Changelog for v0.29.0 (#19361)

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| [Preview](preview.md) | Experimental features ready for early feedback. |
| [Stable](latest.md) | Stable, recommended for general use. |
## Announcements: v0.28.0 - 2026-02-03
## 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

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# Latest stable release: v0.28.0
# Latest stable release: v0.29.0
Released: February 10, 2026
Released: February 17, 2026
For most users, our latest stable release is the recommended release. Install
the latest stable version with:
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## Highlights
- **Commands & UX Enhancements:** Introduced `/prompt-suggest` command,
alongside updated undo/redo keybindings and automatic theme switching.
- **Expanded IDE Support:** Now offering compatibility with Positron IDE,
expanding integration options for developers.
- **Enhanced Security & Authentication:** Implemented interactive and
non-interactive OAuth consent, improving both security and diagnostic
capabilities for bug reports.
- **Advanced Planning & Agent Tools:** Integrated a generic Checklist component
for structured task management and evolved subagent capabilities with dynamic
policy registration.
- **Improved Core Stability & Reliability:** Resolved critical environment
loading, authentication, and session management issues, ensuring a more robust
experience.
- **Background Shell Commands:** Enabled the execution of shell commands in the
background for increased workflow efficiency.
- **Plan Mode:** Introduce a dedicated "Plan Mode" to help you architect complex
changes before implementation. Use `/plan` to get started.
- **Gemini 3 by Default:** Gemini 3 is now the default model family, bringing
improved performance and reasoning capabilities to all users without needing a
feature flag.
- **Extension Discovery:** Easily discover and install extensions with the new
exploration features and registry client.
- **Enhanced Admin Controls:** New administrative capabilities allow for
allowlisting MCP server configurations, giving organizations more control over
available tools.
- **Sub-agent Improvements:** Sub-agents have been transitioned to a new format
with improved definitions and system prompts for better reliability.
## What's Changed
- feat(commands): add /prompt-suggest slash command by @NTaylorMullen in
[#17264](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17264)
- feat(cli): align hooks enable/disable with skills and improve completion by
@sehoon38 in [#16822](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16822)
- docs: add CLI reference documentation by @leochiu-a in
[#17504](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17504)
- chore(release): bump version to 0.28.0-nightly.20260128.adc8e11bb by
- fix: remove `ask_user` tool from non-interactive modes by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18154](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18154)
- fix(cli): allow restricted .env loading in untrusted sandboxed folders by
@galz10 in [#17806](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17806)
- Encourage agent to utilize ecosystem tools to perform work by @gundermanc in
[#17881](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17881)
- feat(plan): unify workflow location in system prompt to optimize caching by
@jerop in [#18258](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18258)
- feat(core): enable getUserTierName in config by @sehoon38 in
[#18265](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18265)
- feat(core): add default execution limits for subagents by @abhipatel12 in
[#18274](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18274)
- Fix issue where agent gets stuck at interactive commands. by @gundermanc in
[#18272](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18272)
- chore(release): bump version to 0.29.0-nightly.20260203.71f46f116 by
@gemini-cli-robot in
[#17725](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17725)
- feat(skills): final stable promotion cleanup by @abhipatel12 in
[#17726](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17726)
- test(core): mock fetch in OAuth transport fallback tests by @jw409 in
[#17059](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17059)
- feat(cli): include auth method in /bug by @erikus in
[#17569](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17569)
- Add a email privacy note to bug_report template by @nemyung in
[#17474](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17474)
- Rewind documentation by @Adib234 in
[#17446](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17446)
- fix: verify audio/video MIME types with content check by @maru0804 in
[#16907](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16907)
- feat(core): add support for positron ide
([#15045](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15045)) by @kapsner
in [#15047](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15047)
- /oncall dedup - wrap texts to nextlines by @sehoon38 in
[#17782](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17782)
- fix(admin): rename advanced features admin setting by @skeshive in
[#17786](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17786)
- [extension config] Make breaking optional value non-optional by @chrstnb in
[#17785](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17785)
- Fix docs-writer skill issues by @g-samroberts in
[#17734](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17734)
- fix(core): suppress duplicate hook failure warnings during streaming by
[#18243](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18243)
- feat(core): remove hardcoded policy bypass for local subagents by @abhipatel12
in [#18153](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18153)
- feat(plan): implement `plan` slash command by @Adib234 in
[#17698](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17698)
- feat: increase `ask_user` label limit to 16 characters by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18320](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18320)
- Add information about the agent skills lifecycle and clarify docs-writer skill
metadata. by @g-samroberts in
