Google Cloud Code
Build, deploy, and debug cloud-native applications faster.
Overview
Google Cloud Code is a set of IDE extensions for VS Code and JetBrains that simplifies the development of cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It includes tools for Kubernetes and Cloud Run development, along with an integrated AI assistant, Gemini Code Assist, which provides code completion, chat, and context-aware assistance for GCP services.
✨ Key Features
- AI-powered code completion and chat (Gemini Code Assist)
- Simplified Kubernetes and Cloud Run development
- Integrated debugging for cloud applications
- Secret management with Secret Manager
- IDE integration for VS Code and JetBrains
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the Google Cloud ecosystem
- Powered by Google's Gemini models
- Streamlined workflows for Kubernetes and serverless development
Unique Value: Streamlines the entire development lifecycle on Google Cloud, from writing code with AI assistance to deploying and debugging on services like GKE and Cloud Run.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Generating YAML configurations for Kubernetes
- Getting AI-powered code suggestions for Google Cloud client libraries
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Developers not using Google Cloud Platform
- Users who need a general-purpose AI coding assistant without GCP focus
🏆 Alternatives
Provides superior AI suggestions and tooling for Google Cloud services compared to general-purpose assistants that lack specialized knowledge of the GCP ecosystem.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 90-day free trial
Free tier: The IDE extensions are free. Gemini Code Assist has a free tier.
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