fix(cli): skip redundant settings writes and preserve trailing newlines

This change prevents settings.json from being mangled when logical content hasn't changed, preserving user formatting like single-line arrays and trailing newlines.

Fixes #18934

.gemini/settings.json

@@ -2,7 +2,11 @@
   "experimental": {
     "extensionReloading": true,
     "modelSteering": true,
-    "topicUpdateNarration": true
+    "autoMemory": true,
+    "gemma": true,
+    "memoryManager": true,
+    "topicUpdateNarration": true,
+    "voiceMode": true
   },
   "general": {
     "devtools": true

.gemini/skills/docs-writer/SKILL.md

@@ -85,17 +85,25 @@ accessible.
 
 - **Callouts**: Use GitHub-flavored markdown alerts to highlight important
   information. To ensure the formatting is preserved by `npm run format`, place
-  an empty line, then the `<!-- prettier-ignore -->` comment directly before
-  the callout block. The callout type (`[!TYPE]`) should be on the first line,
-  followed by a newline, and then the content, with each subsequent line of
-  content starting with `>`. Available types are `NOTE`, `TIP`, `IMPORTANT`,
-  `WARNING`, and `CAUTION`.
+  an empty line, then a prettier ignore comment directly before the callout
+  block. Use `<!-- prettier-ignore -->` for standard Markdown files (`.md`) and
+  `{/* prettier-ignore */}` for MDX files (`.mdx`). The callout type (`[!TYPE]`)
+  should be on the first line, followed by a newline, and then the content, with
+  each subsequent line of content starting with `>`. Available types are `NOTE`,
+  `TIP`, `IMPORTANT`, `WARNING`, and `CAUTION`.
 
-  Example:
+  Example (.md):
 
 <!-- prettier-ignore -->
 > [!NOTE]
 > This is an example of a multi-line note that will be preserved
+> by Prettier.
+
+  Example (.mdx):
+
+{/* prettier-ignore */}
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is an example of a multi-line note that will be preserved
 > by Prettier.
 
 ### Links
@@ -118,6 +126,7 @@ accessible.
 <!-- prettier-ignore -->
 > [!NOTE]
 > This is an experimental feature currently under active development.
+(Note: Use `{/* prettier-ignore */}` if editing an `.mdx` file.)
 
 - **Headings:** Use hierarchical headings to support the user journey.
 - **Procedures:**

.github/actions/run-tests/action.yml

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ runs:
     - name: 'Run Tests'
       env:
         GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ inputs.gemini_api_key }}'
+        GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
       working-directory: '${{ inputs.working-directory }}'
       run: |-
         echo "::group::Build"

.github/actions/verify-release/action.yml

@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ runs:
       working-directory: '${{ inputs.working-directory }}'
       env:
         GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ inputs.gemini_api_key }}'
+        GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
         INTEGRATION_TEST_USE_INSTALLED_GEMINI: 'true'
         # We must diable CI mode here because it interferes with interactive tests.
         # See https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/10517

.github/workflows/agent-session-drift-check.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,132 @@
+# yaml-language-server: $schema=https://json.schemastore.org/github-workflow.json
+
+name: 'Agent Session Drift Check'
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    branches:
+      - 'main'
+      - 'release/**'
+    paths:
+      - 'packages/cli/src/nonInteractiveCli.ts'
+      - 'packages/cli/src/nonInteractiveCliAgentSession.ts'
+
+concurrency:
+  group: '${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.head_ref || github.ref }}'
+  cancel-in-progress: true
+
+jobs:
+  check-drift:
+    name: 'Check Agent Session Drift'
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    if: "github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli'"
+    permissions:
+      contents: 'read'
+      pull-requests: 'write'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Detect drift and comment'
+        uses: 'actions/github-script@60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea' # ratchet:actions/github-script@v8
+        with:
+          script: |-
+            // === Pair configuration — append here to cover more pairs ===
+            const PAIRS = [
+              {
+                legacy: 'packages/cli/src/nonInteractiveCli.ts',
+                session: 'packages/cli/src/nonInteractiveCliAgentSession.ts',
+                label: 'non-interactive CLI',
+              },
+              // Future pairs can be added here. Remember to also add both
+              // paths to the `paths:` filter at the top of this workflow.
+              // Example:
+              // {
+              //   legacy: 'packages/core/src/agents/local-invocation.ts',
+              //   session: 'packages/core/src/agents/local-session-invocation.ts',
+              //   label: 'local subagent invocation',
+              // },
+            ];
+            // ============================================================
+
+            const prNumber = context.payload.pull_request.number;
+            const { owner, repo } = context.repo;
+
+            // Use the API to list changed files — no checkout/git diff needed.
+            const files = await github.paginate(github.rest.pulls.listFiles, {
+              owner,
+              repo,
+              pull_number: prNumber,
+              per_page: 100,
+            });
+            const changed = new Set(files.map((f) => f.filename));
+
+            const warnings = [];
+            for (const { legacy, session, label } of PAIRS) {
+              const legacyChanged = changed.has(legacy);
+              const sessionChanged = changed.has(session);
+              if (legacyChanged && !sessionChanged) {
+                warnings.push(
+                  `**${label}**: \`${legacy}\` was modified but \`${session}\` was not.`,
+                );
+              } else if (!legacyChanged && sessionChanged) {
+                warnings.push(
+                  `**${label}**: \`${session}\` was modified but \`${legacy}\` was not.`,
+                );
+              }
+            }
+
+            const MARKER = '<!-- agent-session-drift-check -->';
+
+            // Look up our existing drift comment (for upsert/cleanup).
+            const comments = await github.paginate(github.rest.issues.listComments, {
+              owner,
+              repo,
+              issue_number: prNumber,
+              per_page: 100,
+            });
+            const existing = comments.find(
+              (c) => c.user?.type === 'Bot' && c.body?.includes(MARKER),
+            );
+
+            if (warnings.length === 0) {
+              core.info('No drift detected.');
+              // If drift was previously flagged and is now resolved, remove the comment.
+              if (existing) {
+                await github.rest.issues.deleteComment({
+                  owner,
+                  repo,
+                  comment_id: existing.id,
+                });
+                core.info(`Deleted stale drift comment ${existing.id}.`);
+              }
+              return;
+            }
+
+            const body = [
+              MARKER,
+              '### ⚠️ Invocation Drift Warning',
+              '',
+              'The following file pairs should generally be kept in sync during the AgentSession migration:',
+              '',
+              ...warnings.map((w) => `- ${w}`),
+              '',
+              'If this is intentional (e.g., a bug fix specific to one implementation), you can ignore this comment.',
+              '',
+              '_This check will be removed once the legacy implementations are deleted._',
+            ].join('\n');
+
+            if (existing) {
+              core.info(`Updating existing drift comment ${existing.id}.`);
+              await github.rest.issues.updateComment({
+                owner,
+                repo,
+                comment_id: existing.id,
+                body,
+              });
+            } else {
+              core.info('Creating new drift comment.');
+              await github.rest.issues.createComment({
+                owner,
+                repo,
+                issue_number: prNumber,
+                body,
+              });
+            }

.github/workflows/chained_e2e.yml

@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run E2E tests'
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           KEEP_OUTPUT: 'true'
           VERBOSE: 'true'
           BUILD_SANDBOX_FLAGS: '--cache-from type=gha --cache-to type=gha,mode=max'
@@ -183,7 +184,7 @@ jobs:
     needs:
       - 'merge_queue_skipper'
       - 'parse_run_context'
-    runs-on: 'macos-latest'
+    runs-on: 'macos-latest-large'
     if: |
       github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' && always() && (needs.merge_queue_skipper.result !='success' || needs.merge_queue_skipper.outputs.skip != 'true')
     steps:
@@ -212,6 +213,7 @@ jobs:
         if: "${{runner.os != 'Windows'}}"
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           KEEP_OUTPUT: 'true'
           SANDBOX: 'sandbox:none'
           VERBOSE: 'true'
@@ -288,6 +290,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run E2E tests'
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           KEEP_OUTPUT: 'true'
           SANDBOX: 'sandbox:none'
           VERBOSE: 'true'
@@ -334,6 +337,7 @@ jobs:
         if: "${{ steps.check_evals.outputs.should_run == 'true' }}"
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           GEMINI_MODEL: 'gemini-3-pro-preview'
           # Only run always passes behavioral tests.
           EVAL_SUITE_TYPE: 'behavioral'

.github/workflows/ci.yml

@@ -102,6 +102,12 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run yamllint'
         run: 'node scripts/lint.js --yamllint'
 
+      - name: 'Build project for typecheck'
+        run: 'npm run build'
+
+      - name: 'Run typecheck'
+        run: 'npm run typecheck'
+
       - name: 'Run Prettier'
         run: 'node scripts/lint.js --prettier'
 
@@ -173,6 +179,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run tests and generate reports'
         env:
           NO_COLOR: true
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
         run: |
           if [[ "${{ matrix.shard }}" == "cli" ]]; then
             npm run test:ci --workspace "@google/gemini-cli"
@@ -224,7 +231,7 @@ jobs:
 
   test_mac:
     name: 'Test (Mac) - ${{ matrix.node-version }}, ${{ matrix.shard }}'
-    runs-on: 'macos-latest'
+    runs-on: 'macos-latest-large'
     needs:
       - 'merge_queue_skipper'
     if: "github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' && needs.merge_queue_skipper.outputs.skip == 'false'"
@@ -261,6 +268,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run tests and generate reports'
         env:
           NO_COLOR: true
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
         run: |
           if [[ "${{ matrix.shard }}" == "cli" ]]; then
             npm run test:ci --workspace "@google/gemini-cli" -- --coverage.enabled=false
@@ -424,6 +432,7 @@ jobs:
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
           NO_COLOR: true
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           NODE_OPTIONS: '--max-old-space-size=32768 --max-semi-space-size=256'
           UV_THREADPOOL_SIZE: '32'
           NODE_ENV: 'test'

.github/workflows/deflake.yml

@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run E2E tests'
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           IS_DOCKER: "${{ matrix.sandbox == 'sandbox:docker' }}"
           KEEP_OUTPUT: 'true'
           RUNS: '${{ github.event.inputs.runs }}'
@@ -77,7 +78,7 @@ jobs:
 
   deflake_e2e_mac:
     name: 'E2E Test (macOS)'
-    runs-on: 'macos-latest'
+    runs-on: 'macos-latest-large'
     if: "github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli'"
     steps:
       - name: 'Checkout'
@@ -105,6 +106,7 @@ jobs:
         if: "runner.os != 'Windows'"
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           KEEP_OUTPUT: 'true'
           RUNS: '${{ github.event.inputs.runs }}'
           SANDBOX: 'sandbox:none'
@@ -159,6 +161,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run E2E tests'
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           KEEP_OUTPUT: 'true'
           SANDBOX: 'sandbox:none'
           VERBOSE: 'true'

.github/workflows/docs-audit.yml

@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run Docs Audit with Gemini'
         id: 'run_gemini'
         uses: 'google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli@a3bf79042542528e91937b3a3a6fbc4967ee3c31'
+        env:
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
         with:
           gemini_api_key: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
           prompt: |

.github/workflows/evals-nightly.yml

@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ jobs:
         continue-on-error: true
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
           GEMINI_MODEL: '${{ matrix.model }}'
           RUN_EVALS: 'true'
           EVAL_SUITE_TYPE: "${{ github.event.inputs.suite_type || 'behavioral' }}"

.github/workflows/gemini-cli-bot-brain.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,298 @@
+name: '🧠 Gemini CLI Bot: Brain'
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 0 * * *' # Every 24 hours
+  issue_comment:
+    types: ['created']
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      run_interactive:
+        description: 'Run interactive flow (requires issue_number)'
+        type: 'boolean'
+        default: false
+      issue_number:
+        description: 'Issue/PR number to simulate context from'
+        type: 'string'
+        required: false
+      comment_id:
+        description: 'Specific comment ID to simulate'
+        type: 'string'
+        required: false
+      clear_memory:
+        description: 'Clear memory (drops learnings from previous runs)'
+        type: 'boolean'
+        default: false
+      enable_prs:
+        description: 'Enable PRs (automatically promote changes to PRs)'
+        type: 'boolean'
+        default: false
+
+concurrency:
+  group: '${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.issue.number || github.event.pull_request.number || github.event.inputs.issue_number || github.ref }}'
+  cancel-in-progress: true
+
+jobs:
+  reasoning:
+    name: 'Brain (Reasoning Layer)'
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    if: |
+      github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' && (
+        github.event_name == 'schedule' ||
+        (github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && github.event.inputs.run_interactive != 'true') ||
+        (github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && github.event.inputs.run_interactive == 'true') ||
+        (github.event_name == 'issue_comment' && github.event.comment.user.login != 'gemini-cli[bot]' && contains(github.event.comment.body, '@gemini-cli') && contains(fromJSON('["COLLABORATOR", "MEMBER", "OWNER"]'), github.event.comment.author_association)) ||
+        (github.event_name == 'pull_request_review_comment' && github.event.comment.user.login != 'gemini-cli[bot]' && contains(github.event.comment.body, '@gemini-cli') && contains(fromJSON('["COLLABORATOR", "MEMBER", "OWNER"]'), github.event.comment.author_association))
+      )
+    # The reasoning phase is strictly readonly.
+    permissions:
+      contents: 'read'
+      issues: 'read'
+      pull-requests: 'read'
+      actions: 'read'
+    env:
+      GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: 'true'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+          persist-credentials: false
+
+      - name: 'Setup Node.js'
+        uses: 'actions/setup-node@49933ea5288caeca8642d1e84afbd3f7d6820020' # ratchet:actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+          cache: 'npm'
+
+      - name: 'Install dependencies'
+        run: 'npm ci'
+
+      - name: 'Build Gemini CLI'
+        run: 'npm run bundle'
+
+      - name: 'Download Previous State'
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+        run: |
+          if [ "${{ github.event.inputs.clear_memory }}" = "true" ]; then
+            echo "Memory clear requested. Skipping previous state download."
+            exit 0
+          fi
+
+          # Find the last successful run of this workflow
+          LAST_RUN_ID=$(gh run list --workflow "${{ github.workflow }}" --status success --limit 1 --json databaseId --jq '.[0].databaseId')
+
+          if [ -n "$LAST_RUN_ID" ]; then
+            echo "Found previous successful run: $LAST_RUN_ID"
+
+            # Download brain memory (all state in one artifact)
+            gh run download "$LAST_RUN_ID" -n brain-data -D . || echo "brain-data not found"
+          else
+            echo "No previous successful run found."
+          fi
+
+      - name: 'Collect Current Metrics'
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+        run: 'npx tsx tools/gemini-cli-bot/metrics/index.ts'
+
+      - name: 'Run Brain Phases'
+        env:
+          GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          GEMINI_MODEL: 'gemini-3-flash-preview'
+          ENABLE_PRS: "${{ github.event.inputs.enable_prs || 'false' }}"
+          TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER: '${{ github.event.issue.number || github.event.inputs.issue_number }}'
+          TRIGGER_COMMENT_ID: '${{ github.event.comment.id || github.event.inputs.comment_id }}'
+        run: |
+          PROMPT_PATH="tools/gemini-cli-bot/brain/metrics.md"
+          if [ "${{ github.event_name }}" = "issue_comment" ] || [ "${{ github.event.inputs.run_interactive }}" = "true" ]; then
+            PROMPT_PATH="tools/gemini-cli-bot/brain/interactive.md"
+            export ENABLE_PRS="true"
+          fi
+
+          touch trigger_context.md
+          if [ -n "$TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER" ]; then
+            echo "<untrusted_context>" > trigger_context.md
+            echo "# Interactive Trigger Context" >> trigger_context.md
+            echo "You were invoked by a user in issue/PR #$TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER." >> trigger_context.md
+
+            if [ -n "$TRIGGER_COMMENT_ID" ]; then
+              echo "## User Comment" >> trigger_context.md
+              gh api "repos/${{ github.repository }}/issues/comments/$TRIGGER_COMMENT_ID" -q '.body' >> trigger_context.md 2>/dev/null || gh api "repos/${{ github.repository }}/pulls/comments/$TRIGGER_COMMENT_ID" -q '.body' >> trigger_context.md
+              echo "" >> trigger_context.md
+            fi
+
+            echo "## Issue/PR Context" >> trigger_context.md
+            gh issue view "$TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER" >> trigger_context.md 2>/dev/null || gh pr view "$TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER" >> trigger_context.md
+            echo "</untrusted_context>" >> trigger_context.md
+          fi
+
+          cat trigger_context.md "$PROMPT_PATH" tools/gemini-cli-bot/brain/common.md > combined_prompt.md
+
+          node bundle/gemini.js --policy tools/gemini-cli-bot/ci-policy.toml -p "$(cat combined_prompt.md)"
+
+      - name: 'Run Critique Phase'
+        if: "${{ github.event.inputs.enable_prs == 'true' || github.event_name == 'issue_comment' || github.event_name == 'pull_request_review_comment' || github.event.inputs.run_interactive == 'true' }}"
+        env:
+          GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          GEMINI_MODEL: 'gemini-3-flash-preview'
+        run: |
+          if git diff --staged --quiet; then
+             echo "No changes staged. Skipping critique."
+             echo "[APPROVED]" > critique_result.txt
+          else
+             node bundle/gemini.js --policy tools/gemini-cli-bot/ci-policy.toml -p "$(cat tools/gemini-cli-bot/brain/critique.md)" 2>&1 | tee critique_output.log
+
+             if [ "${PIPESTATUS[0]}" -eq 0 ] && grep -q "\[APPROVED\]" critique_output.log && ! grep -q "\[REJECTED\]" critique_output.log; then
+               echo "[APPROVED]" > critique_result.txt
+             else
+               echo "Critique failed, rejected, or did not explicitly approve changes. Skipping PR creation."
+               echo "[REJECTED]" > critique_result.txt
+             fi
+          fi
+
+      - name: 'Generate Patch'
+        if: "${{ github.event.inputs.enable_prs == 'true' || github.event_name == 'issue_comment' || github.event_name == 'pull_request_review_comment' || github.event.inputs.run_interactive == 'true' }}"
+        run: |
+          touch bot-changes.patch
+          touch pr-description.md
+          if [ -f critique_result.txt ] && grep -q "\[APPROVED\]" critique_result.txt && ! grep -q "\[REJECTED\]" critique_result.txt; then
+             git diff --staged > bot-changes.patch
+          else
+             echo "Critique did not approve. Skipping patch generation."
+          fi
+
+      - name: 'Archive Brain Data'
+        uses: 'actions/upload-artifact@ea165f8d65b6e75b540449e92b4886f43607fa02' # ratchet:actions/upload-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: 'brain-data'
+          path: |
+            tools/gemini-cli-bot/lessons-learned.md
+            tools/gemini-cli-bot/history/*.csv
+            bot-changes.patch
+            pr-description.md
+            branch-name.txt
+            pr-comment.md
+            pr-number.txt
+            issue-comment.md
+          retention-days: 90
+
+  publish:
+    name: 'Publish Artifacts (Archive Layer)'
+    needs: 'reasoning'
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    if: "github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli'"
+    # The publish phase is for archiving artifacts and optionally creating PRs.
+    permissions:
+      contents: 'write'
+      pull-requests: 'write'
+      actions: 'write'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Generate GitHub App Token 🔑'
+        id: 'generate_token'
+        if: "${{ github.event.inputs.enable_prs == 'true' || github.event_name == 'issue_comment' || github.event_name == 'pull_request_review_comment' || github.event.inputs.run_interactive == 'true' }}"
+        uses: 'actions/create-github-app-token@a8d616148505b5069dccd32f177bb87d7f39123b' # ratchet:actions/create-github-app-token@v2
+        with:
+          app-id: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
+          private-key: '${{ secrets.PRIVATE_KEY }}'
+          owner: '${{ github.repository_owner }}'
+          repositories: '${{ github.event.repository.name }}'
+          permission-contents: 'write'
+          permission-pull-requests: 'write'
+          permission-issues: 'write'
+
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
+        with:
+          ref: 'main'
+          fetch-depth: 0
+          persist-credentials: false
+
+      - name: 'Download Brain Data'
+        uses: 'actions/download-artifact@d3f86a106a0bac45b974a628896c90dbdf5c8093' # ratchet:actions/download-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: 'brain-data'
+          path: '${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/'
+
+      - name: 'Create or Update PR'
+        if: "${{ github.event.inputs.enable_prs == 'true' || github.event_name == 'issue_comment' || github.event_name == 'pull_request_review_comment' || github.event.inputs.run_interactive == 'true' }}"
+        env:
+          GH_TOKEN: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
+          FALLBACK_PAT: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
+        run: |
+          if [ -s "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/bot-changes.patch" ]; then
+            git config user.name "gemini-cli[bot]"
+            git config user.email "gemini-cli[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
+            git remote set-url origin "https://x-access-token:${GH_TOKEN}@github.com/${{ github.repository }}.git"
+
+            BRANCH_NAME="bot/productivity-updates-$(date +'%Y%m%d%H%M%S')-${{ github.run_id }}"
+            if [ -f "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/branch-name.txt" ]; then
+              BRANCH_NAME=$(cat "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/branch-name.txt")
+            fi
+
+            if [[ ! "$BRANCH_NAME" =~ ^bot/ ]]; then
+              echo "Error: Branch name '$BRANCH_NAME' does not start with 'bot/'. Safety abort."
+              exit 1
+            fi
+
+            git checkout -b "$BRANCH_NAME"
+            git apply "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/bot-changes.patch"
+            git add .
+
+            if [ -s "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-description.md" ]; then
+              git commit -F "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-description.md"
+            else
+              git commit -m "🤖 Gemini Bot Productivity Optimizations"
+            fi
+
+            PR_TITLE="🤖 Gemini Bot Productivity Optimizations"
+            if [ -s "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-description.md" ]; then
+              PR_TITLE=$(head -n 1 "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-description.md")
+            fi
+
+            if ! git push origin "$BRANCH_NAME" --force; then
+              echo "Push failed. Retrying with FALLBACK_PAT..."
+              export GH_TOKEN="$FALLBACK_PAT"
+              git remote set-url origin "https://x-access-token:${FALLBACK_PAT}@github.com/${{ github.repository }}.git"
+              git push origin "$BRANCH_NAME" --force
+            fi
+
+            if ! gh pr view "$BRANCH_NAME" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+              gh pr create --draft --title "$PR_TITLE" --body-file "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-description.md" --head "$BRANCH_NAME" --base main || \
+              gh pr create --draft --title "🤖 Gemini Bot Productivity Optimizations" --body "Automated changes generated by Gemini CLI Bot." --head "$BRANCH_NAME" --base main
+            else
+              PR_STATE=$(gh pr view "$BRANCH_NAME" --json state --jq .state)
+              if [ "$PR_STATE" = "CLOSED" ]; then
+                NEW_BRANCH_NAME="${BRANCH_NAME}-retry-${{ github.run_id }}"
+                git checkout -b "$NEW_BRANCH_NAME"
+                git push origin "$NEW_BRANCH_NAME" --force
+                gh pr create --draft --title "$PR_TITLE" --body-file "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-description.md" --head "$NEW_BRANCH_NAME" --base main || \
+                gh pr create --draft --title "🤖 Gemini Bot Productivity Optimizations" --body "Automated changes generated by Gemini CLI Bot." --head "$NEW_BRANCH_NAME" --base main
+              fi
+            fi
+          fi
+
+      - name: 'Post PR/Issue Comment'
+        env:
+          GH_TOKEN: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
+          TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER: '${{ github.event.issue.number || github.event.inputs.issue_number }}'
+        run: |
+          if [ -s "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/issue-comment.md" ] && [ -n "$TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER" ]; then
+            echo "Posting comment to triggering issue #$TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER"
+            # Use REST API (gh api) instead of GraphQL (gh issue comment) to ensure robot identity
+            # while avoiding potential GraphQL-specific authorization hurdles with PATs.
+            gh api "repos/${{ github.repository }}/issues/$TRIGGER_ISSUE_NUMBER/comments" -F body=@"${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/issue-comment.md"
+          fi
+
+          if [ -s "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-comment.md" ] && [ -f "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-number.txt" ]; then
+            PR_NUM=$(cat "${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-number.txt")
+
+            # Using GitHub App, so author check is no longer valid against gemini-cli-robot
+            # Skipping author validation here to let the app post.
+
+            # Use REST API (gh api) for consistency and robot identity
+            gh api "repos/${{ github.repository }}/issues/$PR_NUM/comments" -F body=@"${{ runner.temp }}/brain-data/pr-comment.md"
+          fi

.github/workflows/gemini-cli-bot-pulse.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+name: '🔄 Gemini CLI Bot: Pulse'
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '*/30 * * * *' # Every 30 minutes
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+concurrency:
+  group: '${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.ref }}'
+  cancel-in-progress: true
+
+permissions:
+  contents: 'write'
+  issues: 'write'
+  pull-requests: 'write'
+
+jobs:
+  pulse:
+    name: 'Pulse (Reflex Layer)'
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    if: "github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli'"
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+
+      - name: 'Setup Node.js'
+        uses: 'actions/setup-node@49933ea5288caeca8642d1e84afbd3f7d6820020' # ratchet:actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+          cache: 'npm'
+
+      - name: 'Install dependencies'
+        run: 'npm ci'
+
+      - name: 'Run Reflex Processes'
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+        run: |
+          if [ -d "tools/gemini-cli-bot/reflexes/scripts" ] && [ "$(ls -A tools/gemini-cli-bot/reflexes/scripts)" ]; then
+            for script in tools/gemini-cli-bot/reflexes/scripts/*.ts; do
+              echo "Running reflex script: $script"
+              npx tsx "$script"
+            done
+          else
+            echo "No reflex scripts found."
+          fi

.github/workflows/release-notes.yml

@@ -70,6 +70,8 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Generate Changelog with Gemini'
         if: "steps.validate_version.outputs.CONTINUE == 'true'"
         uses: 'google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli@a3bf79042542528e91937b3a3a6fbc4967ee3c31' # ratchet:google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli@v0
+        env:
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
         with:
           gemini_api_key: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
           prompt: |

.github/workflows/test-build-binary.yml

@@ -141,6 +141,7 @@ jobs:
         if: "github.event_name != 'pull_request'"
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: true
         run: |
           echo "Running integration tests with binary..."
           if [[ "${{ matrix.os }}" == 'windows-latest' ]]; then

.prettierignore

@@ -22,3 +22,4 @@ Thumbs.db
 .pytest_cache
 **/SKILL.md
 packages/sdk/test-data/*.json
+*.mdx

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -110,7 +110,9 @@ assign or unassign the issue as requested, provided the conditions are met
 (e.g., an issue must be unassigned to be assigned).
 
 Please note that you can have a maximum of 3 issues assigned to you at any given
-time.
+time and that only
+[issues labeled "help wanted"](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3A%22help%20wanted%22)
+may be self-assigned.
 
 ### Pull request guidelines
 

Dockerfile

@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ ENV PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/share/npm-global/bin
 USER node
 
 # install gemini-cli and clean up
-COPY packages/cli/dist/google-gemini-cli-*.tgz /tmp/gemini-cli.tgz
-COPY packages/core/dist/google-gemini-cli-core-*.tgz /tmp/gemini-core.tgz
+COPY --chown=node:node packages/cli/dist/google-gemini-cli-*.tgz /tmp/gemini-cli.tgz
+COPY --chown=node:node packages/core/dist/google-gemini-cli-core-*.tgz /tmp/gemini-core.tgz
 RUN npm install -g /tmp/gemini-core.tgz \
   && npm install -g /tmp/gemini-cli.tgz \
   && node -e "const fs=require('node:fs'); JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync('/usr/local/share/npm-global/lib/node_modules/@google/gemini-cli/package.json','utf8')); JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync('/usr/local/share/npm-global/lib/node_modules/@google/gemini-cli-core/package.json','utf8'));" \

README.md

@@ -371,6 +371,8 @@ for planned features and priorities.
 
 ## 📖 Resources
 
+- **[Free Course](https://learn.deeplearning.ai/courses/gemini-cli-code-and-create-with-an-open-source-agent/information)** -
+  Learn the basics.
 - **[Official Roadmap](./ROADMAP.md)** - See what's coming next.
 - **[Changelog](https://www.geminicli.com/docs/changelogs)** - See recent
   notable updates.

docs/changelogs/index.md

@@ -18,6 +18,45 @@ on GitHub.
 | [Preview](preview.md) | Experimental features ready for early feedback. |
 | [Stable](latest.md)   | Stable, recommended for general use.            |
 
+## 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

docs/changelogs/latest.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Latest stable release: v0.37.1
+# Latest stable release: v0.39.0
 
-Released: April 09, 2026
+Released: April 23, 2026
 
 For most users, our latest stable release is the recommended release. Install
 the latest stable version with:
@@ -11,415 +11,252 @@ npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
 
 ## Highlights
 
-- **Dynamic Sandbox Expansion:** Implemented dynamic sandbox expansion and
-  worktree support for both Linux and Windows, enhancing development flexibility
-  in restricted environments.
-- **Tool-Based Topic Grouping (Chapters):** Introduced "Chapters" to logically
-  group agent interactions based on tool usage and intent, providing a clearer
-  narrative flow in long sessions.
-- **Enhanced Browser Agent:** Added persistent session management, dynamic
-  read-only tool discovery, and sandbox-aware initialization for the browser
-  agent.
-- **Security & Permission Hardening:** Implemented secret visibility lockdown
-  for environment files and integrated integrity controls for Windows
-  sandboxing.
+- **Skill Extractor & Memory Inbox:** Introduced the `/memory` command to review
+  and patch skills extracted during agent sessions, streamlining the continuous
+  learning workflow.
+- **Enhanced Plan Mode Security:** Increased transparency in Plan Mode by
+  requiring user confirmation for skill activation and allowing users to view
+  the full content of generated plans.
+- **Advanced Display Protocol:** Implemented a tool-controlled display protocol,
+  enabling agents to provide richer, more structured visual feedback during
+  execution.
+- **Core Architecture Refactor:** Introduced a decoupled `ContextManager` and
+  `Sidecar` architecture to improve state management and session resilience.
+- **Streamlined Agent Feedback:** Restored the display of model thoughts and raw
+  text in responses, ensuring full visibility into the agent's reasoning
+  process.
 