[#18234](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18234)
- feat(core): add `enter_plan_mode` tool by @jerop in
[#18324](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18324)
- Stop showing an error message in `/plan` by @Adib234 in
[#18333](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18333)
- fix(hooks): remove unnecessary logging for hook registration by @abhipatel12
in [#18332](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18332)
- fix(mcp): ensure MCP transport is closed to prevent memory leaks by
@cbcoutinho in
[#18054](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18054)
- feat(skills): implement linking for agent skills by @MushuEE in
[#18295](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18295)
- Changelogs for 0.27.0 and 0.28.0-preview0 by @g-samroberts in
[#18336](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18336)
- chore: correct docs as skills and hooks are stable by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18358](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18358)
- feat(admin): Implement admin allowlist for MCP server configurations by
@skeshive in [#18311](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18311)
- fix(core): add retry logic for transient SSL/TLS errors (#17318) by @ppgranger
in [#18310](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18310)
- Add support for /extensions config command by @chrstnb in
[#17895](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17895)
- fix(core): handle non-compliant mcpbridge responses from Xcode 26.3 by
@peterfriese in
[#18376](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18376)
- feat(cli): Add W, B, E Vim motions and operator support by @ademuri in
[#16209](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16209)
- fix: Windows Specific Agent Quality & System Prompt by @scidomino in
[#18351](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18351)
- feat(plan): support `replace` tool in plan mode to edit plans by @jerop in
[#18379](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18379)
- Improving memory tool instructions and eval testing by @alisa-alisa in
[#18091](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18091)
- fix(cli): color extension link success message green by @MushuEE in
[#18386](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18386)
- undo by @jacob314 in
[#18147](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18147)
- feat(plan): add guidance on iterating on approved plans vs creating new plans
by @jerop in [#18346](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18346)
- feat(plan): fix invalid tool calls in plan mode by @Adib234 in
[#18352](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18352)
- feat(plan): integrate planning artifacts and tools into primary workflows by
@jerop in [#18375](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18375)
- Fix permission check by @scidomino in
[#18395](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18395)
- ux(polish) autocomplete in the input prompt by @jacob314 in
[#18181](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18181)
- fix: resolve infinite loop when using 'Modify with external editor' by
@ppgranger in [#17453](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17453)
- feat: expand verify-release to macOS and Windows by @yunaseoul in
[#18145](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18145)
- feat(plan): implement support for MCP servers in Plan mode by @Adib234 in
[#18229](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18229)
- chore: update folder trust error messaging by @galz10 in
[#18402](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18402)
- feat(plan): create a metric for execution of plans generated in plan mode by
@Adib234 in [#18236](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18236)
- perf(ui): optimize stripUnsafeCharacters with regex by @gsquared94 in
[#18413](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18413)
- feat(context): implement observation masking for tool outputs by @abhipatel12
in [#18389](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18389)
- feat(core,cli): implement session-linked tool output storage and cleanup by
@abhipatel12 in
[#17727](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17727)
- test: add more tests for AskUser by @jackwotherspoon in
[#17720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17720)
- feat(cli): enable activity logging for non-interactive mode and evals by
@SandyTao520 in
[#17703](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17703)
- feat(core): add support for custom deny messages in policy rules by
@allenhutchison in
[#17427](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17427)
- Fix unintended credential exposure to MCP Servers by @Adib234 in
[#17311](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17311)
- feat(extensions): add support for custom themes in extensions by @spencer426
in [#17327](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17327)
- fix: persist and restore workspace directories on session resume by
@korade-krushna in
[#17454](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17454)
- Update release notes pages for 0.26.0 and 0.27.0-preview. by @g-samroberts in
[#17744](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17744)
- feat(ux): update cell border color and created test file for table rendering
by @devr0306 in
[#17798](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17798)
- Change height for the ToolConfirmationQueue. by @jacob314 in
[#17799](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17799)
- feat(cli): add user identity info to stats command by @sehoon38 in
[#17612](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17612)
- fix(ux): fixed off-by-some wrapping caused by fixed-width characters by
@devr0306 in [#17816](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17816)
- feat(cli): update undo/redo keybindings to Cmd+Z/Alt+Z and
Shift+Cmd+Z/Shift+Alt+Z by @scidomino in
[#17800](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17800)
- fix(evals): use absolute path for activity log directory by @SandyTao520 in
[#17830](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17830)
- test: add integration test to verify stdout/stderr routing by @ved015 in
