February 25, 2026
Google Chat now available as a data source in Gemini app
We’re excited to announce that Google Chat is now available as a data source in the Gemini app (gemini.google.com) for Workspace customers, joining Gmail, Google Drive, and other Workspace apps. Like other Workspace connected apps in Gemini, Google Chat will be default off and can be enabled in your settings. If enabled, Gemini will be able to cross-reference your conversations in Chat to provide more informed, context-aware responses directly within your workflow.
By incorporating Google Chat into Gemini via the existing connection to Workspace apps, you can now ask Gemini to help you retrieve specific project details, summarize missed discussions, and surface information buried in your message history directly within the Gemini app.
Key capabilities include:
- Information retrieval: Quickly find specific details, such as "Who’s the marketing lead for Project Clover?"
- Project tracking: Ask Gemini, "What's the latest deadline mentioned for Project X?" to find dates directly from recent team discussions.
- Quick summaries: Use prompts like "Summarize my unread chat messages from today" to get a high-level overview of what you missed.
Getting started
- Admins: This feature will be OFF by default and can be enabled at the OU or Group level. Visit the Help Center to learn more.
- End users: Once enabled by an admin, users can connect Google Chat to summarize and find information directly in Gemini. Visit the Help Center to learn more.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now
Availability
- Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
- Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus
- Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus
- Frontline Starter and Standard
- Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, and Enterprise Essentials Plus
- Nonprofits
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn Google apps in Gemini on or off
- Google Help: Use apps connected to Gemini with a work or school Google Account