Google GeminiTool Switching in Composer
Gemini allows users to select and activate different AI capabilities and extensions like Google Workspace, YouTube, and Maps directly from the composer interface.
Gemini composer featuring a dedicated extensions icon alongside the multimodal (+) icon
What's happening
Gemini implements tool switching through a dedicated extensions icon in the composer. This allows users to explicitly toggle different Google service integrations (Extensions) like Workspace, YouTube, and Maps.
Patterns
Extensions icon opens a menu to toggle different AI capabilities
UX Insights
- •Separating multimodal (+) and tools icon keeps the interface clean
- •Direct access to Google ecosystem extensions
- •Explicit control over which capabilities are active
Design Decisions
By providing a dedicated tools icon alongside the multimodal (+) icon, Gemini separates content attachment from capability selection, allowing for a more focused user experience when managing extensions.
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