 ## What's Changed
 
-- fix(acp): handle all InvalidStreamError types gracefully in prompt
-  [#24540](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24540)
-- feat(acp): add support for /about command
-  [#24649](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24649)
-- feat(acp): add /help command
-  [#24839](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24839)
-- feat(evals): centralize test agents into test-utils for reuse by @Samee24 in
-  [#23616](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23616)
-- revert: chore(config): disable agents by default by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#23672](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23672)
-- fix(plan): update telemetry attribute keys and add timestamp by @Adib234 in
-  [#23685](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23685)
-- fix(core): prevent premature MCP discovery completion by @jackwotherspoon in
-  [#23637](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23637)
-- feat(browser): add maxActionsPerTask for browser agent setting by
-  @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#23216](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23216)
-- fix(core): improve agent loader error formatting for empty paths by
-  @adamfweidman in
-  [#23690](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23690)
-- fix(cli): only show updating spinner when auto-update is in progress by
-  @scidomino in [#23709](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23709)
-- Refine onboarding metrics to log the duration explicitly and use the tier
-  name. by @yunaseoul in
-  [#23678](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23678)
-- chore(tools): add toJSON to tools and invocations to reduce logging verbosity
-  by @alisa-alisa in
-  [#22899](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22899)
-- fix(cli): stabilize copy mode to prevent flickering and cursor resets by
-  @mattKorwel in
-  [#22584](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22584)
-- fix(test): move flaky ctrl-c-exit test to non-blocking suite by @mattKorwel in
-  [#23732](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23732)
-- feat(skills): add ci skill for automated failure replication by @mattKorwel in
-  [#23720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23720)
-- feat(sandbox): implement forbiddenPaths for OS-specific sandbox managers by
-  @ehedlund in [#23282](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23282)
-- fix(core): conditionally expose additional_permissions in shell tool by
-  @galz10 in [#23729](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23729)
-- refactor(core): standardize OS-specific sandbox tests and extract linux helper
-  methods by @ehedlund in
-  [#23715](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23715)
-- format recently added script by @scidomino in
-  [#23739](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23739)
-- fix(ui): prevent over-eager slash subcommand completion by @keithguerin in
-  [#20136](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20136)
-- Fix dynamic model routing for gemini 3.1 pro to customtools model by
-  @kevinjwang1 in
-  [#23641](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23641)
-- feat(core): support inline agentCardJson for remote agents by @adamfweidman in
-  [#23743](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23743)
-- fix(cli): skip console log/info in headless mode by @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#22739](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22739)
-- test(core): install bubblewrap on Linux CI for sandbox integration tests by
-  @ehedlund in [#23583](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23583)
-- docs(reference): split tools table into category sections by @sheikhlimon in
-  [#21516](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21516)
-- fix(browser): detect embedded URLs in query params to prevent allowedDomains
-  bypass by @tony-shi in
-  [#23225](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23225)
-- fix(browser): add proxy bypass constraint to domain restriction system prompt
-  by @tony-shi in
-  [#23229](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23229)
-- fix(policy): relax write_file argsPattern in plan mode to allow paths without
-  session ID by @Adib234 in
-  [#23695](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23695)
-- docs: fix grammar in CONTRIBUTING and numbering in sandbox docs by
-  @splint-disk-8i in
-  [#23448](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23448)
-- fix(acp): allow attachments by adding a permission prompt by @sripasg in
-  [#23680](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23680)
-- fix(core): thread AbortSignal to chat compression requests (#20405) by
-  @SH20RAJ in [#20778](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20778)
-- feat(core): implement Windows sandbox dynamic expansion Phase 1 and 2.1 by
-  @scidomino in [#23691](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23691)
-- Add note about root privileges in sandbox docs by @diodesign in
-  [#23314](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23314)
-- docs(core): document agent_card_json string literal options for remote agents
-  by @adamfweidman in
-  [#23797](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23797)
-- fix(cli): resolve TTY hang on headless environments by unconditionally
-  resuming process.stdin before React Ink launch by @cocosheng-g in
-  [#23673](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23673)
-- fix(ui): cleanup estimated string length hacks in composer by @keithguerin in
-  [#23694](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23694)
-- feat(browser): dynamically discover read-only tools by @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#23805](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23805)
-- docs: clarify policy requirement for `general.plan.directory` in settings
-  schema by @jerop in
-  [#23784](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23784)
-- Revert "perf(cli): optimize --version startup time (#23671)" by @scidomino in
-  [#23812](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23812)
-- don't silence errors from wombat by @scidomino in
-  [#23822](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23822)
-- fix(ui): prevent escape key from cancelling requests in shell mode by
-  @PrasannaPal21 in
-  [#21245](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21245)
-- Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#23702](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23702)
-- feat(core,ui): Add experiment-gated support for gemini flash 3.1 lite by
-  @chrstnb in [#23794](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23794)
-- Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.3 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#23827](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23827)
-- new linting check: github-actions-pinning by @alisa-alisa in
-  [#23808](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23808)
-- fix(cli): show helpful guidance when no skills are available by @Niralisj in
-  [#23785](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23785)
-- fix: Chat logs and errors handle tail tool calls correctly by @googlestrobe in
-  [#22460](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22460)
-- Don't try removing a tag from a non-existent release. by @scidomino in
-  [#23830](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23830)
-- fix(cli): allow ask question dialog to take full window height by @jacob314 in
-  [#23693](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23693)
-- fix(core): strip leading underscores from error types in telemetry by
-  @yunaseoul in [#23824](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23824)
-- Changelog for v0.35.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#23819](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23819)
-- feat(evals): add reliability harvester and 500/503 retry support by
-  @alisa-alisa in
-  [#23626](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23626)
-- feat(sandbox): dynamic Linux sandbox expansion and worktree support by @galz10
-  in [#23692](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23692)
-- Merge examples of use into quickstart documentation by @diodesign in
-  [#23319](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23319)
-- fix(cli): prioritize primary name matches in slash command search by @sehoon38
-  in [#23850](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23850)
-- Changelog for v0.35.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#23840](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23840)
-- fix(browser): keep input blocker active across navigations by @kunal-10-cloud
-  in [#22562](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22562)
-- feat(core): new skill to look for duplicated code while reviewing PRs by
-  @devr0306 in [#23704](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23704)
-- fix(core): replace hardcoded non-interactive ASK_USER denial with explicit
-  policy rules by @ruomengz in
-  [#23668](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23668)
-- fix(plan): after exiting plan mode switches model to a flash model by @Adib234
-  in [#23885](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23885)
-- feat(gcp): add development worker infrastructure by @mattKorwel in
-  [#23814](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23814)
-- fix(a2a-server): A2A server should execute ask policies in interactive mode by
-  @kschaab in [#23831](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23831)
-- feat(core): define TrajectoryProvider interface by @sehoon38 in
-  [#23050](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23050)
-- Docs: Update quotas and pricing by @jkcinouye in
-  [#23835](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23835)
-- fix(core): allow disabling environment variable redaction by @galz10 in
-  [#23927](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23927)
-- feat(cli): enable notifications cross-platform via terminal bell fallback by
-  @genneth in [#21618](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21618)
-- feat(sandbox): implement secret visibility lockdown for env files by
-  @DavidAPierce in
-  [#23712](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23712)
-- fix(core): remove shell outputChunks buffer caching to prevent memory bloat
-  and sanitize prompt input by @spencer426 in
-  [#23751](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23751)
-- feat(core): implement persistent browser session management by @kunal-10-cloud
-  in [#21306](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21306)
-- refactor(core): delegate sandbox denial parsing to SandboxManager by
-  @scidomino in [#23928](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23928)
-- dep(update) Update Ink version to 6.5.0 by @jacob314 in
-  [#23843](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23843)
-- Docs: Update 'docs-writer' skill for relative links by @jkcinouye in
-  [#21463](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21463)
-- Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.4 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#23935](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23935)
-- fix(acp): Update allow approval policy flow for ACP clients to fix config
-  persistence and compatible with TUI by @sripasg in
-  [#23818](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23818)
-- Changelog for v0.35.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#23960](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23960)
-- ACP integration documents by @g-samroberts in
-  [#22254](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22254)
-- fix(core): explicitly set error names to avoid bundling renaming issues by
-  @yunaseoul in [#23913](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23913)
-- feat(core): subagent isolation and cleanup hardening by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#23903](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23903)
-- disable extension-reload test by @scidomino in
-  [#24018](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24018)
-- feat(core): add forbiddenPaths to GlobalSandboxOptions and refactor
-  createSandboxManager by @ehedlund in
-  [#23936](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23936)
-- refactor(core): improve ignore resolution and fix directory-matching bug by
-  @ehedlund in [#23816](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23816)
-- revert(core): support custom base URL via env vars by @spencer426 in
-  [#23976](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23976)
-- Increase memory limited for eslint. by @jacob314 in
-  [#24022](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24022)
-- fix(acp): prevent crash on empty response in ACP mode by @sripasg in
-  [#23952](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23952)
-- feat(core): Land `AgentHistoryProvider`. by @joshualitt in
-  [#23978](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23978)
-- fix(core): switch to subshells for shell tool wrapping to fix heredocs and
-  edge cases by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#24024](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24024)
-- Debug command. by @jacob314 in
-  [#23851](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23851)
-- Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.5 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24046](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24046)
-- Fix test flakes by globally mocking ink-spinner by @jacob314 in
-  [#24044](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24044)
-- Enable network access in sandbox configuration by @galz10 in
-  [#24055](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24055)
-- feat(context): add configurable memoryBoundaryMarkers setting by @SandyTao520
-  in [#24020](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24020)
-- feat(core): implement windows sandbox expansion and denial detection by
-  @scidomino in [#24027](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24027)
-- fix(core): resolve ACP Operation Aborted Errors in grep_search by @ivanporty
-  in [#23821](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23821)
-- fix(hooks): prevent SessionEnd from firing twice in non-interactive mode by
-  @krishdef7 in [#22139](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22139)
-- Re-word intro to Gemini 3 page. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#24069](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24069)
-- fix(cli): resolve layout contention and flashing loop in StatusRow by
-  @keithguerin in
-  [#24065](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24065)
-- fix(sandbox): implement Windows Mandatory Integrity Control for GeminiSandbox
-  by @galz10 in [#24057](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24057)
-- feat(core): implement tool-based topic grouping (Chapters) by @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#23150](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23150)
-- feat(cli): support 'tab to queue' for messages while generating by @gundermanc
-  in [#24052](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24052)
-- feat(core): agnostic background task UI with CompletionBehavior by
-  @adamfweidman in
-  [#22740](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22740)
-- UX for topic narration tool by @gundermanc in
-  [#24079](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24079)
-- fix: shellcheck warnings in scripts by @scidomino in
-  [#24035](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24035)
-- test(evals): add comprehensive subagent delegation evaluations by @abhipatel12
-  in [#24132](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24132)
-- fix(a2a-server): prioritize ADC before evaluating headless constraints for
-  auth initialization by @spencer426 in
-  [#23614](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23614)
-- Text can be added after /plan command by @rambleraptor in
-  [#22833](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22833)
-- fix(cli): resolve missing F12 logs via global console store by @scidomino in
-  [#24235](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24235)
-- fix broken tests by @scidomino in
-  [#24279](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24279)
-- fix(evals): add update_topic behavioral eval by @gundermanc in
-  [#24223](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24223)
-- feat(core): Unified Context Management and Tool Distillation. by @joshualitt
-  in [#24157](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24157)
-- Default enable narration for the team. by @gundermanc in
-  [#24224](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24224)
-- fix(core): ensure default agents provide tools and use model-specific schemas
-  by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#24268](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24268)
-- feat(cli): show Flash Lite Preview model regardless of user tier by @sehoon38
-  in [#23904](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23904)
-- feat(cli): implement compact tool output by @jwhelangoog in
-  [#20974](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20974)
-- Add security settings for tool sandboxing by @galz10 in
-  [#23923](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23923)
-- chore(test-utils): switch integration tests to use PREVIEW_GEMINI_MODEL by
-  @sehoon38 in [#24276](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24276)
-- feat(core): enable topic update narration for legacy models by @Abhijit-2592
-  in [#24241](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24241)
-- feat(core): add project-level memory scope to save_memory tool by @SandyTao520
-  in [#24161](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24161)
-- test(integration): fix plan mode write denial test false positive by @sehoon38
-  in [#24299](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24299)
-- feat(plan): support `Plan` mode in untrusted folders by @Adib234 in
-  [#17586](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17586)
-- fix(core): enable mid-stream retries for all models and re-enable compression
-  test by @sehoon38 in
-  [#24302](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24302)
-- Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.6 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24082](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24082)
-- Changelog for v0.35.3 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24083](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24083)
-- feat(cli): add auth info to footer by @sehoon38 in
-  [#24042](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24042)
-- fix(browser): reset action counter for each agent session and let it ignore
-  internal actions by @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#24228](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24228)
-- feat(plan): promote planning feature to stable by @ruomengz in
-  [#24282](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24282)
-- fix(browser): terminate subagent immediately on domain restriction violations
-  by @gsquared94 in
-  [#24313](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24313)
-- feat(cli): add UI to update extensions by @ruomengz in
-  [#23682](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23682)
-- Fix(browser): terminate immediately for "browser is already running" error by
-  @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#24233](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24233)
-- docs: Add 'plan' option to approval mode in CLI reference by @YifanRuan in
-  [#24134](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24134)
-- fix(core): batch macOS seatbelt rules into a profile file to prevent ARG_MAX
-  errors by @ehedlund in
-  [#24255](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24255)
-- fix(core): fix race condition between browser agent and main closing process
-  by @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#24340](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24340)
-- perf(build): optimize build scripts for parallel execution and remove
-  redundant checks by @sehoon38 in
-  [#24307](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24307)
-- ci: install bubblewrap on Linux for release workflows by @ehedlund in
-  [#24347](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24347)
-- chore(release): allow bundling for all builds, including stable by @sehoon38
-  in [#24305](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24305)
-- Revert "Add security settings for tool sandboxing" by @jerop in
-  [#24357](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24357)
-- docs: update subagents docs to not be experimental by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#24343](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24343)
-- fix(core): implement **read and **write commands in sandbox managers by
-  @galz10 in [#24283](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24283)
-- don't try to remove tags in dry run by @scidomino in
-  [#24356](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24356)
-- fix(config): disable JIT context loading by default by @SandyTao520 in
-  [#24364](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24364)
-- test(sandbox): add integration test for dynamic permission expansion by
-  @galz10 in [#24359](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24359)
-- docs(policy): remove unsupported mcpName wildcard edge case by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#24133](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24133)
-- docs: fix broken GEMINI.md link in CONTRIBUTING.md by @Panchal-Tirth in
-  [#24182](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24182)
-- feat(core): infrastructure for event-driven subagent history by @abhipatel12
-  in [#23914](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23914)
-- fix(core): resolve Plan Mode deadlock during plan file creation due to sandbox
-  restrictions by @DavidAPierce in
-  [#24047](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24047)
-- fix(core): fix browser agent UX issues and improve E2E test reliability by
-  @gsquared94 in
-  [#24312](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24312)
-- fix(ui): wrap topic and intent fields in TopicMessage by @jwhelangoog in
-  [#24386](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24386)
-- refactor(core): Centralize context management logic into src/context by
-  @joshualitt in
-  [#24380](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24380)
-- fix(core): pin AuthType.GATEWAY to use Gemini 3.1 Pro/Flash Lite by default by
-  @sripasg in [#24375](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24375)
-- feat(ui): add Tokyo Night theme by @danrneal in
-  [#24054](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24054)
-- fix(cli): refactor test config loading and mock debugLogger in test-setup by
-  @mattKorwel in
-  [#24389](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24389)
-- Set memoryManager to false in settings.json by @mattKorwel in
-  [#24393](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24393)
-- ink 6.6.3 by @jacob314 in
-  [#24372](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24372)
-- fix(core): resolve subagent chat recording gaps and directory inheritance by
+- refactor(plan): simplify policy priorities and consolidate read-only rules by
+  @ruomengz in [#24849](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24849)
+- feat(test-utils): add memory usage integration test harness by @sripasg in
+  [#24876](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24876)
+- feat(memory): add /memory inbox command for reviewing extracted skills by
+  @SandyTao520 in
+  [#24544](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24544)
+- chore(release): bump version to 0.39.0-nightly.20260408.e77b22e63 by
+  @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#24939](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24939)
+- fix(core): ensure robust sandbox cleanup in all process execution paths by
+  @ehedlund in [#24763](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24763)
+- chore: update ink version to 6.6.8 by @jacob314 in
+  [#24934](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24934)
+- Changelog for v0.38.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#24938](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24938)
+- chore: ignore conductor directory by @JayadityaGit in
+  [#22128](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22128)
+- Changelog for v0.37.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#24940](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24940)
+- feat(plan): require user confirmation for activate_skill in Plan Mode by
+  @ruomengz in [#24946](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24946)
+- feat(test-utils): add CPU performance integration test harness by @sripasg in
+  [#24951](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24951)
+- fix(cli-ui): enable Ctrl+Backspace for word deletion in Windows Terminal by
+  @dogukanozen in
+  [#21447](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21447)
+- test(sdk): add unit tests for GeminiCliSession by @AdamyaSingh7 in
+  [#21897](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21897)
+- fix(core): resolve windows symlink bypass and stabilize sandbox integration
+  tests by @ehedlund in
+  [#24834](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24834)
+- fix(cli): restore file path display in edit and write tool confirmations by
+  @jwhelangoog in
+  [#24974](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24974)
+- feat(core): refine shell tool description display logic by @jwhelangoog in
+  [#24903](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24903)
+- fix(core): dynamic session ID injection to resolve resume bugs by @scidomino
+  in [#24972](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24972)
+- Update ink version to 6.6.9 by @jacob314 in
+  [#24980](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24980)
+- Generalize evals infra to support more types of evals, organization and
+  queuing of named suites by @gundermanc in
+  [#24941](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24941)
+- fix(cli): optimize startup with lightweight parent process by @sehoon38 in
+  [#24667](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24667)
+- refactor(sandbox): use centralized sandbox paths in macOS Seatbelt
+  implementation by @ehedlund in
+  [#24984](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24984)
+- feat(cli): refine tool output formatting for compact mode by @jwhelangoog in
+  [#24677](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24677)
+- fix(sdk): skip broken sendStream tests to unblock nightly by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25000](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25000)
+- refactor(core): use centralized path resolution for Linux sandbox by @ehedlund
+  in [#24985](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24985)
+- Support ctrl+shift+g by @jacob314 in
+  [#25035](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25035)
+- feat(core): refactor subagent tool to unified invoke_subagent tool by
   @abhipatel12 in
-  [#24368](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24368)
-- fix(cli): cap shell output at 10 MB to prevent RangeError crash by @ProthamD
-  in [#24168](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24168)
-- feat(plan): conditionally add enter/exit plan mode tools based on current mode
-  by @ruomengz in
-  [#24378](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24378)
-- feat(core): prioritize discussion before formal plan approval by @jerop in
-  [#24423](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24423)
-- fix(ui): add accelerated scrolling on alternate buffer mode by @devr0306 in
-  [#23940](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23940)
-- feat(core): populate sandbox forbidden paths with project ignore file contents
-  by @ehedlund in
-  [#24038](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24038)
-- fix(core): ensure blue border overlay and input blocker to act correctly
-  depending on browser agent activities by @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#24385](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24385)
-- fix(ui): removed additional vertical padding for tables by @devr0306 in
-  [#24381](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24381)
-- fix(build): upload full bundle directory archive to GitHub releases by
-  @sehoon38 in [#24403](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24403)
-- fix(build): wire bundle:browser-mcp into bundle pipeline by @gsquared94 in
-  [#24424](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24424)
-- feat(browser): add sandbox-aware browser agent initialization by @gsquared94
-  in [#24419](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24419)
-- feat(core): enhance tracker task schemas for detailed titles and descriptions
-  by @anj-s in [#23902](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23902)
-- refactor(core): Unified context management settings schema by @joshualitt in
-  [#24391](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24391)
-- feat(core): update browser agent prompt to check open pages first when
-  bringing up by @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#24431](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24431)
-- fix(acp) refactor(core,cli): centralize model discovery logic in
-  ModelConfigService by @sripasg in
-  [#24392](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24392)
-- Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.7 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24346](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24346)
-- fix: update task tracker storage location in system prompt by @anj-s in
-  [#24034](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24034)
-- feat(browser): supersede stale snapshots to reclaim context-window tokens by
-  @gsquared94 in
-  [#24440](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24440)
-- docs(core): add subagent tool isolation draft doc by @akh64bit in
-  [#23275](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23275)
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 64c928f to release/v0.37.0-preview.0-pr-23257 to patch
-  version v0.37.0-preview.0 and create version 0.37.0-preview.1 by
+  [#24489](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24489)
+- fix(core): add explicit git identity env vars to prevent sandbox checkpointing
+  error by @mrpmohiburrahman in
+  [#19775](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19775)
+- fix: respect hideContextPercentage when FooterConfigDialog is closed without
+  changes by @chernistry in
+  [#24773](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24773)
+- fix(cli): suppress unhandled AbortError logs during request cancellation by
+  @euxaristia in
+  [#22621](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22621)
+- Automated documentation audit by @g-samroberts in
+  [#24567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24567)
+- feat(cli): implement useAgentStream hook by @mbleigh in
+  [#24292](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24292)
+- refactor(plan) Clean default plan toml by @ruomengz in
+  [#25037](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25037)
+- refactor(core): remove legacy subagent wrapping tools by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25053](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25053)
+- fix(core): honor retryDelay in RetryInfo for 503 errors by @yunaseoul in
+  [#25057](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25057)
+- fix(core): remediate subagent memory leaks using AbortSignal in MessageBus by
+  @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25048](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25048)
+- feat(cli): wire up useAgentStream in AppContainer by @mbleigh in
+  [#24297](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24297)
+- feat(core): migrate chat recording to JSONL streaming by @spencer426 in
+  [#23749](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23749)
+- fix(core): clear 5-minute timeouts in oauth flow to prevent memory leaks by
+  @spencer426 in
+  [#24968](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24968)
+- fix(sandbox): centralize async git worktree resolution and enforce read-only
+  security by @ehedlund in
+  [#25040](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25040)
+- feat(test): add high-volume shell test and refine perf harness by @sripasg in
+  [#24983](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24983)
+- fix(core): silently handle EPERM when listing dir structure by @scidomino in
+  [#25066](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25066)
+- Changelog for v0.37.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25055](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25055)
+- fix: decode Uint8Array and multi-byte UTF-8 in API error messages by
+  @kimjune01 in [#23341](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23341)
+- Automated documentation audit results by @g-samroberts in
+  [#22755](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22755)
+- debugging(ui): add optional debugRainbow setting by @jacob314 in
+  [#25088](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25088)
+- fix: resolve lifecycle memory leaks by cleaning up listeners and root closures
+  by @spencer426 in
+  [#25049](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25049)
+- docs(cli): updates f12 description to be more precise by @JayadityaGit in
+  [#15816](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15816)
+- fix(cli): mark /settings as unsafe to run concurrently by @jacob314 in
+  [#25061](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25061)
+- fix(core): remove buffer slice to prevent OOM on large output streams by
+  @spencer426 in
+  [#25094](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25094)
+- feat(core): persist subagent agentId in tool call records by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25092](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25092)
+- chore(core): increase codebase investigator turn limits to 50 by @abhipatel12
+  in [#25125](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25125)
+- refactor(core): consolidate execute() arguments into ExecuteOptions by
+  @mbleigh in [#25101](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25101)
+- feat(core): add Strategic Re-evaluation guidance to system prompt by
+  @aishaneeshah in
+  [#25062](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25062)
+- fix(core): preserve shell execution config fields on update by
+  @jasonmatthewsuhari in
+  [#25113](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25113)
+- docs: add vi shortcuts and clarify MCP sandbox setup by @chrisjcthomas in
+  [#21679](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21679)
+- fix(cli): pass session id to interactive shell executions by
+  @jasonmatthewsuhari in
+  [#25114](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25114)
+- fix(cli): resolve text sanitization data loss due to C1 control characters by
+  @euxaristia in
+  [#22624](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22624)
+- feat(core): add large memory regression test by @cynthialong0-0 in
+  [#25059](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25059)
+- fix(core): resolve PTY exhaustion and orphan MCP subprocess leaks by
+  @spencer426 in
+  [#25079](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25079)
+- chore(deps): update vulnerable dependencies via npm audit fix by @scidomino in
+  [#25140](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25140)
+- perf(sandbox): optimize Windows sandbox initialization via native ACL
+  application by @ehedlund in
+  [#25077](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25077)
+- chore: switch from keytar to @github/keytar by @cocosheng-g in
+  [#25143](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25143)
+- fix: improve audio MIME normalization and validation in file reads by
+  @junaiddshaukat in
+  [#21636](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21636)
+- docs: Update docs-audit to include changes in PR body by @g-samroberts in
+  [#25153](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25153)
+- docs: correct documentation for enforced authentication type by @cocosheng-g
+  in [#25142](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25142)
+- fix(cli): exclude update_topic from confirmation queue count by @Abhijit-2592
+  in [#24945](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24945)
+- Memory fix for trace's streamWrapper. by @anthraxmilkshake in
+  [#25089](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25089)
+- fix(core): fix quota footer for non-auto models and improve display by
+  @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#25121](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25121)
+- docs(contributing): clarify self-assignment policy for issues by @jmr in
+  [#23087](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23087)
+- feat(core): add skill patching support with /memory inbox integration by
+  @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25148](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25148)
+- Stop suppressing thoughts and text in model response by @gundermanc in
+  [#25073](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25073)
+- fix(release): prefix git hash in nightly versions to prevent semver
+  normalization by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25304](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25304)
+- feat(cli): extract QuotaContext and resolve infinite render loop by @Adib234
+  in [#24959](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24959)
+- refactor(core): extract and centralize sandbox path utilities by @ehedlund in
+  [#25305](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25305)
+- feat(ui): added enhancements to scroll momentum by @devr0306 in
+  [#24447](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24447)
+- fix(core): replace custom binary detection with isbinaryfile to correctly
+  handle UTF-8 (U+FFFD) by @Anjaligarhwal in
+  [#25297](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25297)
+- feat(agent): implement tool-controlled display protocol (Steps 2-3) by
+  @mbleigh in [#25134](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25134)
+- Stop showing scrollbar unless we are in terminalBuffer mode by @jacob314 in
+  [#25320](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25320)
+- feat: support auth block in MCP servers config in agents by @TanmayVartak in
+  [#24770](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24770)
+- fix(core): expose GEMINI_PLANS_DIR to hook environment by @Adib234 in
+  [#25296](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25296)
+- feat(core): implement silent fallback for Plan Mode model routing by @jerop in
+  [#25317](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25317)
+- fix: correct redirect count increment in fetchJson by @KevinZhao in
+  [#24896](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24896)
+- fix(core): prevent secondary crash in ModelRouterService finally block by
+  @gundermanc in
+  [#25333](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25333)
+- feat(core): introduce decoupled ContextManager and Sidecar architecture by
+  @joshualitt in
+  [#24752](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24752)
+- docs(core): update generalist agent documentation by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25325](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25325)
+- chore(mcp): check MCP error code over brittle string match by @jackwotherspoon
+  in [#25381](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25381)
+- feat(plan): update plan mode prompt to allow showing plan content by @ruomengz
+  in [#25058](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25058)
+- test(core): improve sandbox integration test coverage and fix OS-specific
+  failures by @ehedlund in
+  [#25307](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25307)
+- fix(core): use debug level for keychain fallback logging by @ehedlund in
+  [#25398](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25398)
+- feat(test): add a performance test in asian language by @cynthialong0-0 in
+  [#25392](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25392)
+- feat(cli): enable mouse clicking for cursor positioning in AskUser multi-line
+  answers by @Adib234 in
+  [#24630](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24630)
+- fix(core): detect kmscon terminal as supporting true color by @claygeo in
+  [#25282](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25282)
+- ci: add agent session drift check workflow by @adamfweidman in
+  [#25389](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25389)
+- use macos-latest-large runner where applicable. by @scidomino in
+  [#25413](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25413)
+- Changelog for v0.37.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25336](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25336)
+- fix(patch): cherry-pick a4e98c0 to release/v0.39.0-preview.0-pr-25138 to patch
+  version v0.39.0-preview.0 and create version 0.39.0-preview.1 by
   @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24561](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24561)
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick cb7f7d6 to release/v0.37.0-preview.1-pr-24342 to patch
-  version v0.37.0-preview.1 and create version 0.37.0-preview.2 by
+  [#25766](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25766)
+- fix(patch): cherry-pick d6f88f8 to release/v0.39.0-preview.1-pr-25670 to patch
+  version v0.39.0-preview.1 and create version 0.39.0-preview.2 by
   @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24842](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24842)
+  [#25776](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25776)
 
 **Full Changelog**:
-https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.36.0...v0.37.1
+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.38.2...v0.39.0

docs/changelogs/preview.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Preview release: v0.38.0-preview.0
+# Preview release: v0.40.0-preview.3
 
-Released: April 08, 2026
+Released: April 24, 2026
 
 Our preview release includes the latest, new, and experimental features. This
 release may not be as stable as our [latest weekly release](latest.md).
@@ -13,256 +13,395 @@ npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview
 
 ## Highlights
 
-- **Context Management:** Introduced a Context Compression Service to optimize
-  context window usage and landed a background memory service for skill
-  extraction.
-- **Enhanced Security:** Implemented context-aware persistent policy approvals
-  for smarter tool permissions and enabled `web_fetch` in plan mode with user
-  confirmation.
-- **Workflow Monitoring:** Added background process monitoring and inspection
-  tools for better visibility into long-running tasks.
-- **UI/UX Refinements:** Enhanced the tool confirmation UI, selection layout,
-  and added support for selective topic expansion and click-to-expand.
-- **Core Stability:** Improved sandbox reliability on Linux and Windows,
-  resolved shebang compatibility issues, and fixed various crashes in the CLI
-  and core services.
+- **Ripgrep Binary Bundling:** Ripgrep binaries are now bundled into the Single
+  Executable Application (SEA), enabling grep functionality in offline
+  environments.
+- **MCP Resource Tools:** New core tools added to list and read MCP (Model
+  Context Protocol) resources, expanding the agent's ability to interact with
+  MCP servers.
+- **Local Model Setup:** Introduced a streamlined `gemini gemma` command for
+  easier local model setup and integration.
+- **Prompt-Driven Memory Management:** Refactored memory management into a
+  prompt-driven, four-tier system and integrated `skill-creator` for robust
+  skill extraction.
+- **Enhanced UI and Accessibility:** Added support for OSC 777 terminal
+  notifications and GitHub colorblind themes for better user feedback and
+  accessibility.
 
