| # Gemini CLI release notes |
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| Gemini CLI has three major release channels: nightly, preview, and stable. For |
| most users, we recommend the stable release. |
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| On this page, you can find information regarding the current releases and |
| announcements from each release. |
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| For the full changelog, refer to |
| [Releases - google-gemini/gemini-cli](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/releases) |
| on GitHub. |
|
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| ## Current releases |
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| | Release channel | Notes | |
| | :-------------------- | :---------------------------------------------- | |
| | Nightly | Nightly release with the most recent changes. | |
| | [Preview](preview.md) | Experimental features ready for early feedback. | |
| | [Stable](latest.md) | Stable, recommended for general use. | |
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|
| ## Announcements: v0.60.0 - 2026-09-15 |
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|
| - **Extension & Tool Safety Hardening:** Prompt for user consent on environment |
| changes and sanitize runtime-altering environment variables, while enforcing |
| envelope metadata provenance for untrusted tool outputs |
| ([#28863](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28863) by |
| @amelidev, [#29215](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/29215) by |
| @luisfelipe-alt). |
| - **Sandbox Directory Isolation:** Isolated settings and temporary directories |
| inside sandbox containers, including the macOS Seatbelt sandbox |
| ([#29171](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/29171), |
| [#29216](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/29216) by |
| @jvargassanchez-dot). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.59.0 - 2026-09-08 |
|
|
| - **MCP OAuth SSRF Mitigation:** Prevented Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) |
| during Model Context Protocol (MCP) OAuth metadata discovery and |
| authentication |
| ([#29081](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/29081) by |
| @josebalius). |
| - **Fail-Closed Workspace Trust:** Enforced a secure, fail-closed workspace |
| trust policy and filtered available `mcpServers` when operating in restricted |
| mode ([#29099](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/29099) by |
| @luisfelipe-alt). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.58.0 - 2026-09-01 |
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|
| - **Core Security & Path Handling:** Enforced consistent symlink evaluation in |
| ignore path handling and declared top-level safety checkers in write policy |
| configuration |
| ([#28915](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28915), |
| [#28961](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28961) by |
| @luisfelipe-alt). |
| - **macOS Seatbelt Sandbox:** Isolated Docker and container runtime sockets and |
| binaries to restrict container runtime access in the macOS sandbox |
| ([#28935](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28935) by |
| @josebalius). |
| - **Session & Recovery Optimizations:** Optimized history rollback mechanics, |
| retry nudge prompts, and resolved stale cancellation errors in the |
| Agent-to-Agent server |
| ([#28934](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28934) by |
| @DavidAPierce, |
| [#28940](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28940) by |
| @amelidev). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.54.0 - 2026-08-06 |
|
|
| - **PR Automation & Antigravity Agent:** Integrated the Antigravity agent runner |
| with dual-locking Firestore concurrency controls to secure the PR generator |
| ([#28434](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28434), |
| [#28432](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28432) by |
| @joneba-google). |
| - **Caretaker Triaging & Security:** Enhanced caretaker triage to post comments |
| prior to auto-closing issues and sanitized issue titles under untrusted |
| context ([#28411](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28411), |
| [#28352](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28352) by @chadd28). |
| - **Security and Session Robustness:** Prevented cleartext credential leakage by |
| enforcing HTTPS, rotated session IDs on model fallbacks, and skipped merged |
| function-response turns in active loops |
| ([#28517](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28517) by |
| @amelidev, [#28565](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28565) by |
| @adamfweidman). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.53.0 - 2026-07-28 |
|
|
| - **Caretaker Triage Orchestration:** Implemented an LLM triage orchestrator and |
| container build setup |
| ([#28345](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28345) by |
| @chadd28). |
| - **Eval Coverage Reporting:** Introduced a new command for generating |
| evaluation coverage reports |
| ([#28169](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28169) by @ved015). |
| - **Security & Loop Mitigations:** Enforced workspace trust and task isolation |
| in the A2A server, aligned macOS Seatbelt profiles with the deny-default |
| model, and mitigated infinite ReAct/prompt injection loops |
| ([#28470](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28470) by |
| @luisfelipe-alt, |
| [#28424](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28424) by |
| @ompatel-aiml). |
|
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| ## Announcements: v0.52.0 - 2026-07-22 |
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| - **Caretaker Triage & Egress Services:** Implemented the core triage worker |
| foundational modules, main worker execution loops, and egress action |
| publishers alongside the octokit GitHub Action handler for egress services |
| ([#28163](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28163), |
| [#28306](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28306) by @chadd28). |
| - **Core Tool Enhancements:** Bypassed LLM correction for JSON and IPYNB files |
| in `write_file` and `replace` tools, and simplified plan mode write policy to |
| support relative paths |
| ([#28223](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28223) by |
| @amelidev, [#28398](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28398) by |
| @DavidAPierce). |
| - **Auth & Privacy Improvements:** Displayed clear error messages when user |
| account has no Code Assist tier, and bumped `google-auth-library` to version |
| 10.9.0 ([#28304](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28304) by |
| @ompatel-aiml, |
| [#28385](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28385) by |
| @jerrylin3321). |
|
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| ## Announcements: v0.50.0 - 2026-07-08 |
|
|
| - **Tool Registry Discovery:** Introduced tool registry discovery capabilities |
| to automatically detect and register available tools |
| ([#28113](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28113) by @ved015). |
| - **Release Verification & CI Stability:** Enhanced release verification by |
| ignoring scripts during verification, preventing workspace binary shadowing, |
| and safeguarding against bad NPM releases |
| ([#28116](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28116) by |
| @rmedranollamas, |
| [#28132](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/28132) by |
| @galdawave). |
|
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| ## Announcements: v0.45.0 - 2026-06-03 |
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|
| - **Context Simplification:** Completed major architectural work to simplify the |
| `ContextManager`, improving system robustness and performance |
| ([#27345](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/27345) by |
| @joshualitt). |
| - **A2A Usage Metadata:** Exposed critical usage metadata in the Agent-to-Agent |
| (A2A) protocol for better resource tracking |
| ([#27288](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/27288) by |
| @jvargassanchez-dot). |
| - **Reliability Fixes:** Addressed Termux relaunch loops, PTY resize errors, and |
| forced sequential execution for topic updates |
| ([#27110](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/27110) by @saymanq, |
| [#27357](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/27357) by |
| @jvargassanchez-dot, |
| [#27461](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/27461) by |
| @scidomino). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.44.0 - 2026-05-27 |
|
|
| - **Unified Auto Mode:** Streamlined the automation experience by merging |
| specialized Auto modes into a single, unified mode |
| ([#26714](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26714) by |