[#17280](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17280)
- fix(cli): list installed extensions when update target missing by @tt-a1i in
[#17082](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17082)
- fix(cli): handle PAT tokens and credentials in git remote URL parsing by
@afarber in [#14650](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14650)
- fix(core): use returnDisplay for error result display by @Nubebuster in
[#14994](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14994)
- Fix detection of bun as package manager by @Randomblock1 in
[#17462](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17462)
- feat(cli): show hooksConfig.enabled in settings dialog by @abhipatel12 in
[#17810](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17810)
- feat(cli): Display user identity (auth, email, tier) on startup by @yunaseoul
in [#17591](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17591)
- fix: prevent ghost border for AskUserDialog by @jackwotherspoon in
[#17788](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17788)
- docs: mark A2A subagents as experimental in subagents.md by @adamfweidman in
[#17863](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17863)
- Resolve error thrown for sensitive values by @chrstnb in
[#17826](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17826)
- fix(admin): Rename secureModeEnabled to strictModeDisabled by @skeshive in
[#17789](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17789)
- feat(ux): update truncate dots to be shorter in tables by @devr0306 in
[#17825](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17825)
- fix(core): resolve DEP0040 punycode deprecation via patch-package by
@ATHARVA262005 in
[#17692](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17692)
- feat(plan): create generic Checklist component and refactor Todo by @Adib234
in [#17741](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17741)
- Cleanup post delegate_to_agent removal by @gundermanc in
[#17875](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17875)
- fix(core): use GIT_CONFIG_GLOBAL to isolate shadow git repo configuration -
Fixes [#17877](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17877) by
@cocosheng-g in
[#17803](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17803)
- Disable mouse tracking e2e by @alisa-alisa in
[#17880](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17880)
- fix(cli): use correct setting key for Cloud Shell auth by @sehoon38 in
[#17884](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17884)
- chore: revert IDE specific ASCII logo by @jackwotherspoon in
[#17887](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17887)
- Revert "fix(core): resolve DEP0040 punycode deprecation via patch-package" by
@sehoon38 in [#17898](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17898)
- Refactoring of disabling of mouse tracking in e2e tests by @alisa-alisa in
[#17902](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17902)
- feat(core): Add GOOGLE_GENAI_API_VERSION environment variable support by
@deyim in [#16177](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16177)
- feat(core): Isolate and cleanup truncated tool outputs by @SandyTao520 in
[#17594](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17594)
- Create skills page, update commands, refine docs by @g-samroberts in
[#17842](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17842)
- feat: preserve EOL in files by @Thomas-Shephard in
[#16087](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16087)
- Fix HalfLinePaddedBox in screenreader mode. by @jacob314 in
[#17914](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17914)
- bug(ux) vim mode fixes. Start in insert mode. Fix bug blocking F12 and ctrl-X
in vim mode. by @jacob314 in
[#17938](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17938)
- feat(core): implement interactive and non-interactive consent for OAuth by
@ehedlund in [#17699](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17699)
- perf(core): optimize token calculation and add support for multimodal tool
responses by @abhipatel12 in
[#17835](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17835)
- refactor(hooks): remove legacy tools.enableHooks setting by @abhipatel12 in
[#17867](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17867)
- feat(ci): add npx smoke test to verify installability by @bdmorgan in
[#17927](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17927)
- feat(core): implement dynamic policy registration for subagents by
[#18416](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18416)
- Shorten temp directory by @joshualitt in
[#17901](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17901)
- feat(plan): add behavioral evals for plan mode by @jerop in
[#18437](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18437)
- Add extension registry client by @chrstnb in
[#18396](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18396)
- Enable extension config by default by @chrstnb in
[#18447](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18447)
- Automatically generate change logs on release by @g-samroberts in
[#18401](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18401)
- Remove previewFeatures and default to Gemini 3 by @sehoon38 in
[#18414](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18414)
- feat(admin): apply MCP allowlist to extensions & gemini mcp list command by
@skeshive in [#18442](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18442)
- fix(cli): improve focus navigation for interactive and background shells by
@galz10 in [#18343](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18343)
- Add shortcuts hint and panel for discoverability by @LyalinDotCom in
[#18035](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18035)
- fix(config): treat system settings as read-only during migration and warn user
by @spencer426 in
[#18277](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18277)
- feat(plan): add positive test case and update eval stability policy by @jerop
in [#18457](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18457)
- fix- windows: add shell: true for spawnSync to fix EINVAL with .cmd editors by
