Genkit v1.40.1: Gemini Tool Role Compatibility Fix
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Version 1.40.1 of Genkit resolves an issue where tool roles were not correctly mapped for Gemini compatibility. This update ensures that the 'user' role is properly recognized, which is crucial for developers integrating Genkit with Gemini models. The change is available now as a patch release.
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- Map tool role to 'user' for Gemini compatibility
A bug fix in the JavaScript plugins for Google GenAI correctly maps the tool role to 'user' for improved Gemini compatibility. This change ensures proper integration with Gemini models when using tools within Genkit.
Read the original announcement →
https://github.com/genkit-ai/genkit/releases/tag/v1.40.1
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