| @DavidAPierce). |
| - **New Editor Integrations:** Added native support for Sublime Text and Emacs |
| Client ([#21090](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21090) by |
| @alberti42). |
| - **Enhanced TUI Testing:** Introduced `agent-tui` and `tui-tester` skills for |
| programmatic testing and automation of terminal UI applications |
| ([#27121](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/27121) by |
| @adamfweidman). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.43.0 - 2026-05-22 |
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|
| - **Surgical Code Edits:** Steered Gemini models to prefer the `edit` tool for |
| surgical modifications, improving speed and precision |
| ([#26480](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26480) by |
| @aishaneeshah). |
| - **Session Export and Import:** Added the ability to export sessions to files |
| and import them via a new flag, facilitating session portability |
| ([#26514](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26514) by |
| @cocosheng-g). |
| - **Adaptive Token Estimation:** Introduced an adaptive token calculator for |
| more accurate content size estimation, enhancing context management efficiency |
| ([#26888](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26888) by |
| @joshualitt). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.42.0 - 2026-05-12 |
|
|
| - **Auto Memory Inbox:** Introduced a new inbox flow for Auto Memory with a |
| canonical-patch contract for seamless skill management |
| ([#26338](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26338) by |
| @SandyTao520). |
| - **Gemma 4 by Default:** Enabled Gemma 4 models by default via the Gemini API |
| for all users |
| ([#26307](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26307) by |
| @Abhijit-2592). |
| - **Voice Mode Enhancements:** Added wave animations and privacy/compliance UX |
| warnings for the Gemini Live backend |
| ([#26284](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26284) by |
| @devr0306, [#26454](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26454) by |
| @cocosheng-g). |
|
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| ## Announcements: v0.41.0 - 2026-05-05 |
|
|
| - **Real-time Voice Mode:** Implemented real-time voice mode with cloud and |
| local backends |
| ([#24174](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24174) by |
| @Abhijit-2592). |
| - **Secure Environment Loading:** Enforced workspace trust and secured .env |
| loading in headless mode |
| ([#25814](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25814) by |
| @ehedlund). |
| - **Advanced Shell Validation:** Enhanced shell command validation and added |
| core tools allowlist for improved security |
| ([#25720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25720) by @galz10). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.40.0 - 2026-04-28 |
|
|
| - **Offline Search and Themes:** Bundled ripgrep for offline search support and |
| added GitHub-style colorblind themes |
| ([#25342](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25342) by |
| @scidomino, [#15504](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15504) |
| by @Z1xus). |
| - **Advanced Resource and Memory Management:** Introduced MCP resource tools and |
| transitioned to a prompt-driven, four-tier memory management system |
| ([#25395](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25395) by |
| @ruomengz, [#25716](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25716) by |
| @SandyTao520). |
| - **UX and Local Models:** Enabled topic update narrations by default and |
| streamlined Gemma local model setup with `gemini gemma` |
| ([#25586](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25586) by |
| @gundermanc, [#25498](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25498) |
| by @Samee24). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.39.0 - 2026-04-23 |
|
|
| - **Skill Management:** Added a new `/memory` inbox command for reviewing and |
| patching skills extracted during sessions |
| ([#24544](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24544) by |
| @SandyTao520, [#25148](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25148) |
| by @SandyTao520). |
| - **Improved Transparency:** Plan Mode now requires confirmation for skill |
| activation and allows plan inspection |
| ([#24946](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24946), |
| [#25058](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25058) by |
| @ruomengz). |
| - **Architecture & Reliability:** Introduced a decoupled `ContextManager` |
| architecture and resolved several critical memory leaks and PTY exhaustion |
| issues ([#24752](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24752) by |
| @joshualitt, [#25079](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25079) |
| by @spencer426). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.38.0 - 2026-04-14 |
|
|
| - **Chapters Narrative Flow:** Group agent interactions into "Chapters" based on |
| intent and tool usage for better session structure |
| ([#23150](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23150) by |
| @Abhijit-2592, |
| [#24079](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24079) by |
| @gundermanc). |
| - **Context Compression Service:** Advanced context management to efficiently |
| distill conversation history |
| ([#24483](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24483) by |
| @joshualitt). |
| - **UI Flicker & UX Enhancements:** Solved rendering flicker with "Terminal |
| Buffer" mode and introduced selective topic expansion |
| ([#24512](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24512) by |
| @jacob314, [#24793](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24793) by |
| @Abhijit-2592). |
| - **Persistent Policy Approvals:** Implemented context-aware persistent |
| approvals for tool execution |
| ([#23257](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23257) by @jerop). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.37.0 - 2026-04-08 |
|
|
| - **Dynamic Sandbox Expansion:** Implemented dynamic sandbox expansion and |
| worktree support for Linux and Windows, improving developer workflows in |
| isolated environments |
| ([#23692](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23692) by @galz10, |
| [#23691](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23691) by |
| @scidomino). |
| - **Chapters Narrative Flow:** Introduced tool-based topic grouping ("Chapters") |
| to provide better session structure and narrative continuity |
| ([#23150](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23150) by |
| @Abhijit-2592, |
| [#24079](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24079) by |
| @gundermanc). |
| - **Advanced Browser Capabilities:** Enhanced the browser agent with persistent |
| sessions and dynamic tool discovery |
| ([#21306](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21306) by |
| @kunal-10-cloud, |
| [#23805](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23805) by |
| @cynthialong0-0). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.36.0 - 2026-04-01 |
|
|
| - **Multi-Registry Architecture and Sandboxing:** Introduced a multi-registry |
| architecture and implemented native macOS Seatbelt and Windows sandboxing for |
| enhanced subagent security |
| ([#22712](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22712), |
| [#22718](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22718) by @akh64bit, |
| [#22832](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22832) by @ehedlund, |
| [#21807](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21807) by |
| @mattKorwel). |
| - **Refreshed Composer UX:** Implemented a refreshed user experience for the |
| Composer layout and improved terminal interaction robustness |
| ([#21212](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21212), |
| [#23286](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23286) by |
| @jwhelangoog). |
| - **Git Worktree Support:** Added native support for Git worktrees, allowing for |
| isolated parallel sessions |
| ([#22973](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22973), |
| [#23265](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23265) by @jerop). |
| - **Subagent Context and Feedback:** Enhanced subagents with JIT context |
| injection and resilient tool rejection with contextual feedback |
| ([#23032](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23032), |
| [#22951](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22951) by |
| @abhipatel12). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.35.0 - 2026-03-24 |
|
|
| - **Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts:** Users can now customize their keyboard |
| shortcuts, including support for literal character keybindings and the |
| extended Kitty protocol |
