Generate text using Generative AI Model

This code sample demonstrates how to use Generative AI model to generate content for a given text input.

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For detailed documentation that includes this code sample, see the following:

• Gemini 2.0
• Google Gen AI SDK
• Quickstart: Generate text using the Vertex AI Gemini API

Code sample

Python

Before trying this sample, follow the Python setup instructions in the Vertex AI quickstart using client libraries. For more information, see the Vertex AI Python API reference documentation.

To authenticate to Vertex AI, set up Application Default Credentials. For more information, see Set up authentication for a local development environment.

from google import genai
from google.genai.types import HttpOptions

client = genai.Client(http_options=HttpOptions(api_version="v1"))
response = client.models.generate_content(
    model="gemini-2.0-flash-001",
    contents="How does AI work?",
)
print(response.text)
# Example response:
# Okay, let's break down how AI works. It's a broad field, so I'll focus on the ...
#
# Here's a simplified overview:
# ...

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