 ## What's Changed
 
-- fix(cli): refresh slash command list after /skills reload by @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#24454](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24454)
-- Update README.md for links. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#22759](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22759)
-- fix(core): ensure complete_task tool calls are recorded in chat history by
-  @abhipatel12 in
-  [#24437](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24437)
-- feat(policy): explicitly allow web_fetch in plan mode with ask_user by
-  @Adib234 in [#24456](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24456)
-- fix(core): refactor linux sandbox to fix ARG_MAX crashes by @ehedlund in
-  [#24286](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24286)
-- feat(config): add experimental.adk.agentSessionNoninteractiveEnabled setting
-  by @adamfweidman in
-  [#24439](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24439)
-- Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.8 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24453](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24453)
-- feat(cli): change default loadingPhrases to 'off' to hide tips by @keithguerin
-  in [#24342](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24342)
-- fix(cli): ensure agent stops when all declinable tools are cancelled by
-  @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#24479](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24479)
-- fix(core): enhance sandbox usability and fix build error by @galz10 in
-  [#24460](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24460)
-- Terminal Serializer Optimization by @jacob314 in
-  [#24485](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24485)
-- Auto configure memory. by @jacob314 in
-  [#24474](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24474)
-- Unused error variables in catch block are not allowed by @alisa-alisa in
-  [#24487](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24487)
-- feat(core): add background memory service for skill extraction by @SandyTao520
-  in [#24274](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24274)
-- feat: implement high-signal PR regression check for evaluations by
-  @alisa-alisa in
-  [#23937](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23937)
-- Fix shell output display by @jacob314 in
-  [#24490](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24490)
-- fix(ui): resolve unwanted vertical spacing around various tool output
-  treatments by @jwhelangoog in
-  [#24449](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24449)
-- revert(cli): bring back input box and footer visibility in copy mode by
-  @sehoon38 in [#24504](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24504)
-- fix(cli): prevent crash in AnsiOutputText when handling non-array data by
-  @sehoon38 in [#24498](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24498)
-- feat(cli): support default values for environment variables by @ruomengz in
-  [#24469](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24469)
-- Implement background process monitoring and inspection tools by @cocosheng-g
-  in [#23799](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23799)
-- docs(browser-agent): update stale browser agent documentation by @gsquared94
-  in [#24463](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24463)
-- fix: enable browser_agent in integration tests and add localhost fixture tests
-  by @gsquared94 in
-  [#24523](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24523)
-- fix(browser): handle computer-use model detection for analyze_screenshot by
-  @gsquared94 in
-  [#24502](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24502)
-- feat(core): Land ContextCompressionService by @joshualitt in
-  [#24483](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24483)
-- feat(core): scope subagent workspace directories via AsyncLocalStorage by
+- update FatalUntrustedWorkspaceError message to include doc link by @ehedlund
+  in [#25874](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25874)
+- feat(core): enhance shell command validation and add core tools allowlist by
+  @galz10 in [#25720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25720)
+- feat(cli): secure .env loading and enforce workspace trust in headless mode by
+  @ehedlund in [#25814](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25814)
+- chore(release): bump version to 0.40.0-nightly.20260414.g5b1f7375a by
+  @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25420](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25420)
+- Fix(core): retry additional OpenSSL 3.x SSL errors during streaming (#16075)
+  by @rcleveng in
+  [#25187](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25187)
+- fix(core): prevent YOLO mode from being downgraded by @galz10 in
+  [#25341](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25341)
+- feat: bundle ripgrep binaries into SEA for offline support by @scidomino in
+  [#25342](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25342)
+- Changelog for v0.39.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25417](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25417)
+- feat(test): add large conversation scenario for performance test by
+  @cynthialong0-0 in
+  [#25331](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25331)
+- improve(core): require recurrence evidence before extracting skills by
   @SandyTao520 in
-  [#24445](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24445)
-- Update ink version to 6.6.7 by @jacob314 in
-  [#24514](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24514)
-- fix(acp): handle all InvalidStreamError types gracefully in prompt by @sripasg
-  in [#24540](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24540)
-- Fix crash when vim editor is not found in PATH on Windows by
-  @Nagajyothi-tammisetti in
-  [#22423](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22423)
-- fix(core): move project memory dir under tmp directory by @SandyTao520 in
-  [#24542](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24542)
-- Enable 'Other' option for yesno question type by @ruomengz in
-  [#24545](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24545)
-- fix(cli): clear stale retry/loading state after cancellation (#21096) by
-  @Aaxhirrr in [#21960](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21960)
-- Changelog for v0.37.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24464](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24464)
-- feat(core): implement context-aware persistent policy approvals by @jerop in
-  [#23257](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23257)
-- docs: move agent disabling instructions and update remote agent status by
-  @jackwotherspoon in
-  [#24559](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24559)
-- feat(cli): migrate nonInteractiveCli to LegacyAgentSession by @adamfweidman in
-  [#22987](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22987)
-- fix(core): unsafe type assertions in Core File System #19712 by
-  @aniketsaurav18 in
-  [#19739](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19739)
-- fix(ui): hide model quota in /stats and refactor quota display by @danzaharia1
-  in [#24206](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24206)
-- Changelog for v0.36.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24558](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24558)
-- Changelog for v0.37.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24568](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24568)
-- docs: add missing .md extensions to internal doc links by @ishaan-arora-1 in
-  [#24145](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24145)
-- fix(ui): fixed table styling by @devr0306 in
-  [#24565](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24565)
-- fix(core): pass includeDirectories to sandbox configuration by @galz10 in
-  [#24573](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24573)
-- feat(ui): enable "TerminalBuffer" mode to solve flicker by @jacob314 in
-  [#24512](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24512)
-- docs: clarify release coordination by @scidomino in
-  [#24575](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24575)
-- fix(core): remove broken PowerShell translation and fix native \_\_write in
-  Windows sandbox by @scidomino in
-  [#24571](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24571)
-- Add instructions for how to start react in prod and force react to prod mode
-  by @jacob314 in
-  [#24590](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24590)
-- feat(cli): minimalist sandbox status labels by @galz10 in
-  [#24582](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24582)
-- Feat/browser agent metrics by @kunal-10-cloud in
-  [#24210](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24210)
-- test: fix Windows CI execution and resolve exposed platform failures by
-  @ehedlund in [#24476](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24476)
-- feat(core,cli): prioritize summary for topics (#24608) by @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#24609](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24609)
-- show color by @jacob314 in
-  [#24613](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24613)
-- feat(cli): enable compact tool output by default (#24509) by @jwhelangoog in
-  [#24510](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24510)
-- fix(core): inject skill system instructions into subagent prompts if activated
-  by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#24620](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24620)
-- fix(core): improve windows sandbox reliability and fix integration tests by
-  @ehedlund in [#24480](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24480)
-- fix(core): ensure sandbox approvals are correctly persisted and matched for
-  proactive expansions by @galz10 in
-  [#24577](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24577)
-- feat(cli) Scrollbar for input prompt by @jacob314 in
-  [#21992](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21992)
-- Do not run pr-eval workflow when no steering changes detected by @alisa-alisa
-  in [#24621](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24621)
-- Fix restoration of topic headers. by @gundermanc in
-  [#24650](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24650)
-- feat(core): discourage update topic tool for simple tasks by @Samee24 in
-  [#24640](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24640)
-- fix(core): ensure global temp directory is always in sandbox allowed paths by
-  @galz10 in [#24638](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24638)
-- fix(core): detect uninitialized lines by @jacob314 in
-  [#24646](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24646)
-- docs: update sandboxing documentation and toolSandboxing settings by @galz10
-  in [#24655](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24655)
-- feat(cli): enhance tool confirmation UI and selection layout by @galz10 in
-  [#24376](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24376)
-- feat(acp): add support for `/about` command by @sripasg in
-  [#24649](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24649)
-- feat(cli): add role specific metrics to /stats by @cynthialong0-0 in
-  [#24659](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24659)
-- split context by @jacob314 in
-  [#24623](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24623)
-- fix(cli): remove -S from shebang to fix Windows and BSD execution by
-  @scidomino in [#24756](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24756)
-- Fix issue where topic headers can be posted back to back by @gundermanc in
-  [#24759](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24759)
-- fix(core): handle partial llm_request in BeforeModel hook override by
-  @krishdef7 in [#22326](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22326)
-- fix(ui): improve narration suppression and reduce flicker by @gundermanc in
-  [#24635](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24635)
-- fix(ui): fixed auth race condition causing logo to flicker by @devr0306 in
-  [#24652](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24652)
-- fix(browser): remove premature browser cleanup after subagent invocation by
-  @gsquared94 in
-  [#24753](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24753)
-- Revert "feat(core,cli): prioritize summary for topics (#24608)" by
-  @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#24777](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24777)
-- relax tool sandboxing overrides for plan mode to match defaults. by
-  @DavidAPierce in
-  [#24762](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24762)
-- fix(cli): respect global environment variable allowlist by @scidomino in
-  [#24767](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24767)
-- fix(cli): ensure skills list outputs to stdout in non-interactive environments
-  by @spencer426 in
-  [#24566](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24566)
-- Add an eval for and fix unsafe cloning behavior. by @gundermanc in
-  [#24457](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24457)
-- fix(policy): allow complete_task in plan mode by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#24771](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24771)
-- feat(telemetry): add browser agent clearcut metrics by @gsquared94 in
-  [#24688](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24688)
-- feat(cli): support selective topic expansion and click-to-expand by
-  @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#24793](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24793)
-- temporarily disable sandbox integration test on windows by @ehedlund in
-  [#24786](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24786)
-- Remove flakey test by @scidomino in
-  [#24837](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24837)
-- Alisa/approve button by @alisa-alisa in
-  [#24645](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24645)
-- feat(hooks): display hook system messages in UI by @mbleigh in
-  [#24616](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24616)
-- fix(core): propagate BeforeModel hook model override end-to-end by @krishdef7
-  in [#24784](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24784)
-- chore: fix formatting for behavioral eval skill reference file by @abhipatel12
-  in [#24846](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24846)
-- fix: use directory junctions on Windows for skill linking by @enjoykumawat in
-  [#24823](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24823)
-- fix(cli): prevent multiple banner increments on remount by @sehoon38 in
-  [#24843](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24843)
-- feat(acp): add /help command by @sripasg in
-  [#24839](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24839)
-- fix(core): remove tmux alternate buffer warning by @jackwotherspoon in
-  [#24852](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24852)
-- Improve sandbox error matching and caching by @DavidAPierce in
-  [#24550](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24550)
-- feat(core): add agent protocol UI types and experimental flag by @mbleigh in
-  [#24275](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24275)
-- feat(core): use experiment flags for default fetch timeouts by @yunaseoul in
-  [#24261](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24261)
-- Revert "fix(ui): improve narration suppression and reduce flicker (#2… by
+  [#25147](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25147)
+- test(evals): add subagent delegation evaluation tests by @anj-s in
+  [#24619](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24619)
+- feat: add github colorblind themes by @Z1xus in
+  [#15504](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15504)
+- fix(core): honor GOOGLE_GEMINI_BASE_URL and GOOGLE_VERTEX_BASE_URL by
+  @chrisjcthomas in
+  [#25357](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25357)
+- fix(cli): clean up slash command IDE listeners by @jasonmatthewsuhari in
+  [#24397](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24397)
+- Changelog for v0.38.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25470](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25470)
+- fix(evals): update eval tests for invoke_agent telemetry and project-scoped
+  memory by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25502](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25502)
+- Changelog for v0.38.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25476](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25476)
+- feat(core): integrate skill-creator into skill extraction agent by
+  @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25421](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25421)
+- feat(cli): provide default post-submit prompt for skill command by @ruomengz
+  in [#25327](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25327)
+- feat(core): add tools to list and read MCP resources by @ruomengz in
+  [#25395](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25395)
+- fix(evals): add typecheck coverage for evals, integration-tests, and
+  memory-tests by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25480](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25480)
+- Use OSC 777 for terminal notifications by @jackyliuxx in
+  [#25300](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25300)
+- fix(extensions): fix bundling for examples by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25542](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25542)
+- fix(cli): reset plan session state on /clear by @jasonmatthewsuhari in
+  [#25515](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25515)
+- feat(core): add .mdx support to get-internal-docs tool by @g-samroberts in
+  [#25090](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25090)
+- docs(policy): mention that workspace policies are broken by @6112 in
+  [#24367](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24367)
+- fix(core): allow explicit write permissions to override governance file
+  protections in sandboxes by @galz10 in
+  [#25338](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25338)
+- feat(sandbox): resolve custom seatbelt profiles from $HOME/.gemini first by
+  @mvanhorn in [#25427](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25427)
+- Reduce blank lines. by @gundermanc in
+  [#25563](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25563)
+- fix(ui): revert preview theme on dialog unmount by @JayadityaGit in
+  [#22542](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22542)
+- fix(core): fix ShellExecutionConfig spread and add ProjectRegistry save
+  backoff by @mahimashanware in
+  [#25382](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25382)
+- feat(core): Disable topic updates for subagents by @gundermanc in
+  [#25567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25567)
+- feat(core): enable topic update narration by default and promote to general by
   @gundermanc in
-  [#24857](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24857)
-- refactor(cli): remove duplication in interactive shell awaiting input hint by
+  [#25586](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25586)
+- docs: migrate installation and authentication to mdx with tabbed layouts by
+  @g-samroberts in
+  [#25155](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25155)
+- feat(config): split memoryManager flag into autoMemory by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25601](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25601)
+- fix(core): allow Cloud Shell users to use PRO_MODEL_NO_ACCESS experiment by
+  @sehoon38 in [#25702](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25702)
+- fix(cli): round slow render latency to avoid opentelemetry float warning by
+  @scidomino in [#25709](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25709)
+- docs(tracker): introduce experimental task tracker feature by @anj-s in
+  [#24556](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24556)
+- docs(cli): fix inconsistent system.md casing in system prompt docs by @Bodlux
+  in [#25414](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25414)
+- feat(cli): add streamlined `gemini gemma` local model setup by @Samee24 in
+  [#25498](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25498)
+- Changelog for v0.38.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25593](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25593)
+- Fix: Disallow overriding IDE stdio via workspace .env (RCE) by @M0nd0R in
+  [#25022](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25022)
+- feat(test): refactor the memory usage test to use metrics from CLI process
+  instead of test runner by @cynthialong0-0 in
+  [#25708](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25708)
+- feat(vertex): add settings for Vertex AI request routing by @gordonhwc in
+  [#25513](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25513)
+- Fix/allow for session persistence by @ahsanfarooq210 in
+  [#25176](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25176)
+- Allow dots on GEMINI_API_KEY by @DKbyo in
+  [#25497](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25497)
+- feat(telemetry): add flag for enabling traces specifically by @spencer426 in
+  [#25343](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25343)
+- fix(core): resolve nested plan directory duplication and relative path
+  policies by @mahimashanware in
+  [#25138](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25138)
+- feat: detect new files in @ recommendations with watcher based updates by
+  @prassamin in [#25256](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25256)
+- fix(cli): use newline in shell command wrapping to avoid breaking heredocs by
+  @cocosheng-g in
+  [#25537](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25537)
+- fix(cli): ensure theme dialog labels are rendered for all themes by
   @JayadityaGit in
-  [#24801](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24801)
-- refactor(core): make LegacyAgentSession dependencies optional by @mbleigh in
-  [#24287](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24287)
-- Changelog for v0.37.0-preview.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#24848](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24848)
-- fix(cli): always show shell command description or actual command by @jacob314
-  in [#24774](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24774)
-- Added flag for ept size and increased default size by @devr0306 in
-  [#24859](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24859)
-- fix(core): dispose Scheduler to prevent McpProgress listener leak by
-  @Anjaligarhwal in
-  [#24870](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24870)
-- fix(cli): switch default back to terminalBuffer=false and fix regressions
-  introduced for that mode by @jacob314 in
-  [#24873](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24873)
-- feat(cli): switch to ctrl+g from ctrl-x by @jacob314 in
-  [#24861](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24861)
-- fix: isolate concurrent browser agent instances by @gsquared94 in
-  [#24794](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24794)
-- docs: update MCP server OAuth redirect port documentation by @adamfweidman in
-  [#24844](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24844)
+  [#24599](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24599)
+- fix(core): disable detached mode in Bun to prevent immediate SIGHUP of child
+  processes by @euxaristia in
+  [#22620](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22620)
+- feat: add /new as alias for /clear and refine command description by @ved015
+  in [#17865](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17865)
+- fix(cli): start auto memory in ACP sessions by @jasonmatthewsuhari in
+  [#25626](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25626)
+- fix(core): remove duplicate initialize call on agents refreshed by
+  @adamfweidman in
+  [#25670](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25670)
+- test(e2e): default integration tests to Flash Preview by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25753](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25753)
+- refactor(memory): replace MemoryManagerAgent with prompt-driven memory editing
+  across four tiers by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25716](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25716)
+- fix(cli): fix "/clear (new)" command by @mini2s in
+  [#25801](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25801)
+- fix(core): use dynamic CLI version for IDE client instead of hardcoded '1.0.0'
+  by @thekishandev in
+  [#24414](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24414)
+- fix(core): handle line endings in ignore file parsing by @xoma-zver in
+  [#23895](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23895)
+- Fix/command injection shell by @Famous077 in
+  [#24170](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24170)
+- fix(ui): removed background color for input by @devr0306 in
+  [#25339](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25339)
+- fix(devtools): reduce memory usage and defer connection by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#24496](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24496)
+- fix(core): support jsonl session logs in memory and summary services by
+  @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25816](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25816)
+- fix(release): exclude ripgrep binaries from npm tarballs by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25841](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25841)
+- refactor(plan): simplify policy priorities and consolidate read-only rules by
+  @ruomengz in [#24849](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24849)
+- feat(test-utils): add memory usage integration test harness by @sripasg in
+  [#24876](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24876)
+- feat(memory): add /memory inbox command for reviewing extracted skills by
+  @SandyTao520 in
+  [#24544](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24544)
+- chore(release): bump version to 0.39.0-nightly.20260408.e77b22e63 by
+  @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#24939](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24939)
+- fix(core): ensure robust sandbox cleanup in all process execution paths by
+  @ehedlund in [#24763](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24763)
+- chore: update ink version to 6.6.8 by @jacob314 in
+  [#24934](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24934)
+- Changelog for v0.38.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#24938](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24938)
+- chore: ignore conductor directory by @JayadityaGit in
+  [#22128](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22128)
+- Changelog for v0.37.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#24940](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24940)
+- feat(plan): require user confirmation for activate_skill in Plan Mode by
+  @ruomengz in [#24946](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24946)
+- feat(test-utils): add CPU performance integration test harness by @sripasg in
+  [#24951](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24951)
+- fix(cli-ui): enable Ctrl+Backspace for word deletion in Windows Terminal by
+  @dogukanozen in
+  [#21447](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21447)
+- test(sdk): add unit tests for GeminiCliSession by @AdamyaSingh7 in
+  [#21897](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21897)
+- fix(core): resolve windows symlink bypass and stabilize sandbox integration
+  tests by @ehedlund in
+  [#24834](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24834)
+- fix(cli): restore file path display in edit and write tool confirmations by
+  @jwhelangoog in
+  [#24974](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24974)
+- feat(core): refine shell tool description display logic by @jwhelangoog in
+  [#24903](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24903)
+- fix(core): dynamic session ID injection to resolve resume bugs by @scidomino
+  in [#24972](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24972)
+- Update ink version to 6.6.9 by @jacob314 in
+  [#24980](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24980)
+- Generalize evals infra to support more types of evals, organization and
+  queuing of named suites by @gundermanc in
+  [#24941](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24941)
+- fix(cli): optimize startup with lightweight parent process by @sehoon38 in
+  [#24667](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24667)
+- refactor(sandbox): use centralized sandbox paths in macOS Seatbelt
+  implementation by @ehedlund in
+  [#24984](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24984)
+- feat(cli): refine tool output formatting for compact mode by @jwhelangoog in
+  [#24677](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24677)
+- fix(sdk): skip broken sendStream tests to unblock nightly by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25000](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25000)
+- refactor(core): use centralized path resolution for Linux sandbox by @ehedlund
+  in [#24985](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24985)
+- Support ctrl+shift+g by @jacob314 in
+  [#25035](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25035)
+- feat(core): refactor subagent tool to unified invoke_subagent tool by
+  @abhipatel12 in
+  [#24489](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24489)
+- fix(core): add explicit git identity env vars to prevent sandbox checkpointing
+  error by @mrpmohiburrahman in
+  [#19775](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19775)
+- fix: respect hideContextPercentage when FooterConfigDialog is closed without
+  changes by @chernistry in
+  [#24773](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24773)
+- fix(cli): suppress unhandled AbortError logs during request cancellation by
+  @euxaristia in
+  [#22621](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22621)
+- Automated documentation audit by @g-samroberts in
+  [#24567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24567)
+- feat(cli): implement useAgentStream hook by @mbleigh in
+  [#24292](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24292)
+- refactor(plan) Clean default plan toml by @ruomengz in
+  [#25037](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25037)
+- refactor(core): remove legacy subagent wrapping tools by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25053](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25053)
+- fix(core): honor retryDelay in RetryInfo for 503 errors by @yunaseoul in
+  [#25057](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25057)
+- fix(core): remediate subagent memory leaks using AbortSignal in MessageBus by
+  @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25048](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25048)
+- feat(cli): wire up useAgentStream in AppContainer by @mbleigh in
+  [#24297](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24297)
+- feat(core): migrate chat recording to JSONL streaming by @spencer426 in
+  [#23749](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23749)
+- fix(core): clear 5-minute timeouts in oauth flow to prevent memory leaks by
+  @spencer426 in
+  [#24968](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24968)
+- fix(sandbox): centralize async git worktree resolution and enforce read-only
+  security by @ehedlund in
+  [#25040](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25040)
+- feat(test): add high-volume shell test and refine perf harness by @sripasg in
+  [#24983](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24983)
+- fix(core): silently handle EPERM when listing dir structure by @scidomino in
+  [#25066](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25066)
+- Changelog for v0.37.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25055](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25055)
+- fix: decode Uint8Array and multi-byte UTF-8 in API error messages by
+  @kimjune01 in [#23341](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23341)
+- Automated documentation audit results by @g-samroberts in
+  [#22755](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22755)
+- debugging(ui): add optional debugRainbow setting by @jacob314 in
+  [#25088](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25088)
+- fix: resolve lifecycle memory leaks by cleaning up listeners and root closures
+  by @spencer426 in
+  [#25049](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25049)
+- docs(cli): updates f12 description to be more precise by @JayadityaGit in
+  [#15816](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15816)
+- fix(cli): mark /settings as unsafe to run concurrently by @jacob314 in
+  [#25061](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25061)
+- fix(core): remove buffer slice to prevent OOM on large output streams by
+  @spencer426 in
+  [#25094](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25094)
+- feat(core): persist subagent agentId in tool call records by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25092](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25092)
+- chore(core): increase codebase investigator turn limits to 50 by @abhipatel12
+  in [#25125](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25125)
+- refactor(core): consolidate execute() arguments into ExecuteOptions by
+  @mbleigh in [#25101](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25101)
+- feat(core): add Strategic Re-evaluation guidance to system prompt by
+  @aishaneeshah in
+  [#25062](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25062)
+- fix(core): preserve shell execution config fields on update by
+  @jasonmatthewsuhari in
+  [#25113](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25113)
+- docs: add vi shortcuts and clarify MCP sandbox setup by @chrisjcthomas in
+  [#21679](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21679)
+- fix(cli): pass session id to interactive shell executions by
+  @jasonmatthewsuhari in
+  [#25114](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25114)
+- fix(cli): resolve text sanitization data loss due to C1 control characters by
+  @euxaristia in
+  [#22624](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22624)
+- feat(core): add large memory regression test by @cynthialong0-0 in
+  [#25059](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25059)
+- fix(core): resolve PTY exhaustion and orphan MCP subprocess leaks by
+  @spencer426 in
+  [#25079](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25079)
+- chore(deps): update vulnerable dependencies via npm audit fix by @scidomino in
+  [#25140](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25140)
+- perf(sandbox): optimize Windows sandbox initialization via native ACL
+  application by @ehedlund in
+  [#25077](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25077)
+- chore: switch from keytar to @github/keytar by @cocosheng-g in
+  [#25143](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25143)
+- fix: improve audio MIME normalization and validation in file reads by
+  @junaiddshaukat in
+  [#21636](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21636)
+- docs: Update docs-audit to include changes in PR body by @g-samroberts in
+  [#25153](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25153)
+- docs: correct documentation for enforced authentication type by @cocosheng-g
+  in [#25142](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25142)
+- fix(cli): exclude update_topic from confirmation queue count by @Abhijit-2592
+  in [#24945](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24945)
+- Memory fix for trace's streamWrapper. by @anthraxmilkshake in
+  [#25089](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25089)
+- fix(core): fix quota footer for non-auto models and improve display by
+  @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#25121](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25121)
+- docs(contributing): clarify self-assignment policy for issues by @jmr in
+  [#23087](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23087)
+- feat(core): add skill patching support with /memory inbox integration by
+  @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25148](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25148)
+- Stop suppressing thoughts and text in model response by @gundermanc in
+  [#25073](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25073)
+- fix(release): prefix git hash in nightly versions to prevent semver
+  normalization by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#25304](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25304)
+- feat(cli): extract QuotaContext and resolve infinite render loop by @Adib234
+  in [#24959](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24959)
+- refactor(core): extract and centralize sandbox path utilities by @ehedlund in
+  [#25305](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25305)
+- feat(ui): added enhancements to scroll momentum by @devr0306 in
+  [#24447](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24447)
+- fix(core): replace custom binary detection with isbinaryfile to correctly
+  handle UTF-8 (U+FFFD) by @Anjaligarhwal in
+  [#25297](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25297)
+- feat(agent): implement tool-controlled display protocol (Steps 2-3) by
+  @mbleigh in [#25134](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25134)
+- Stop showing scrollbar unless we are in terminalBuffer mode by @jacob314 in
+  [#25320](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25320)
+- feat: support auth block in MCP servers config in agents by @TanmayVartak in
+  [#24770](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24770)
+- fix(core): expose GEMINI_PLANS_DIR to hook environment by @Adib234 in
+  [#25296](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25296)
+- feat(core): implement silent fallback for Plan Mode model routing by @jerop in
+  [#25317](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25317)
+- fix: correct redirect count increment in fetchJson by @KevinZhao in
+  [#24896](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24896)
+- fix(core): prevent secondary crash in ModelRouterService finally block by
+  @gundermanc in
+  [#25333](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25333)
+- feat(core): introduce decoupled ContextManager and Sidecar architecture by
+  @joshualitt in
+  [#24752](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24752)
+- docs(core): update generalist agent documentation by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#25325](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25325)
+- chore(mcp): check MCP error code over brittle string match by @jackwotherspoon
+  in [#25381](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25381)
+- feat(plan): update plan mode prompt to allow showing plan content by @ruomengz
+  in [#25058](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25058)
+- test(core): improve sandbox integration test coverage and fix OS-specific
+  failures by @ehedlund in
+  [#25307](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25307)
+- fix(core): use debug level for keychain fallback logging by @ehedlund in
+  [#25398](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25398)
+- feat(test): add a performance test in asian language by @cynthialong0-0 in
+  [#25392](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25392)
+- feat(cli): enable mouse clicking for cursor positioning in AskUser multi-line
+  answers by @Adib234 in
+  [#24630](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24630)
+- fix(core): detect kmscon terminal as supporting true color by @claygeo in
+  [#25282](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25282)
+- ci: add agent session drift check workflow by @adamfweidman in
+  [#25389](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25389)
+- use macos-latest-large runner where applicable. by @scidomino in
+  [#25413](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25413)
+- Changelog for v0.37.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#25336](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25336)
 
