AI-Starter 3.0.2
We are pleased to announce the release of AI-Starter version 3.0.2.
Main Updates
- Support for Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Preview (Nano Banana)
- Sidebar UI improvements
- Various minor bug fixes and feature improvements
1. Support for Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Preview (Nano Banana)
We have started supporting Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Preview (Nano Banana). This model is gaining attention for its excellent capabilities in precise partial editing using natural language and maintaining character consistency. Please note that due to its preview status, there may be unstable behavior such as image generation not working.
https://cloud.google.com/blog/ja/products/ai-machine-learning/gemini-2-5-flash-image-on-vertex-ai
Here are some tips for image generation based on our testing:
- Include the instruction "draw" in your prompt
- Attach the image you want to edit
- If it doesn't work, try with a new chat
For a complete list of currently supported models, please refer to the following guide:
2. Sidebar UI Improvements
We have made the following UI improvements:
- Changed the term "Playground" to "Chat"
- Added icons to favorite use cases
- Adopted a nested structure for use cases and history
- Even when the sidebar is closed, you can now access favorite use cases and history by hovering over the icons


Conclusion
Thank you for reading to the end. AI-Starter continues to improve based on feedback from our users. Please review this update and feel free to share your opinions and requests. Your feedback drives the evolution of AI-Starter. Please look forward to future updates.