@Dragora Thanks for reaching out, and we’re thrilled to hear you’ve been impressed with Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental! We understand why you’d want to ensure you’re using that specific model within the IDE.
To clarify the AI configuration:
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Built-in Model: The built-in model option utilizes a variant from the Gemini 2.x family. At any given time, depending on various factors, this could be Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 2.0 Pro, or potentially even a version based on 2.5 Pro. However, it’s not guaranteed to be Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental model.
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Using Your Own API Key (Recommended for 2.5 Pro Experimental): You are correct! To guarantee you are using Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental (or any specific Gemini model available via the API), you should use your own Gemini API key.
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You can easily set this up in the IDE’s Settings by entering your API key and specifying the desired model name (e.g., gemini-2.5-pro-exp-03-25). Check out https://x.com/cpsloal/status/1905151825847910416.
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Please be aware that this “Bring Your Own Key” (BYOK) functionality, especially for accessing experimental models like 2.5 Pro, is itself experimental within the IDE. Your experience may vary (“your mileage will vary”), and you might encounter different behaviors or occasional issues compared to the built-in option.
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We highly value feedback on this experimental feature. If you choose to use your own key for Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental and run into any bugs or unexpected behavior, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We are actively working on improving this integration and will address reported issues as quickly as possible.
I hope this clarifies the options available! Let us know if you have any further questions.