| ([#21945](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21945), |
| [#21972](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21972) by |
| @scidomino). |
| - **Vim Mode Improvements:** Added missing motions (X, ~, r, f/F/t/T) and |
| yank/paste support with the unnamed register |
| ([#21932](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21932), |
| [#22026](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22026) by @aanari). |
| - **Tool Isolation and Sandboxing:** Introduced `SandboxManager` to isolate |
| process-spawning tools and added Linux bubblewrap/seccomp sandboxing support |
| ([#21774](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21774), |
| [#22231](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22231) by @galz10, |
| [#22680](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22680) by |
| @DavidAPierce). |
| - **JIT Context Discovery:** Implemented Just-In-Time context discovery for file |
| system tools to improve model performance and accuracy |
| ([#22082](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22082), |
| [#22736](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22736) by |
| @SandyTao520). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.34.0 - 2026-03-17 |
|
|
| - **Plan Mode Enabled by Default:** Plan Mode is now enabled by default to help |
| you break down complex tasks and execute them systematically |
| ([#21713](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21713) by @jerop). |
| - **Sandboxing Enhancements:** We've added native gVisor (runsc) and |
| experimental LXC container sandboxing support for safer execution environments |
| ([#21062](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21062) by |
| @Zheyuan-Lin, [#20735](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20735) |
| by @h30s). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.33.0 - 2026-03-11 |
|
|
| - **Agent Architecture Enhancements:** Introduced HTTP authentication for A2A |
| remote agents and authenticated A2A agent card discovery |
| ([#20510](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20510) by |
| @SandyTao520, [#20622](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20622) |
| by @SandyTao520). |
| - **Plan Mode Updates:** Expanded Plan Mode with built-in research subagents, |
| annotation support for feedback, and a new `copy` subcommand |
| ([#20972](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20972) by @Adib234, |
| [#20988](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20988) by |
| @ruomengz). |
| - **CLI UX & Admin Controls:** Redesigned the header to be compact with an ASCII |
| icon, inverted context window display to show usage, and enabled a 30-day |
| default retention for chat history |
| ([#18713](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18713) by |
| @keithguerin, [#20853](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20853) |
| by @skeshive). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.32.0 - 2026-03-03 |
|
|
| - **Generalist Agent:** The generalist agent is now enabled to improve task |
| delegation and routing |
| ([#19665](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19665) by |
| @joshualitt). |
| - **Model Steering in Workspace:** Added support for model steering directly in |
| the workspace |
| ([#20343](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20343) by |
| @joshualitt). |
| - **Plan Mode Enhancements:** Users can now open and modify plans in an external |
| editor, and the planning workflow has been adapted to handle complex tasks |
| more effectively with multi-select options |
| ([#20348](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20348) by @Adib234, |
| [#20465](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20465) by @jerop). |
| - **Interactive Shell Autocompletion:** Introduced interactive shell |
| autocompletion for a more seamless experience |
| ([#20082](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20082) by |
| @mrpmohiburrahman). |
| - **Parallel Extension Loading:** Extensions are now loaded in parallel to |
| improve startup times |
| ([#20229](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20229) by |
| @scidomino). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.31.0 - 2026-02-27 |
|
|
| - **Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview:** Gemini CLI now supports the new Gemini 3.1 Pro |
| Preview model |
| ([#19676](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19676) by |
| @sehoon38). |
| - **Experimental Browser Agent:** We've introduced a new experimental browser |
| agent to interact with web pages |
| ([#19284](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19284) by |
| @gsquared94). |
| - **Policy Engine Updates:** The policy engine now supports project-level |
| policies, MCP server wildcards, and tool annotation matching |
| ([#18682](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18682) by |
| @Abhijit-2592, |
| [#20024](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20024) by @jerop). |
| - **Web Fetch Improvements:** We've implemented an experimental direct web fetch |
| feature and added rate limiting to mitigate DDoS risks |
| ([#19557](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19557) by @mbleigh, |
| [#19567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19567) by |
| @mattKorwel). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.30.0 - 2026-02-25 |
|
|
| - **SDK & Custom Skills:** Introduced the initial SDK package, enabling dynamic |
| system instructions, `SessionContext` for SDK tool calls, and support for |
| custom skills |
| ([#18861](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18861) by |
| @mbleigh). |
| - **Policy Engine Enhancements:** Added a new `--policy` flag for user-defined |
| policies, introduced strict seatbelt profiles, and deprecated |
| `--allowed-tools` in favor of the policy engine |
| ([#18500](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18500) by |
| @allenhutchison). |
| - **UI & Themes:** Added a generic searchable list for settings and extensions, |
| new Solarized themes, text wrapping for markdown tables, and a clean UI toggle |
| prototype ([#19064](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19064) by |
| @rmedranollamas). |
| - **Vim & Terminal Interaction:** Improved Vim support to feel more complete and |
| added support for Ctrl-Z terminal suspension |
| ([#18755](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18755) by |
| @ppgranger, [#18931](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18931) |
| by @scidomino). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.29.0 - 2026-02-17 |
|
|
| - **Plan Mode:** A new comprehensive planning capability with `/plan`, |
| `enter_plan_mode` tool, and dedicated documentation |
| ([#17698](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17698) by @Adib234, |
| [#18324](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18324) by @jerop). |
| - **Gemini 3 Default:** We've removed the preview flag and enabled Gemini 3 by |
| default for all users |
| ([#18414](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18414) by |
| @sehoon38). |
| - **Extension Exploration:** New UI and settings to explore and manage |
| extensions more easily |
| ([#18686](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18686) by |
| @sripasg). |
| - **Admin Control:** Administrators can now allowlist specific MCP server |
| configurations |
| ([#18311](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18311) by |
| @skeshive). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.28.0 - 2026-02-10 |
|
|
| - **IDE Support:** Gemini CLI now supports the Positron IDE |
| ([#15047](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15047) by |
| @kapsner). |
| - **Customization:** You can now use custom themes in extensions, and we've |
| implemented automatic theme switching based on your terminal's background |
| ([#17327](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17327) by |
| @spencer426, [#17976](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17976) |
| by @Abhijit-2592). |
| - **Authentication:** We've added interactive and non-interactive consent for |
| OAuth, and you can now include your auth method in bug reports |
| ([#17699](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17699) by |
| @ehedlund, [#17569](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17569) by |
| @erikus). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.27.0 - 2026-02-03 |
|
|
| - **Event-Driven Architecture:** The CLI now uses a new event-driven scheduler |
| for tool execution, resulting in a more responsive and performant experience |
| ([#17078](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17078) by |
| @abhipatel12). |
| - **Enhanced User Experience:** This release includes queued tool confirmations, |
| and expandable large text pastes for a smoother workflow. |
| - **New `/rewind` Command:** Easily navigate your session history with the new |