@zackoch in [#18408](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18408)
- bug(core): Fix bug when saving plans. by @joshualitt in
[#18465](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18465)
- Refactor atCommandProcessor by @scidomino in
[#18461](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18461)
- feat(core): implement persistence and resumption for masked tool outputs by
@abhipatel12 in
[#17838](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17838)
- feat: Implement background shell commands by @galz10 in
[#14849](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14849)
- feat(admin): provide actionable error messages for disabled features by
@skeshive in [#17815](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17815)
- Fix bugs where Rewind and Resume showed Ugly and 100X too verbose content. by
@jacob314 in [#17940](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17940)
- Fix broken link in docs by @chrstnb in
[#17959](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17959)
- feat(plan): reuse standard tool confirmation for AskUser tool by @jerop in
[#17864](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17864)
- feat(core): enable overriding CODE_ASSIST_API_VERSION with env var by
@lottielin in [#17942](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17942)
- run npx pointing to the specific commit SHA by @sehoon38 in
[#17970](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17970)
- Add allowedExtensions setting by @kevinjwang1 in
[#17695](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17695)
- feat(plan): refactor ToolConfirmationPayload to union type by @jerop in
[#17980](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17980)
- lower the default max retries to reduce contention by @sehoon38 in
[#17975](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17975)
- fix(core): ensure YOLO mode auto-approves complex shell commands when parsing
fails by @abhipatel12 in
[#17920](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17920)
- Fix broken link. by @g-samroberts in
[#17972](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17972)
- Support ctrl-C and Ctrl-D correctly Refactor so InputPrompt has priority over
AppContainer for input handling. by @jacob314 in
[#17993](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17993)
- Fix truncation for AskQuestion by @jacob314 in
[#18001](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18001)
- fix(workflow): update maintainer check logic to be inclusive and
case-insensitive by @bdmorgan in
[#18009](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18009)
- Fix Esc cancel during streaming by @LyalinDotCom in
[#18039](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18039)
- feat(acp): add session resume support by @bdmorgan in
[#18043](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18043)
- fix(ci): prevent stale PR closer from incorrectly closing new PRs by @bdmorgan
in [#18069](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18069)
- chore: delete autoAccept setting unused in production by @victorvianna in
[#17862](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17862)
- feat(plan): use placeholder for choice question "Other" option by @jerop in
[#18101](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18101)
- docs: update clearContext to hookSpecificOutput by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18024](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18024)
- docs-writer skill: Update docs writer skill by @jkcinouye in
[#17928](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17928)
- Sehoon/oncall filter by @sehoon38 in
[#18105](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18105)
- feat(core): add setting to disable loop detection by @SandyTao520 in
[#18008](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18008)
- Docs: Revise docs/index.md by @jkcinouye in
[#17879](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17879)
- Fix up/down arrow regression and add test. by @jacob314 in
[#18108](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18108)
- fix(ui): prevent content leak in MaxSizedBox bottom overflow by @jerop in
[#17991](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17991)
- refactor: migrate checks.ts utility to core and deduplicate by @jerop in
[#18139](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18139)
- feat(core): implement tool name aliasing for backward compatibility by
@SandyTao520 in
[#17974](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17974)
- docs: fix help-wanted label spelling by @pavan-sh in
[#18114](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18114)
- feat(cli): implement automatic theme switching based on terminal background by
[#18451](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18451)
- refactor: simplify tool output truncation to single config by @SandyTao520 in
[#18446](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18446)
- bug(core): Ensure storage is initialized early, even if config is not. by
@joshualitt in
[#18471](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18471)
- chore: Update build-and-start script to support argument forwarding by
@Abhijit-2592 in
[#17976](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17976)
- fix(ide): no-op refactoring that moves the connection logic to helper
functions by @skeshive in
[#18118](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18118)
- feat: update review-frontend-and-fix slash command to review-and-fix by
@galz10 in [#18146](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18146)
- fix: improve Ctrl+R reverse search by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18075](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18075)
- feat(plan): handle inconsistency in schedulers by @Adib234 in
[#17813](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17813)
- feat(plan): add core logic and exit_plan_mode tool definition by @jerop in
[#18110](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18110)
- feat(core): rename search_file_content tool to grep_search and add legacy
alias by @SandyTao520 in
[#18003](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18003)
- fix(core): prioritize detailed error messages for code assist setup by