 **Full Changelog**:
-https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.37.0-preview.2...v0.38.0-preview.0
+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.38.0-preview.0...v0.40.0-preview.3

docs/cli/auto-memory.md

@@ -0,0 +1,143 @@
+# Auto Memory
+
+Auto Memory is an experimental feature that mines your past Gemini CLI sessions
+in the background and turns recurring workflows into reusable
+[Agent Skills](./skills.md). You review, accept, or discard each extracted skill
+before it becomes available to future sessions.
+
+<!-- prettier-ignore -->
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is an experimental feature currently under active development.
+
+## Overview
+
+Every session you run with Gemini CLI is recorded locally as a transcript. Auto
+Memory scans those transcripts for procedural patterns that recur across
+sessions, then drafts each pattern as a `SKILL.md` file in a project-local
+inbox. You inspect the draft, decide whether it captures real expertise, and
+promote it to your global or workspace skills directory if you want it.
+
+You'll use Auto Memory when you want to:
+
+- **Capture team workflows** that you find yourself walking the agent through
+  more than once.
+- **Codify hard-won fixes** for project-specific landmines so future sessions
+  avoid them.
+- **Bootstrap a skills library** without writing every `SKILL.md` by hand.
+
+Auto Memory complements—but does not replace—the
+[`save_memory` tool](../tools/memory.md), which captures single facts into
+`GEMINI.md`. Auto Memory captures multi-step procedures into skills.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed and authenticated.
+- At least 10 user messages across recent, idle sessions in the project. Auto
+  Memory ignores active or trivial sessions.
+
+## How to enable Auto Memory
+
+Auto Memory is off by default. Enable it in your settings file:
+
+1.  Open your global settings file at `~/.gemini/settings.json`. If you only
+    want Auto Memory in one project, edit `.gemini/settings.json` in that
+    project instead.
+
+2.  Add the experimental flag:
+
+    ```json
+    {
+      "experimental": {
+        "autoMemory": true
+      }
+    }
+    ```
+
+3.  Restart Gemini CLI. The flag requires a restart because the extraction
+    service starts during session boot.
+
+## How Auto Memory works
+
+Auto Memory runs as a background task on session startup. It does not block the
+UI, consume your interactive turns, or surface tool prompts.
+
+1.  **Eligibility scan.** The service indexes recent sessions from
+    `~/.gemini/tmp/<project>/chats/`. Sessions are eligible only if they have
+    been idle for at least three hours and contain at least 10 user messages.
+2.  **Lock acquisition.** A lock file in the project's memory directory
+    coordinates across multiple CLI instances so extraction runs at most once at
+    a time.
+3.  **Sub-agent extraction.** A specialized sub-agent (named `confucius`)
+    reviews the session index, reads any sessions that look like they contain
+    repeated procedural workflows, and drafts new `SKILL.md` files. Its
+    instructions tell it to default to creating zero skills unless the evidence
+    is strong, so most runs produce no inbox items.
+4.  **Patch validation.** If the sub-agent proposes edits to skills outside the
+    inbox (for example, an existing global skill), it writes a unified diff
+    `.patch` file. Auto Memory dry-runs each patch and discards any that do not
+    apply cleanly.
+5.  **Notification.** When a run produces new skills or patches, Gemini CLI
+    surfaces an inline message telling you how many items are waiting.
+
+## How to review extracted skills
+
+Use the `/memory inbox` slash command to open the inbox dialog at any time:
+
+**Command:** `/memory inbox`
+
+The dialog lists each draft skill with its name, description, and source
+sessions. From there you can:
+
+- **Read** the full `SKILL.md` body before deciding.
+- **Promote** a skill to your user (`~/.gemini/skills/`) or workspace
+  (`.gemini/skills/`) directory.
+- **Discard** a skill you do not want.
+- **Apply** or reject a `.patch` proposal against an existing skill.
+
+Promoted skills become discoverable in the next session and follow the standard
+[skill discovery precedence](./skills.md#skill-discovery-tiers).
+
+## How to disable Auto Memory
+
+To turn off background extraction, set the flag back to `false` in your settings
+file and restart Gemini CLI:
+
+```json
+{
+  "experimental": {
+    "autoMemory": false
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Disabling the flag stops the background service immediately on the next session
+start. Existing inbox items remain on disk; you can either drain them with
+`/memory inbox` first or remove the project memory directory manually.
+
+## Data and privacy
+
+- Auto Memory only reads session files that already exist locally on your
+  machine. Nothing is uploaded to Gemini outside the normal API calls the
+  extraction sub-agent makes during its run.
+- The sub-agent is instructed to redact secrets, tokens, and credentials it
+  encounters and to never copy large tool outputs verbatim.
+- Drafted skills live in your project's memory directory until you promote or
+  discard them. They are not automatically loaded into any session.
+
+## Limitations
+
+- The sub-agent runs on a preview Gemini Flash model. Extraction quality depends
+  on the model's ability to recognize durable patterns versus one-off incidents.
+- Auto Memory does not extract skills from the current session. It only
+  considers sessions that have been idle for three hours or more.
+- Inbox items are stored per project. Skills extracted in one workspace are not
+  visible from another until you promote them to the user-scope skills
+  directory.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Learn how skills are discovered and activated in [Agent Skills](./skills.md).
+- Explore the [memory management tutorial](./tutorials/memory-management.md) for
+  the complementary `save_memory` and `GEMINI.md` workflows.
+- Review the experimental settings catalog in
+  [Settings](./settings.md#experimental).

docs/cli/cli-reference.md

@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ These commands are available within the interactive REPL.
 | `--prompt-interactive`           | `-i`  | string  | -         | Execute prompt and continue in interactive mode                                                                                                                        |
 | `--worktree`                     | `-w`  | string  | -         | Start Gemini in a new git worktree. If no name is provided, one is generated automatically. Requires `experimental.worktrees: true` in settings.                       |
 | `--sandbox`                      | `-s`  | boolean | `false`   | Run in a sandboxed environment for safer execution                                                                                                                     |
+| `--skip-trust`                   | -     | boolean | `false`   | Trust the current workspace for this session, skipping the folder trust check.                                                                                         |
 | `--approval-mode`                | -     | string  | `default` | Approval mode for tool execution. Choices: `default`, `auto_edit`, `yolo`, `plan`                                                                                      |
 | `--yolo`                         | `-y`  | boolean | `false`   | **Deprecated.** Auto-approve all actions. Use `--approval-mode=yolo` instead.                                                                                          |
 | `--experimental-acp`             | -     | boolean | -         | Start in ACP (Agent Code Pilot) mode. **Experimental feature.**                                                                                                        |

docs/cli/enterprise.md

@@ -507,7 +507,7 @@ events. For more information, see the [telemetry documentation](./telemetry.md).
 You can enforce a specific authentication method for all users by setting the
 `security.auth.enforcedType` in the system-level `settings.json` file. This
 prevents users from choosing a different authentication method. See the
-[Authentication docs](../get-started/authentication.md) for more details.
+[Authentication docs](../get-started/authentication.mdx) for more details.
 
 **Example:** Enforce the use of Google login for all users.
 

docs/cli/model-routing.md

@@ -34,11 +34,11 @@ Gemini CLI will use a locally-running **Gemma** model to make routing decisions
 reduce costs associated with hosted model usage while offering similar routing
 decision latency and quality.
 
-In order to use this feature, the local Gemma model **must** be served behind a
-Gemini API and accessible via HTTP at an endpoint configured in `settings.json`.
+The easiest way to set this up is using the automated `gemini gemma setup`
+command.
 
 For more details on how to configure local model routing, see
-[Local Model Routing](../core/local-model-routing.md).
+[`gemini gemma` — Local Model Routing Setup](../core/gemma-setup.md).
 
 ### Model selection precedence
 

docs/cli/plan-mode.md

@@ -130,7 +130,9 @@ These are the only allowed tools:
   [`cli_help`](../core/subagents.md#cli-help-agent)
 - **Interaction:** [`ask_user`](../tools/ask-user.md)
 - **MCP tools (Read):** Read-only [MCP tools](../tools/mcp-server.md) (for
-  example, `github_read_issue`, `postgres_read_schema`) are allowed.
+  example, `github_read_issue`, `postgres_read_schema`) and core
+  [MCP resource tools](../tools/mcp-resources.md) (`list_mcp_resources`,
+  `read_mcp_resource`) are allowed.
 - **Planning (Write):**
   [`write_file`](../tools/file-system.md#3-write_file-writefile) and
   [`replace`](../tools/file-system.md#6-replace-edit) only allowed for `.md`
@@ -327,8 +329,11 @@ Storage whenever Gemini CLI exits Plan Mode to start the implementation.
 
 ```bash
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
-# Extract the plan path from the tool input JSON
-plan_path=$(jq -r '.tool_input.plan_path // empty')
+# Extract the plan filename from the tool input JSON
+plan_filename=$(jq -r '.tool_input.plan_filename // empty')
+
+# Construct the absolute path using the GEMINI_PLANS_DIR environment variable
+plan_path="$GEMINI_PLANS_DIR/$plan_filename"
 
 if [ -f "$plan_path" ]; then
   # Generate a unique filename using a timestamp
@@ -354,7 +359,7 @@ To register this `AfterTool` hook, add it to your `settings.json`:
           {
             "name": "archive-plan",
             "type": "command",
-            "command": "./.gemini/hooks/archive-plan.sh"
+            "command": "~/.gemini/hooks/archive-plan.sh"
           }
         ]
       }
@@ -441,6 +446,10 @@ on the current phase of your task:
     switches to a high-speed **Flash** model. This provides a faster, more
     responsive experience during the implementation of the plan.
 
+If the high-reasoning model is unavailable or you don't have access to it,
+Gemini CLI automatically and silently falls back to a faster model to ensure
+your workflow isn't interrupted.
+
 This behavior is enabled by default to provide the best balance of quality and
 performance. You can disable this automatic switching in your settings:
 
@@ -461,7 +470,8 @@ associated plan files and task trackers.
 
 - **Default behavior:** Sessions (and their plans) are retained for **30 days**.
 - **Configuration:** You can customize this behavior via the `/settings` command
-  (search for **Session Retention**) or in your `settings.json` file. See
+  (search for **Enable Session Cleanup** or **Keep chat history**) or in your
+  `settings.json` file. See
   [session retention](../cli/session-management.md#session-retention) for more
   details.
 

docs/cli/sandbox.md

@@ -31,6 +31,53 @@ The benefits of sandboxing include:
 - **Safety**: Reduce risk when working with untrusted code or experimental
   commands.
 
+## Quickstart
+
+You can enable sandboxing using a command flag, environment variable, or
+configuration file.
+
+### Using the command flag
+
+```bash
+gemini -s -p "analyze the code structure"
+```
+
+### Using an environment variable
+
+**macOS/Linux**
+
+```bash
+export GEMINI_SANDBOX=true
+gemini -p "run the test suite"
+```
+
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+$env:GEMINI_SANDBOX="true"
+gemini -p "run the test suite"
+```
+
+### Configuring via settings.json
+
+```json
+{
+  "tools": {
+    "sandbox": "docker"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+Enable sandboxing using one of the following methods (in order of precedence):
+
+1. **Command flag**: `-s` or `--sandbox`
+2. **Environment variable**:
+   `GEMINI_SANDBOX=true|docker|podman|sandbox-exec|runsc|lxc`
+3. **Settings file**: `"sandbox": true` in the `tools` object of your
+   `settings.json` file (for example, `{"tools": {"sandbox": true}}`).
+
 ## Sandboxing methods
 
 Your ideal method of sandboxing may differ depending on your platform and your
@@ -43,12 +90,92 @@ Lightweight, built-in sandboxing using `sandbox-exec`.
 **Default profile**: `permissive-open` - restricts writes outside project
 directory but allows most other operations.
 
+Built-in profiles (set via `SEATBELT_PROFILE` env var):
+
+- `permissive-open` (default): Write restrictions, network allowed
+- `permissive-proxied`: Write restrictions, network via proxy
+- `restrictive-open`: Strict restrictions, network allowed
+- `restrictive-proxied`: Strict restrictions, network via proxy
+- `strict-open`: Read and write restrictions, network allowed
+- `strict-proxied`: Read and write restrictions, network via proxy
+
 ### 2. Container-based (Docker/Podman)
 
-Cross-platform sandboxing with complete process isolation.
+Cross-platform sandboxing with complete process isolation using container
+technology. By default, it uses the `ghcr.io/google/gemini-cli:latest` image.
 
-**Note**: Requires building the sandbox image locally or using a published image
-from your organization's registry.
+**Prerequisites:**
+
+- Docker or Podman must be installed and running on your system.
+
+**How it works (Workspace directory):**
+
+Inside the sandbox container, your current working directory is mounted at the
+**exact same absolute path** as it is on your host machine. For example, if you
+run the CLI from `/Users/you/project` on your host machine, the sandbox will
+mount your local project folder and operate within `/Users/you/project` inside
+the container. This allows the AI to seamlessly read and modify your project
+files while remaining isolated from the rest of your system.
+
+**Quick setup:**
+
+To enable Docker sandboxing, run Gemini CLI with the sandbox flag and specify
+Docker as the provider:
+
+```bash
+# Using the environment variable (Recommended)
+export GEMINI_SANDBOX=docker
+gemini -p "build the project"
+
+# Or configure it permanently in your settings.json
+# {"tools": {"sandbox": "docker"}}
+```
+
+**Customizing the Sandbox Image:**
+
+If your project requires specific dependencies, you can specify a custom image
+name or have Gemini CLI build one for you automatically. You can use any Docker
+or Podman image as your sandbox, provided it has standard shell utilities (like
+`bash`) available.
+
+**Option A: Using an existing custom image (e.g., Artifact Registry)**
+
+To configure a custom image that is hosted on a registry (or built locally),
+update your `settings.json` to use an object for the sandbox configuration, or
+set the `GEMINI_SANDBOX_IMAGE` environment variable.
+
+_Example: Configuring via `settings.json`_
+
+```json
+{
+  "tools": {
+    "sandbox": {
+      "command": "docker",
+      "image": "us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/my-custom-sandbox:latest"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+_Example: Configuring via environment variable_
+
+```bash
+export GEMINI_SANDBOX_IMAGE="us-central1-docker.pkg.dev/my-project/my-repo/my-custom-sandbox:latest"
+```
+
+**Option B: Building a local custom image automatically**
+
+If you prefer to define your environment as code, you can provide a Dockerfile
+and Gemini CLI will build the image automatically.
+
+1.  Create a `.gemini/sandbox.Dockerfile` in your project root.
+2.  Ensure you have the `gh` CLI installed and authenticated (if you are using
+    the default `ghcr.io/google/gemini-cli` image as a base).
+3.  Run your command with the `BUILD_SANDBOX` environment variable set:
+
+```bash
+BUILD_SANDBOX=1 GEMINI_SANDBOX=docker gemini -p "run my custom build"
+```
 
 ### 3. Windows Native Sandbox (Windows only)
 
@@ -188,59 +315,49 @@ This mechanism ensures you don't have to manually re-run commands with more
 permissive sandbox settings, while still maintaining control over what the AI
 can access.
 
-## Quickstart
+### Including files outside the workspace
+
+By default, the sandbox only has access to the current project workspace. If you
+need the sandbox to have permission to operate on certain files or directories
+from the local file system outside of the project workspace, you can mount them
+using the `SANDBOX_MOUNTS` environment variable.
+
+Provide a comma-separated list of mount definitions in the format
+`from:to:opts`. If `to` is omitted, it defaults to the same path as `from`. If
+`opts` is omitted, it defaults to `ro` (read-only). Note that the `from` path
+must be an absolute path.
+
+**Example**:
 
 ```bash
-# Enable sandboxing with command flag
-gemini -s -p "analyze the code structure"
+export SANDBOX_MOUNTS="/path/on/host:/path/in/container:rw,/another/path:ro"
 ```
 
-**Use environment variable**
+## Running inside a Docker container
 
-**macOS/Linux**
+If you are running Gemini CLI itself from within an official or custom Docker
+container and want to enable sandboxing, you must share the host's Docker socket
+and ensure your workspace paths align.
+
+1.  **Mount the Docker socket**: Map `/var/run/docker.sock` so the CLI can spawn
+    sibling sandbox containers via the host's Docker daemon.
+2.  **Align workspace paths**: The path to your workspace inside the container
+    must exactly match the absolute path on the host. Because the sandbox
+    container is spawned by the host's Docker daemon, it resolves volume mounts
+    against the host file system.
+
+**Example**:
 
 ```bash
-export GEMINI_SANDBOX=true
-gemini -p "run the test suite"
+docker run -it \
+  -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
+  -v /absolute/path/on/host/project:/absolute/path/on/host/project \
+  -w /absolute/path/on/host/project \
+  -e GEMINI_SANDBOX=docker \
+  ghcr.io/google/gemini-cli:latest
 ```
 
-**Windows (PowerShell)**
-
-```powershell
-$env:GEMINI_SANDBOX="true"
-gemini -p "run the test suite"
-```
-
-**Configure in settings.json**
-
-```json
-{
-  "tools": {
-    "sandbox": "docker"
-  }
-}
-```
-
-## Configuration
-
-### Enable sandboxing (in order of precedence)
-
-1. **Command flag**: `-s` or `--sandbox`
-2. **Environment variable**:
-   `GEMINI_SANDBOX=true|docker|podman|sandbox-exec|runsc|lxc`
-3. **Settings file**: `"sandbox": true` in the `tools` object of your
-   `settings.json` file (for example, `{"tools": {"sandbox": true}}`).
-
-### macOS Seatbelt profiles
-
-Built-in profiles (set via `SEATBELT_PROFILE` env var):
-
-- `permissive-open` (default): Write restrictions, network allowed
-- `permissive-proxied`: Write restrictions, network via proxy
-- `restrictive-open`: Strict restrictions, network allowed
-- `restrictive-proxied`: Strict restrictions, network via proxy
-- `strict-open`: Read and write restrictions, network allowed
-- `strict-proxied`: Read and write restrictions, network via proxy
+## Advanced settings
 
 ### Custom sandbox flags
 
@@ -279,7 +396,7 @@ export SANDBOX_FLAGS="--flag1 --flag2=value"
 $env:SANDBOX_FLAGS="--flag1 --flag2=value"
 ```
 
-## Linux UID/GID handling
+### Linux UID/GID handling
 
 The sandbox automatically handles user permissions on Linux. Override these
 permissions with:

docs/cli/settings.md

@@ -24,20 +24,22 @@ they appear in the UI.
 
 ### General
 
-| UI Label                | Setting                            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Default     |
-| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Vim Mode                | `general.vimMode`                  | Enable Vim keybindings                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | `false`     |
-| Default Approval Mode   | `general.defaultApprovalMode`      | The default approval mode for tool execution. 'default' prompts for approval, 'auto_edit' auto-approves edit tools, and 'plan' is read-only mode. YOLO mode (auto-approve all actions) can only be enabled via command line (--yolo or --approval-mode=yolo). | `"default"` |
-| Enable Auto Update      | `general.enableAutoUpdate`         | Enable automatic updates.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | `true`      |
-| Enable Notifications    | `general.enableNotifications`      | Enable run-event notifications for action-required prompts and session completion.                                                                                                                                                                            | `false`     |
-| Enable Plan Mode        | `general.plan.enabled`             | Enable Plan Mode for read-only safety during planning.                                                                                                                                                                                                        | `true`      |
-| Plan Directory          | `general.plan.directory`           | The directory where planning artifacts are stored. If not specified, defaults to the system temporary directory. A custom directory requires a policy to allow write access in Plan Mode.                                                                     | `undefined` |
-| Plan Model Routing      | `general.plan.modelRouting`        | Automatically switch between Pro and Flash models based on Plan Mode status. Uses Pro for the planning phase and Flash for the implementation phase.                                                                                                          | `true`      |
-| Retry Fetch Errors      | `general.retryFetchErrors`         | Retry on "exception TypeError: fetch failed sending request" errors.                                                                                                                                                                                          | `true`      |
-| Max Chat Model Attempts | `general.maxAttempts`              | Maximum number of attempts for requests to the main chat model. Cannot exceed 10.                                                                                                                                                                             | `10`        |
-| Debug Keystroke Logging | `general.debugKeystrokeLogging`    | Enable debug logging of keystrokes to the console.                                                                                                                                                                                                            | `false`     |
-| Enable Session Cleanup  | `general.sessionRetention.enabled` | Enable automatic session cleanup                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | `true`      |
-| Keep chat history       | `general.sessionRetention.maxAge`  | Automatically delete chats older than this time period (e.g., "30d", "7d", "24h", "1w")                                                                                                                                                                       | `"30d"`     |
+| UI Label                      | Setting                            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Default     |
+| ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
+| Vim Mode                      | `general.vimMode`                  | Enable Vim keybindings                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | `false`     |
+| Default Approval Mode         | `general.defaultApprovalMode`      | The default approval mode for tool execution. 'default' prompts for approval, 'auto_edit' auto-approves edit tools, and 'plan' is read-only mode. YOLO mode (auto-approve all actions) can only be enabled via command line (--yolo or --approval-mode=yolo). | `"default"` |
+| Enable Auto Update            | `general.enableAutoUpdate`         | Enable automatic updates.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | `true`      |
+| Enable Terminal Notifications | `general.enableNotifications`      | Enable terminal run-event notifications for action-required prompts and session completion.                                                                                                                                                                   | `false`     |
+| Terminal Notification Method  | `general.notificationMethod`       | How to send terminal notifications.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | `"auto"`    |
+| Enable Plan Mode              | `general.plan.enabled`             | Enable Plan Mode for read-only safety during planning.                                                                                                                                                                                                        | `true`      |
+| Plan Directory                | `general.plan.directory`           | The directory where planning artifacts are stored. If not specified, defaults to the system temporary directory. A custom directory requires a policy to allow write access in Plan Mode.                                                                     | `undefined` |
+| Plan Model Routing            | `general.plan.modelRouting`        | Automatically switch between Pro and Flash models based on Plan Mode status. Uses Pro for the planning phase and Flash for the implementation phase.                                                                                                          | `true`      |
+| Retry Fetch Errors            | `general.retryFetchErrors`         | Retry on "exception TypeError: fetch failed sending request" errors.                                                                                                                                                                                          | `true`      |
+| Max Chat Model Attempts       | `general.maxAttempts`              | Maximum number of attempts for requests to the main chat model. Cannot exceed 10.                                                                                                                                                                             | `10`        |
+| Debug Keystroke Logging       | `general.debugKeystrokeLogging`    | Enable debug logging of keystrokes to the console.                                                                                                                                                                                                            | `false`     |
+| Enable Session Cleanup        | `general.sessionRetention.enabled` | Enable automatic session cleanup                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | `true`      |
+| Keep chat history             | `general.sessionRetention.maxAge`  | Automatically delete chats older than this time period (e.g., "30d", "7d", "24h", "1w")                                                                                                                                                                       | `"30d"`     |
+| Topic & Update Narration      | `general.topicUpdateNarration`     | Enable the Topic & Update communication model for reduced chattiness and structured progress reporting.                                                                                                                                                       | `true`      |
 
 ### Output
 
@@ -159,17 +161,25 @@ they appear in the UI.
 
 ### Experimental
 
-| UI Label                                             | Setting                             | Description                                                                                                                                               | Default |
-| ---------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
-| Enable Git Worktrees                                 | `experimental.worktrees`            | Enable automated Git worktree management for parallel work.                                                                                               | `false` |
-| Use OSC 52 Paste                                     | `experimental.useOSC52Paste`        | Use OSC 52 for pasting. This may be more robust than the default system when using remote terminal sessions (if your terminal is configured to allow it). | `false` |
-| Use OSC 52 Copy                                      | `experimental.useOSC52Copy`         | Use OSC 52 for copying. This may be more robust than the default system when using remote terminal sessions (if your terminal is configured to allow it). | `false` |
-| Model Steering                                       | `experimental.modelSteering`        | Enable model steering (user hints) to guide the model during tool execution.                                                                              | `false` |
-| Direct Web Fetch                                     | `experimental.directWebFetch`       | Enable web fetch behavior that bypasses LLM summarization.                                                                                                | `false` |
-| Memory Manager Agent                                 | `experimental.memoryManager`        | Replace the built-in save_memory tool with a memory manager subagent that supports adding, removing, de-duplicating, and organizing memories.             | `false` |
-| Use the generalist profile to manage agent contexts. | `experimental.generalistProfile`    | Suitable for general coding and software development tasks.                                                                                               | `false` |
-| Enable Context Management                            | `experimental.contextManagement`    | Enable logic for context management.                                                                                                                      | `false` |
-| Topic & Update Narration                             | `experimental.topicUpdateNarration` | Enable the experimental Topic & Update communication model for reduced chattiness and structured progress reporting.                                      | `false` |
+| UI Label                                             | Setting                                         | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Default              |
+| ---------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
+| Gemma Models                                         | `experimental.gemma`                            | Enable access to Gemma 4 models (experimental).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | `false`              |
+| Voice Mode                                           | `experimental.voiceMode`                        | Enable experimental voice dictation and commands (/voice, /voice model).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | `false`              |
+| Voice Activation Mode                                | `experimental.voice.activationMode`             | How to trigger voice recording with the Space key.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | `"push-to-talk"`     |
+| Voice Transcription Backend                          | `experimental.voice.backend`                    | The backend to use for voice transcription.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | `"gemini-live"`      |
+| Whisper Model                                        | `experimental.voice.whisperModel`               | The Whisper model to use for local transcription.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | `"ggml-base.en.bin"` |
+| Voice Stop Grace Period (ms)                         | `experimental.voice.stopGracePeriodMs`          | How long to wait for final transcription after stopping recording.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | `1000`               |
+| Enable Git Worktrees                                 | `experimental.worktrees`                        | Enable automated Git worktree management for parallel work.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | `false`              |
+| Use OSC 52 Paste                                     | `experimental.useOSC52Paste`                    | Use OSC 52 for pasting. This may be more robust than the default system when using remote terminal sessions (if your terminal is configured to allow it).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | `false`              |
+| Use OSC 52 Copy                                      | `experimental.useOSC52Copy`                     | Use OSC 52 for copying. This may be more robust than the default system when using remote terminal sessions (if your terminal is configured to allow it).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | `false`              |
+| Model Steering                                       | `experimental.modelSteering`                    | Enable model steering (user hints) to guide the model during tool execution.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | `false`              |
+| Direct Web Fetch                                     | `experimental.directWebFetch`                   | Enable web fetch behavior that bypasses LLM summarization.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | `false`              |
+| Enable Gemma Model Router                            | `experimental.gemmaModelRouter.enabled`         | Enable the Gemma Model Router (experimental). Requires a local endpoint serving Gemma via the Gemini API using LiteRT-LM shim.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | `false`              |
+| Auto-start LiteRT Server                             | `experimental.gemmaModelRouter.autoStartServer` | Automatically start the LiteRT-LM server when Gemini CLI starts and the Gemma router is enabled.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | `false`              |
+| Memory v2                                            | `experimental.memoryV2`                         | Disable the built-in save_memory tool and let the main agent persist project context by editing markdown files directly with edit/write_file. Route facts across four tiers: team-shared conventions go to project GEMINI.md files, project-specific personal notes go to the per-project private memory folder (MEMORY.md as index + sibling .md files for detail), and cross-project personal preferences go to the global ~/.gemini/GEMINI.md (the only file under ~/.gemini/ that the agent can edit — settings, credentials, etc. remain off-limits). Set to false to fall back to the legacy save_memory tool. | `true`               |
+| Auto Memory                                          | `experimental.autoMemory`                       | Automatically extract reusable skills from past sessions in the background. Review results with /memory inbox.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | `false`              |
+| Use the generalist profile to manage agent contexts. | `experimental.generalistProfile`                | Suitable for general coding and software development tasks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | `false`              |
+| Enable Context Management                            | `experimental.contextManagement`                | Enable logic for context management.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | `false`              |
 
 ### Skills
 

docs/cli/system-prompt.md

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ project-specific behavior or create a customized persona.
 
 You can set the environment variable temporarily in your shell, or persist it
 via a `.gemini/.env` file. See
-[Persisting Environment Variables](../get-started/authentication.md#persisting-environment-variables).
+[Persisting Environment Variables](../get-started/authentication.mdx#persisting-environment-variables).
 
 - Use the project default path (`.gemini/system.md`):
   - `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=true` or `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=1`
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ error with: `missing system prompt file '<path>'`.
   - Create `.gemini/system.md`, then add to `.gemini/.env`:
     - `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=1`
 - Use a custom file under your home directory:
-  - `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=~/prompts/SYSTEM.md gemini`
+  - `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=~/prompts/system.md gemini`
 
 ## UI indicator
 
@@ -102,17 +102,17 @@ safety and workflow rules.
 
 This creates the file and writes the current built‑in system prompt to it.
 
-## Best practices: SYSTEM.md vs GEMINI.md
+## Best practices: system.md vs GEMINI.md
 
-- SYSTEM.md (firmware):
+- system.md (firmware):
   - Non‑negotiable operational rules: safety, tool‑use protocols, approvals, and
     mechanics that keep the CLI reliable.
   - Stable across tasks and projects (or per project when needed).
 - GEMINI.md (strategy):
   - Persona, goals, methodologies, and project/domain context.
-  - Evolves per task; relies on SYSTEM.md for safe execution.
+  - Evolves per task; relies on system.md for safe execution.
 
-Keep SYSTEM.md minimal but complete for safety and tool operation. Keep
+Keep system.md minimal but complete for safety and tool operation. Keep
 GEMINI.md focused on high‑level guidance and project specifics.
 
 ## Troubleshooting

docs/cli/telemetry.md

@@ -35,17 +35,18 @@ The observability system provides:
 You control telemetry behavior through the `.gemini/settings.json` file.
 Environment variables can override these settings.
 
-| Setting        | Environment Variable             | Description                                         | Values            | Default                 |
-| -------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ----------------------- |
-| `enabled`      | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_ENABLED`       | Enable or disable telemetry                         | `true`/`false`    | `false`                 |
-| `target`       | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_TARGET`        | Where to send telemetry data                        | `"gcp"`/`"local"` | `"local"`               |
-| `otlpEndpoint` | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_OTLP_ENDPOINT` | OTLP collector endpoint                             | URL string        | `http://localhost:4317` |
-| `otlpProtocol` | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_OTLP_PROTOCOL` | OTLP transport protocol                             | `"grpc"`/`"http"` | `"grpc"`                |
-| `outfile`      | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_OUTFILE`       | Save telemetry to file (overrides `otlpEndpoint`)   | file path         | -                       |
-| `logPrompts`   | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_LOG_PROMPTS`   | Include prompts in telemetry logs                   | `true`/`false`    | `true`                  |
-| `useCollector` | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_USE_COLLECTOR` | Use external OTLP collector (advanced)              | `true`/`false`    | `false`                 |
-| `useCliAuth`   | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_USE_CLI_AUTH`  | Use CLI credentials for telemetry (GCP target only) | `true`/`false`    | `false`                 |
-| -              | `GEMINI_CLI_SURFACE`             | Optional custom label for traffic reporting         | string            | -                       |
+| Setting        | Environment Variable              | Description                                         | Values            | Default                 |
+| -------------- | --------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ----------------------- |
+| `enabled`      | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_ENABLED`        | Enable or disable telemetry                         | `true`/`false`    | `false`                 |
+| `traces`       | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_TRACES_ENABLED` | Enable detailed attribute tracing                   | `true`/`false`    | `false`                 |
+| `target`       | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_TARGET`         | Where to send telemetry data                        | `"gcp"`/`"local"` | `"local"`               |
+| `otlpEndpoint` | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_OTLP_ENDPOINT`  | OTLP collector endpoint                             | URL string        | `http://localhost:4317` |
+| `otlpProtocol` | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_OTLP_PROTOCOL`  | OTLP transport protocol                             | `"grpc"`/`"http"` | `"grpc"`                |
+| `outfile`      | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_OUTFILE`        | Save telemetry to file (overrides `otlpEndpoint`)   | file path         | -                       |
+| `logPrompts`   | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_LOG_PROMPTS`    | Include prompts in telemetry logs                   | `true`/`false`    | `true`                  |
+| `useCollector` | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_USE_COLLECTOR`  | Use external OTLP collector (advanced)              | `true`/`false`    | `false`                 |
+| `useCliAuth`   | `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_USE_CLI_AUTH`   | Use CLI credentials for telemetry (GCP target only) | `true`/`false`    | `false`                 |
+| -              | `GEMINI_CLI_SURFACE`              | Optional custom label for traffic reporting         | string            | -                       |
 
 **Note on boolean environment variables:** For boolean settings like `enabled`,
 setting the environment variable to `true` or `1` enables the feature.
@@ -1235,6 +1236,12 @@ These metrics follow standard [OpenTelemetry GenAI semantic conventions].
 Traces provide an "under-the-hood" view of agent and backend operations. Use
 traces to debug tool interactions and optimize performance.
 