| `/rewind` command |
| ([#15720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15720) by |
| @Adib234). |
| - **Linux Clipboard Support:** You can now paste images on Linux with Wayland |
| and X11 ([#17144](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17144) by |
| @devr0306). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.26.0 - 2026-01-27 |
|
|
| - **Agents and Skills:** We've introduced a new `skill-creator` skill |
| ([#16394](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16394) by |
| @NTaylorMullen), enabled agent skills by default, and added a generalist agent |
| to improve task routing |
| ([#16638](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16638) by |
| @joshualitt). |
| - **UI/UX Improvements:** You can now "Rewind" through your conversation history |
| ([#15717](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15717) by |
| @Adib234). |
| - **Core and Scheduler Refactoring:** The core scheduler has been significantly |
| refactored to improve performance and reliability |
| ([#16895](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16895) by |
| @abhipatel12), and numerous performance and stability fixes have been |
| included. |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.25.0 - 2026-01-20 |
|
|
| - **Skills and Agents Improvements:** We've enhanced the `activate_skill` tool, |
| added a new `pr-creator` skill |
| ([#16232](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16232) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), enabled skills by |
| default, improved the `cli_help` agent |
| ([#16100](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16100) by |
| [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)), and added a new `/agents refresh` |
| command ([#16204](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16204) by |
| [@joshualitt](https://github.com/joshualitt)). |
| - **UI/UX Refinements:** You'll notice more transparent feedback for skills |
| ([#15954](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15954) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), the ability to switch |
| focus between the shell and input with Tab |
| ([#14332](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14332) by |
| [@jacob314](https://github.com/jacob314)), and dynamic terminal tab titles |
| ([#16378](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16378) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)). |
| - **Core Functionality & Performance:** This release includes support for |
| built-in agent skills |
| ([#16045](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16045) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), refined Gemini 3 system |
| instructions ([#16139](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16139) |
| by [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), caching for ignore |
| instances to improve performance |
| ([#16185](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16185) by |
| [@EricRahm](https://github.com/EricRahm)), and enhanced retry mechanisms |
| ([#16489](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16489) by |
| [@sehoon38](https://github.com/sehoon38)). |
| - **Bug Fixes and Stability:** We've squashed numerous bugs across the CLI, |
| core, and workflows, addressing issues with subagent delegation, unicode |
| character crashes, and sticky header regressions. |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.24.0 - 2026-01-14 |
|
|
| - **Agent Skills:** We've introduced significant advancements in Agent Skills. |
| This includes initial documentation and tutorials to help you get started, |
| alongside enhanced support for remote agents, allowing for more distributed |
| and powerful automation within Gemini CLI. |
| ([#15869](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15869) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), |
| ([#16013](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16013) by |
| [@adamweidman](https://github.com/adamweidman)) |
| - **Improved UI/UX:** The user interface has received several updates, featuring |
| visual indicators for hook execution, a more refined display for settings, and |
| the ability to use the Tab key to effortlessly switch focus between the shell |
| and input areas. |
| ([#15408](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15408) by |
| [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)), |
| ([#14332](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14332) by |
| [@galz10](https://github.com/galz10)) |
| - **Enhanced Security:** Security has been a major focus, with default folder |
| trust now set to untrusted for increased safety. The Policy Engine has been |
| improved to allow specific modes in user and administrator policies, and |
| granular allowlisting for shell commands has been implemented, providing finer |
| control over tool execution. |
| ([#15943](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15943) by |
| [@galz10](https://github.com/galz10)), |
| ([#15977](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15977) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)) |
| - **Core Functionality:** This release includes a mandatory MessageBus |
| injection, marking Phase 3 of a hard migration to a more robust internal |
| communication system. We've also added support for built-in skills with the |
| CLI itself, and enhanced model routing to effectively utilize subagents. |
| ([#15776](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15776) by |
| [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)), |
| ([#16300](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16300) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)) |
| - **Terminal Features:** Terminal interactions are more seamless with new |
| features like OSC 52 paste support, along with fixes for Windows clipboard |
| paste issues and general improvements to pasting in Windows terminals. |
| ([#15336](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15336) by |
| [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)), |
| ([#15932](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15932) by |
| [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)) |
| - **New Commands:** To manage the new features, we've added several new |
| commands: `/agents refresh` to update agent configurations, `/skills reload` |
| to refresh skill definitions, and `/skills install/uninstall` for easier |
| management of your Agent Skills. |
| ([#16204](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16204) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), |
| ([#15865](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15865) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), |
| ([#16377](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16377) by |
| [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)) |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.23.0 - 2026-01-07 |
|
|
| - 🎉 **Experimental Agent Skills Support in Preview:** Gemini CLI now supports |
| [Agent Skills](https://agentskills.io/home) in our preview builds. This is an |
| early preview where we’re looking for feedback! |
| - Install Preview: `npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview` |
| - Enable in `/settings` |
| - Docs: |
| [https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/skills/](https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/skills/) |
| - **Gemini CLI wrapped:** Run `npx gemini-wrapped` to visualize your usage |
| stats, top models, languages, and more! |
| - **Windows clipboard image support:** Windows users can now paste images |
| directly from their clipboard into the CLI using `Alt`+`V`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13997) by |
| [@sgeraldes](https://github.com/sgeraldes)) |
| - **Terminal background color detection:** Automatically optimizes your |
| terminal's background color to select compatible themes and provide |
| accessibility warnings. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15132) by |
| [@jacob314](https://github.com/jacob314)) |
| - **Session logout:** Use the new `/logout` command to instantly clear |
| credentials and reset your authentication state for seamless account |
| switching. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13383) by |
| [@CN-Scars](https://github.com/CN-Scars)) |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.22.0 - 2025-12-22 |
|
|
| - 🎉**Free Tier + Gemini 3:** Free tier users now all have access to Gemini 3 |
| Pro & Flash. Enable in `/settings` by toggling "Preview Features" to `true`. |
| - 🎉**Gemini CLI + Colab:** Gemini CLI is now pre-installed. Can be used |
| headlessly in notebook cells or interactively in the built-in terminal |
| ([pic](https://imgur.com/a/G0Tn7vi)) |
| - 🎉**Gemini CLI Extensions:** |
|
|
| - **Conductor:** Planning++, Gemini works with you to build out a detailed |
