The deprecation policy that applies to Gemini for Google Cloud is defined in the Google Cloud terms of service (section 1) as "Discontinuation of Services." The deprecation policy only applies to the features and services.
After Google deprecates a Gemini for Google Cloud feature, the feature is available for at least the period of time defined in the terms of service. After this period of time, Google schedules the feature or service for shutdown.
The following table lists Gemini for Google Cloud feature deprecations and their shutdown schedule:
| Feature | Deprecated date | Shutdown date | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deprecated IAM permissions | September 1, 2024 | December 31, 2025 | Deprecated IAM permissions |
| Gemini Code Assist tools | October 2, 2025 | October 14, 2025 | After October 14, 2025, calling Gemini Code Assist tools using the @ operator with the tool name won't work. Tools are replaced by agent mode. |