+<!-- prettier-ignore -->
+> [!NOTE]
+> Detailed trace attributes (like full prompts and tool outputs) are disabled by default
+> to minimize overhead. You must explicitly set `telemetry.traces` to `true` (or set
+> `GEMINI_TELEMETRY_TRACES_ENABLED=true`) to capture them.
+
 Every trace captures rich metadata via standard span attributes.
 
 <details open>

docs/cli/trusted-folders.md

@@ -100,6 +100,34 @@ protect you. In this mode, the following features are disabled:
 Granting trust to a folder unlocks the full functionality of Gemini CLI for that
 workspace.
 
+## Headless and automated environments
+
+When running Gemini CLI in a headless environment (for example, a CI/CD
+pipeline) where interactive prompts are not possible, the trust dialog cannot be
+displayed. If the folder is untrusted and the Folder Trust feature is enabled,
+the CLI will throw a `FatalUntrustedWorkspaceError` and exit.
+
+To proceed in these environments, you can bypass the trust check using one of
+the following methods:
+
+- **Command-line flag:** Run the CLI with the `--skip-trust` flag.
+- **Environment variable:** Set the `GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE=true`
+  environment variable.
+
+These methods will trust the current workspace for the duration of the session
+without prompting.
+
+For detailed instructions on managing folder trust within CI/CD workflows,
+review the
+[Gemini CLI trust guidance for GitHub Actions](https://github.com/google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/trust-guidance.md).
+
+## Overriding the trust file location
+
+By default, trust settings are saved to `~/.gemini/trustedFolders.json`. If you
+need to store this file in a different location, you can set the
+`GEMINI_CLI_TRUSTED_FOLDERS_PATH` environment variable to the desired absolute
+file path.
+
 ## Managing your trust settings
 
 If you need to change a decision or see all your settings, you have a couple of

docs/cli/tutorials/memory-management.md

@@ -124,3 +124,5 @@ immediately. Force a reload with:
 - Explore the [Command reference](../../reference/commands.md) for more
   `/memory` options.
 - Read the technical spec for [Project context](../../cli/gemini-md.md).
+- Try the experimental [Auto Memory](../auto-memory.md) feature to extract
+  reusable skills from your past sessions automatically.

docs/cli/tutorials/session-management.md

@@ -61,6 +61,19 @@ gemini --list-sessions
 gemini --delete-session 1
 ```
 
+### Scenario: Delete session on exit
+
+If you're doing a one-off task and don't want to leave any session history
+behind, use the `--delete` flag when exiting:
+
+```
+/exit --delete
+```
+
+This removes the current session's conversation history and tool output files
+before exiting. It's useful for privacy-sensitive tasks or quick one-off
+interactions.
+
 ## How to rewind time (Undo mistakes)
 
 Gemini CLI's **Rewind** feature is like `Ctrl+Z` for your workflow.

docs/core/gemma-setup.md

@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+# `gemini gemma` — Automated Local Model Routing Setup
+
+Local model routing uses a local Gemma 3 1B model running on your machine to
+classify and route user requests. It routes simple requests (like file reads) to
+Gemini Flash and complex requests (like architecture discussions) to Gemini Pro.
+
+<!-- prettier-ignore -->
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is an experimental feature currently under active development.
+
+## What is this?
+
+This feature saves cloud API costs by using local inference for task
+classification instead of a cloud-based classifier. It adds a few milliseconds
+of local latency but can significantly reduce the overall token usage for hosted
+models.
+
+## Quick start
+
+```bash
+# One command does everything: downloads runtime, pulls model, configures settings, starts server
+gemini gemma setup
+```
+
+You'll be prompted to accept the Gemma Terms of Use. The model is ~1 GB.
+
+After setup, **just use the CLI normally** — routing happens automatically on
+every request.
+
+## Commands
+
+| Command               | What it does                                                   |
+| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `gemini gemma setup`  | Full install (binary + model + settings + server start)        |
+| `gemini gemma status` | Health check — shows what's installed and running              |
+| `gemini gemma start`  | Start the LiteRT server (auto-starts on CLI launch by default) |
+| `gemini gemma stop`   | Stop the LiteRT server                                         |
+| `gemini gemma logs`   | Tail the server logs to see routing requests live              |
+| `/gemma`              | In-session status check (type it inside the CLI)               |
+
+## Verifying it works
+
+1. Run `gemini gemma status` — all checks should show green
+2. Open two terminals:
+   - Terminal 1: `gemini gemma logs` (watch for incoming requests)
+   - Terminal 2: use the CLI normally
+3. You should see classification requests appear in the logs as you interact
+   with the CLI
+4. The `/gemma` slash command inside a session shows a quick status panel
+
+## Setup flags
+
+```bash
+gemini gemma setup --port 8080      # custom port
+gemini gemma setup --no-start       # don't start server after install
+gemini gemma setup --force           # re-download everything
+gemini gemma setup --skip-model     # binary only, skip the 1GB model download
+```
+
+## How it works under the hood
+
+- Local Gemma classifies each request as "simple" or "complex" (~100ms)
+- Simple → Flash, Complex → Pro
+- If the local server is down, the CLI silently falls back to the cloud
+  classifier — no errors, no disruption
+
+## Disabling
+
+Set `enabled: false` in settings or just run `gemini gemma stop` to turn off the
+server:
+
+```json
+{ "experimental": { "gemmaModelRouter": { "enabled": false } } }
+```
+
+## Advanced setup
+
+If you are in an environment where the `gemini gemma setup` command cannot
+automatically download binaries (for example, behind a strict corporate
+firewall), you can perform the setup manually.
+
+For more information, see the
+[Manual Local Model Routing Setup guide](./local-model-routing.md).

docs/core/index.md

@@ -15,8 +15,9 @@ requests sent from `packages/cli`. For a general overview of Gemini CLI, see the
   modular GEMINI.md import feature using @file.md syntax.
 - **[Policy Engine](../reference/policy-engine.md):** Use the Policy Engine for
   fine-grained control over tool execution.
-- **[Local Model Routing (experimental)](./local-model-routing.md):** Learn how
-  to enable use of a local Gemma model for model routing decisions.
+- **[Local Model Routing (experimental)](./gemma-setup.md):** Learn how to
+  enable use of a local Gemma model for model routing decisions using the
+  automated setup command.
 
 ## Role of the core
 

docs/core/local-model-routing.md

@@ -1,22 +1,29 @@
-# Local Model Routing (experimental)
+# Manual Local Model Routing Setup (experimental)
 
 Gemini CLI supports using a local model for
 [routing decisions](../cli/model-routing.md). When configured, Gemini CLI will
 use a locally-running **Gemma** model to make routing decisions (instead of
 sending routing decisions to a hosted model).
 
+<!-- prettier-ignore -->
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is an experimental feature currently under active development.
+
+<!-- prettier-ignore -->
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> **Recommended:** We now provide a fully automated setup command. We recommend
+> using the [`gemini gemma` Setup Guide](./gemma-setup.md) instead of following
+> these manual steps.
+
 This feature can help reduce costs associated with hosted model usage while
 offering similar routing decision latency and quality.
 
-> **Note: Local model routing is currently an experimental feature.**
-
-## Setup
+## Manual Setup
 
 Using a Gemma model for routing decisions requires that an implementation of a
 Gemma model be running locally on your machine, served behind an HTTP endpoint
-and accessed via the Gemini API.
-
-To serve the Gemma model, follow these steps:
+and accessed via the Gemini API. If you cannot use the `gemini gemma setup`
+command, follow these manual steps:
 
 ### Download the LiteRT-LM runtime
 

docs/core/subagents.md

@@ -87,11 +87,23 @@ Gemini CLI comes with the following built-in subagents:
 
 ### Generalist Agent
 
-- **Name:** `generalist_agent`
-- **Purpose:** Route tasks to the appropriate specialized subagent.
-- **When to use:** Implicitly used by the main agent for routing. Not directly
-  invoked by the user.
-- **Configuration:** Enabled by default. No specific configuration options.
+- **Name:** `generalist`
+- **Purpose:** A general, all-purpose subagent that uses the inherited tool
+  access and configurations from the main agent. Useful for executing broad,
+  resource-heavy subtasks in an isolated conversation, optimizing your main
+  agent's context by returning only the final result of that given task.
+- **When to use:** Use this agent when a task requires many steps, handles large
+  volumes of information, or requires the same full capabilities as the main
+  agent. It is ideal for:
+  - **Multi-file modifications:** Applying refactors or fixing errors across
+    several files at once.
+  - **High-volume execution:** Running commands or tests that produce extensive
+    terminal output.
+  - **Action-oriented research:** Investigations where the agent needs to both
+    search code and run commands or make edits to find a solution. By delegating
+    these tasks, you prevent your main conversation from becoming cluttered or
+    slow. You can invoke it explicitly using `@generalist`.
+- **Configuration:** Enabled by default.
 
 ### Browser Agent (experimental)
 

docs/get-started/authentication.mdx

@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
+import { Tabs, TabItem } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';
+
 # Gemini CLI authentication setup
 
 To use Gemini CLI, you'll need to authenticate with Google. This guide helps you
 quickly find the best way to sign in based on your account type and how you're
 using the CLI.
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore -->
 > [!TIP]
 > Looking for a high-level comparison of all available subscriptions?
 > To compare features and find the right quota for your needs, see our
@@ -23,7 +24,7 @@ Select the authentication method that matches your situation in the table below:
 | Organization users with a company, school, or Google Workspace account | [Sign in with Google](#login-google)                             | [Yes](#set-gcp)                                             |
 | AI Studio user with a Gemini API key                                   | [Use Gemini API Key](#gemini-api)                                | No                                                          |
 | Google Cloud Vertex AI user                                            | [Vertex AI](#vertex-ai)                                          | [Yes](#set-gcp)                                             |
-| [Headless mode](#headless)                                             | [Use Gemini API Key](#gemini-api) or<br> [Vertex AI](#vertex-ai) | No (for Gemini API Key)<br> [Yes](#set-gcp) (for Vertex AI) |
+| [Headless mode](#headless)                                             | [Use Gemini API Key](#gemini-api) or<br /> [Vertex AI](#vertex-ai) | No (for Gemini API Key)<br /> [Yes](#set-gcp) (for Vertex AI) |
 
 ### What is my Google account type?
 
@@ -84,19 +85,24 @@ To authenticate and use Gemini CLI with a Gemini API key:
 
 2. Set the `GEMINI_API_KEY` environment variable to your key. For example:
 
-   **macOS/Linux**
+   <Tabs>
+     <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-   ```bash
-   # Replace YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY with the key from AI Studio
-   export GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY"
-   ```
+     ```bash
+      # Replace YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY with the key from AI Studio
+      export GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY"
+     ```
 
-   **Windows (PowerShell)**
+     </TabItem>
+     <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
 
-   ```powershell
-   # Replace YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY with the key from AI Studio
-   $env:GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY"
-   ```
+     ```powershell
+      # Replace YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY with the key from AI Studio
+      $env:GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY"
+     ```
+
+     </TabItem>
+   </Tabs>
 
    To make this setting persistent, see
    [Persisting Environment Variables](#persisting-vars).
@@ -109,7 +115,6 @@ To authenticate and use Gemini CLI with a Gemini API key:
 
 4. Select **Use Gemini API key**.
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore -->
 > [!WARNING]
 > Treat API keys, especially for services like Gemini, as sensitive
 > credentials. Protect them to prevent unauthorized access and potential misuse
@@ -131,21 +136,26 @@ or the location where you want to run your jobs.
 
 For example:
 
-**macOS/Linux**
+<Tabs>
+  <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-```bash
+  ```bash
 # Replace with your project ID and desired location (for example, us-central1)
 export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
 export GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION="YOUR_PROJECT_LOCATION"
-```
+  ```
 
-**Windows (PowerShell)**
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
 
-```powershell
+  ```powershell
 # Replace with your project ID and desired location (for example, us-central1)
 $env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
 $env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION="YOUR_PROJECT_LOCATION"
-```
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
 
 To make any Vertex AI environment variable settings persistent, see
 [Persisting Environment Variables](#persisting-vars).
@@ -157,17 +167,22 @@ Consider this authentication method if you have Google Cloud CLI installed.
 If you have previously set `GOOGLE_API_KEY` or `GEMINI_API_KEY`, you must unset
 them to use ADC.
 
-**macOS/Linux**
+<Tabs>
+  <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-```bash
+  ```bash
 unset GOOGLE_API_KEY GEMINI_API_KEY
-```
+  ```
 
-**Windows (PowerShell)**
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
 
-```powershell
+  ```powershell
 Remove-Item Env:\GOOGLE_API_KEY, Env:\GEMINI_API_KEY -ErrorAction Ignore
-```
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
 
 1. Verify you have a Google Cloud project and Vertex AI API is enabled.
 
@@ -195,17 +210,22 @@ pipelines, or if your organization restricts user-based ADC or API key creation.
 If you have previously set `GOOGLE_API_KEY` or `GEMINI_API_KEY`, you must unset
 them:
 
-**macOS/Linux**
+<Tabs>
+  <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-```bash
+  ```bash
 unset GOOGLE_API_KEY GEMINI_API_KEY
-```
+  ```
 
-**Windows (PowerShell)**
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
 
-```powershell
+  ```powershell
 Remove-Item Env:\GOOGLE_API_KEY, Env:\GEMINI_API_KEY -ErrorAction Ignore
-```
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
 
 1.  [Create a service account and key](https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/keys-create-delete)
     and download the provided JSON file. Assign the "Vertex AI User" role to the
@@ -214,19 +234,24 @@ Remove-Item Env:\GOOGLE_API_KEY, Env:\GEMINI_API_KEY -ErrorAction Ignore
 2.  Set the `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS` environment variable to the JSON
     file's absolute path. For example:
 
-    **macOS/Linux**
+    <Tabs>
+      <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-    ```bash
-    # Replace /path/to/your/keyfile.json with the actual path
-    export GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="/path/to/your/keyfile.json"
-    ```
+      ```bash
+        # Replace /path/to/your/keyfile.json with the actual path
+        export GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="/path/to/your/keyfile.json"
+      ```
 
-    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+      </TabItem>
+      <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
 
-    ```powershell
-    # Replace C:\path\to\your\keyfile.json with the actual path
-    $env:GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="C:\path\to\your\keyfile.json"
-    ```
+      ```powershell
+        # Replace C:\path\to\your\keyfile.json with the actual path
+        $env:GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="C:\path\to\your\keyfile.json"
+      ```
+
+      </TabItem>
+    </Tabs>
 
 3.  [Configure your Google Cloud Project](#set-gcp).
 
@@ -238,7 +263,6 @@ Remove-Item Env:\GOOGLE_API_KEY, Env:\GEMINI_API_KEY -ErrorAction Ignore
 
 5.  Select **Vertex AI**.
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore -->
 > [!WARNING]
 > Protect your service account key file as it gives access to
 > your resources.
@@ -250,19 +274,24 @@ Remove-Item Env:\GOOGLE_API_KEY, Env:\GEMINI_API_KEY -ErrorAction Ignore
 
 2.  Set the `GOOGLE_API_KEY` environment variable:
 
-    **macOS/Linux**
+    <Tabs>
+      <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-    ```bash
-    # Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY with your Vertex AI API key
-    export GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
-    ```
+      ```bash
+        # Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY with your Vertex AI API key
+        export GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
+      ```
 
-    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+      </TabItem>
+      <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
 
-    ```powershell
-    # Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY with your Vertex AI API key
-    $env:GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
-    ```
+      ```powershell
+        # Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY with your Vertex AI API key
+        $env:GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
+      ```
+
+      </TabItem>
+    </Tabs>
 
     If you see errors like `"API keys are not supported by this API..."`, your
     organization might restrict API key usage for this service. Try the other
@@ -280,7 +309,6 @@ Remove-Item Env:\GOOGLE_API_KEY, Env:\GEMINI_API_KEY -ErrorAction Ignore
 
 ## Set your Google Cloud project <a id="set-gcp"></a>
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore -->
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > Most individual Google accounts (free and paid) don't require a
 > Google Cloud project for authentication.
@@ -308,19 +336,24 @@ To configure Gemini CLI to use a Google Cloud project, do the following:
 
     For example, to set the `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT_ID` variable:
 
-    **macOS/Linux**
+    <Tabs>
+      <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-    ```bash
-    # Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Google Cloud project ID
-    export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
-    ```
+      ```bash
+        # Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Google Cloud project ID
+        export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
+      ```
 
-    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+      </TabItem>
+      <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
 
-    ```powershell
-    # Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Google Cloud project ID
-    $env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
-    ```
+      ```powershell
+        # Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Google Cloud project ID
+        $env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
+      ```
+
+      </TabItem>
+    </Tabs>
 
     To make this setting persistent, see
     [Persisting Environment Variables](#persisting-vars).
@@ -333,21 +366,29 @@ persist them with the following methods:
 1.  **Add your environment variables to your shell configuration file:** Append
     the environment variable commands to your shell's startup file.
 
-    **macOS/Linux** (for example, `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`):
+    <Tabs>
+      <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-    ```bash
-    echo 'export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"' >> ~/.bashrc
-    source ~/.bashrc
-    ```
+      (for example, `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`):
 
-    **Windows (PowerShell)** (for example, `$PROFILE`):
+      ```bash
+        echo 'export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"' >> ~/.bashrc
+        source ~/.bashrc
+      ```
 
-    ```powershell
-    Add-Content -Path $PROFILE -Value '$env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"'
-    . $PROFILE
-    ```
+      </TabItem>
+      <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
+
+      (for example, `$PROFILE`):
+
+      ```powershell
+        Add-Content -Path $PROFILE -Value '$env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"'
+        . $PROFILE
+      ```
+
+      </TabItem>
+    </Tabs>
 
-<!-- prettier-ignore -->
 > [!WARNING]
 > Be aware that when you export API keys or service account
 > paths in your shell configuration file, any process launched from that
@@ -361,25 +402,30 @@ persist them with the following methods:
 
     Example for user-wide settings:
 
-    **macOS/Linux**
+    <Tabs>
+      <TabItem label="macOS/Linux">
 
-    ```bash
-    mkdir -p ~/.gemini
-    cat >> ~/.gemini/.env <<'EOF'
-    GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
-    # Add other variables like GEMINI_API_KEY as needed
-    EOF
-    ```
+      ```bash
+        mkdir -p ~/.gemini
+        cat >> ~/.gemini/.env <<'EOF'
+        GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
+        # Add other variables like GEMINI_API_KEY as needed
+        EOF
+      ```
 
-    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+      </TabItem>
+      <TabItem label="Windows (PowerShell)">
 
-    ```powershell
-    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini"
-    @"
-    GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
-    # Add other variables like GEMINI_API_KEY as needed
-    "@ | Out-File -FilePath "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\.env" -Encoding utf8 -Append
-    ```
+      ```powershell
+        New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini"
+        @"
+        GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
+        # Add other variables like GEMINI_API_KEY as needed
+        "@ | Out-File -FilePath "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\.env" -Encoding utf8 -Append
+      ```
+
+      </TabItem>
+    </Tabs>
 
 Variables are loaded from the first file found, not merged.
 

docs/get-started/index.md

@@ -24,7 +24,8 @@ Once Gemini CLI is installed, run Gemini CLI from your command line:
 gemini
 ```
 
-For more installation options, see [Gemini CLI Installation](./installation.md).
+For more installation options, see
+[Gemini CLI Installation](./installation.mdx).
 
 ## Authenticate
 
@@ -46,7 +47,7 @@ cases, you can log in with your existing Google account:
 
 Certain account types may require you to configure a Google Cloud project. For
 more information, including other authentication methods, see
-[Gemini CLI Authentication Setup](./authentication.md).
+[Gemini CLI Authentication Setup](./authentication.mdx).
 
 ## Configure
 

docs/get-started/installation.md

@@ -1,181 +0,0 @@
-# Gemini CLI installation, execution, and releases
-
-This document provides an overview of Gemini CLI's system requirements,
-installation methods, and release types.
-
-## Recommended system specifications
-
-- **Operating System:**
-  - macOS 15+
-  - Windows 11 24H2+
-  - Ubuntu 20.04+
-- **Hardware:**
-  - "Casual" usage: 4GB+ RAM (short sessions, common tasks and edits)
-  - "Power" usage: 16GB+ RAM (long sessions, large codebases, deep context)
-- **Runtime:** Node.js 20.0.0+
-- **Shell:** Bash, Zsh, or PowerShell
-- **Location:**
-  [Gemini Code Assist supported locations](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/available-locations#americas)
-- **Internet connection required**
-
-## Install Gemini CLI
-
-We recommend most users install Gemini CLI using one of the following
-installation methods:
-
-- npm
-- Homebrew
-- MacPorts
-- Anaconda
-
-Note that Gemini CLI comes pre-installed on
-[**Cloud Shell**](https://docs.cloud.google.com/shell/docs) and
-[**Cloud Workstations**](https://cloud.google.com/workstations).
-
-### Install globally with npm
-
-```bash
-npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
-```
-
-### Install globally with Homebrew (macOS/Linux)
-
-```bash
-brew install gemini-cli
-```
-
-### Install globally with MacPorts (macOS)
-
-```bash
-sudo port install gemini-cli
-```
-
-### Install with Anaconda (for restricted environments)
-
-```bash
-# Create and activate a new environment
-conda create -y -n gemini_env -c conda-forge nodejs
-conda activate gemini_env
-
-# Install Gemini CLI globally via npm (inside the environment)
-npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
-```
-
-## Run Gemini CLI
-
-For most users, we recommend running Gemini CLI with the `gemini` command:
-
-```bash
-gemini
-```
-
-For a list of options and additional commands, see the
-[CLI cheatsheet](../cli/cli-reference.md).
-
-You can also run Gemini CLI using one of the following advanced methods:
-
-- Run instantly with npx. You can run Gemini CLI without permanent installation.
-- In a sandbox. This method offers increased security and isolation.
-- From the source. This is recommended for contributors to the project.
-
-### Run instantly with npx
-
-```bash
-# Using npx (no installation required)
-npx @google/gemini-cli
-```
-
-You can also execute the CLI directly from the main branch on GitHub, which is
-helpful for testing features still in development:
-
-```bash
-npx https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli
-```
-
-### Run in a sandbox (Docker/Podman)
-
-For security and isolation, Gemini CLI can be run inside a container. This is
-the default way that the CLI executes tools that might have side effects.
-
-- **Directly from the registry:** You can run the published sandbox image
-  directly. This is useful for environments where you only have Docker and want
-  to run the CLI.
-  ```bash
-  # Run the published sandbox image
-  docker run --rm -it us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.1.1
-  ```
-- **Using the `--sandbox` flag:** If you have Gemini CLI installed locally
-  (using the standard installation described above), you can instruct it to run
-  inside the sandbox container.
-  ```bash
-  gemini --sandbox -y -p "your prompt here"
-  ```
-
-### Run from source (recommended for Gemini CLI contributors)
-
-Contributors to the project will want to run the CLI directly from the source
-code.
-
-- **Development mode:** This method provides hot-reloading and is useful for
-  active development.
-  ```bash
-  # From the root of the repository
-  npm run start
-  ```
-- **Production mode (React optimizations):** This method runs the CLI with React
-  production mode enabled, which is useful for testing performance without
-  development overhead.
-  ```bash
-  # From the root of the repository
-  npm run start:prod
-  ```
-- **Production-like mode (linked package):** This method simulates a global
-  installation by linking your local package. It's useful for testing a local
-  build in a production workflow.
-
-  ```bash
-  # Link the local cli package to your global node_modules
-  npm link packages/cli
-
-  # Now you can run your local version using the `gemini` command
-  gemini
-  ```
-
-## Releases
-
-Gemini CLI has three release channels: nightly, preview, and stable. For most
-users, we recommend the stable release, which is the default installation.
-
-### Stable
-
-New stable releases are published each week. The stable release is the promotion
-of last week's `preview` release along with any bug fixes. The stable release
-uses `latest` tag, but omitting the tag also installs the latest stable release
-by default:
-
-```bash
-# Both commands install the latest stable release.
-npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
-npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@latest
-```
-
-### Preview
-
-New preview releases will be published each week. These releases are not fully
-vetted and may contain regressions or other outstanding issues. Try out the
-preview release by using the `preview` tag:
-
-```bash
-npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview
-```
-
-### Nightly
-
-Nightly releases are published every day. The nightly release includes all
-changes from the main branch at time of release. It should be assumed there are
-pending validations and issues. You can help test the latest changes by
-installing with the `nightly` tag:
-
-```bash
-npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@nightly
-```

