🔴 URGENT: Gemini Model Not Found

The Problem

Your API key can't find any Gemini models. The error message:

models/gemini-1.5-flash is not found for API version v1beta

This means either:

1. ❌ Your API key doesn't have Gemini API access
2. ❌ Wrong model name for your API version
3. ❌ Gemini API not enabled in your Google Cloud project

Quick Diagnosis

Run these commands RIGHT NOW:

cd C:\dev\itblogpros\_automation

# Method 1: Test model names
node list-models.js

# Method 2: List via REST API (more reliable)
node list-models-rest.js

One of these will tell you:

• ✅ Which models you CAN use
• ❌ Why your API key isn't working

Likely Fixes

Fix 1: Get a New API Key (Most Common)

Your API key might be for the wrong service. You need a Gemini API key specifically.

Get the RIGHT key:

1. Go to: https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey
2. Click "Create API Key"
3. Select your Google Cloud project
4. Copy the new key

Update your .env:

cd C:\dev\itblogpros
notepad .env

Replace this line:

GEMINI_API_KEY=AIzaSyB2BwTcHD5XXgGexBsSwhtZCcL6YqwWPPQ

With your NEW key:

GEMINI_API_KEY=YOUR_NEW_KEY_HERE

Fix 2: Enable Gemini API in Google Cloud

1. Go to: https://console.cloud.google.com/
2. Select your project: projects/48695879754
3. Go to: APIs & Services > Library
4. Search for: "Generative Language API"
5. Click "Enable"

Fix 3: Try Different Model Names

If the REST API shows available models, try them in this order:

If you see gemini-pro:

GEMINI_MODEL=gemini-pro

If you see gemini-1.0-pro:

GEMINI_MODEL=gemini-1.0-pro

If you see gemini-1.5-pro:

GEMINI_MODEL=gemini-1.5-pro

Fix 4: Use Claude Instead (Backup Plan)

If Gemini isn't working, we can switch back to Claude:

1. Get Claude API key from: https://console.anthropic.com/
2. Update .env:

CLAUDE_API_KEY=your_claude_key
USE_CLAUDE=true

I can help you set this up if needed.

Check Your Setup

After trying a fix, test it:

cd C:\dev\itblogpros\_automation

# Step 1: List available models
node list-models-rest.js

# Step 2: If it shows a model, update .env with that model name

# Step 3: Test environment
node test-env.js

# Step 4: Try generation again
node integrated-system.js test

Expected Output (Success)

When list-models-rest.js works, you'll see:

✅ Found 5 models:

🤖 Gemini Models that support generateContent:

✅ gemini-1.5-pro-latest
   Display Name: Gemini 1.5 Pro Latest
   Description: ...

✅ gemini-1.5-flash-latest
   Display Name: Gemini 1.5 Flash Latest
   Description: ...

💡 RECOMMENDED: Use one of these in your .env file:

GEMINI_MODEL=gemini-1.5-pro-latest

Then update your .env with that exact model name!

What If Nothing Works?

If both list-models scripts show no models or errors:

Option A: API Key Issue

Your API key might be for a different Google service (like Maps API or YouTube API). You MUST have a key specifically for the Generative AI API.

Solution: Get a new key from https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey

Option B: Billing Not Set Up

Google Gemini API requires billing to be enabled, even though there's a free tier.

Solution:

1. Go to: https://console.cloud.google.com/billing
2. Link a billing account to project: projects/48695879754
3. Billing is required even for free tier usage

Option C: Wrong Project

Your API key might be from a different project than the one with Gemini enabled.

Solution:

1. Go to: https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey
2. Make sure you're in the right project (48695879754)
3. Create a new key for THIS project

Temporary Workaround: Use OpenAI

While fixing Gemini, we can use OpenAI GPT-4:

# Install OpenAI SDK
npm install openai

# Add to .env:
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key_here
USE_OPENAI=true

I can help set this up if you want to generate articles while we fix Gemini.

Summary Checklist

Run these in order:

• [ ] node list-models-rest.js - See what models are available
• [ ] If no models: Get new API key from aistudio.google.com
• [ ] If shows models: Update .env with exact model name
• [ ] node test-env.js - Verify environment
• [ ] node integrated-system.js test - Try generation

Need help? Show me the output from list-models-rest.js and I'll tell you exactly what to do next.

Quick Reference: Where to Get Keys

Gemini is the cheapest at $0.01-0.03/article, but requires proper Google Cloud setup.

NEXT STEP: Run node list-models-rest.js and show me the output!