Compatibility record
Does Gemini Code Assist support Terminal access?
Selected platforms
Gemini Code Assist agent mode exposes Gemini CLI built-in tools, including terminal access, in VS Code.
Last verified2026-07-27
Confidencehigh
Primary sources1
What this state means
Selected platforms, with the qualification kept attached.
Gemini Code Assist has primary evidence for terminal access on the reviewed product surface. Plan and platform availability may still change.
Capability definition
Can run shell commands in a local, remote, or sandboxed command-line environment.
Scope boundary
The record must identify the execution surface; a cloud sandbox is not local-machine shell access.
Evidence
Primary records behind the answer.
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Gemini Code Assist agent mode overview
“Configure MCP servers to extend the agent's abilities.”