docs/get-started/installation.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,201 @@
+import { Tabs, TabItem } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';
+
+# Gemini CLI installation, execution, and releases
+
+This document provides an overview of Gemini CLI's system requirements,
+installation methods, and release types.
+
+## Recommended system specifications
+
+- **Operating System:**
+  - macOS 15+
+  - Windows 11 24H2+
+  - Ubuntu 20.04+
+- **Hardware:**
+  - "Casual" usage: 4GB+ RAM (short sessions, common tasks and edits)
+  - "Power" usage: 16GB+ RAM (long sessions, large codebases, deep context)
+- **Runtime:** Node.js 20.0.0+
+- **Shell:** Bash, Zsh, or PowerShell
+- **Location:**
+  [Gemini Code Assist supported locations](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/available-locations#americas)
+- **Internet connection required**
+
+## Install Gemini CLI
+
+We recommend most users install Gemini CLI using one of the following
+installation methods. Note that Gemini CLI comes pre-installed on
+[**Cloud Shell**](https://docs.cloud.google.com/shell/docs) and
+[**Cloud Workstations**](https://cloud.google.com/workstations).
+
+<Tabs>
+  <TabItem label="npm">
+
+  Install globally with npm:
+
+  ```bash
+  npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="Homebrew (macOS/Linux)">
+
+  Install globally with Homebrew:
+
+  ```bash
+  brew install gemini-cli
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="MacPorts (macOS)">
+
+  Install globally with MacPorts:
+
+  ```bash
+  sudo port install gemini-cli
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="Anaconda">
+
+  Install with Anaconda (for restricted environments):
+
+  ```bash
+  # Create and activate a new environment
+  conda create -y -n gemini_env -c conda-forge nodejs
+  conda activate gemini_env
+
+  # Install Gemini CLI globally via npm (inside the environment)
+  npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
+
+## Run Gemini CLI
+
+For most users, we recommend running Gemini CLI with the `gemini` command:
+
+```bash
+gemini
+```
+
+For a list of options and additional commands, see the
+[CLI cheatsheet](../cli/cli-reference.md).
+
+You can also run Gemini CLI using one of the following advanced methods:
+
+<Tabs>
+  <TabItem label="npx">
+
+  Run instantly with npx. You can run Gemini CLI without permanent installation.
+
+  ```bash
+  # Using npx (no installation required)
+  npx @google/gemini-cli
+  ```
+
+  You can also execute the CLI directly from the main branch on GitHub, which is
+  helpful for testing features still in development:
+
+  ```bash
+  npx https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="Docker/Podman Sandbox">
+
+  For security and isolation, Gemini CLI can be run inside a container. This is
+  the default way that the CLI executes tools that might have side effects.
+
+  - **Directly from the registry:** You can run the published sandbox image
+    directly. This is useful for environments where you only have Docker and want
+    to run the CLI.
+    ```bash
+    # Run the published sandbox image
+    docker run --rm -it us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.1.1
+    ```
+  - **Using the `--sandbox` flag:** If you have Gemini CLI installed locally
+    (using the standard installation described above), you can instruct it to run
+    inside the sandbox container.
+    ```bash
+    gemini --sandbox -y -p "your prompt here"
+    ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="From source">
+
+  Contributors to the project will want to run the CLI directly from the source
+  code.
+
+  - **Development mode:** This method provides hot-reloading and is useful for
+    active development.
+    ```bash
+    # From the root of the repository
+    npm run start
+    ```
+  - **Production mode (React optimizations):** This method runs the CLI with React
+    production mode enabled, which is useful for testing performance without
+    development overhead.
+    ```bash
+    # From the root of the repository
+    npm run start:prod
+    ```
+  - **Production-like mode (linked package):** This method simulates a global
+    installation by linking your local package. It's useful for testing a local
+    build in a production workflow.
+
+    ```bash
+    # Link the local cli package to your global node_modules
+    npm link packages/cli
+
+    # Now you can run your local version using the `gemini` command
+    gemini
+    ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
+
+## Releases
+
+Gemini CLI has three release channels: stable, preview, and nightly. For most
+users, we recommend the stable release, which is the default installation.
+
+<Tabs>
+  <TabItem label="Stable">
+
+  Stable releases are published each week. A stable release is created from the
+  previous week's preview release along with any bug fixes. The stable release
+  uses the `latest` tag. Omitting the tag also installs the latest stable
+  release by default.
+
+  ```bash
+  # Both commands install the latest stable release.
+  npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
+  npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@latest
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="Preview">
+
+  New preview releases will be published each week. These releases are not fully
+  vetted and may contain regressions or other outstanding issues. Try out the
+  preview release by using the `preview` tag:
+
+  ```bash
+  npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+  <TabItem label="Nightly">
+
+  Nightly releases are published every day. The nightly release includes all
+  changes from the main branch at time of release. It should be assumed there are
+  pending validations and issues. You can help test the latest changes by
+  installing with the `nightly` tag:
+
+  ```bash
+  npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@nightly
+  ```
+
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>

docs/hooks/index.md

@@ -138,6 +138,7 @@ multiple layers in the following order of precedence (highest to lowest):
 Hooks are executed with a sanitized environment.
 
 - `GEMINI_PROJECT_DIR`: The absolute path to the project root.
+- `GEMINI_PLANS_DIR`: The absolute path to the plans directory.
 - `GEMINI_SESSION_ID`: The unique ID for the current session.
 - `GEMINI_CWD`: The current working directory.
 - `CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR`: (Alias) Provided for compatibility.

docs/index.md

@@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
 Jump in to Gemini CLI.
 
 - **[Quickstart](./get-started/index.md):** Your first session with Gemini CLI.
-- **[Installation](./get-started/installation.md):** How to install Gemini CLI
+- **[Installation](./get-started/installation.mdx):** How to install Gemini CLI
   on your system.
-- **[Authentication](./get-started/authentication.md):** Setup instructions for
+- **[Authentication](./get-started/authentication.mdx):** Setup instructions for
   personal and enterprise accounts.
 - **[CLI cheatsheet](./cli/cli-reference.md):** A quick reference for common
   commands and options.

docs/reference/commands.md

@@ -323,6 +323,11 @@ Slash commands provide meta-level control over the CLI itself.
 ### `/quit` (or `/exit`)
 
 - **Description:** Exit Gemini CLI.
+- **Flags:**
+  - **`--delete`** _(optional)_: Exit and permanently delete the current
+    session's history and temporary files (chat recording, tool outputs). Useful
+    for privacy or one-off tasks where you don't want to leave any traces.
+  - **Usage:** `/quit --delete` or `/exit --delete`
 
 ### `/restore`
 
@@ -499,12 +504,12 @@ the dedicated [Custom Commands documentation](../cli/custom-commands.md).
 These shortcuts apply directly to the input prompt for text manipulation.
 
 - **Undo:**
-  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Alt+z** or **Cmd+z** to undo the last action
-    in the input prompt.
+  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Ctrl+z** (Windows), **Cmd+z** (macOS), or
+    **Alt+z** (Linux/WSL) to undo the last action in the input prompt.
 
 - **Redo:**
-  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Shift+Alt+Z** or **Shift+Cmd+Z** to redo the
-    last undone action in the input prompt.
+  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Shift+Cmd+Z** (macOS), or **Shift+Alt+Z**
+    (Linux/WSL) to redo the last undone action in the input prompt.
 
 ## At commands (`@`)
 

docs/reference/configuration.md

@@ -134,10 +134,15 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Default:** `true`
 
 - **`general.enableNotifications`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Enable run-event notifications for action-required prompts
-    and session completion.
+  - **Description:** Enable terminal run-event notifications for action-required
+    prompts and session completion.
   - **Default:** `false`
 
+- **`general.notificationMethod`** (enum):
+  - **Description:** How to send terminal notifications.
+  - **Default:** `"auto"`
+  - **Values:** `"auto"`, `"osc9"`, `"osc777"`, `"bell"`
+
 - **`general.checkpointing.enabled`** (boolean):
   - **Description:** Enable session checkpointing for recovery
   - **Default:** `false`
@@ -193,6 +198,11 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Description:** Minimum retention period (safety limit, defaults to "1d")
   - **Default:** `"1d"`
 
+- **`general.topicUpdateNarration`** (boolean):
+  - **Description:** Enable the Topic & Update communication model for reduced
+    chattiness and structured progress reporting.
+  - **Default:** `true`
+
 #### `output`
 
 - **`output.format`** (enum):
@@ -426,6 +436,20 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Default:** `"ask"`
   - **Values:** `"ask"`, `"always"`, `"never"`
 
+- **`billing.vertexAi.requestType`** (enum):
+  - **Description:** Sets the X-Vertex-AI-LLM-Request-Type header for Vertex AI
+    requests.
+  - **Default:** `undefined`
+  - **Values:** `"dedicated"`, `"shared"`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
+- **`billing.vertexAi.sharedRequestType`** (enum):
+  - **Description:** Sets the X-Vertex-AI-LLM-Shared-Request-Type header for
+    Vertex AI requests.
+  - **Default:** `undefined`
+  - **Values:** `"priority"`, `"flex"`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
 #### `model`
 
 - **`model.name`** (string):
@@ -539,6 +563,18 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
           "model": "gemini-2.5-flash-lite"
         }
       },
+      "gemma-4-31b-it": {
+        "extends": "chat-base-3",
+        "modelConfig": {
+          "model": "gemma-4-31b-it"
+        }
+      },
+      "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it": {
+        "extends": "chat-base-3",
+        "modelConfig": {
+          "model": "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it"
+        }
+      },
       "gemini-2.5-flash-base": {
         "extends": "base",
         "modelConfig": {
@@ -810,6 +846,28 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
           "multimodalToolUse": false
         }
       },
+      "gemma-4-31b-it": {
+        "displayName": "gemma-4-31b-it",
+        "tier": "custom",
+        "family": "gemma-4",
+        "isPreview": false,
+        "isVisible": true,
+        "features": {
+          "thinking": true,
+          "multimodalToolUse": false
+        }
+      },
+      "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it": {
+        "displayName": "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it",
+        "tier": "custom",
+        "family": "gemma-4",
+        "isPreview": false,
+        "isVisible": true,
+        "features": {
+          "thinking": true,
+          "multimodalToolUse": false
+        }
+      },
       "auto": {
         "tier": "auto",
         "isPreview": true,
@@ -880,6 +938,12 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
 
     ```json
     {
+      "gemma-4-31b-it": {
+        "default": "gemma-4-31b-it"
+      },
+      "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it": {
+        "default": "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it"
+      },
       "gemini-3.1-pro-preview": {
         "default": "gemini-3.1-pro-preview",
         "contexts": [
@@ -1135,6 +1199,42 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
         {
           "model": "gemini-3-flash-preview",
           "isLastResort": true,
+          "maxAttempts": 10,
+          "actions": {
+            "terminal": "prompt",
+            "transient": "prompt",
+            "not_found": "prompt",
+            "unknown": "prompt"
+          },
+          "stateTransitions": {
+            "terminal": "terminal",
+            "transient": "terminal",
+            "not_found": "terminal",
+            "unknown": "terminal"
+          }
+        }
+      ],
+      "auto-preview": [
+        {
+          "model": "gemini-3-pro-preview",
+          "maxAttempts": 3,
+          "actions": {
+            "terminal": "prompt",
+            "transient": "silent",
+            "not_found": "prompt",
+            "unknown": "prompt"
+          },
+          "stateTransitions": {
+            "terminal": "terminal",
+            "transient": "sticky_retry",
+            "not_found": "terminal",
+            "unknown": "terminal"
+          }
+        },
+        {
+          "model": "gemini-3-flash-preview",
+          "isLastResort": true,
+          "maxAttempts": 10,
           "actions": {
             "terminal": "prompt",
             "transient": "prompt",
@@ -1160,7 +1260,7 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
           },
           "stateTransitions": {
             "terminal": "terminal",
-            "transient": "terminal",
+            "transient": "sticky_retry",
             "not_found": "terminal",
             "unknown": "terminal"
           }
@@ -1168,6 +1268,42 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
         {
           "model": "gemini-2.5-flash",
           "isLastResort": true,
+          "maxAttempts": 10,
+          "actions": {
+            "terminal": "prompt",
+            "transient": "prompt",
+            "not_found": "prompt",
+            "unknown": "prompt"
+          },
+          "stateTransitions": {
+            "terminal": "terminal",
+            "transient": "terminal",
+            "not_found": "terminal",
+            "unknown": "terminal"
+          }
+        }
+      ],
+      "auto-default": [
+        {
+          "model": "gemini-2.5-pro",
+          "maxAttempts": 3,
+          "actions": {
+            "terminal": "prompt",
+            "transient": "silent",
+            "not_found": "prompt",
+            "unknown": "prompt"
+          },
+          "stateTransitions": {
+            "terminal": "terminal",
+            "transient": "sticky_retry",
+            "not_found": "terminal",
+            "unknown": "terminal"
+          }
+        },
+        {
+          "model": "gemini-2.5-flash",
+          "isLastResort": true,
+          "maxAttempts": 10,
           "actions": {
             "terminal": "prompt",
             "transient": "prompt",
@@ -1349,6 +1485,12 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Default:** `true`
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
+- **`context.fileFiltering.enableFileWatcher`** (boolean):
+  - **Description:** Enable file watcher updates for @ file suggestions
+    (experimental).
+  - **Default:** `false`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
 - **`context.fileFiltering.enableRecursiveFileSearch`** (boolean):
   - **Description:** Enable recursive file search functionality when completing
     @ references in the prompt.
@@ -1437,6 +1579,12 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Default:** `undefined`
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
+- **`tools.confirmationRequired`** (array):
+  - **Description:** Tool names that always require user confirmation. Takes
+    precedence over allowed tools and core tool allowlists.
+  - **Default:** `undefined`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
 - **`tools.exclude`** (array):
   - **Description:** Tool names to exclude from discovery.
   - **Default:** `undefined`
@@ -1610,6 +1758,37 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
 
 #### `experimental`
 
+- **`experimental.gemma`** (boolean):
+  - **Description:** Enable access to Gemma 4 models (experimental).
+  - **Default:** `false`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
+- **`experimental.voiceMode`** (boolean):
+  - **Description:** Enable experimental voice dictation and commands (/voice,
+    /voice model).
+  - **Default:** `false`
+
+- **`experimental.voice.activationMode`** (enum):
+  - **Description:** How to trigger voice recording with the Space key.
+  - **Default:** `"push-to-talk"`
+  - **Values:** `"push-to-talk"`, `"toggle"`
+
+- **`experimental.voice.backend`** (enum):
+  - **Description:** The backend to use for voice transcription.
+  - **Default:** `"gemini-live"`
+  - **Values:** `"gemini-live"`, `"whisper"`
+
+- **`experimental.voice.whisperModel`** (enum):
+  - **Description:** The Whisper model to use for local transcription.
+  - **Default:** `"ggml-base.en.bin"`
+  - **Values:** `"ggml-tiny.en.bin"`, `"ggml-base.en.bin"`,
+    `"ggml-large-v3-turbo-q5_0.bin"`, `"ggml-large-v3-turbo-q8_0.bin"`
+
+- **`experimental.voice.stopGracePeriodMs`** (number):
+  - **Description:** How long to wait for final transcription after stopping
+    recording.
+  - **Default:** `1000`
+
 - **`experimental.adk.agentSessionNoninteractiveEnabled`** (boolean):
   - **Description:** Enable non-interactive agent sessions.
   - **Default:** `false`
@@ -1658,8 +1837,10 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
 - **`experimental.jitContext`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Enable Just-In-Time (JIT) context loading.
-  - **Default:** `false`
+  - **Description:** Enable Just-In-Time (JIT) context loading. Defaults to
+    true; set to false to opt out and load all GEMINI.md files into the system
+    instruction up-front.
+  - **Default:** `true`
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
 - **`experimental.useOSC52Paste`** (boolean):
@@ -1701,6 +1882,18 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Default:** `false`
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
+- **`experimental.gemmaModelRouter.autoStartServer`** (boolean):
+  - **Description:** Automatically start the LiteRT-LM server when Gemini CLI
+    starts and the Gemma router is enabled.
+  - **Default:** `false`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
+- **`experimental.gemmaModelRouter.binaryPath`** (string):
+  - **Description:** Custom path to the LiteRT-LM binary. Leave empty to use the
+    default location (~/.gemini/bin/litert/).
+  - **Default:** `""`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
 - **`experimental.gemmaModelRouter.classifier.host`** (string):
   - **Description:** The host of the classifier.
   - **Default:** `"http://localhost:9379"`
@@ -1712,10 +1905,28 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Default:** `"gemma3-1b-gpu-custom"`
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
-- **`experimental.memoryManager`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Replace the built-in save_memory tool with a memory manager
-    subagent that supports adding, removing, de-duplicating, and organizing
-    memories.
+- **`experimental.memoryV2`** (boolean):
+  - **Description:** Disable the built-in save_memory tool and let the main
+    agent persist project context by editing markdown files directly with
+    edit/write_file. Route facts across four tiers: team-shared conventions go
+    to project GEMINI.md files, project-specific personal notes go to the
+    per-project private memory folder (MEMORY.md as index + sibling .md files
+    for detail), and cross-project personal preferences go to the global
+    ~/.gemini/GEMINI.md (the only file under ~/.gemini/ that the agent can edit
+    — settings, credentials, etc. remain off-limits). Set to false to fall back
+    to the legacy save_memory tool.
+  - **Default:** `true`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
+- **`experimental.stressTestProfile`** (boolean):
+  - **Description:** Significantly lowers token limits to force early garbage
+    collection and distillation for testing purposes.
+  - **Default:** `false`
+  - **Requires restart:** Yes
+
+- **`experimental.autoMemory`** (boolean):
+  - **Description:** Automatically extract reusable skills from past sessions in
+    the background. Review results with /memory inbox.
   - **Default:** `false`
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
@@ -1730,8 +1941,7 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Requires restart:** Yes
 
 - **`experimental.topicUpdateNarration`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Enable the experimental Topic & Update communication model
-    for reduced chattiness and structured progress reporting.
+  - **Description:** Deprecated: Use general.topicUpdateNarration instead.
   - **Default:** `false`
 
 #### `skills`
@@ -1971,6 +2181,8 @@ see [Telemetry](../cli/telemetry.md).
 
 - **Properties:**
   - **`enabled`** (boolean): Whether or not telemetry is enabled.
+  - **`traces`** (boolean): Whether detailed traces with large attributes (like
+    tool outputs and file reads) are captured. Defaults to `false`.
   - **`target`** (string): The destination for collected telemetry. Supported
     values are `local` and `gcp`.
   - **`otlpEndpoint`** (string): The endpoint for the OTLP Exporter.
@@ -2070,7 +2282,7 @@ within your user's home folder.
 Environment variables are a common way to configure applications, especially for
 sensitive information like API keys or for settings that might change between
 environments. For authentication setup, see the
-[Authentication documentation](../get-started/authentication.md) which covers
+[Authentication documentation](../get-started/authentication.mdx) which covers
 all available authentication methods.
 
 The CLI automatically loads environment variables from an `.env` file. The
@@ -2091,7 +2303,7 @@ the `advanced.excludedEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
 - **`GEMINI_API_KEY`**:
   - Your API key for the Gemini API.
   - One of several available
-    [authentication methods](../get-started/authentication.md).
+    [authentication methods](../get-started/authentication.mdx).
   - Set this in your shell profile (for example, `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`) or an
     `.env` file.
 - **`GEMINI_MODEL`**:
@@ -2099,6 +2311,14 @@ the `advanced.excludedEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
   - Overrides the hardcoded default
   - Example: `export GEMINI_MODEL="gemini-3-flash-preview"` (Windows PowerShell:
     `$env:GEMINI_MODEL="gemini-3-flash-preview"`)
+- **`GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE`**:
+  - If set to `"true"`, trusts the current workspace for the duration of the
+    session, bypassing the folder trust check.
+  - Useful for headless environments (for example, CI/CD pipelines).
+- **`GEMINI_CLI_TRUSTED_FOLDERS_PATH`**:
+  - Overrides the default location for the `trustedFolders.json` file.
+  - Useful if you want to store this configuration in a custom location instead
+    of the default `~/.gemini/`.
 - **`GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID`**:
   - Manually specifies the PID of the IDE process to use for integration. This
     is useful when running Gemini CLI in a standalone terminal while still
@@ -2148,6 +2368,21 @@ the `advanced.excludedEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
   - When set, overrides the default API version used by the SDK.
   - Example: `export GOOGLE_GENAI_API_VERSION="v1"` (Windows PowerShell:
     `$env:GOOGLE_GENAI_API_VERSION="v1"`)
+- **`GOOGLE_GEMINI_BASE_URL`**:
+  - Overrides the default base URL for Gemini API requests (when using
+    `gemini-api-key` authentication).
+  - Must be a valid URL. For security, it must use HTTPS unless pointing to
+    `localhost` (or `127.0.0.1` / `[::1]`).
+  - Example: `export GOOGLE_GEMINI_BASE_URL="https://my-proxy.com"` (Windows
+    PowerShell: `$env:GOOGLE_GEMINI_BASE_URL="https://my-proxy.com"`)
+- **`GOOGLE_VERTEX_BASE_URL`**:
+  - Overrides the default base URL for Vertex AI API requests (when using
+    `vertex-ai` authentication).
+  - Must be a valid URL. For security, it must use HTTPS unless pointing to
+    `localhost` (or `127.0.0.1` / `[::1]`).
+  - Example: `export GOOGLE_VERTEX_BASE_URL="https://my-vertex-proxy.com"`
+    (Windows PowerShell:
+    `$env:GOOGLE_VERTEX_BASE_URL="https://my-vertex-proxy.com"`)
 - **`OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT`**:
   - Your Google Cloud Project ID for Telemetry in Google Cloud
   - Example: `export OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"` (Windows
@@ -2156,6 +2391,10 @@ the `advanced.excludedEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
   - Set to `true` or `1` to enable telemetry. Any other value is treated as
     disabling it.
   - Overrides the `telemetry.enabled` setting.
+- **`GEMINI_TELEMETRY_TRACES_ENABLED`**:
+  - Set to `true` or `1` to enable detailed tracing with large attributes. Any
+    other value is treated as disabling it.
+  - Overrides the `telemetry.traces` setting.
 - **`GEMINI_TELEMETRY_TARGET`**:
   - Sets the telemetry target (`local` or `gcp`).
   - Overrides the `telemetry.target` setting.

docs/reference/keyboard-shortcuts.md

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ available combinations.
 | `edit.deleteWordRight` | Delete the next word.                            | `Ctrl+Delete`<br />`Alt+Delete`<br />`Alt+D`             |
 | `edit.deleteLeft`      | Delete the character to the left.                | `Backspace`<br />`Ctrl+H`                                |
 | `edit.deleteRight`     | Delete the character to the right.               | `Delete`<br />`Ctrl+D`                                   |
-| `edit.undo`            | Undo the most recent text edit.                  | `Cmd/Win+Z`<br />`Alt+Z`                                 |
+| `edit.undo`            | Undo the most recent text edit.                  | `Ctrl+Z`<br />`Alt+Z`<br />`Cmd/Win+Z`                   |
 | `edit.redo`            | Redo the most recent undone text edit.           | `Ctrl+Shift+Z`<br />`Shift+Cmd/Win+Z`<br />`Alt+Shift+Z` |
 
 #### Scrolling
@@ -115,6 +115,7 @@ available combinations.
 | `app.restart`                 | Restart the application.                                                                                                                           | `R`<br />`Shift+R` |
 | `app.suspend`                 | Suspend the CLI and move it to the background.                                                                                                     | `Ctrl+Z`           |
 | `app.showShellUnfocusWarning` | Show warning when trying to move focus away from shell input.                                                                                      | `Tab`              |
+| `app.voiceModePTT`            | Hold to speak in Voice Mode.                                                                                                                       | `Space`            |
 
 #### Background Shell Controls
 

docs/reference/policy-engine.md

@@ -120,6 +120,12 @@ There are three possible decisions a rule can enforce:
 
 ### Priority system and tiers
 
+> [!WARNING] The **Workspace** tier (project-level policies) is currently
+> non-functional. Defining policies in a workspace's `.gemini/policies`
+> directory will not have any effect. See
+> [issue #18186](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/18186). Use
+> User or Admin policies instead.
+
 The policy engine uses a sophisticated priority system to resolve conflicts when
 multiple rules match a single tool call. The core principle is simple: **the
 rule with the highest priority wins**.
@@ -127,13 +133,13 @@ rule with the highest priority wins**.
 To provide a clear hierarchy, policies are organized into three tiers. Each tier
 has a designated number that forms the base of the final priority calculation.
 
-| Tier      | Base | Description                                                                       |
-| :-------- | :--- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| Default   | 1    | Built-in policies that ship with Gemini CLI.                                      |
-| Extension | 2    | Policies defined in extensions.                                                   |
-| Workspace | 3    | Policies defined in the current workspace's configuration directory.              |
-| User      | 4    | Custom policies defined by the user.                                              |
-| Admin     | 5    | Policies managed by an administrator (for example, in an enterprise environment). |
+| Tier      | Base | Description                                                                                   |
+| :-------- | :--- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Default   | 1    | Built-in policies that ship with Gemini CLI.                                                  |
+| Extension | 2    | Policies defined in extensions.                                                               |
+| Workspace | 3    | **(Currently disabled)** Policies defined in the current workspace's configuration directory. |
+| User      | 4    | Custom policies defined by the user.                                                          |
+| Admin     | 5    | Policies managed by an administrator (for example, in an enterprise environment).             |
 
 Within a TOML policy file, you assign a priority value from **0 to 999**. The
 engine transforms this into a final priority using the following formula:
@@ -214,11 +220,11 @@ User, and (if configured) Admin directories.
 
 ### Policy locations
 
-| Tier          | Type   | Location                                  |
-| :------------ | :----- | :---------------------------------------- |
-| **User**      | Custom | `~/.gemini/policies/*.toml`               |
-| **Workspace** | Custom | `$WORKSPACE_ROOT/.gemini/policies/*.toml` |
-| **Admin**     | System | _See below (OS specific)_                 |
+| Tier          | Type   | Location                                                 |
+| :------------ | :----- | :------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **User**      | Custom | `~/.gemini/policies/*.toml`                              |
+| **Workspace** | Custom | **(Disabled)** `$WORKSPACE_ROOT/.gemini/policies/*.toml` |
+| **Admin**     | System | _See below (OS specific)_                                |
 
 #### System-wide policies (Admin)
 

docs/reference/tools.md

@@ -92,6 +92,28 @@ each tool.
 | [`ask_user`](../tools/ask-user.md) | `Communicate` | Requests clarification or missing information via an interactive dialog.               |
 | [`write_todos`](../tools/todos.md) | `Other`       | Maintains an internal list of subtasks. The model uses this to track its own progress. |
 
+### Task Tracker (Experimental)
+
+<!-- prettier-ignore -->
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is an experimental feature currently under active development. Enable via `experimental.taskTracker`.
+
+| Tool                                            | Kind    | Description                                                                 |
+| :---------------------------------------------- | :------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| [`tracker_create_task`](../tools/tracker.md)    | `Other` | Creates a new task in the experimental tracker.                             |
+| [`tracker_update_task`](../tools/tracker.md)    | `Other` | Updates an existing task's status, description, or dependencies.            |
+| [`tracker_get_task`](../tools/tracker.md)       | `Other` | Retrieves the full details of a specific task.                              |
+| [`tracker_list_tasks`](../tools/tracker.md)     | `Other` | Lists tasks in the tracker, optionally filtered by status, type, or parent. |
+| [`tracker_add_dependency`](../tools/tracker.md) | `Other` | Adds a dependency between two tasks, ensuring topological execution.        |
+| [`tracker_visualize`](../tools/tracker.md)      | `Other` | Renders an ASCII tree visualization of the current task graph.              |
+
+### MCP
+
+| Tool                                              | Kind     | Description                                                            |
+| :------------------------------------------------ | :------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| [`list_mcp_resources`](../tools/mcp-resources.md) | `Search` | Lists all available resources exposed by connected MCP servers.        |
+| [`read_mcp_resource`](../tools/mcp-resources.md)  | `Read`   | Reads the content of a specific Model Context Protocol (MCP) resource. |
+
 ### Memory
 
 | Tool                                             | Kind    | Description                                                                          |

docs/sidebar.json

@@ -96,6 +96,11 @@
             ]
           },
           { "label": "Agent Skills", "slug": "docs/cli/skills" },
+          {
+            "label": "Auto Memory",
+            "badge": "🔬",
+            "slug": "docs/cli/auto-memory"
+          },
           { "label": "Checkpointing", "slug": "docs/cli/checkpointing" },
           { "label": "Headless mode", "slug": "docs/cli/headless" },
           {
@@ -122,7 +127,14 @@
               }
             ]
           },
-          { "label": "MCP servers", "slug": "docs/tools/mcp-server" },
+          {
+            "label": "MCP servers",
+            "collapsed": true,
+            "items": [
+              { "label": "Overview", "slug": "docs/tools/mcp-server" },
+              { "label": "Resource tools", "slug": "docs/tools/mcp-resources" }
+            ]
+          },
           { "label": "Model routing", "slug": "docs/cli/model-routing" },
           { "label": "Model selection", "slug": "docs/cli/model" },
           {

docs/tools/mcp-resources.md

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# MCP resource tools
+
+MCP resource tools let Gemini CLI discover and retrieve data from contextual
+resources exposed by Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
+
+## 1. `list_mcp_resources` (ListMcpResources)
+
+`list_mcp_resources` retrieves a list of all available resources from connected
+MCP servers. This is primarily a discovery tool that helps the model understand
+what external data sources are available for reference.
+
+- **Tool name:** `list_mcp_resources`
+- **Display name:** List MCP Resources
+- **Kind:** `Search`
+- **File:** `list-mcp-resources.ts`
+- **Parameters:**
+  - `serverName` (string, optional): An optional filter to list resources from a
+    specific server.
+- **Behavior:**
+  - Iterates through all connected MCP servers.
+  - Fetches the list of resources each server exposes.
+  - Formats the results into a plain-text list of URIs and descriptions.
+- **Output (`llmContent`):** A formatted list of available resources, including
+  their URI, server name, and optional description.
+- **Confirmation:** No. This is a read-only discovery tool.
+
+## 2. `read_mcp_resource` (ReadMcpResource)
+