@gsquared94 in
[#17852](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17852)
- fix(cli): resolve environment loading and auth validation issues in ACP mode
by @bdmorgan in
[#18025](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18025)
- feat(core): add .agents/skills directory alias for skill discovery by
[#18241](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18241)
- fix(core): prevent subagent bypass in plan mode by @jerop in
[#18484](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18484)
- feat(cli): add WebSocket-based network logging and streaming chunk support by
@SandyTao520 in
[#18383](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18383)
- feat(cli): update approval modes UI by @jerop in
[#18476](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18476)
- fix(cli): reload skills and agents on extension restart by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18411](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18411)
- fix(core): expand excludeTools with legacy aliases for renamed tools by
@SandyTao520 in
[#18498](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18498)
- feat(core): overhaul system prompt for rigor, integrity, and intent alignment
by @NTaylorMullen in
[#17263](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17263)
- Patch for generate changelog docs yaml file by @g-samroberts in
[#18496](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18496)
- Code review fixes for show question mark pr. by @jacob314 in
[#18480](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18480)
- fix(cli): add SS3 Shift+Tab support for Windows terminals by @ThanhNguyxn in
[#18187](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18187)
- chore: remove redundant planning prompt from final shell by @jerop in
[#18528](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18528)
- docs: require pr-creator skill for PR generation by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18536](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18536)
- chore: update colors for ask_user dialog by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18543](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18543)
- feat(core): exempt high-signal tools from output masking by @abhipatel12 in
[#18545](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18545)
- refactor(core): remove memory tool instructions from Gemini 3 prompt by
@NTaylorMullen in
[#18151](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18151)
- chore(core): reassign telemetry keys to avoid server conflict by @mattKorwel
in [#18161](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18161)
- Add link to rewind doc in commands.md by @Adib234 in
[#17961](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17961)
- feat(core): add draft-2020-12 JSON Schema support with lenient fallback by
@afarber in [#15060](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15060)
- refactor(core): robust trimPreservingTrailingNewline and regression test by
[#18559](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18559)
- chore: remove feedback instruction from system prompt by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18560](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18560)
- feat(context): add remote configuration for tool output masking thresholds by
@abhipatel12 in
[#18553](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18553)
- feat(core): pause agent timeout budget while waiting for tool confirmation by
@abhipatel12 in
[#18415](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18415)
- refactor(config): remove experimental.enableEventDrivenScheduler setting by
@abhipatel12 in
[#17924](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17924)
- feat(cli): truncate shell output in UI history and improve active shell
display by @jwhelangoog in
[#17438](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17438)
- refactor(cli): switch useToolScheduler to event-driven engine by @abhipatel12
in [#18565](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18565)
- fix(core): correct escaped interpolation in system prompt by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18557](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18557)
- propagate abortSignal by @scidomino in
[#18477](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18477)
- feat(core): conditionally include ctrl+f prompt based on interactive shell
setting by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18561](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18561)
- fix(core): ensure `enter_plan_mode` tool registration respects
`experimental.plan` by @jerop in
[#18587](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18587)
- feat(core): transition sub-agents to XML format and improve definitions by
@NTaylorMullen in
[#18555](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18555)
- docs: Add Plan Mode documentation by @jerop in
[#18582](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18582)
- chore: strengthen validation guidance in system prompt by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18544](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18544)
- Fix newline insertion bug in replace tool by @werdnum in
[#18595](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18595)
- fix(evals): update save_memory evals and simplify tool description by
@NTaylorMullen in
[#18610](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18610)
- chore(evals): update validation_fidelity_pre_existing_errors to USUALLY_PASSES
by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18617](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18617)
- fix: shorten tool call IDs and fix duplicate tool name in truncated output
filenames by @SandyTao520 in
[#18600](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18600)
- feat(cli): implement atomic writes and safety checks for trusted folders by
@galz10 in [#18406](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18406)
- Remove relative docs links by @chrstnb in
[#18650](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18650)
- docs: add legacy snippets convention to GEMINI.md by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18597](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18597)