| plan, pull in extra details as needed, ultimately to give the LLM guardrails |
| with artifacts. Measure twice, implement once! |
| |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/conductor` |
| |
| Blog: |
| [https://developers.googleblog.com/conductor-introducing-context-driven-development-for-gemini-cli/](https://developers.googleblog.com/conductor-introducing-context-driven-development-for-gemini-cli/) |
| |
| - **Endor Labs:** Perform code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and |
| dependency checks using natural language. |
| |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/endorlabs/gemini-extension` |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.21.0 - 2025-12-15 |
|
|
| - **⚡️⚡️⚡️ Gemini 3 Flash + Gemini CLI:** Better, faster and cheaper than 2.5 |
| Pro - and in some scenarios better than 3 Pro! For paid tiers + free tier |
| users who were on the wait list enable **Preview Features** in `/settings.` |
| - For more information: |
| [Gemini 3 Flash is now available in Gemini CLI](https://developers.googleblog.com/gemini-3-flash-is-now-available-in-gemini-cli/). |
| - 🎉 Gemini CLI Extensions: |
| - Rill: Utilize natural language to analyze Rill data, enabling the |
| exploration of metrics and trends without the need for manual queries. |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/rilldata/rill-gemini-extension` |
| - Browserbase: Interact with web pages, take screenshots, extract information, |
| and perform automated actions with atomic precision. |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/browserbase/mcp-server-browserbase` |
| - Quota Visibility: The `/stats` command now displays quota information for all |
| available models, including those not used in the current session. (@sehoon38) |
| - Fuzzy Setting Search: Users can now quickly find settings using fuzzy search |
| within the settings dialog. (@sehoon38) |
| - MCP Resource Support: Users can now discover, view, and search through |
| resources using the @ command. (@MrLesk) |
| - Auto-execute Simple Slash Commands: Simple slash commands are now executed |
| immediately on enter. (@jackwotherspoon) |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.20.0 - 2025-12-01 |
|
|
| - **Multi-file Drag & Drop:** Users can now drag and drop multiple files into |
| the terminal, and the CLI will automatically prefix each valid path with `@`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14832) by |
| [@jackwotherspoon](https://github.com/jackwotherspoon)) |
| - **Persistent "Always Allow" Policies:** Users can now save "Always Allow" |
| decisions for tool executions, with granular control over specific shell |
| commands and multi-cloud platform tools. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14737) by |
| [@allenhutchison](https://github.com/allenhutchison)) |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.19.0 - 2025-11-24 |
|
|
| - 🎉 **New extensions:** |
| - **Eleven Labs:** Create, play, manage your audio play tracks with the Eleven |
| Labs Gemini CLI extension: |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/elevenlabs/elevenlabs-mcp` |
| - **Zed integration:** Users can now leverage Gemini 3 within the Zed |
| integration after enabling "Preview Features" in their CLI’s `/settings`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13398) by |
| [@benbrandt](https://github.com/benbrandt)) |
| - **Interactive shell:** |
| - **Click-to-Focus:** When "Use Alternate Buffer" setting is enabled, users |
| can click within the embedded shell output to focus it for input. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13341) by |
| [@galz10](https://github.com/galz10)) |
| - **Loading phrase:** Clearly indicates when the interactive shell is awaiting |
| user input. ([vid](https://imgur.com/a/kjK8bUK), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12535) by |
| [@jackwotherspoon](https://github.com/jackwotherspoon)) |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.18.0 - 2025-11-17 |
|
|
| - 🎉 **New extensions:** |
| - **Google Workspace**: Integrate Gemini CLI with your Workspace data. Write |
| docs, build slides, chat with others or even get your calc on in sheets: |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/workspace` |
| - Blog: |
| [https://allen.hutchison.org/2025/11/19/bringing-the-office-to-the-terminal/](https://allen.hutchison.org/2025/11/19/bringing-the-office-to-the-terminal/) |
| - **Redis:** Manage and search data in Redis with natural language: |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/redis/mcp-redis` |
| - **Anomalo:** Query your data warehouse table metadata and quality status |
| through commands and natural language: |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/datagravity-ai/anomalo-gemini-extension` |
| - **Experimental permission improvements:** We are now experimenting with a new |
| policy engine in Gemini CLI. This allows users and administrators to create |
| fine-grained policy for tool calls. Currently behind a flag. See |
| [policy engine documentation](../reference/policy-engine.md) for more |
| information. |
| - Blog: |
| [https://allen.hutchison.org/2025/11/26/the-guardrails-of-autonomy/](https://allen.hutchison.org/2025/11/26/the-guardrails-of-autonomy/) |
| - **Gemini 3 support for paid:** Gemini 3 support has been rolled out to all API |
| key, Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra (for individuals, not businesses) and |
| Gemini Code Assist Enterprise users. Enable it via `/settings` and toggling on |
| **Preview Features**. |
| - **Updated UI rollback:** We’ve temporarily rolled back our updated UI to give |
| it more time to bake. This means for a time you won’t have embedded scrolling |
| or mouse support. You can re-enable with `/settings` -> **Use Alternate Screen |
| Buffer** -> `true`. |
| - **Model in history:** Users can now toggle in `/settings` to display model in |
| their chat history. ([gif](https://imgur.com/a/uEmNKnQ), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13034) by |
| [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)) |
| - **Multi-uninstall:** Users can now uninstall multiple extensions with a single |
| command. ([pic](https://imgur.com/a/9Dtq8u2), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13016) by |
| [@JayadityaGit](https://github.com/JayadityaGit)) |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.16.0 - 2025-11-10 |
|
|
| - **Gemini 3 + Gemini CLI:** launch 🚀🚀🚀 |
| - **Data Commons Gemini CLI Extension** - A new Data Commons Gemini CLI |
| extension that lets you query open-source statistical data from |
| datacommons.org. **To get started, you'll need a Data Commons API key and uv |
| installed**. These and other details to get you started with the extension can |
| be found at |
| [https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/datacommons](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/datacommons). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.15.0 - 2025-11-03 |
|
|
| - **🎉 Seamless scrollable UI and mouse support:** We’ve given Gemini CLI a |
| major facelift to make your terminal experience smoother and much more |
| polished. You now get a flicker-free display with sticky headers that keep |
| important context visible and a stable input prompt that doesn't jump around. |
| We even added mouse support so you can click right where you need to type! |
| ([gif](https://imgur.com/a/O6qc7bx), |
| [@jacob314](https://github.com/jacob314)). |
| - **Announcement:** |
| [https://developers.googleblog.com/en/making-the-terminal-beautiful-one-pixel-at-a-time/](https://developers.googleblog.com/en/making-the-terminal-beautiful-one-pixel-at-a-time/) |
| - **🎉 New partner extensions:** |
| |
| - **Arize:** Seamlessly instrument AI applications with Arize AX and grant |
| direct access to Arize support: |
| |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/Arize-ai/arize-tracing-assistant` |
| |
| - **Chronosphere:** Retrieve logs, metrics, traces, events, and specific |
| entities: |
| |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/chronosphereio/chronosphere-mcp` |
| |
| - **Transmit:** Comprehensive context, validation, and automated fixes for |
| creating production-ready authentication and identity workflows: |
| |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/TransmitSecurity/transmit-security-journey-builder` |
| |
| - **Todo planning:** Complex questions now get broken down into todo lists that |
| the model can manage and check off. ([gif](https://imgur.com/a/EGDfNlZ), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12905) by |
| [@anj-s](https://github.com/anj-s)) |
| - **Disable GitHub extensions:** Users can now prevent the installation and |
| loading of extensions from GitHub. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12838) by |
| [@kevinjwang1](https://github.com/kevinjwang1)). |
| - **Extensions restart:** Users can now explicitly restart extensions using the |
