[[["Easy to understand","easyToUnderstand","thumb-up"],["Solved my problem","solvedMyProblem","thumb-up"],["Other","otherUp","thumb-up"]],[["Hard to understand","hardToUnderstand","thumb-down"],["Incorrect information or sample code","incorrectInformationOrSampleCode","thumb-down"],["Missing the information/samples I need","missingTheInformationSamplesINeed","thumb-down"],["Other","otherDown","thumb-down"]],["Last updated 2025-08-29 UTC."],[],[],null,["# Configure local codebase awareness\n\n| **Preview**\n|\n| Specifying folders to use as context with Gemini Code Assist\n| is a feature that is in preview. Products and features that are in preview are\n| available \"as is\".\n\nLocal codebase awareness improves the relevance of\nGemini Code Assist responses through indexing and supporting\ntechniques.\n\nBy default, local codebase awareness is enabled. To disable local codebase\nawareness, perform the following tasks: \n\n### VS Code\n\n1. In your IDE, navigate to **Settings** \\\u003e **Extensions**\n \\\u003e **Gemini Code Assist**.\n\n2. Search for the **Local Codebase Awareness** setting.\n\n3. Unselect the checkbox to disable local codebase awareness.\n\n4. Reload your IDE.\n\n### IntelliJ\n\nLocal codebase awareness configuration settings aren't supported in\nGemini Code Assist for IntelliJ and other JetBrains IDEs."]]