- fix(chore): Support linting for cjs by @aswinashok44 in
[#18639](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18639)
- feat: move shell efficiency guidelines to tool description by @NTaylorMullen
in [#18614](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18614)
- Added "" as default value, since getText() used to expect a string only and
thus crashed when undefined... Fixes #18076 by @019-Abhi in
[#18099](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18099)
- Allow @-includes outside of workspaces (with permission) by @scidomino in
[#18470](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18470)
- chore: make `ask_user` header description more clear by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18657](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18657)
- refactor(core): model-dependent tool definitions by @aishaneeshah in
[#18563](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18563)
- Harded code assist converter. by @jacob314 in
[#18656](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18656)
- bug(core): Fix minor bug in migration logic. by @joshualitt in
[#18661](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18661)
- feat: enable plan mode experiment in settings by @jerop in
[#18636](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18636)
- refactor: push isValidPath() into parsePastedPaths() by @scidomino in
[#18664](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18664)
- fix(cli): correct 'esc to cancel' position and restore duration display by
@NTaylorMullen in
[#18534](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18534)
- feat(cli): add DevTools integration with gemini-cli-devtools by @SandyTao520
in [#18648](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18648)
- chore: remove unused exports and redundant hook files by @SandyTao520 in
[#18681](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18681)
- Fix number of lines being reported in rewind confirmation dialog by @Adib234
in [#18675](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18675)
- feat(cli): disable folder trust in headless mode by @galz10 in
[#18407](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18407)
- Disallow unsafe type assertions by @gundermanc in
[#18688](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18688)
- Change event type for release by @g-samroberts in
[#18693](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18693)
- feat: handle multiple dynamic context filenames in system prompt by
@NTaylorMullen in
[#18598](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18598)
- Properly parse at-commands with narrow non-breaking spaces by @scidomino in
[#18677](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18677)
- refactor(core): centralize core tool definitions and support model-specific
schemas by @aishaneeshah in
[#18662](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18662)
- feat(core): Render memory hierarchically in context. by @joshualitt in
[#18350](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18350)
- feat: Ctrl+O to expand paste placeholder by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18103](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18103)
- fix(cli): Improve header spacing by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18531](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18531)
- Feature/quota visibility 16795 by @spencer426 in
[#18203](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18203)
- Inline thinking bubbles with summary/full modes by @LyalinDotCom in
[#18033](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18033)
- docs: remove TOC marker from Plan Mode header by @jerop in
[#18678](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18678)
- fix(ui): remove redundant newlines in Gemini messages by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18538](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18538)
- test(cli): fix AppContainer act() warnings and improve waitFor resilience by
@NTaylorMullen in
[#18676](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18676)
- refactor(core): refine Security & System Integrity section in system prompt by
@NTaylorMullen in
[#18601](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18601)
- Fix layout rounding. by @gundermanc in
[#18667](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18667)
- docs(skills): enhance pr-creator safety and interactivity by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18616](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18616)
- test(core): remove hardcoded model from TestRig by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18710](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18710)
- feat(core): optimize sub-agents system prompt intro by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18608](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18608)
- feat(cli): update approval mode labels and shortcuts per latest UX spec by
@jerop in [#18698](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18698)
- fix(plan): update persistent approval mode setting by @Adib234 in
[#18638](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18638)
- fix: move toasts location to left side by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18705](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18705)
- feat(routing): restrict numerical routing to Gemini 3 family by @mattKorwel in
[#18478](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18478)
- fix(ide): fix ide nudge setting by @skeshive in
[#18733](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18733)
- fix(core): standardize tool formatting in system prompts by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18615](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18615)
- chore: consolidate to green in ask user dialog by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18734](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18734)
- feat: add `extensionsExplore` setting to enable extensions explore UI. by
@sripasg in [#18686](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18686)
- feat(cli): defer devtools startup and integrate with F12 by @SandyTao520 in
[#18695](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18695)
