Can I use Gemini 2.5. pro inside Firebase Studio without an API key?

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Just a few minutes ago I tried for the first time Firebase Studio.

I saw that Gemini is integrated inside the editor, but if I try to change the model from “built-in” to “Gemini 2.5 Pro” I need to create and insert an API key.

I never did that and from my understanding it comes with a cost/it’s not free, so I was wondering if there is any way to use the normal Gemini that I’ve always used inside the editor.

(Just to be clear, with “normal Gemini” I mean the Gemini you find searching on Google)

Maybe it’s a stupid question but I’m new here so any clarification would be appreciated.

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:partying_face: Great news! Gemini 2.5 Pro is now the default model for Gemini in Firebase. API Key no longer needed. Read: Get the most out of Firebase Studio’s default built-in model, Gemini 2.5 Pro

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Thanks James that’s good news! I was confused about it

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