+`read_mcp_resource` retrieves the content of a specific resource identified by
+its URI.
+
+- **Tool name:** `read_mcp_resource`
+- **Display name:** Read MCP Resource
+- **Kind:** `Read`
+- **File:** `read-mcp-resource.ts`
+- **Parameters:**
+  - `uri` (string, required): The URI of the MCP resource to read.
+- **Behavior:**
+  - Locates the resource and its associated server by URI.
+  - Calls the server's `resources/read` method.
+  - Processes the response, extracting text or binary data.
+- **Output (`llmContent`):** The content of the resource. For binary data, it
+  returns a placeholder indicating the data type.
+- **Confirmation:** No. This is a read-only retrieval tool.

docs/tools/mcp-server.md

@@ -64,7 +64,8 @@ Gemini CLI supports three MCP transport types:
 
 Some MCP servers expose contextual “resources” in addition to the tools and
 prompts. Gemini CLI discovers these automatically and gives you the possibility
-to reference them in the chat.
+to reference them in the chat. For more information on the tools used to
+interact with these resources, see [MCP resource tools](mcp-resources.md).
 
 ### Discovery and listing
 

docs/tools/tracker.md

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+# Tracker tools (`tracker_*`)
+
+<!-- prettier-ignore -->
+> [!NOTE]
+> This is an experimental feature currently under active development.
+
+The `tracker_*` tools allow the Gemini agent to maintain an internal, persistent
+graph of tasks and dependencies for multi-step requests. This suite of tools
+provides a more robust and granular way to manage execution plans than the
+legacy `write_todos` tool.
+
+## Technical reference
+
+The agent uses these tools to manage its execution plan, decompose complex goals
+into actionable sub-tasks, and provide real-time progress updates to the CLI
+interface. The task state is stored in the `.gemini/tmp/tracker/<session-id>`
+directory, allowing the agent to manage its plan for the current session.
+
+### Available Tools
+
+- `tracker_create_task`: Creates a new task in the tracker. You can specify a
+  title, description, and task type (`epic`, `task`, `bug`).
+- `tracker_update_task`: Updates an existing task's status (`open`,
+  `in_progress`, `blocked`, `closed`), description, or dependencies.
+- `tracker_get_task`: Retrieves the full details of a specific task by its
+  6-character hex ID.
+- `tracker_list_tasks`: Lists tasks in the tracker, optionally filtered by
+  status, type, or parent ID.
+- `tracker_add_dependency`: Adds a dependency between two tasks, ensuring
+  topological execution.
+- `tracker_visualize`: Renders an ASCII tree visualization of the current task
+  graph.
+
+## Technical behavior
+
+- **Interface:** Updates the progress indicator and task tree above the CLI
+  input prompt.
+- **Persistence:** Task state is saved automatically to the
+  `.gemini/tmp/tracker/<session-id>` directory. Task states are session-specific
+  and do not persist across different sessions.
+- **Dependencies:** Tasks can depend on other tasks, forming a directed acyclic
+  graph (DAG). The agent must resolve dependencies before starting blocked
+  tasks.
+- **Interaction:** Users can view the current state of the tracker by asking the
+  agent to visualize it, or by running `gemini-cli` commands if implemented.
+
+## Use cases
+
+- Coordinating multi-file refactoring projects.
+- Breaking down a mission into a hierarchy of epics and tasks for better
+  visibility.
+- Tracking bugs and feature requests directly within the context of an active
+  codebase.
+- Providing visibility into the agent's current focus and remaining work.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Follow the [Task planning tutorial](../cli/tutorials/task-planning.md) for
+  usage details and migration from the legacy todo list.
+- Learn about [Session management](../cli/session-management.md) for context on
+  persistent state.

evals/background_processes.eval.ts

@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ import path from 'node:path';
 
 describe('Background Process Monitoring', () => {
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'should naturally use read output tool to find token',
     prompt:
       "Run the script using 'bash generate_token.sh'. It will emit a token after a short delay and continue running. Find the token and tell me what it is.",
@@ -50,6 +52,8 @@ sleep 100
   });
 
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'should naturally use list tool to verify multiple processes',
     prompt:
       "Start three background processes that run 'sleep 100', 'sleep 200', and 'sleep 300' respectively. Verify that all three are currently running.",

evals/cli_help_delegation.eval.ts

@@ -17,9 +17,17 @@ describe('CliHelpAgent Delegation', () => {
     timeout: 60000,
     assert: async (rig, _result) => {
       const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
-      const toolCallIndex = toolLogs.findIndex(
-        (log) => log.toolRequest.name === 'cli_help',
-      );
+      const toolCallIndex = toolLogs.findIndex((log) => {
+        if (log.toolRequest.name === 'invoke_agent') {
+          try {
+            const args = JSON.parse(log.toolRequest.args);
+            return args.agent_name === 'cli_help';
+          } catch {
+            return false;
+          }
+        }
+        return false;
+      });
       expect(toolCallIndex).toBeGreaterThan(-1);
       expect(toolCallIndex).toBeLessThan(5); // Called within first 5 turns
     },

evals/component-test-helper.ts

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ import fs from 'node:fs';
 import path from 'node:path';
 import os from 'node:os';
 import { randomUUID } from 'node:crypto';
+import { vi } from 'vitest';
 import {
   Config,
   type ConfigParameters,
@@ -52,6 +53,7 @@ export interface ComponentEvalCase extends BaseEvalCase {
 export class ComponentRig {
   public config: Config | undefined;
   public testDir: string;
+  public homeDir: string;
   public sessionId: string;
 
   constructor(
@@ -61,6 +63,9 @@ export class ComponentRig {
     this.testDir = fs.mkdtempSync(
       path.join(os.tmpdir(), `gemini-component-rig-${uniqueId.slice(0, 8)}-`),
     );
+    this.homeDir = fs.mkdtempSync(
+      path.join(os.tmpdir(), `gemini-component-home-${uniqueId.slice(0, 8)}-`),
+    );
     this.sessionId = `test-session-${uniqueId}`;
   }
 
@@ -89,12 +94,23 @@ export class ComponentRig {
     this.config = makeFakeConfig(configParams);
     await this.config.initialize();
 
-    // Refresh auth using USE_GEMINI to initialize the real BaseLlmClient
+    // Refresh auth using USE_GEMINI to initialize the real BaseLlmClient.
+    // This must happen BEFORE stubbing GEMINI_CLI_HOME because OAuth credential
+    // lookup resolves through homedir() → GEMINI_CLI_HOME.
     await this.config.refreshAuth(AuthType.USE_GEMINI);
+
+    // Isolate storage paths (session files, skills, extraction state) by
+    // pointing GEMINI_CLI_HOME at a per-test temp directory.  Storage resolves
+    // global paths through `homedir()` which reads this env var.  This is set
+    // after auth so credential lookup uses the real home directory.
+    vi.stubEnv('GEMINI_CLI_HOME', this.homeDir);
   }
 
   async cleanup() {
+    await this.config?.dispose();
+    vi.unstubAllEnvs();
     fs.rmSync(this.testDir, { recursive: true, force: true });
+    fs.rmSync(this.homeDir, { recursive: true, force: true });
   }
 }
 

evals/generalist_agent.eval.ts

@@ -26,11 +26,22 @@ describe('generalist_agent', () => {
     prompt:
       'Please use the generalist agent to create a file called "generalist_test_file.txt" containing exactly the following text: success',
     assert: async (rig) => {
-      // 1) Verify the generalist agent was invoked
-      const foundToolCall = await rig.waitForToolCall('generalist');
+      // 1) Verify the generalist agent was invoked via invoke_agent
+      const foundToolCall = await rig.waitForToolCall(
+        'invoke_agent',
+        undefined,
+        (args) => {
+          try {
+            const parsed = JSON.parse(args);
+            return parsed.agent_name === 'generalist';
+          } catch {
+            return false;
+          }
+        },
+      );
       expect(
         foundToolCall,
-        'Expected to find a tool call for generalist agent',
+        'Expected to find an invoke_agent tool call for generalist agent',
       ).toBeTruthy();
 
       // 2) Verify the file was created as expected

evals/hierarchical_memory.eval.ts

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ describe('Hierarchical Memory', () => {
     params: {
       settings: {
         security: {
-          folderTrust: { enabled: true },
+          folderTrust: { enabled: false },
         },
       },
     },
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ What is my favorite fruit? Tell me just the name of the fruit.`,
     params: {
       settings: {
         security: {
-          folderTrust: { enabled: true },
+          folderTrust: { enabled: false },
         },
       },
     },
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ Provide the answer as an XML block like this:
     params: {
       settings: {
         security: {
-          folderTrust: { enabled: true },
+          folderTrust: { enabled: false },
         },
       },
     },

evals/plan_mode.eval.ts

@@ -298,12 +298,14 @@ describe('plan_mode', () => {
   });
 
   evalTest('ALWAYS_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'should transition from plan mode to normal execution and create a plan file from scratch',
     params: {
       settings,
     },
     prompt:
-      'Enter plan mode and plan to create a new module called foo. The plan should be saved as foo-plan.md. Then, exit plan mode.',
+      'I agree with your strategy. Please enter plan mode and draft the plan to create a new module called foo. The plan should be saved as foo-plan.md. Then, exit plan mode.',
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
       const enterPlanCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall('enter_plan_mode');
       expect(
@@ -333,7 +335,7 @@ describe('plan_mode', () => {
 
       expect(
         planWrite?.toolRequest.success,
-        `Expected write_file to succeed, but got error: ${planWrite?.toolRequest.error}`,
+        `Expected write_file to succeed, but got error: ${(planWrite?.toolRequest as any).error}`,
       ).toBe(true);
 
       assertModelHasOutput(result);
@@ -341,6 +343,8 @@ describe('plan_mode', () => {
   });
 
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'should not exit plan mode or draft before informal agreement',
     approvalMode: ApprovalMode.PLAN,
     params: {
@@ -372,4 +376,98 @@ describe('plan_mode', () => {
       assertModelHasOutput(result);
     },
   });
+
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    name: 'should handle nested plan directories correctly',
+    suiteName: 'plan_mode',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
+    approvalMode: ApprovalMode.PLAN,
+    params: {
+      settings,
+    },
+    prompt:
+      'Please create a new architectural plan in a nested folder called "architecture/frontend-v2.md" within the plans directory. The plan should contain the text "# Frontend V2 Plan". Then, exit plan mode',
+    assert: async (rig, result) => {
+      await rig.waitForTelemetryReady();
+      const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
+
+      const writeCalls = toolLogs.filter((log) =>
+        ['write_file', 'replace'].includes(log.toolRequest.name),
+      );
+
+      const wroteToNestedPath = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        try {
+          const args = JSON.parse(log.toolRequest.args);
+          if (!args.file_path) return false;
+          // In plan mode, paths can be passed as relative (architecture/frontend-v2.md)
+          // or they might be resolved as absolute by the tool depending on the exact mock state.
+          // We strictly ensure it ends exactly with the expected nested path and doesn't contain extra nesting.
+          const normalizedPath = args.file_path.replace(/\\/g, '/');
+          return (
+            normalizedPath === 'architecture/frontend-v2.md' ||
+            normalizedPath.endsWith('/plans/architecture/frontend-v2.md')
+          );
+        } catch {
+          return false;
+        }
+      });
+
+      expect(
+        wroteToNestedPath,
+        'Expected model to successfully target the nested plan file path',
+      ).toBe(true);
+
+      assertModelHasOutput(result);
+    },
+  });
+
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'plan_mode',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
+    name: 'should invoke exit_plan_mode as a tool instead of a shell command',
+    approvalMode: ApprovalMode.PLAN,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        general: {
+          plan: { enabled: true },
+        },
+      },
+    },
+    files: {
+      'plans/my-plan.md': '# My Plan\n\n1. Step one',
+    },
+    prompt:
+      'I agree with the plan in plans/my-plan.md. Please exit plan mode and then run `echo "Starting implementation"`',
+    assert: async (rig) => {
+      await rig.waitForTelemetryReady();
+      const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
+
+      // Check if exit_plan_mode was called as a tool
+      const exitPlanToolCall = toolLogs.find(
+        (log) => log.toolRequest.name === 'exit_plan_mode',
+      );
+
+      // Check if exit_plan_mode was called via shell
+      const shellCalls = toolLogs.filter(
+        (log) => log.toolRequest.name === 'run_shell_command',
+      );
+      const exitPlanViaShell = shellCalls.find((log) => {
+        try {
+          const args = JSON.parse(log.toolRequest.args);
+          return args.command.includes('exit_plan_mode');
+        } catch {
+          return false;
+        }
+      });
+
+      expect(
+        exitPlanViaShell,
+        'Should NOT call exit_plan_mode via run_shell_command',
+      ).toBeUndefined();
+      expect(
+        exitPlanToolCall,
+        'Should call exit_plan_mode tool directly',
+      ).toBeDefined();
+    },
+  });
 });

evals/save_memory.eval.ts

@@ -5,12 +5,78 @@
  */
 
 import { describe, expect } from 'vitest';
+import fs from 'node:fs';
+import path from 'node:path';
+import {
+  loadConversationRecord,
+  SESSION_FILE_PREFIX,
+} from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import {
   evalTest,
   assertModelHasOutput,
   checkModelOutputContent,
 } from './test-helper.js';
 
+function findDir(base: string, name: string): string | null {
+  if (!fs.existsSync(base)) return null;
+  const files = fs.readdirSync(base);
+  for (const file of files) {
+    const fullPath = path.join(base, file);
+    if (fs.statSync(fullPath).isDirectory()) {
+      if (file === name) return fullPath;
+      const found = findDir(fullPath, name);
+      if (found) return found;
+    }
+  }
+  return null;
+}
+
+async function loadLatestSessionRecord(homeDir: string, sessionId: string) {
+  const chatsDir = findDir(path.join(homeDir, '.gemini'), 'chats');
+  if (!chatsDir) {
+    throw new Error('Could not find chats directory for eval session logs');
+  }
+
+  const candidates = fs
+    .readdirSync(chatsDir)
+    .filter(
+      (file) =>
+        file.startsWith(SESSION_FILE_PREFIX) &&
+        (file.endsWith('.json') || file.endsWith('.jsonl')),
+    );
+
+  const matchingRecords = [];
+  for (const file of candidates) {
+    const filePath = path.join(chatsDir, file);
+    const record = await loadConversationRecord(filePath);
+    if (record?.sessionId === sessionId) {
+      matchingRecords.push(record);
+    }
+  }
+
+  matchingRecords.sort(
+    (a, b) => Date.parse(b.lastUpdated) - Date.parse(a.lastUpdated),
+  );
+  return matchingRecords[0] ?? null;
+}
+
+async function waitForSessionScratchpad(
+  homeDir: string,
+  sessionId: string,
+  timeoutMs = 30000,
+) {
+  const deadline = Date.now() + timeoutMs;
+  while (Date.now() < deadline) {
+    const record = await loadLatestSessionRecord(homeDir, sessionId);
+    if (record?.memoryScratchpad) {
+      return record;
+    }
+    await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1000));
+  }
+
+  return loadLatestSessionRecord(homeDir, sessionId);
+}
+
 describe('save_memory', () => {
   const TEST_PREFIX = 'Save memory test: ';
   const rememberingFavoriteColor = "Agent remembers user's favorite color";
@@ -18,6 +84,11 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: rememberingFavoriteColor,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
 
     prompt: `remember that my favorite color is  blue.
   
@@ -40,6 +111,11 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: rememberingCommandRestrictions,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
 
     prompt: `I don't want you to ever run npm commands.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
@@ -61,6 +137,11 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: rememberingWorkflow,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
 
     prompt: `I want you to always lint after building.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
@@ -83,6 +164,11 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: ignoringTemporaryInformation,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
 
     prompt: `I'm going to get a coffee.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
@@ -108,6 +194,11 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: rememberingPetName,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
 
     prompt: `Please remember that my dog's name is Buddy.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
@@ -129,6 +220,11 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: rememberingCommandAlias,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
 
     prompt: `When I say 'start server', you should run 'npm run dev'.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
@@ -145,22 +241,35 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     },
   });
 
-  const ignoringDbSchemaLocation =
-    "Agent ignores workspace's database schema location";
+  const savingDbSchemaLocationAsProjectMemory =
+    'Agent saves workspace database schema location as project memory';
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
-    name: ignoringDbSchemaLocation,
+    name: savingDbSchemaLocationAsProjectMemory,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
     prompt: `The database schema for this workspace is located in \`db/schema.sql\`.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
-      await rig.waitForTelemetryReady();
-      const wasToolCalled = rig
-        .readToolLogs()
-        .some((log) => log.toolRequest.name === 'save_memory');
+      const wasToolCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall(
+        'save_memory',
+        undefined,
+        (args) => {
+          try {
+            const params = JSON.parse(args);
+            return params.scope === 'project';
+          } catch {
+            return false;
+          }
+        },
+      );
       expect(
         wasToolCalled,
-        'save_memory should not be called for workspace-specific information',
-      ).toBe(false);
+        'Expected save_memory to be called with scope="project" for workspace-specific information',
+      ).toBe(true);
 
       assertModelHasOutput(result);
     },
@@ -172,6 +281,11 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: rememberingCodingStyle,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
 
     prompt: `I prefer to use tabs instead of spaces for indentation.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
@@ -188,42 +302,69 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     },
   });
 
-  const ignoringBuildArtifactLocation =
-    'Agent ignores workspace build artifact location';
+  const savingBuildArtifactLocationAsProjectMemory =
+    'Agent saves workspace build artifact location as project memory';
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
-    name: ignoringBuildArtifactLocation,
+    name: savingBuildArtifactLocationAsProjectMemory,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
     prompt: `In this workspace, build artifacts are stored in the \`dist/artifacts\` directory.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
-      await rig.waitForTelemetryReady();
-      const wasToolCalled = rig
-        .readToolLogs()
-        .some((log) => log.toolRequest.name === 'save_memory');
+      const wasToolCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall(
+        'save_memory',
+        undefined,
+        (args) => {
+          try {
+            const params = JSON.parse(args);
+            return params.scope === 'project';
+          } catch {
+            return false;
+          }
+        },
+      );
       expect(
         wasToolCalled,
-        'save_memory should not be called for workspace-specific information',
-      ).toBe(false);
+        'Expected save_memory to be called with scope="project" for workspace-specific information',
+      ).toBe(true);
 
       assertModelHasOutput(result);
     },
   });
 
-  const ignoringMainEntryPoint = "Agent ignores workspace's main entry point";
+  const savingMainEntryPointAsProjectMemory =
+    'Agent saves workspace main entry point as project memory';
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
-    name: ignoringMainEntryPoint,
+    name: savingMainEntryPointAsProjectMemory,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
     prompt: `The main entry point for this workspace is \`src/index.js\`.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
-      await rig.waitForTelemetryReady();
-      const wasToolCalled = rig
-        .readToolLogs()
-        .some((log) => log.toolRequest.name === 'save_memory');
+      const wasToolCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall(
+        'save_memory',
+        undefined,
+        (args) => {
+          try {
+            const params = JSON.parse(args);
+            return params.scope === 'project';
+          } catch {
+            return false;
+          }
+        },
+      );
       expect(
         wasToolCalled,
-        'save_memory should not be called for workspace-specific information',
-      ).toBe(false);
+        'Expected save_memory to be called with scope="project" for workspace-specific information',
+      ).toBe(true);
 
       assertModelHasOutput(result);
     },
@@ -234,6 +375,11 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: rememberingBirthday,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: false },
+      },
+    },
 
     prompt: `My birthday is on June 15th.`,
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
@@ -258,7 +404,7 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     name: proactiveMemoryFromLongSession,
     params: {
       settings: {
-        experimental: { memoryManager: true },
+        experimental: { memoryV2: true },
       },
     },
     messages: [
@@ -316,29 +462,75 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     prompt:
       'Please save any persistent preferences or facts about me from our conversation to memory.',
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
-      const wasToolCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall(
-        'save_memory',
-        undefined,
-        (args) => /vitest/i.test(args),
-      );
+      // Under experimental.memoryV2, the agent persists memories by
+      // editing markdown files directly with write_file or replace — not via
+      // a save_memory subagent. The user said "I always prefer Vitest over
+      // Jest for testing in all my projects" — that matches the new
+      // cross-project cue phrase ("across all my projects"), so under the
+      // 4-tier model the correct destination is the global personal memory
+      // file (~/.gemini/GEMINI.md). It must NOT land in a committed project
+      // GEMINI.md (that tier is for team conventions) or the per-project
+      // private memory folder (that tier is for project-specific personal
+      // notes). The chat history mixes this durable preference with
+      // transient debugging chatter, so the eval also verifies the agent
+      // picks out the persistent fact among the noise.
+      await rig.waitForToolCall('write_file').catch(() => {});
+      const writeCalls = rig
+        .readToolLogs()
+        .filter((log) =>
+          ['write_file', 'replace'].includes(log.toolRequest.name),
+        );
+
+      const wroteVitestToGlobal = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /\.gemini\/GEMINI\.md/i.test(args) &&
+          !/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory/i.test(args) &&
+          /vitest/i.test(args)
+        );
+      });
       expect(
-        wasToolCalled,
-        'Expected save_memory to be called with the Vitest preference from the conversation history',
+        wroteVitestToGlobal,
+        'Expected the cross-project Vitest preference to be written to the global personal memory file (~/.gemini/GEMINI.md) via write_file or replace',
       ).toBe(true);
 
+      const leakedToCommittedProject = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /GEMINI\.md/i.test(args) &&
+          !/\.gemini\//i.test(args) &&
+          /vitest/i.test(args)
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        leakedToCommittedProject,
+        'Cross-project Vitest preference must NOT be mirrored into a committed project ./GEMINI.md (that tier is for team-shared conventions only)',
+      ).toBe(false);
+
+      const leakedToPrivateProject = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /\.gemini\/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory\//i.test(args) && /vitest/i.test(args)
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        leakedToPrivateProject,
+        'Cross-project Vitest preference must NOT be mirrored into the private project memory folder (that tier is for project-specific personal notes only)',
+      ).toBe(false);
+
       assertModelHasOutput(result);
     },
   });
 
-  const memoryManagerRoutingPreferences =
-    'Agent routes global and project preferences to memory';
+  const memoryV2RoutesTeamConventionsToProjectGemini =
+    'Agent routes team-shared project conventions to ./GEMINI.md';
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
     suiteName: 'default',
     suiteType: 'behavioral',
-    name: memoryManagerRoutingPreferences,
+    name: memoryV2RoutesTeamConventionsToProjectGemini,
     params: {
       settings: {
-        experimental: { memoryManager: true },
+        experimental: { memoryV2: true },
       },
     },
     messages: [
@@ -347,7 +539,7 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
         type: 'user',
         content: [
           {
-            text: 'I always use dark mode in all my editors and terminals.',
+            text: 'For this project, the team always runs tests with `npm run test` — please remember that as our project convention.',
           },
         ],
         timestamp: '2026-01-01T00:00:00Z',
@@ -355,7 +547,9 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
       {
         id: 'msg-2',
         type: 'gemini',
-        content: [{ text: 'Got it, I will keep that in mind!' }],
+        content: [
+          { text: 'Got it, I will keep `npm run test` in mind for tests.' },
+        ],
         timestamp: '2026-01-01T00:00:05Z',
       },
       {
@@ -379,8 +573,334 @@ describe('save_memory', () => {
     ],
     prompt: 'Please save the preferences I mentioned earlier to memory.',
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
-      const wasToolCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall('save_memory');
-      expect(wasToolCalled, 'Expected save_memory to be called').toBe(true);
+      // Under experimental.memoryV2, the prompt enforces an explicit
+      // one-tier-per-fact rule: team-shared project conventions (the team's
+      // test command, project-wide indentation rules) belong in the
+      // committed project-root ./GEMINI.md and must NOT be mirrored or
+      // cross-referenced into the private project memory folder
+      // (~/.gemini/tmp/<hash>/memory/). The global ~/.gemini/GEMINI.md must
+      // never be touched in this mode either.
+      await rig.waitForToolCall('write_file').catch(() => {});
+      const writeCalls = rig
+        .readToolLogs()
+        .filter((log) =>
+          ['write_file', 'replace'].includes(log.toolRequest.name),
+        );
+
+      const wroteToProjectRoot = (factPattern: RegExp) =>
+        writeCalls.some((log) => {
+          const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+          return (
+            /GEMINI\.md/i.test(args) &&
+            !/\.gemini\//i.test(args) &&
+            factPattern.test(args)
+          );
+        });
+
+      expect(
+        wroteToProjectRoot(/npm run test/i),
+        'Expected the team test-command convention to be written to the project-root ./GEMINI.md',
+      ).toBe(true);
+
+      expect(
+        wroteToProjectRoot(/2[- ]space/i),
+        'Expected the project-wide "2-space indentation" convention to be written to the project-root ./GEMINI.md',
+      ).toBe(true);
+
+      const leakedToPrivateMemory = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /\.gemini\/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory\//i.test(args) &&
+          (/npm run test/i.test(args) || /2[- ]space/i.test(args))
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        leakedToPrivateMemory,
+        'Team-shared project conventions must NOT be mirrored into the private project memory folder (~/.gemini/tmp/<hash>/memory/) — each fact lives in exactly one tier.',
+      ).toBe(false);
+
+      const leakedToGlobal = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /\.gemini\/GEMINI\.md/i.test(args) &&
+          !/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory/i.test(args)
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        leakedToGlobal,
+        'Project preferences must NOT be written to the global ~/.gemini/GEMINI.md',
+      ).toBe(false);
+
+      assertModelHasOutput(result);
+    },
+  });
+
+  const memoryV2SessionScratchpad =
+    'Session summary persists memory scratchpad for memory-saving sessions';
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
+    name: memoryV2SessionScratchpad,
+    sessionId: 'memory-scratchpad-eval',
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: true },
+      },
+    },
+    messages: [
+      {
+        id: 'msg-1',
+        type: 'user',
+        content: [
+          {
+            text: 'Across all my projects, I prefer Vitest over Jest for testing.',
+          },
+        ],
+        timestamp: '2026-01-01T00:00:00Z',
+      },
+      {
+        id: 'msg-2',
+        type: 'gemini',
+        content: [{ text: 'Noted. What else should I keep in mind?' }],
+        timestamp: '2026-01-01T00:00:05Z',
+      },
+      {
+        id: 'msg-3',
+        type: 'user',
+        content: [
+          {
+            text: 'For this repo I was debugging a flaky API test earlier, but that was just transient context.',
+          },
+        ],
+        timestamp: '2026-01-01T00:01:00Z',
+      },
+      {
+        id: 'msg-4',
+        type: 'gemini',
+        content: [
+          { text: 'Understood. I will only save the durable preference.' },
+        ],
+        timestamp: '2026-01-01T00:01:05Z',
+      },
+    ],
+    prompt:
+      'Please save any persistent preferences or facts about me from our conversation to memory.',
+    assert: async (rig, result) => {
+      await rig.waitForToolCall('write_file').catch(() => {});
+      const writeCalls = rig
+        .readToolLogs()
+        .filter((log) =>
+          ['write_file', 'replace'].includes(log.toolRequest.name),
+        );
+
+      expect(
+        writeCalls.length,
+        'Expected memoryV2 save flow to edit a markdown memory file',
+      ).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+
+      await rig.run({
+        args: ['--list-sessions'],
+        approvalMode: 'yolo',
+        timeout: 120000,
+      });
+
+      const record = await waitForSessionScratchpad(
+        rig.homeDir!,
+        'memory-scratchpad-eval',
+      );
+      expect(
+        record?.memoryScratchpad,
+        'Expected the resumed session log to contain a memoryScratchpad after session summary generation',
+      ).toBeDefined();
+      expect(record?.memoryScratchpad?.version).toBe(1);
+      expect(
+        record?.memoryScratchpad?.toolSequence?.some((toolName) =>
+          ['write_file', 'replace'].includes(toolName),
+        ),
+        'Expected memoryScratchpad.toolSequence to include the markdown editing tool used for memory persistence',
+      ).toBe(true);
+      expect(
+        record?.memoryScratchpad?.touchedPaths?.length,
+        'Expected memoryScratchpad to capture at least one touched path',
+      ).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+      expect(
+        record?.memoryScratchpad?.workflowSummary,
+        'Expected memoryScratchpad.workflowSummary to be populated',
+      ).toMatch(/write_file|replace/i);
+
+      assertModelHasOutput(result);
+    },
+  });
+
+  const memoryV2RoutesUserProject =
+    'Agent routes personal-to-user project notes to user-project memory';
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
+    name: memoryV2RoutesUserProject,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: true },
+      },
+    },
+    prompt: `Please remember my personal local dev setup for THIS project's Postgres database. This is private to my machine — do NOT commit it to the repo.
+
+Connection details:
+- Host: localhost
+- Port: 6543 (non-standard, I run multiple Postgres instances)
+- Database: myproj_dev
+- User: sandy_local
+- Password: read from the SANDY_PG_LOCAL_PASS env var in my shell
+
+How I start it locally:
+1. Run \`brew services start postgresql@15\` to bring the server up.
+2. Run \`./scripts/seed-local-db.sh\` from the repo root to load my personal seed data.
+3. Verify with \`psql -h localhost -p 6543 -U sandy_local myproj_dev -c '\\dt'\`.
+
+Quirks to remember:
+- The migrations runner sometimes hangs on my machine if I forget step 1; kill it with Ctrl+C and rerun.
+- I keep an extra \`scratch\` schema for ad-hoc experiments — never reference it from project code.`,
+    assert: async (rig, result) => {
+      // Under experimental.memoryV2 with the Private Project Memory bullet
+      // surfaced in the prompt, a fact that is project-specific AND
+      // personal-to-the-user (must not be committed) should land in the
+      // private project memory folder under ~/.gemini/tmp/<hash>/memory/. The
+      // detailed note should be written to a sibling markdown file, with
+      // MEMORY.md updated as the index. It must NOT go to committed
+      // ./GEMINI.md or the global ~/.gemini/GEMINI.md.
+      await rig.waitForToolCall('write_file').catch(() => {});
+      const writeCalls = rig
+        .readToolLogs()
+        .filter((log) =>
+          ['write_file', 'replace'].includes(log.toolRequest.name),
+        );
+
+      const wroteUserProjectDetail = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /\.gemini\/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory\/(?!MEMORY\.md)[^"]+\.md/i.test(args) &&
+          /6543/.test(args)
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        wroteUserProjectDetail,