- ui: update & subdue footer colors and animate progress indicator by
@keithguerin in
[#18570](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18570)
- test: add model-specific snapshots for coreTools by @aishaneeshah in
[#18707](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18707)
- ci: shard windows tests and fix event listener leaks by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18670](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18670)
- fix: allow `ask_user` tool in yolo mode by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18541](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18541)
- feat: redact disabled tools from system prompt (#13597) by @NTaylorMullen in
[#18613](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18613)
- Update Gemini.md to use the curent year on creating new files by @sehoon38 in
[#18460](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18460)
- Code review cleanup for thinking display by @jacob314 in
[#18720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18720)
- fix(cli): hide scrollbars when in alternate buffer copy mode by @werdnum in
[#18354](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18354)
- Fix issues with rip grep by @gundermanc in
[#18756](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18756)
- fix(cli): fix history navigation regression after prompt autocomplete by
@sehoon38 in [#18752](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18752)
- chore: cleanup unused and add unlisted dependencies in packages/cli by
@adamfweidman in
[#18196](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18196)
- Remove MCP servers on extension uninstall by @chrstnb in
[#18121](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18121)
- refactor: localize ACP error parsing logic to cli package by @bdmorgan in
[#18193](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18193)
- feat(core): Add A2A auth config types by @adamfweidman in
[#18205](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18205)
- Set default max attempts to 3 and use the common variable by @sehoon38 in
[#18209](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18209)
- feat(plan): add exit_plan_mode ui and prompt by @jerop in
[#18162](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18162)
- fix(test): improve test isolation and enable subagent evaluations by
@cocosheng-g in
[#18138](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18138)
- feat(plan): use custom deny messages in plan mode policies by @Adib234 in
[#18195](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18195)
- Match on extension ID when stopping extensions by @chrstnb in
[#18218](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18218)
- fix(core): Respect user's .gitignore preference by @xyrolle in
[#15482](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15482)
- docs: document GEMINI_CLI_HOME environment variable by @adamfweidman in
[#18219](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18219)
- chore(core): explicitly state plan storage path in prompt by @jerop in
[#18222](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18222)
- A2a admin setting by @DavidAPierce in
[#17868](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17868)
- feat(a2a): Add pluggable auth provider infrastructure by @adamfweidman in
[#17934](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17934)
- Fix handling of empty settings by @chrstnb in
[#18131](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18131)
- Reload skills when extensions change by @chrstnb in
[#18225](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18225)
- feat: Add markdown rendering to ask_user tool by @jackwotherspoon in
[#18211](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18211)
- Add telemetry to rewind by @Adib234 in
[#18122](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18122)
- feat(admin): add support for MCP configuration via admin controls (pt1) by
@skeshive in [#18223](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18223)
- feat(core): require user consent before MCP server OAuth by @ehedlund in
[#18132](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18132)
- fix(sandbox): propagate GOOGLE_GEMINI_BASE_URL&GOOGLE_VERTEX_BASE_URL env vars
by @skeshive in
[#18231](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18231)
- feat(ui): move user identity display to header by @sehoon38 in
[#18216](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18216)
- fix: enforce folder trust for workspace settings, skills, and context by
@galz10 in [#17596](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17596)
[#18749](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18749)
- Fix issue where Gemini CLI creates tests in a new file by @gundermanc in
[#18409](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18409)
- feat(telemetry): Ensure experiment IDs are included in OpenTelemetry logs by
@kevin-ramdass in
[#18747](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18747)
- fix(patch): cherry-pick e9a9474 to release/v0.29.0-preview.0-pr-18840 to patch
version v0.29.0-preview.0 and create version 0.29.0-preview.1 by
@gemini-cli-robot in
[#18841](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18841)
- fix(patch): cherry-pick 08e8eea to release/v0.29.0-preview.1-pr-18855 to patch
version v0.29.0-preview.1 and create version 0.29.0-preview.2 by
@gemini-cli-robot in
[#18905](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18905)
- fix(patch): cherry-pick d0c6a56 to release/v0.29.0-preview.2-pr-18976 to patch
version v0.29.0-preview.2 and create version 0.29.0-preview.3 by
@gemini-cli-robot in
[#19023](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19023)
- fix(patch): cherry-pick e5ff202 to release/v0.29.0-preview.3-pr-19254 to patch
version v0.29.0-preview.3 and create version 0.29.0-preview.4 by
@gemini-cli-robot in
[#19264](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19264)
- fix(patch): cherry-pick 9590a09 to release/v0.29.0-preview.4-pr-18771 to patch
version v0.29.0-preview.4 and create version 0.29.0-preview.5 by
@gemini-cli-robot in
[#19274](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19274)
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