# Gemini CLI release notes

Gemini CLI has three major release channels: nightly, preview, and stable. For
most users, we recommend the stable release.

On this page, you can find information regarding the current releases and
announcements from each release.

For the full changelog, refer to
[Releases - google-gemini/gemini-cli](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/releases)
on GitHub.

## Current releases

| 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.            |

## 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

- **Slash Command:** We've added a new `/prompt-suggest` slash command to help
  you generate prompt suggestions
  ([#17264](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17264) by
  @NTaylorMullen).
- **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)
  and use a new `/introspect` command for debugging.
- **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

![Codebase investigator subagent in Gemini CLI.](https://i.imgur.com/4J1njsx.png)

- **🎉 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 and Jules](https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-developer-goog-blog-assets/images/Jules_Extension_-_Blog_Header_O346JNt.original.png)

- 🎉 **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 &lt;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!