| `/extensions restart` command. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12739) by |
| [@jakemac53](https://github.com/jakemac53)). |
| - **Better Angular support:** Angular workflows should now be more seamless |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10252) by |
| [@MarkTechson](https://github.com/MarkTechson)). |
| - **Validate command:** Users can now check that local extensions are formatted |
| correctly. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12186) by |
| [@kevinjwang1](https://github.com/kevinjwang1)). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.12.0 - 2025-10-27 |
|
|
|  |
|
|
| - **🎉 New partner extensions:** |
|
|
| - **🤗 Hugging Face extension:** Access the Hugging Face hub. |
| ([gif](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LEzIuSH6_igFXq96_tWev11svBNyPJEB/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-LtPTzR1woh-rxGtfPzjjfg)) |
| |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/huggingface/hf-mcp-server` |
| |
| - **Monday.com extension**: Analyze your sprints, update your task boards, |
| etc. |
| ([gif](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cO0g6kY1odiBIrZTaqu5ZakaGZaZgpQv/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-xEr67SIjXmAXRe1PKy7Jlw)) |
| |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/mondaycom/mcp` |
| |
| - **Data Commons extension:** Query public datasets or ground responses on |
| data from Data Commons |
| ([gif](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cuj-B-vmUkeJnoBXrO_Y1CuqphYc6p-O/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-0adXCXDQEd91ZZW63HbW-Q)). |
| |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/datacommons` |
| |
| - **Model selection:** Choose the Gemini model for your session with `/model`. |
| ([pic](https://imgur.com/a/ABFcWWw), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8940) by |
| [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)). |
| - **Model routing:** Gemini CLI will now intelligently pick the best model for |
| the task. Simple queries will be sent to Flash while complex analytical or |
| creative tasks will still use the power of Pro. This ensures your quota will |
| last for a longer period of time. You can always opt-out of this via `/model`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9262) by |
| [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)). |
| - Discussion: |
| [https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/12375](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/12375) |
| - **Codebase investigator subagent:** We now have a new built-in subagent that |
| will explore your workspace and resolve relevant information to improve |
| overall performance. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9988) by |
| [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10282) by |
| [@silviojr](https://github.com/silviojr)). |
| - Enable, disable, or limit turns in `/settings`, plus advanced configs in |
| `settings.json` ([pic](https://imgur.com/a/yJiggNO), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10844) by |
| [@silviojr](https://github.com/silviojr)). |
| - **Explore extensions with `/extension`:** Users can now open the extensions |
| page in their default browser directly from the CLI using the `/extension` |
| explore command. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11846) |
| by [@JayadityaGit](https://github.com/JayadityaGit)). |
| - **Configurable compression:** Users can modify the context compression |
| threshold in `/settings` (decimal with percentage display). The default has |
| been made more proactive |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12317) by |
| [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)). |
| - **API key authentication:** Users can now securely enter and store their |
| Gemini API key via a new dialog, eliminating the need for environment |
| variables and repeated entry. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11760) by |
| [@galz10](https://github.com/galz10)). |
| - **Sequential approval:** Users can now approve multiple tool calls |
| sequentially during execution. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11593) by |
| [@joshualitt](https://github.com/joshualitt)). |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.11.0 - 2025-10-20 |
|
|
|  |
|
|
| - 🎉 **Gemini CLI Jules Extension:** Use Gemini CLI to orchestrate Jules. Spawn |
| remote workers, delegate tedious tasks, or check in on running jobs! |
| - Install: |
| `gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/jules` |
| - Announcement: |
| [https://developers.googleblog.com/en/introducing-the-jules-extension-for-gemini-cli/](https://developers.googleblog.com/en/introducing-the-jules-extension-for-gemini-cli/) |
| - **Stream JSON output:** Stream real-time JSONL events with |
| `--output-format stream-json` to monitor AI agent progress when run |
| headlessly. ([gif](https://imgur.com/a/0UCE81X), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10883) by |
| [@anj-s](https://github.com/anj-s)) |
| - **Markdown toggle:** Users can now switch between rendered and raw markdown |
| display using `alt+m `or` ctrl+m`. ([gif](https://imgur.com/a/lDNdLqr), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10383) by |
| [@srivatsj](https://github.com/srivatsj)) |
| - **Queued message editing:** Users can now quickly edit queued messages by |
| pressing the up arrow key when the input is empty. |
| ([gif](https://imgur.com/a/ioRslLd), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10392) by |
| [@akhil29](https://github.com/akhil29)) |
| - **JSON web fetch**: Non-HTML content like JSON APIs or raw source code are now |
| properly shown to the model (previously only supported HTML) |
| ([gif](https://imgur.com/a/Q58U4qJ), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11284) by |
| [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)) |
| - **Non-interactive MCP commands:** Users can now run MCP slash commands in |
| non-interactive mode `gemini "/some-mcp-prompt"`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10194) by |
| [@capachino](https://github.com/capachino)) |
| - **Removal of deprecated flags:** We’ve finally removed a number of deprecated |
| flags to cleanup Gemini CLI’s invocation profile: |
| - `--all-files` / `-a` in favor of `@` from within Gemini CLI. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11228) by |
| [@allenhutchison](https://github.com/allenhutchison)) |
| - `--telemetry-*` flags in favor of |
| [environment variables](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11318) |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11318) by |
| [@allenhutchison](https://github.com/allenhutchison)) |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.10.0 - 2025-10-13 |
|
|
| - **Polish:** The team has been heads down bug fixing and investing heavily into |
| polishing existing flows, tools, and interactions. |
| - **Interactive Shell Tool calling:** Gemini CLI can now also execute |
| interactive tools if needed |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11225) by |
| [@galz10](https://github.com/galz10)). |
| - **Alt+Key support:** Enables broader support for Alt+Key keyboard shortcuts |
| across different terminals. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10767) by |
| [@srivatsj](https://github.com/srivatsj)). |
| - **Telemetry Diff stats:** Track line changes made by the model and user during |
| file operations via OTEL. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10819) by |
| [@jerop](https://github.com/jerop)). |
|
|
| ## Announcements: v0.9.0 - 2025-10-06 |
|
|
| - 🎉 **Interactive Shell:** Run interactive commands like `vim`, `rebase -i`, or |
| even `gemini` 😎 directly in Gemini CLI: |
| - Blog: |
| [https://developers.googleblog.com/en/say-hello-to-a-new-level-of-interactivity-in-gemini-cli/](https://developers.googleblog.com/en/say-hello-to-a-new-level-of-interactivity-in-gemini-cli/) |
| - **Install pre-release extensions:** Install the latest `--pre-release` |
| versions of extensions. Used for when an extension’s release hasn’t been |
| marked as "latest". |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10752) by |
| [@jakemac53](https://github.com/jakemac53)) |
| - **Simplified extension creation:** Create a new, empty extension. Templates |
| are no longer required. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10629) by |
| [@chrstnb](https://github.com/chrstnb)) |
| - **OpenTelemetry GenAI metrics:** Aligns telemetry with industry-standard |
| semantic conventions for improved interoperability. |
| ([spec](https://opentelemetry.io/docs/concepts/semantic-conventions/), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10343) by |
| [@jerop](https://github.com/jerop)) |
| - **List memory files:** Quickly find the location of your long-term memory |
| files with `/memory list`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10108) by |
