Gemini API quickstart

This quickstart shows you how to install your SDK of choice from the new Google Gen AI SDK, and then make your first Gemini API request.

Python JavaScript Go Apps Script REST

Install the Gemini API library

Make your first request

Get a Gemini API key in Google AI Studio

Use the generateContent method to send a request to the Gemini API.

What's next

Now that you made your first API request, you might want to explore the following guides that show Gemini in action:

• Text generation
• Vision
• Long context