fix: integrate Gemini grounding sources into assistant message

[roomote]

Fixes #6372

Problem

When using the Gemini API with grounding enabled (enableGrounding: true), the grounding sources (citations) were displayed as a separate message after the assistant's response, rather than being integrated into the assistant's message itself. This created a poor user experience where the conversation flow appeared fragmented.

Solution

Modified the streaming logic in src/api/providers/gemini.ts to:

• Track when content has been yielded during streaming
• Append grounding sources to the assistant message content instead of yielding them as a separate text chunk
• Only show sources when actual content has been generated

Changes

• Modified streaming logic: Updated createMessage method to buffer and integrate grounding sources
• Added comprehensive tests: Added test coverage for various grounding scenarios including:
  • Sources integration with single and multiple text chunks
  • Handling of grounding metadata without web sources
  • Edge case where no content is generated
  • completePrompt method grounding integration

Testing

• All existing tests pass
• New tests specifically cover grounding functionality
• Verified that sources now appear as part of the assistant message instead of separate message bubbles

Before/After

Before:

[Assistant message with response content]
[Sources: [1](url1), [2](url2)]  <- Appears as separate message

After:

[Assistant message with response content]

Sources: [1](url1), [2](url2)  <- Integrated into same message

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Important

Integrate Gemini grounding sources into assistant messages, modifying gemini.ts and adding tests in gemini.spec.ts to ensure seamless message flow.

• Behavior:
  • Integrate grounding sources into assistant messages in createMessage and completePrompt in gemini.ts.
  • Append sources only when content is generated.
• Testing:
  • Add tests in gemini.spec.ts for grounding sources integration, handling metadata without web sources, and edge cases with no content.
  • Ensure sources appear in the same message as the content.
• Misc:
  • Mock translation function in gemini.spec.ts for consistent test results.

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[ellipsis-dev]

The variable lastTextChunk is assigned but never used. Consider removing it to clean up the code.

[roomote]

I've reviewed this PR and found it successfully addresses the Gemini grounding sources integration issue. The implementation correctly integrates sources into assistant messages rather than displaying them as separate messages.

Critical Issues (Must Fix):

1. Unused variable in gemini.ts:97 - lastTextChunk is declared and assigned but never used, creating dead code that should be removed.

Important Suggestions (Should Consider):

2. Refactor grounding logic for reusability - The grounding metadata handling in lines 140-147 of gemini.ts could be extracted into a separate method for better maintainability and reusability between createMessage and completePrompt.

3. Enhanced test coverage - Missing test case for when grounding metadata exists but extractCitationsOnly returns null (e.g., malformed grounding chunks without web URIs).

Minor Improvements (Nice to Have):

4. Add JSDoc comments - Consider adding documentation to the new hasYieldedContent logic to clarify its purpose for future maintainers.

5. Robust mock setup - The translation mock in gemini.spec.ts could be more robust by handling additional translation keys that might be added in the future.

Positive Notes:

• Clean integration with existing streaming logic
• Comprehensive test coverage for main functionality
• Proper handling of edge cases (no content, no web sources)
• Successfully addresses the fragmented conversation experience described in issue #6372

The core functionality works well and the approach is sound. The critical issue with the unused variable should be addressed before merging.

[daniel-lxs]

This didn't fix the issue, closing