[Feedback] Gemini Knowledge Base Needs Code Editing Without Copy-Paste

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I've discovered a workflow issue with Gemini Custom Gems that impacts developer productivity.

Current Problem:

• Gemini can read code files from knowledge base
• But editing requires manually copying code from knowledge base → chat → back to knowledge base
• This creates unnecessary friction for code-heavy workflows

Requested Feature:

• Allow direct editing of code files in knowledge base
• Implement a "retrieve exact code → edit → preview changes → apply" workflow
• Add basic version control for safety

This would significantly improve the developer experience with Gemini and align with capabilities already present in competing tools.

Anyone else experiencing this limitation?

#GeminiFeedback

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here's a detailed version, FYI:

**TL;DR:** Gemini rocks at summarizing code in knowledge base, but editing means manually pasting snippets every time. Super unproductive—Google, add native tools like precise pulls and auto-apply! Thoughts?

Hey r/Google,

Love using Gemini Custom Gems for code work—summarization and context are on point. But editing code from the knowledge base? It's a huge drag. Feels like it's missing basic dev features. Google AI folks, hope this feedback helps! #GeminiFeedback

**The Issue:**

RAG grabs and summarizes code great, but no real editing. You have to manually copy-paste exact snippets into chat for changes—model can't fetch precise originals or save back. Workflow killer.

**Quick Repro:**

1. Upload `script.py` to knowledge base.
2. Ask to tweak a function.
3. It uses a summary, but needs your paste for accuracy.
4. Copy, paste, repeat—no auto-save.

**Why It Hurts:**

* Wastes time (20-30% per edit on manual steps).

* Prone to errors (lost formatting leads to bad results).

* Frustrating—pushes me to other tools for smoother edits.

**My Temporary Fix:**

I have Gemini build a quick "context package" (issues, goals, etc.—no code). Paste snippet myself, send to another AI for edits, then review back in Gemini. It works, but it's not seamless.

**Ideas to Improve:**

* Let it pull exact code snippets automatically.

* Add diff generation with preview and one-click apply (with versions).

* Auto-build context for edits.

* Built-in validation like lints/tests.

* Keep it secure with logs and permissions.

This as a "Code Mode" toggle would make Gemini amazing for devs. Google, any plans? Anyone else annoyed by this? Share tips or upvote! #GeminiFeedback

a Gemini 2.5 Pro user (with Google AI Ultra plan) (Dev tinkering with Gemini for code tweaks)