This guide explains how to set up Google Gemini AI in Aimogen using the actual plugin workflow. Gemini does not require enabling switches or provider toggles. Entering a valid API key is the only step needed to activate it.
Where to Configure Google Gemini #
All AI providers in Aimogen are configured from a single location:
Aimogen → Settings → API Keys
Google Gemini has its own dedicated field in this tab.
Prerequisites #
Before entering the API key, make sure you have:
- A Google Cloud account
- Access to the Gemini API in your Google Cloud project
- Billing enabled on that project
- A valid Gemini API key
Even if you are within free-tier usage, billing must be enabled or requests will fail.
Setting Up Google Gemini (Step by Step) #
- Go to Aimogen → Settings → API Keys
- Locate the Google Gemini API Key field
- Paste your Gemini API key
- Save the settings
That’s it.
There is no enable toggle, no provider activation button, and no manual refresh step.
What Happens After Saving the API Key #
Once the key is saved:
- Aimogen automatically validates the API key
- Google Gemini becomes an active provider
- Available Gemini models are detected automatically
- Gemini models appear in all relevant model dropdowns across the plugin
If the key is valid, the provider is active immediately.
Model Availability #
Model availability depends entirely on what Google enables for your account.
Aimogen:
- Detects models dynamically
- Shows only models compatible with the current feature
- Hides unsupported features automatically
If a model does not appear, it usually means:
- The model is not enabled for your project
- The model does not support that execution type
- The API returned a capability restriction
This is expected behavior, not a plugin error.
Supported Use Cases for Gemini #
Google Gemini is typically used for:
- AI content generation
- Content editing and rewriting
- Summarization and analysis
- Multilingual content creation
- Text-based chatbots
- Workflow execution steps
Feature availability depends on the specific Gemini model detected.
Removing or Replacing the API Key #
If you remove the Gemini API key and save:
- Google Gemini is immediately disabled
- Its models disappear from selection lists
- Existing features using Gemini will fall back or fail gracefully
- No content or settings are deleted
You can safely rotate API keys at any time.
Using Gemini Alongside Other Providers #
Gemini can be used together with other providers such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, or Groq.
Common setups include:
- OpenAI for generation
- Gemini for editing or multilingual output
- Claude for long-context reasoning
- Groq for low-latency chat
Provider choice can be overridden per feature, chatbot, or workflow.
Common Issues and Checks #
If Gemini models do not appear or execution fails, check:
- The API key is correct and saved
- Billing is enabled in Google Cloud
- Gemini API access is approved for the project
- Outbound HTTPS requests are not blocked
- Error messages in Aimogen → Status or Logs
Most issues are account or billing related, not configuration related.
Summary #
- Google Gemini is configured in Aimogen → Settings → API Keys
- Entering the API key automatically enables the provider
- Models are detected and loaded automatically
- No toggles or activation switches exist
- Removing the key disables the provider instantly
This unified API-key-driven design keeps Aimogen consistent across all providers and avoids configuration drift between UI state and actual credentials.