| [@sgnagnarella](https://github.com/sgnagnarella)) |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.8.0 - 2025-09-29 |
|
|
| - 🎉 **Announcing Gemini CLI Extensions** 🎉 |
| - Completely customize your Gemini CLI experience to fit your workflow. |
| - Build and share your own Gemini CLI extensions with the world. |
| - Launching with a growing catalog of community, partner, and Google-built |
| extensions. |
| - Check extensions from |
| [key launch partners](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/10718). |
| - Easy install: |
| - `gemini extensions install <github url|folder path>` |
| - Easy management: |
| - `gemini extensions install|uninstall|link` |
| - `gemini extensions enable|disable` |
| - `gemini extensions list|update|new` |
| - Or use commands while running with `/extensions list|update`. |
| - Everything you need to know: |
| [Now open for building: Introducing Gemini CLI extensions](https://blog.google/technology/developers/gemini-cli-extensions/). |
| - 🎉 **Our New Home Page & Better Documentation** 🎉 |
| - Check out our new home page for better getting started material, reference |
| documentation, extensions and more! |
| - _Homepage:_ [https://geminicli.com](https://geminicli.com) |
| - ‼️*NEW documentation:* |
| [https://geminicli.com/docs](https://geminicli.com/docs) (Have any |
| [suggestions](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/8722)?) |
| - _Extensions:_ |
| [https://geminicli.com/extensions](https://geminicli.com/extensions) |
| - **Non-Interactive Allowed Tools:** `--allowed-tools` will now also work in |
| non-interactive mode. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9114) by |
| [@mistergarrison](https://github.com/mistergarrison)) |
| - **Terminal Title Status:** See the CLI's real-time status and thoughts |
| directly in the terminal window's title by setting `showStatusInTitle: true`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/4386) by |
| [@Fridayxiao](https://github.com/Fridayxiao)) |
| - **Small features, polish, reliability & bug fixes:** A large amount of |
| changes, smaller features, UI updates, reliability and bug fixes + general |
| polish made it in this week! |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.7.0 - 2025-09-22 |
|
|
| - 🎉**Build your own Gemini CLI IDE plugin:** We've published a spec for |
| creating IDE plugins to enable rich context-aware experiences and native |
| in-editor diffing in your IDE of choice. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8479) by |
| [@skeshive](https://github.com/skeshive)) |
| - 🎉 **Gemini CLI extensions** |
| - **Flutter:** An early version to help you create, build, test, and run |
| Flutter apps with Gemini CLI |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/flutter)) |
| - **nanobanana:** Integrate nanobanana into Gemini CLI |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/nanobanana)) |
| - **Telemetry config via environment:** Manage telemetry settings using |
| environment variables for a more flexible setup. |
| ([docs](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/cli/telemetry.md#configuration), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9113) by |
| [@jerop](https://github.com/jerop)) |
| - **Experimental todos:** Track and display progress on complex tasks with a |
| managed checklist. Off by default but can be enabled via |
| `"useWriteTodos": true` |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8761) by |
| [@anj-s](https://github.com/anj-s)) |
| - **Share chat support for tools:** Using `/chat share` will now also render |
| function calls and responses in the final markdown file. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8693) by |
| [@rramkumar1](https://github.com/rramkumar1)) |
| - **Citations:** Now enabled for all users |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8570) by |
| [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)) |
| - **Custom commands in Headless Mode:** Run custom slash commands directly from |
| the command line in non-interactive mode: `gemini "/joke Chuck Norris"` |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8305) by |
| [@capachino](https://github.com/capachino)) |
| - **Small features, polish, reliability & bug fixes:** A large amount of |
| changes, smaller features, UI updates, reliability and bug fixes + general |
| polish made it in this week! |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.6.0 - 2025-09-15 |
|
|
| - 🎉 **Higher limits for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers:** We’re psyched to |
| finally announce that Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers now get access to |
| significantly higher 2.5 quota limits for Gemini CLI! |
| - **Announcement:** |
| [https://blog.google/technology/developers/gemini-cli-code-assist-higher-limits/](https://blog.google/technology/developers/gemini-cli-code-assist-higher-limits/) |
| - 🎉**Gemini CLI Databases and BigQuery Extensions:** Connect Gemini CLI to all |
| of your cloud data with Gemini CLI. |
| - Announcement and how to get started with each of the below extensions: |
| [https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/databases/gemini-cli-extensions-for-google-data-cloud?e=48754805](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/databases/gemini-cli-extensions-for-google-data-cloud?e=48754805) |
| - **AlloyDB:** Interact, manage and observe AlloyDB for PostgreSQL databases |
| ([manage](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/alloydb#configuration), |
| [observe](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/alloydb-observability#configuration)) |
| - **BigQuery:** Connect and query your BigQuery datasets or utilize a |
| sub-agent for contextual insights |
| ([query](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/bigquery-data-analytics#configuration), |
| [sub-agent](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/bigquery-conversational-analytics)) |
| - **Cloud SQL:** Interact, manage and observe Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL |
| ([manage](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/cloud-sql-postgresql#configuration),[ observe](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/cloud-sql-postgresql-observability#configuration)), |
| Cloud SQL for MySQL |
| ([manage](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/cloud-sql-mysql#configuration),[ observe](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/cloud-sql-mysql-observability#configuration)) |
| and Cloud SQL for SQL Server |
| ([manage](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/cloud-sql-sqlserver#configuration),[ observe](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/cloud-sql-sqlserver-observability#configuration)) |
| databases. |
| - **Dataplex:** Discover, manage, and govern data and AI artifacts |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/dataplex#configuration)) |
| - **Firestore:** Interact with Firestore databases, collections and documents |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/firestore-native#configuration)) |
| - **Looker:** Query data, run Looks and create dashboards |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/looker#configuration)) |
| - **MySQL:** Interact with MySQL databases |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/mysql#configuration)) |
| - **Postgres:** Interact with PostgreSQL databases |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/postgres#configuration)) |
| - **Spanner:** Interact with Spanner databases |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/spanner#configuration)) |
| - **SQL Server:** Interact with SQL Server databases |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/sql-server#configuration)) |
| - **MCP Toolbox:** Configure and load custom tools for more than 30+ data |
| sources |
| ([extension](https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/mcp-toolbox#configuration)) |
| - **JSON output mode:** Have Gemini CLI output JSON with `--output-format json` |
| when invoked headlessly for easy parsing and post-processing. Includes |
| response, stats and errors. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8119) by |
| [@jerop](https://github.com/jerop)) |
| - **Keybinding triggered approvals:** When you use shortcuts (`shift+y` or |
| `shift+tab`) to activate YOLO/auto-edit modes any pending confirmation dialogs |
| will now approve. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/6665) |
| by [@bulkypanda](https://github.com/bulkypanda)) |
| - **Chat sharing:** Convert the current conversation to a Markdown or JSON file |
| with _/chat share <file.md|file.json>_ |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8139) by |
| [@rramkumar1](https://github.com/rramkumar1)) |
| - **Prompt search:** Search your prompt history using `ctrl+r`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/5539) by |
| [@Aisha630](https://github.com/Aisha630)) |
