### Release Notes GitLab Duo Chat is now [generally available](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/policy/experiment-beta-support.html#generally-available-ga). As part of this release, we are also making these capabilities generally available: - Code explanation helps developers and less technical users understand unfamiliar code faster - Code refactoring enables developers to simplify and improve existing code - Test generation automates repetitive tasks and helps teams catch bugs sooner Users can access GitLab Duo Chat in the GitLab UI, in the Web IDE, or in VS Code. It's also available in Beta in JetBrains IDEs. Chat is currently available for free for all Ultimate and Premium users. Instance administrators, group owners, and project owners can choose to [restrict Duo features from accessing and processing their data](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/ai_features.html#disable-gitlab-duo-features-for-specific-groups-or-projects-or-an-entire-instance). The GitLab Duo Chat capabilities released into general availability will become part of the [GitLab Duo Pro](https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/#pricing) add-on later this year. At that time, free chat access for Ultimate and Premium customers ends. Feel free to share your thoughts by clicking the feedback button in the chat or by creating an issue and mentioning GitLab Duo Chat. We’d love to hear from you! ### Documentation https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/gitlab_duo_chat.html