Can Gemini Connect to External Systems?
Yes β available on the free plan
Extensions
Gemini Extensions connect to Google services like Gmail, Drive, YouTube, Maps, and more. **Available on all plans including free.** The Gemini CLI also supports extensions via MCP for developers.
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | β | |
| AI Pro | β |
Available on: Windows macOS iOS Android web terminal API
Verified: 2026-03-15
Sources: https://gemini.google.com/extensions, https://blog.google/technology/developers/gemini-cli-extensions/
Gemini in Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Gemini integrates directly into Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. **March 2026 beta rollout** adds 'Help me create' in Docs (instant drafts from files/emails), 'Fill with Gemini' in Sheets (auto-populate tables), new slide creation in Slides, and AI Overviews + 'Ask Gemini' in Drive. **Requires AI Pro ($19.99/mo), AI Ultra ($249.99/mo), or Workspace add-on.** Drive features are US-only for now; full deck generation in Slides is coming soon.
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | β | |
| AI Pro | β | |
| AI Ultra | β | |
| Workspace add-on | β |
Available on: Windows macOS iOS Android web API
Verified: 2026-03-15
Sources: https://workspace.google.com/solutions/ai/, https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/reimagining-content-creation, https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/gemini-workspace-updates-march-2026/
Agentic App Actions (Android)
Gemini can now **take actions inside third-party apps on Android**βordering rides, placing food orders, and completing tasks with minimal user supervision. Available on **Pixel 10 series and Samsung Galaxy S26 series** in the **US and South Korea**. Still in beta with select apps (Uber, DoorDash, Grubhub, Starbucks, Instacart, Lyft). No paid plan required.
| Plan | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | β | |
| AI Pro | β |
Available on: Android
Verified: 2026-03-21
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