
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/ide enable
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```
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- To disable the connection, run:
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```
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/ide disable
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```
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When enabled, Gemini CLI will automatically attempt to connect to the IDE
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companion extension.
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#### Checking the status
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To check the connection status and see the context the CLI has received from the
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IDE, run:
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```
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/ide status
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```
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If connected, this command will show the IDE it's connected to and a list of
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recently opened files it is aware of.
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> [!NOTE]
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> The file list is limited to 10 recently accessed files within your
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> workspace and only includes local files on disk.
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#### Working with diffs
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When you ask Gemini to modify a file, it can open a diff view directly in your
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editor.
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**To accept a diff**, you can perform any of the following actions:
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- Click the **checkmark icon** in the diff editor's title bar.
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- Save the file (for example, with `Cmd+S` or `Ctrl+S`).
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- Open the Command Palette and run **Gemini CLI: Accept Diff**.
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- Respond with `yes` in the CLI when prompted.
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**To reject a diff**, you can:
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- Click the **'x' icon** in the diff editor's title bar.
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- Close the diff editor tab.
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- Open the Command Palette and run **Gemini CLI: Close Diff Editor**.
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- Respond with `no` in the CLI when prompted.
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You can also **modify the suggested changes** directly in the diff view before
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accepting them.
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If you select ‘Allow for this session’ in the CLI, changes will no longer show
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up in the IDE as they will be auto-accepted.
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## Agent Client Protocol (ACP)
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ACP is an open protocol that standardizes how AI coding agents communicate with
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code editors and IDEs. It addresses the challenge of fragmented distribution,
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where agents traditionally needed custom integrations for each client. With ACP,
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developers can implement their agent once, and it becomes compatible with any
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ACP-compliant editor.
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For a comprehensive introduction to ACP, including its architecture and
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benefits, refer to the official
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[ACP Introduction](https://agentclientprotocol.com/get-started/introduction)
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documentation.
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### The ACP Agent Registry
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Gemini CLI is officially available in the **ACP Agent Registry**. This allows
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you to install and update Gemini CLI directly within supporting IDEs and
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eliminates the need for manual downloads or IDE-specific extensions.
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Using the registry ensures:
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- **Ease of use**: Discover and install agents directly within your IDE
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settings.
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- **Latest versions**: Ensures users always have access to the most up-to-date
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agent implementations.
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For more details on how the registry works, visit the official
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[ACP Agent Registry](https://agentclientprotocol.com/get-started/registry) page.
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You can learn about how specific IDEs leverage this integration in the following
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section.
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### IDE-specific integration
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Gemini CLI is an ACP-compatible agent available in the ACP Agent Registry.
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Here’s how different IDEs leverage the ACP and the registry:
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#### JetBrains IDEs
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JetBrains IDEs (like IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, or GoLand) offer built-in registry
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support, allowing users to find and install ACP-compatible agents directly.
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For more details, refer to the official
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[JetBrains AI Blog announcement](https://blog.jetbrains.com/ai/2026/01/acp-agent-registry/).
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#### Zed
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Zed, a modern code editor, also integrates with the ACP Agent Registry. This
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allows Zed users to easily browse, install, and manage ACP agents.
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Learn more about Zed's integration with the ACP Registry in their
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[blog post](https://zed.dev/blog/acp-registry).
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#### Other ACP-compatible IDEs
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Any other IDE that supports the ACP Agent Registry can install Gemini CLI
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directly through their in-built registry features.
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## Using with sandboxing
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If you are using Gemini CLI within a sandbox, be aware of the following:
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- **On macOS:** The IDE integration requires network access to communicate with
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the IDE companion extension. You must use a Seatbelt profile that allows
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network access.
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- **In a Docker container:** If you run Gemini CLI inside a Docker (or Podman)
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container, the IDE integration can still connect to the VS Code extension
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running on your host machine. The CLI is configured to automatically find the
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IDE server on `host.docker.internal`. No special configuration is usually
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required, but you may need to ensure your Docker networking setup allows
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connections from the container to the host.
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## Troubleshooting
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### VS Code companion extension errors
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#### Connection errors
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- **Message:**
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`🔴 Disconnected: Failed to connect to IDE companion extension in [IDE Name]. Please ensure the extension is running. To install the extension, run /ide install.`
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- **Cause:** Gemini CLI could not find the necessary environment variables
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(`GEMINI_CLI_IDE_WORKSPACE_PATH` or `GEMINI_CLI_IDE_SERVER_PORT`) to connect
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to the IDE. This usually means the IDE companion extension is not running or
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did not initialize correctly.
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- **Solution:**
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1. Make sure you have installed the **Gemini CLI Companion** extension in
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your IDE and that it is enabled.
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2. Open a new terminal window in your IDE to ensure it picks up the correct
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environment.
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- **Message:**
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`🔴 Disconnected: IDE connection error. The connection was lost unexpectedly. Please try reconnecting by running /ide enable`
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- **Cause:** The connection to the IDE companion was lost.
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- **Solution:** Run `/ide enable` to try and reconnect. If the issue
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continues, open a new terminal window or restart your IDE.
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#### Manual PID override
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If automatic IDE detection fails, or if you are running Gemini CLI in a
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standalone terminal and want to manually associate it with a specific IDE
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instance, you can set the `GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID` environment variable to the
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process ID (PID) of your IDE.
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**macOS/Linux**
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```bash
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export GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID=12345
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```
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**Windows (PowerShell)**
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```powershell
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$env:GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID=12345
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```
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When this variable is set, Gemini CLI will skip automatic detection and attempt
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to connect using the provided PID.
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#### Configuration errors
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- **Message:**
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`🔴 Disconnected: Directory mismatch. Gemini CLI is running in a different location than the open workspace in [IDE Name]. Please run the CLI from one of the following directories: [List of directories]`
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- **Cause:** The CLI's current working directory is outside the workspace you
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have open in your IDE.
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- **Solution:** `cd` into the same directory that is open in your IDE and
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restart the CLI.
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- **Message:**
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`🔴 Disconnected: To use this feature, please open a workspace folder in [IDE Name] and try again.`
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- **Cause:** You have no workspace open in your IDE.
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- **Solution:** Open a workspace in your IDE and restart the CLI.
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#### General errors
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- **Message:**
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`IDE integration is not supported in your current environment. To use this feature, run Gemini CLI in one of these supported IDEs: [List of IDEs]`
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- **Cause:** You are running Gemini CLI in a terminal or environment that is
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not a supported IDE.
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- **Solution:** Run Gemini CLI from the integrated terminal of a supported
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IDE, like Antigravity or VS Code.
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- **Message:**
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`No installer is available for IDE. Please install Gemini CLI Companion extension manually from the marketplace.`
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- **Cause:** You ran `/ide install`, but the CLI does not have an automated
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installer for your specific IDE.
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- **Solution:** Open your IDE's extension marketplace, search for "Gemini CLI
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Companion", and
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[install it manually](#3-manual-installation-from-a-marketplace).
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### ACP integration errors
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For issues related to ACP integration, refer to the debugging and telemetry
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section in the [ACP Mode](../cli/acp-mode.md) documentation.
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