| - **Input undo/redo:** Recover accidentally deleted text in the input prompt |
| using `ctrl+z` (undo) and `ctrl+shift+z` (redo). |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/4625) by |
| [@masiafrest](https://github.com/masiafrest)) |
| - **Loop detection confirmation:** When loops are detected you are now presented |
| with a dialog to disable detection for the current session. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8231) by |
| [@SandyTao520](https://github.com/SandyTao520)) |
| - **Direct to Google Cloud Telemetry:** Directly send telemetry to Google Cloud |
| for a simpler and more streamlined setup. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8541) by |
| [@jerop](https://github.com/jerop)) |
| - **Visual Mode Indicator Revamp:** ‘shell’, 'accept edits' and 'yolo' modes now |
| have colors to match their impact / usage. Input box now also updates. |
| ([shell](https://imgur.com/a/DovpVF1), |
| [accept-edits](https://imgur.com/a/33KDz3J), |
| [yolo](https://imgur.com/a/tbFwIWp), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8200) by |
| [@miguelsolorio](https://github.com/miguelsolorio)) |
| - **Small features, polish, reliability & bug fixes:** A large amount of |
| changes, smaller features, UI updates, reliability and bug fixes + general |
| polish made it in this week! |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.5.0 - 2025-09-08 |
|
|
| - 🎉**FastMCP + Gemini CLI**🎉: Quickly install and manage your Gemini CLI MCP |
| servers with FastMCP ([video](https://imgur.com/a/m8QdCPh), |
| [pr](https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp/pull/1709) by |
| [@jackwotherspoon](https://github.com/jackwotherspoon)**)** |
| - Getting started: |
| [https://gofastmcp.com/integrations/gemini-cli](https://gofastmcp.com/integrations/gemini-cli) |
| - **Positional Prompt for Non-Interactive:** Seamlessly invoke Gemini CLI |
| headlessly via `gemini "Hello"`. Synonymous with passing `-p`. |
| ([gif](https://imgur.com/a/hcBznpB), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7668) by |
| [@allenhutchison](https://github.com/allenhutchison)) |
| - **Experimental Tool output truncation:** Enable truncating shell tool outputs |
| and saving full output to a file by setting |
| `"enableToolOutputTruncation": true `([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8039) |
| by [@SandyTao520](https://github.com/SandyTao520)) |
| - **Edit Tool improvements:** Gemini CLI’s ability to edit files should now be |
| far more capable. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7679) |
| by [@silviojr](https://github.com/silviojr)) |
| - **Custom witty messages:** The feature you’ve all been waiting for… |
| Personalized witty loading messages via |
| `"ui": { "customWittyPhrases": ["YOLO"]}` in `settings.json`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7641) by |
| [@JayadityaGit](https://github.com/JayadityaGit)) |
| - **Nested .gitignore File Handling:** Nested `.gitignore` files are now |
| respected. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7645) by |
| [@gsquared94](https://github.com/gsquared94)) |
| - **Enforced authentication:** System administrators can now mandate a specific |
| authentication method via |
| `"enforcedAuthType": "oauth-personal|gemini-api-key|…"`in `settings.json`. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/6564) by |
| [@chrstnb](https://github.com/chrstnb)) |
| - **A2A development-tool extension:** An RFC for an Agent2Agent |
| ([A2A](https://a2a-protocol.org/latest/)) powered extension for developer tool |
| use cases. |
| ([feedback](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/7822), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7817) by |
| [@skeshive](https://github.com/skeshive)) |
| - **Hands on Codelab: |
| **[https://codelabs.developers.google.com/gemini-cli-hands-on](https://codelabs.developers.google.com/gemini-cli-hands-on) |
| - **Small features, polish, reliability & bug fixes:** A large amount of |
| changes, smaller features, UI updates, reliability and bug fixes + general |
| polish made it in this week! |
| |
| ## Announcements: v0.4.0 - 2025-09-01 |
|
|
| - 🎉**Gemini CLI CloudRun and Security Integrations**🎉: Automate app deployment |
| and security analysis with CloudRun and Security extension integrations. Once |
| installed deploy your app to the cloud with `/deploy` and find and fix |
| security vulnerabilities with `/security:analyze`. |
| - Announcement and how to get started: |
| [https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/automate-app-deployment-and-security-analysis-with-new-gemini-cli-extensions](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/automate-app-deployment-and-security-analysis-with-new-gemini-cli-extensions) |
| - **Experimental** |
| - **Edit Tool:** Give our new edit tool a try by setting |
| `"useSmartEdit": true` in `settings.json`! |
| ([feedback](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/7758), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/6823) by |
| [@silviojr](https://github.com/silviojr)) |
| - **Model talking to itself fix:** We’ve removed a model workaround that would |
| encourage Gemini CLI to continue conversations on your behalf. This may be |
| disruptive and can be disabled via `"skipNextSpeakerCheck": false` in your |
| `settings.json` |
| ([feedback](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/6666), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7614) by |
| [@SandyTao520](https://github.com/SandyTao520)) |
| - **Prompt completion:** Get real-time AI suggestions to complete your prompts |
| as you type. Enable it with `"general": { "enablePromptCompletion": true }` |
| and share your feedback! |
| ([gif](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:2000/format:webp/1*hvegW7YXOg6N_beUWhTdxA.gif), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/4691) by |
| [@3ks](https://github.com/3ks)) |
| - **Footer visibility configuration:** Customize the CLI's footer look and feel |
| in `settings.json` |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7419) by |
| [@miguelsolorio](https://github.com/miguelsolorio)) |
| - `hideCWD`: hide current working directory. |
| - `hideSandboxStatus`: hide sandbox status. |
| - `hideModelInfo`: hide current model information. |
| - `hideContextSummary`: hide request context summary. |
| - **Citations:** For enterprise Code Assist licenses users will now see |
| citations in their responses by default. Enable this yourself with |
| `"showCitations": true` |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7350) by |
| [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)) |
| - **Pro Quota Dialog:** Handle daily Pro model usage limits with an interactive |
| dialog that lets you immediately switch auth or fallback. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7094) by |
| [@JayadityaGit](https://github.com/JayadityaGit)) |
| - **Custom commands @:** Embed local file or directory content directly into |
| your custom command prompts using `@{path}` syntax |
| ([gif](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:2000/format:webp/1*GosBAo2SjMfFffAnzT7ZMg.gif), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/6716) by |
| [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)) |
| - **2.5 Flash Lite support:** You can now use the `gemini-2.5-flash-lite` model |
| for Gemini CLI via `gemini -m …`. |
| ([gif](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:2000/format:webp/1*P4SKwnrsyBuULoHrFqsFKQ.gif), |
| [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/4652) by |
| [@psinha40898](https://github.com/psinha40898)) |
| - **CLI streamlining:** We have deprecated a number of command line arguments in |
| favor of `settings.json` alternatives. We will remove these arguments in a |
| future release. See the PR for the full list of deprecations. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7360) by |
| [@allenhutchison](https://github.com/allenhutchison)) |
| - **JSON session summary:** Track and save detailed CLI session statistics to a |
| JSON file for performance analysis with `--session-summary <path>` |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7347) by |
| [@leehagoodjames](https://github.com/leehagoodjames)) |
| - **Robust keyboard handling:** More reliable and consistent behavior for arrow |
| keys, special keys (Home, End, etc.), and modifier combinations across various |
| terminals. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7118) by |
| [@deepankarsharma](https://github.com/deepankarsharma)) |
| - **MCP loading indicator:** Provides visual feedback during CLI initialization |
| when connecting to multiple servers. |
| ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/6923) by |
| [@swissspidy](https://github.com/swissspidy)) |
| - **Small features, polish, reliability & bug fixes:** A large amount of |
| changes, smaller features, UI updates, reliability and bug fixes + general |
| polish made it in this week! |
| |
