Google AI Studio Adds 'Import from GitHub' to Build Mode for Repo-to-App Deployment

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Google AI Studio's Build Mode now supports importing an existing GitHub repository and converting it into an editable, deployable application directly within the studio. This closes a significant friction gap — previously, developers had to manually port existing codebases to work with AI Studio's generation and deployment tools. The feature targets developers who want to augment or refactor existing projects with AI assistance rather than starting from scratch. Combined with Gemini's code understanding capabilities, this could meaningfully accelerate migration and modernization workflows. Developers with existing repos who want to leverage AI-assisted development should test the import flow to evaluate how well it handles their project structure and dependencies.