+        'Expected the personal-to-user project note to be written to a private project memory detail file (~/.gemini/tmp/<hash>/memory/*.md)',
+      ).toBe(true);
+
+      const wroteUserProjectIndex = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return /\.gemini\/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory\/MEMORY\.md/i.test(args);
+      });
+      expect(
+        wroteUserProjectIndex,
+        'Expected the personal-to-user project note to update the private project memory index (~/.gemini/tmp/<hash>/memory/MEMORY.md)',
+      ).toBe(true);
+
+      // Defensive: should NOT have written this private note to the
+      // committed project GEMINI.md or the global GEMINI.md.
+      const leakedToCommittedProject = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /\/GEMINI\.md/i.test(args) &&
+          !/\.gemini\//i.test(args) &&
+          /6543/.test(args)
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        leakedToCommittedProject,
+        'Personal-to-user note must NOT be written to the committed project GEMINI.md',
+      ).toBe(false);
+
+      const leakedToGlobal = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /\.gemini\/GEMINI\.md/i.test(args) &&
+          !/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory/i.test(args) &&
+          /6543/.test(args)
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        leakedToGlobal,
+        'Personal-to-user project note must NOT be written to the global ~/.gemini/GEMINI.md',
+      ).toBe(false);
+
+      assertModelHasOutput(result);
+    },
+  });
+
+  const memoryV2RoutesCrossProjectToGlobal =
+    'Agent routes cross-project personal preferences to ~/.gemini/GEMINI.md';
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
+    name: memoryV2RoutesCrossProjectToGlobal,
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { memoryV2: true },
+      },
+    },
+    prompt:
+      'Please remember this about me in general: across all my projects I always prefer Prettier with single quotes and trailing commas, and I always prefer tabs over spaces for indentation. These are my personal coding-style defaults that follow me into every workspace.',
+    assert: async (rig, result) => {
+      // Under experimental.memoryV2 with the Global Personal Memory
+      // tier surfaced in the prompt, a fact that explicitly applies to the
+      // user "across all my projects" / "in every workspace" must land in
+      // the global ~/.gemini/GEMINI.md (the cross-project tier). It must
+      // NOT be mirrored into a committed project-root ./GEMINI.md (that
+      // tier is for team-shared conventions) or into the per-project
+      // private memory folder (that tier is for project-specific personal
+      // notes). Each fact lives in exactly one tier across all four tiers.
+      await rig.waitForToolCall('write_file').catch(() => {});
+      const writeCalls = rig
+        .readToolLogs()
+        .filter((log) =>
+          ['write_file', 'replace'].includes(log.toolRequest.name),
+        );
+
+      const wroteToGlobal = (factPattern: RegExp) =>
+        writeCalls.some((log) => {
+          const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+          return (
+            /\.gemini\/GEMINI\.md/i.test(args) &&
+            !/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory/i.test(args) &&
+            factPattern.test(args)
+          );
+        });
+
+      expect(
+        wroteToGlobal(/Prettier/i),
+        'Expected the cross-project Prettier preference to be written to the global personal memory file (~/.gemini/GEMINI.md)',
+      ).toBe(true);
+
+      expect(
+        wroteToGlobal(/tabs/i),
+        'Expected the cross-project "tabs over spaces" preference to be written to the global personal memory file (~/.gemini/GEMINI.md)',
+      ).toBe(true);
+
+      const leakedToCommittedProject = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /GEMINI\.md/i.test(args) &&
+          !/\.gemini\//i.test(args) &&
+          (/Prettier/i.test(args) || /tabs/i.test(args))
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        leakedToCommittedProject,
+        'Cross-project personal preferences must NOT be mirrored into a committed project ./GEMINI.md (that tier is for team-shared conventions only)',
+      ).toBe(false);
+
+      const leakedToPrivateProject = writeCalls.some((log) => {
+        const args = log.toolRequest.args;
+        return (
+          /\.gemini\/tmp\/[^/]+\/memory\//i.test(args) &&
+          (/Prettier/i.test(args) || /tabs/i.test(args))
+        );
+      });
+      expect(
+        leakedToPrivateProject,
+        'Cross-project personal preferences must NOT be mirrored into the private project memory folder (that tier is for project-specific personal notes only)',
+      ).toBe(false);
 
       assertModelHasOutput(result);
     },

evals/skill_extraction.eval.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,962 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import fsp from 'node:fs/promises';
+import path from 'node:path';
+import { describe, expect, it } from 'vitest';
+import {
+  type Config,
+  ApprovalMode,
+  type MemoryScratchpad,
+  SESSION_FILE_PREFIX,
+  getProjectHash,
+  startMemoryService,
+} from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
+import { ComponentRig, componentEvalTest } from './component-test-helper.js';
+import {
+  average,
+  averageNullable,
+  countMatchingIds,
+  roundStat,
+} from './statistics-helper.js';
+import { prepareWorkspace } from './test-helper.js';
+
+interface SeedSession {
+  sessionId: string;
+  summary: string;
+  userTurns: string[];
+  timestampOffsetMinutes: number;
+  memoryScratchpad?: MemoryScratchpad;
+}
+
+interface MessageRecord {
+  id: string;
+  timestamp: string;
+  type: string;
+  content: Array<{ text: string }>;
+}
+
+interface SessionVersion {
+  sessionId: string;
+  lastUpdated: string;
+}
+
+interface ExtractionRunSnapshot {
+  sessionIds: string[];
+  skillsCreated: string[];
+  candidateSessions: SessionVersion[];
+  processedSessions: SessionVersion[];
+  turnCount?: number;
+  durationMs?: number;
+  terminateReason?: string;
+}
+
+interface ExtractionOutcome {
+  state: { runs: ExtractionRunSnapshot[] };
+  skillsDir: string;
+  skillBodies: string[];
+}
+
+interface SkillQualitySignal {
+  label: string;
+  pattern: RegExp;
+}
+
+interface ScratchpadRunMetrics {
+  turnCount: number | null;
+  durationMs: number | null;
+  terminateReason: string | null;
+  skillsCreated: number;
+  candidateSessions: number;
+  processedSessions: number;
+  relevantReads: number;
+  distractorReads: number;
+  totalReads: number;
+  recall: number;
+  precision: number;
+  signalScore: number;
+  skillQualityScore: number;
+  skillQualityMax: number;
+  skillQualityRatio: number;
+  missingQualitySignals: string[];
+}
+
+interface ScratchpadStatsTrial {
+  trial: number;
+  baseline: ScratchpadRunMetrics;
+  enhanced: ScratchpadRunMetrics;
+}
+
+interface ScratchpadStatsAggregate {
+  turnCountAvg: number | null;
+  durationMsAvg: number | null;
+  recallAvg: number;
+  precisionAvg: number;
+  signalScoreAvg: number;
+  relevantReadsAvg: number;
+  distractorReadsAvg: number;
+  skillsCreatedAvg: number;
+  skillQualityScoreAvg: number;
+  skillQualityRatioAvg: number;
+}
+
+interface ScratchpadStatsReport {
+  generatedAt: string;
+  trials: number;
+  aggregate: {
+    baseline: ScratchpadStatsAggregate;
+    enhanced: ScratchpadStatsAggregate;
+  };
+  deltas: ScratchpadStatsAggregate;
+  results: ScratchpadStatsTrial[];
+}
+
+const WORKSPACE_FILES = {
+  'package.json': JSON.stringify(
+    {
+      name: 'skill-extraction-eval',
+      private: true,
+      scripts: {
+        build: 'echo build',
+        lint: 'echo lint',
+        test: 'echo test',
+      },
+    },
+    null,
+    2,
+  ),
+  'README.md': `# Skill Extraction Eval
+
+This workspace exists to exercise background skill extraction from prior chats.
+`,
+};
+
+function buildMessages(userTurns: string[]): MessageRecord[] {
+  const baseTime = new Date(Date.now() - 6 * 60 * 60 * 1000).toISOString();
+  return userTurns.flatMap((text, index) => [
+    {
+      id: `u${index + 1}`,
+      timestamp: baseTime,
+      type: 'user',
+      content: [{ text }],
+    },
+    {
+      id: `a${index + 1}`,
+      timestamp: baseTime,
+      type: 'gemini',
+      content: [{ text: `Acknowledged: ${index + 1}` }],
+    },
+  ]);
+}
+
+function padTurns(turns: string[]): string[] {
+  if (turns.length >= 10) {
+    return turns;
+  }
+
+  const padded = [...turns];
+  for (let i = turns.length; i < 10; i++) {
+    padded.push(`${turns[i % turns.length]} (repeat ${i + 1})`);
+  }
+  return padded;
+}
+
+function createScratchpad(
+  workflowSummary: string,
+  touchedPaths: string[],
+  validationStatus: MemoryScratchpad['validationStatus'] = 'passed',
+): MemoryScratchpad {
+  return {
+    version: 1,
+    workflowSummary,
+    toolSequence: ['run_shell_command'],
+    touchedPaths,
+    validationStatus,
+  };
+}
+
+function createWorkflowComparisonSessions(withScratchpad: boolean): {
+  sessions: SeedSession[];
+  relevantSessionIds: string[];
+  distractorSessionIds: string[];
+} {
+  const relevantWorkflowSummary =
+    'run_shell_command -> run_shell_command | paths packages/cli/src/config/settings.ts, docs/settings.md | validated';
+
+  const relevantScratchpad = withScratchpad
+    ? createScratchpad(relevantWorkflowSummary, [
+        'packages/cli/src/config/settings.ts',
+        'docs/settings.md',
+      ])
+    : undefined;
+
+  const sessions: SeedSession[] = [
+    {
+      sessionId: 'hidden-settings-workflow-a',
+      summary: 'Prepare release notes for settings launch',
+      timestampOffsetMinutes: 420,
+      memoryScratchpad: relevantScratchpad,
+      userTurns: padTurns([
+        'When we add a new setting, the durable workflow is to regenerate the settings docs instead of editing them by hand.',
+        'The sequence that worked was npm run predocs:settings, npm run schema:settings, then npm run docs:settings.',
+        'Skipping predocs leaves stale defaults in the generated docs.',
+        'We verify the workflow by checking that both the schema output and docs update together.',
+        'This exact command order is the recurring workflow we use for settings changes.',
+      ]),
+    },
+    {
+      sessionId: 'hidden-settings-workflow-b',
+      summary: 'Investigate CI drift in generated config reference',
+      timestampOffsetMinutes: 390,
+      memoryScratchpad: relevantScratchpad,
+      userTurns: padTurns([
+        'The config reference drift was fixed by rerunning the standard settings regeneration workflow.',
+        'We again used npm run predocs:settings before npm run schema:settings and npm run docs:settings.',
+        'The recurring rule is never to hand-edit generated settings docs.',
+        'The validation step is to confirm the schema artifact and docs changed together after regeneration.',
+        'This is the same recurring workflow we use every time a setting changes.',
+      ]),
+    },
+    {
+      sessionId: 'distractor-release-notes',
+      summary: 'Prepare release notes for auth launch',
+      timestampOffsetMinutes: 360,
+      memoryScratchpad: undefined,
+      userTurns: padTurns([
+        'This release-notes task was one-off and just needed manual wording updates.',
+        'I edited CHANGELOG.md and docs/release-notes.md directly.',
+        'There was no reusable command sequence here beyond proofreading the copy.',
+        'This task should not become a standing workflow.',
+        'Once the wording landed, we were done.',
+      ]),
+    },
+    {
+      sessionId: 'distractor-ci-snapshots',
+      summary: 'Investigate CI drift in auth snapshots',
+      timestampOffsetMinutes: 330,
+      memoryScratchpad: undefined,
+      userTurns: padTurns([
+        'This auth snapshot issue was specific to a flaky test in CI.',
+        'The only commands we ran were npm test -- auth and an isolated snapshot update.',
+        'It was not the recurring settings-doc workflow.',
+        'Once the flaky snapshot passed, there was no broader reusable procedure.',
+        'Treat this as a one-off CI cleanup.',
+      ]),
+    },
+    {
+      sessionId: 'distractor-onboarding-docs',
+      summary: 'Refresh onboarding documentation copy',
+      timestampOffsetMinutes: 300,
+      memoryScratchpad: undefined,
+      userTurns: padTurns([
+        'This was just a docs wording cleanup in docs/onboarding.md.',
+        'No command sequence was involved.',
+        'We manually edited the copy and reviewed it.',
+        'There is no recurring operational workflow to capture here.',
+        'This should stay a one-off docs edit.',
+      ]),
+    },
+    {
+      sessionId: 'distractor-deploy-copy',
+      summary: 'Adjust deployment checklist wording',
+      timestampOffsetMinutes: 270,
+      memoryScratchpad: undefined,
+      userTurns: padTurns([
+        'This was a wording-only change to docs/deploy.md.',
+        'We did not run a reusable command sequence.',
+        'It should not become a skill.',
+        'The edit was only for this deploy checklist cleanup.',
+        'After the copy change, the task was complete.',
+      ]),
+    },
+  ];
+
+  return {
+    sessions,
+    relevantSessionIds: [
+      'hidden-settings-workflow-a',
+      'hidden-settings-workflow-b',
+    ],
+    distractorSessionIds: [
+      'distractor-release-notes',
+      'distractor-ci-snapshots',
+      'distractor-onboarding-docs',
+      'distractor-deploy-copy',
+    ],
+  };
+}
+
+async function seedSessions(
+  config: Config,
+  sessions: SeedSession[],
+): Promise<void> {
+  const chatsDir = path.join(config.storage.getProjectTempDir(), 'chats');
+  await fsp.mkdir(chatsDir, { recursive: true });
+
+  const projectRoot = config.storage.getProjectRoot();
+
+  for (const session of sessions) {
+    const sessionTimestamp = new Date(
+      Date.now() - session.timestampOffsetMinutes * 60 * 1000,
+    );
+    const timestamp = sessionTimestamp
+      .toISOString()
+      .slice(0, 16)
+      .replace(/:/g, '-');
+    const filename = `${SESSION_FILE_PREFIX}${timestamp}-${session.sessionId.slice(0, 8)}.json`;
+    const conversation = {
+      sessionId: session.sessionId,
+      projectHash: getProjectHash(projectRoot),
+      summary: session.summary,
+      memoryScratchpad: session.memoryScratchpad,
+      startTime: new Date(Date.now() - 7 * 60 * 60 * 1000).toISOString(),
+      lastUpdated: sessionTimestamp.toISOString(),
+      messages: buildMessages(session.userTurns),
+    };
+
+    await fsp.writeFile(
+      path.join(chatsDir, filename),
+      JSON.stringify(conversation, null, 2),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+async function runExtractionAndReadState(
+  config: Config,
+): Promise<ExtractionOutcome> {
+  await startMemoryService(config);
+
+  const memoryDir = config.storage.getProjectMemoryTempDir();
+  const skillsDir = config.storage.getProjectSkillsMemoryDir();
+  const statePath = path.join(memoryDir, '.extraction-state.json');
+
+  const raw = await fsp.readFile(statePath, 'utf-8');
+  const state = JSON.parse(raw) as {
+    runs?: Array<{
+      sessionIds?: string[];
+      skillsCreated?: string[];
+      candidateSessions?: SessionVersion[];
+      processedSessions?: SessionVersion[];
+      turnCount?: number;
+      durationMs?: number;
+      terminateReason?: string;
+    }>;
+  };
+  if (!Array.isArray(state.runs) || state.runs.length === 0) {
+    throw new Error('Skill extraction finished without writing any run state');
+  }
+
+  return {
+    state: {
+      runs: state.runs.map((run) => ({
+        sessionIds: Array.isArray(run.sessionIds) ? run.sessionIds : [],
+        skillsCreated: Array.isArray(run.skillsCreated)
+          ? run.skillsCreated
+          : [],
+        candidateSessions: Array.isArray(run.candidateSessions)
+          ? run.candidateSessions
+          : [],
+        processedSessions: Array.isArray(run.processedSessions)
+          ? run.processedSessions
+          : [],
+        turnCount:
+          typeof run.turnCount === 'number' ? run.turnCount : undefined,
+        durationMs:
+          typeof run.durationMs === 'number' ? run.durationMs : undefined,
+        terminateReason:
+          typeof run.terminateReason === 'string'
+            ? run.terminateReason
+            : undefined,
+      })),
+    },
+    skillsDir,
+    skillBodies: await readSkillBodies(skillsDir),
+  };
+}
+
+async function summarizeScratchpadRun(
+  outcome: ExtractionOutcome,
+  run: ExtractionRunSnapshot,
+  scenario: ReturnType<typeof createWorkflowComparisonSessions>,
+): Promise<ScratchpadRunMetrics> {
+  const relevantReads = countMatchingIds(
+    run.processedSessions,
+    scenario.relevantSessionIds,
+  );
+  const distractorReads = countMatchingIds(
+    run.processedSessions,
+    scenario.distractorSessionIds,
+  );
+  const totalReads = run.processedSessions.length;
+  const quality = scoreSkillQuality(
+    outcome.skillBodies,
+    SETTINGS_SKILL_QUALITY_SIGNALS,
+  );
+
+  return {
+    turnCount: run.turnCount ?? null,
+    durationMs: run.durationMs ?? null,
+    terminateReason: run.terminateReason ?? null,
+    skillsCreated: run.skillsCreated.length,
+    candidateSessions: run.candidateSessions.length,
+    processedSessions: totalReads,
+    relevantReads,
+    distractorReads,
+    totalReads,
+    recall: relevantReads / scenario.relevantSessionIds.length,
+    precision: totalReads === 0 ? 0 : relevantReads / totalReads,
+    signalScore: relevantReads - distractorReads,
+    skillQualityScore: quality.score,
+    skillQualityMax: quality.maxScore,
+    skillQualityRatio:
+      quality.maxScore === 0 ? 0 : quality.score / quality.maxScore,
+    missingQualitySignals: quality.missing,
+  };
+}
+
+function averageScratchpadRuns(
+  runs: ScratchpadRunMetrics[],
+): ScratchpadStatsAggregate {
+  return {
+    turnCountAvg: roundStat(averageNullable(runs.map((run) => run.turnCount))),
+    durationMsAvg: roundStat(
+      averageNullable(runs.map((run) => run.durationMs)),
+    ),
+    recallAvg: roundStat(average(runs.map((run) => run.recall))) ?? 0,
+    precisionAvg: roundStat(average(runs.map((run) => run.precision))) ?? 0,
+    signalScoreAvg: roundStat(average(runs.map((run) => run.signalScore))) ?? 0,
+    relevantReadsAvg:
+      roundStat(average(runs.map((run) => run.relevantReads))) ?? 0,
+    distractorReadsAvg:
+      roundStat(average(runs.map((run) => run.distractorReads))) ?? 0,
+    skillsCreatedAvg:
+      roundStat(average(runs.map((run) => run.skillsCreated))) ?? 0,
+    skillQualityScoreAvg:
+      roundStat(average(runs.map((run) => run.skillQualityScore))) ?? 0,
+    skillQualityRatioAvg:
+      roundStat(average(runs.map((run) => run.skillQualityRatio))) ?? 0,
+  };
+}
+
+function diffScratchpadAggregates(
+  baseline: ScratchpadStatsAggregate,
+  enhanced: ScratchpadStatsAggregate,
+): ScratchpadStatsAggregate {
+  return {
+    turnCountAvg:
+      baseline.turnCountAvg === null || enhanced.turnCountAvg === null
+        ? null
+        : roundStat(enhanced.turnCountAvg - baseline.turnCountAvg),
+    durationMsAvg:
+      baseline.durationMsAvg === null || enhanced.durationMsAvg === null
+        ? null
+        : roundStat(enhanced.durationMsAvg - baseline.durationMsAvg),
+    recallAvg: roundStat(enhanced.recallAvg - baseline.recallAvg) ?? 0,
+    precisionAvg: roundStat(enhanced.precisionAvg - baseline.precisionAvg) ?? 0,
+    signalScoreAvg:
+      roundStat(enhanced.signalScoreAvg - baseline.signalScoreAvg) ?? 0,
+    relevantReadsAvg:
+      roundStat(enhanced.relevantReadsAvg - baseline.relevantReadsAvg) ?? 0,
+    distractorReadsAvg:
+      roundStat(enhanced.distractorReadsAvg - baseline.distractorReadsAvg) ?? 0,
+    skillsCreatedAvg:
+      roundStat(enhanced.skillsCreatedAvg - baseline.skillsCreatedAvg) ?? 0,
+    skillQualityScoreAvg:
+      roundStat(
+        enhanced.skillQualityScoreAvg - baseline.skillQualityScoreAvg,
+      ) ?? 0,
+    skillQualityRatioAvg:
+      roundStat(
+        enhanced.skillQualityRatioAvg - baseline.skillQualityRatioAvg,
+      ) ?? 0,
+  };
+}
+
+async function runScenarioWithFreshRig(
+  sessions: SeedSession[],
+): Promise<ExtractionOutcome> {
+  const rig = new ComponentRig({
+    configOverrides: EXTRACTION_CONFIG_OVERRIDES,
+  });
+  try {
+    await rig.initialize();
+    await prepareWorkspace(rig.testDir, rig.testDir, WORKSPACE_FILES);
+    await seedSessions(rig.config!, sessions);
+    return await runExtractionAndReadState(rig.config!);
+  } finally {
+    await rig.cleanup();
+  }
+}
+
+async function runScratchpadStatsTrial(
+  trial: number,
+): Promise<ScratchpadStatsTrial> {
+  const baselineScenario = createWorkflowComparisonSessions(false);
+  const enhancedScenario = createWorkflowComparisonSessions(true);
+
+  const baselineOutcome = await runScenarioWithFreshRig(
+    baselineScenario.sessions,
+  );
+  const enhancedOutcome = await runScenarioWithFreshRig(
+    enhancedScenario.sessions,
+  );
+
+  const baselineRun = baselineOutcome.state.runs.at(-1);
+  const enhancedRun = enhancedOutcome.state.runs.at(-1);
+  if (!baselineRun || !enhancedRun) {
+    throw new Error('Expected both baseline and scratchpad runs to exist');
+  }
+
+  expectSuccessfulExtractionRun(baselineRun);
+  expectSuccessfulExtractionRun(enhancedRun);
+
+  return {
+    trial,
+    baseline: await summarizeScratchpadRun(
+      baselineOutcome,
+      baselineRun,
+      baselineScenario,
+    ),
+    enhanced: await summarizeScratchpadRun(
+      enhancedOutcome,
+      enhancedRun,
+      enhancedScenario,
+    ),
+  };
+}
+
+async function runScratchpadStatsReport(
+  trials: number,
+): Promise<ScratchpadStatsReport> {
+  const results: ScratchpadStatsTrial[] = [];
+
+  for (let trial = 1; trial <= trials; trial++) {
+    results.push(await runScratchpadStatsTrial(trial));
+  }
+
+  const baseline = averageScratchpadRuns(
+    results.map((result) => result.baseline),
+  );
+  const enhanced = averageScratchpadRuns(
+    results.map((result) => result.enhanced),
+  );
+
+  return {
+    generatedAt: new Date().toISOString(),
+    trials,
+    aggregate: {
+      baseline,
+      enhanced,
+    },
+    deltas: diffScratchpadAggregates(baseline, enhanced),
+    results,
+  };
+}
+
+async function writeScratchpadStatsReport(
+  report: ScratchpadStatsReport,
+): Promise<string> {
+  const outputPath = path.resolve(
+    process.cwd(),
+    'evals/logs/skill_extraction_scratchpad_stats.json',
+  );
+  await fsp.mkdir(path.dirname(outputPath), { recursive: true });
+  await fsp.writeFile(outputPath, `${JSON.stringify(report, null, 2)}\n`);
+  return outputPath;
+}
+
+async function readSkillBodies(skillsDir: string): Promise<string[]> {
+  const bodies: string[] = [];
+
+  try {
+    const entries = await fsp.readdir(skillsDir, { withFileTypes: true });
+    for (const entry of entries) {
+      if (!entry.isDirectory()) {
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      try {
+        bodies.push(
+          await fsp.readFile(
+            path.join(skillsDir, entry.name, 'SKILL.md'),
+            'utf-8',
+          ),
+        );
+      } catch {
+        // Ignore incomplete skill directories so one bad artifact does not hide
+        // valid skills created in the same eval run.
+      }
+    }
+    return bodies;
+  } catch {
+    return [];
+  }
+}
+
+function expectSuccessfulExtractionRun(run: ExtractionRunSnapshot): void {
+  expect(run.turnCount).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+  expect(run.turnCount).toBeLessThanOrEqual(30);
+  expect(run.durationMs).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+  expect(run.terminateReason).toBe('GOAL');
+}
+
+function scoreSkillQuality(
+  skillBodies: string[],
+  signals: SkillQualitySignal[],
+): { score: number; maxScore: number; missing: string[] } {
+  const combined = skillBodies.join('\n\n');
+  const matched = signals.filter((signal) => signal.pattern.test(combined));
+
+  return {
+    score: matched.length,
+    maxScore: signals.length,
+    missing: signals
+      .filter((signal) => !signal.pattern.test(combined))
+      .map((signal) => signal.label),
+  };
+}
+
+const SETTINGS_SKILL_QUALITY_SIGNALS: SkillQualitySignal[] = [
+  { label: 'predocs command', pattern: /npm run predocs:settings/i },
+  { label: 'schema command', pattern: /npm run schema:settings/i },
+  { label: 'docs command', pattern: /npm run docs:settings/i },
+  { label: 'verification guidance', pattern: /verif(?:y|ication)/i },
+  {
+    label: 'generated docs warning or ordering constraint',
+    pattern:
+      /do not hand-edit|manual edits|exact command order|preserve.*order/i,
+  },
+];
+
+const DB_MIGRATION_SKILL_QUALITY_SIGNALS: SkillQualitySignal[] = [
+  { label: 'db check command', pattern: /npm run db:check/i },
+  { label: 'db migrate command', pattern: /npm run db:migrate/i },
+  { label: 'db validate command', pattern: /npm run db:validate/i },
+  { label: 'rollback guidance', pattern: /npm run db:rollback|rollback/i },
+  {
+    label: 'ordering constraint',
+    pattern: /check.*migrate.*validate|ordering is critical|mandatory/i,
+  },
+];
+
+/**
+ * Shared configOverrides for all skill extraction component evals.
+ * - experimentalAutoMemory: enables the Auto Memory skill extraction pipeline.
+ * - approvalMode: YOLO auto-approves tool calls (write_file, read_file) so the
+ *   background agent can execute without interactive confirmation.
+ */
+const EXTRACTION_CONFIG_OVERRIDES = {
+  experimentalAutoMemory: true,
+  approvalMode: ApprovalMode.YOLO,
+};
+
+function parseScratchpadStatsTrials(): number {
+  const configured = Number.parseInt(
+    process.env['SCRATCHPAD_STATS_TRIALS'] ?? '8',
+    10,
+  );
+  return Number.isFinite(configured) && configured > 0 ? configured : 8;
+}
+
+const SCRATCHPAD_STATS_TRIALS = parseScratchpadStatsTrials();
+
+describe('Skill Extraction', () => {
+  componentEvalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'skill-extraction',
+    suiteType: 'component-level',
+    name: 'ignores one-off incidents even when session summaries look similar',
+    files: WORKSPACE_FILES,
+    timeout: 180000,
+    configOverrides: EXTRACTION_CONFIG_OVERRIDES,
+    setup: async (config) => {
+      await seedSessions(config, [
+        {
+          sessionId: 'incident-login-redirect',
+          summary: 'Debug login redirect loop in staging',
+          timestampOffsetMinutes: 420,
+          userTurns: [
+            'We only need a one-off fix for incident INC-4412 on branch hotfix/login-loop.',
+            'The exact failing string is ERR_REDIRECT_4412 and this workaround is incident-specific.',
+            'Patch packages/auth/src/redirect.ts just for this branch and do not generalize it.',
+            'The thing that worked was deleting the stale staging cookie before retrying.',
+            'This is not a normal workflow and should not become a reusable instruction.',
+            'It only reproduced against the 2026-04-08 staging rollout.',
+            'After the cookie clear, the branch-specific redirect logic passed.',
+            'Do not turn this incident writeup into a standing process.',
+            'Yes, the hotfix worked for this exact redirect-loop incident.',
+            'Close out INC-4412 once the staging login succeeds again.',
+          ],
+        },
+        {
+          sessionId: 'incident-login-timeout',
+          summary: 'Debug login callback timeout in staging',
+          timestampOffsetMinutes: 360,
+          userTurns: [
+            'This is another one-off staging incident, this time TICKET-991 for callback timeout.',
+            'The exact failing string is ERR_CALLBACK_TIMEOUT_991 and it is unrelated to the redirect loop.',
+            'The temporary fix was rotating the staging secret and deleting a bad feature-flag row.',
+            'Do not write a generic login-debugging playbook from this.',
+            'This only applied to the callback timeout during the April rollout.',
+            'The successful fix was specific to the stale secret in staging.',
+            'It does not define a durable repo workflow for future tasks.',
+            'After rotating the secret, the callback timeout stopped reproducing.',
+            'Treat this as incident response only, not a reusable skill.',
+            'Once staging passed again, we closed TICKET-991.',
+          ],
+        },
+      ]);
+    },
+    assert: async (config) => {
+      const { state, skillsDir } = await runExtractionAndReadState(config);
+      const skillBodies = await readSkillBodies(skillsDir);
+
+      expect(state.runs).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(state.runs[0].sessionIds).toHaveLength(2);
+      expect(state.runs[0].skillsCreated).toEqual([]);
+      expect(skillBodies).toEqual([]);
+    },
+  });
+
+  componentEvalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'skill-extraction',
+    suiteType: 'component-level',
+    name: 'extracts a repeated project-specific workflow into a skill',
+    files: WORKSPACE_FILES,
+    timeout: 180000,
+    configOverrides: EXTRACTION_CONFIG_OVERRIDES,
+    setup: async (config) => {
+      await seedSessions(config, [
+        {
+          sessionId: 'settings-docs-regen-1',
+          summary: 'Update settings docs after adding a config option',
+          timestampOffsetMinutes: 420,
+          userTurns: [
+            'When we add a new config option, we have to regenerate the settings docs in a specific order.',
+            'The sequence that worked was npm run predocs:settings, npm run schema:settings, then npm run docs:settings.',
+            'Do not hand-edit generated settings docs.',
+            'If predocs is skipped, the generated schema docs miss the new defaults.',
+            'Update the source first, then run that generation sequence.',
+            'After regenerating, verify the schema output and docs changed together.',
+            'We used this same sequence the last time we touched settings docs.',
+            'That ordered workflow passed and produced the expected generated files.',
+            'Please keep the exact command order because reversing it breaks the output.',
+            'Yes, the generated settings docs were correct after those three commands.',
+          ],
+        },
+        {
+          sessionId: 'settings-docs-regen-2',
+          summary: 'Regenerate settings schema docs for another new setting',
+          timestampOffsetMinutes: 360,
+          userTurns: [
+            'We are touching another setting, so follow the same settings-doc regeneration workflow again.',
+            'Run npm run predocs:settings before npm run schema:settings and npm run docs:settings.',
+            'The project keeps generated settings docs in sync through those commands, not manual edits.',
+            'Skipping predocs caused stale defaults in the generated output before.',
+            'Change the source, then execute the same three commands in order.',
+            'Verify both the schema artifact and docs update together after regeneration.',
+            'This is the recurring workflow we use whenever a setting changes.',
+            'The exact order worked again on this second settings update.',
+            'Please preserve that ordering constraint for future settings changes.',
+            'Confirmed: the settings docs regenerated correctly with the same command sequence.',
+          ],
+        },
+      ]);
+    },
+    assert: async (config) => {
+      const { state, skillsDir } = await runExtractionAndReadState(config);
+      const skillBodies = await readSkillBodies(skillsDir);
+      const combinedSkills = skillBodies.join('\n\n');
+      const quality = scoreSkillQuality(
+        skillBodies,
+        SETTINGS_SKILL_QUALITY_SIGNALS,
+      );
+
+      expect(state.runs).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(state.runs[0].sessionIds).toHaveLength(2);
+      expectSuccessfulExtractionRun(state.runs[0]);
+      expect(state.runs[0].skillsCreated.length).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(1);
+      expect(skillBodies.length).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(1);
+      expect(combinedSkills).toContain('npm run predocs:settings');
+      expect(combinedSkills).toContain('npm run schema:settings');
+      expect(combinedSkills).toContain('npm run docs:settings');
+      expect(combinedSkills).toMatch(/verif(?:y|ication)/i);
+      expect(
+        quality.score,
+        `missing quality signals: ${quality.missing.join(', ')}`,
+      ).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(4);
+
+      // Verify the extraction agent activated skill-creator for design guidance.
+      expect(config.getSkillManager().isSkillActive('skill-creator')).toBe(
+        true,
+      );
+    },
+  });
+
+  componentEvalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'skill-extraction',
+    suiteType: 'component-level',
+    name: 'memory scratchpad improves repeated-workflow recall versus summary-only index',
+    files: WORKSPACE_FILES,
+    timeout: 360000,
+    configOverrides: EXTRACTION_CONFIG_OVERRIDES,
+    assert: async () => {
+      const baselineScenario = createWorkflowComparisonSessions(false);
+      const enhancedScenario = createWorkflowComparisonSessions(true);
+
+      const baselineOutcome = await runScenarioWithFreshRig(
+        baselineScenario.sessions,
+      );
+      const enhancedOutcome = await runScenarioWithFreshRig(
+        enhancedScenario.sessions,
+      );
+
+      const baselineRun = baselineOutcome.state.runs.at(-1);
+      const enhancedRun = enhancedOutcome.state.runs.at(-1);
+      if (!baselineRun || !enhancedRun) {
+        throw new Error('Expected both baseline and scratchpad runs to exist');
+      }
+
+      expectSuccessfulExtractionRun(baselineRun);
+      expectSuccessfulExtractionRun(enhancedRun);
+
+      const baselineRelevantReads = countMatchingIds(
+        baselineRun.processedSessions,
+        baselineScenario.relevantSessionIds,
+      );
+      const enhancedRelevantReads = countMatchingIds(
+        enhancedRun.processedSessions,
+        enhancedScenario.relevantSessionIds,
+      );
+      const baselineDistractorReads = countMatchingIds(
+        baselineRun.processedSessions,
+        baselineScenario.distractorSessionIds,
+      );
+      const enhancedDistractorReads = countMatchingIds(
+        enhancedRun.processedSessions,
+        enhancedScenario.distractorSessionIds,
+      );
+      const baselineSignalScore =
+        baselineRelevantReads - baselineDistractorReads;
+      const enhancedSignalScore =
+        enhancedRelevantReads - enhancedDistractorReads;
+
+      expect(enhancedRun.candidateSessions).toHaveLength(
+        enhancedScenario.sessions.length,
+      );
+      expect(enhancedRelevantReads).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(2);
+      expect(enhancedRelevantReads).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(
+        baselineRelevantReads,
+      );
+      expect(enhancedDistractorReads).toBeLessThanOrEqual(
+        baselineDistractorReads,
+      );
+      expect(enhancedSignalScore).toBeGreaterThan(baselineSignalScore);
+    },
+  });
+
+  if (process.env['RUN_SCRATCHPAD_STATS'] === '1') {
+    componentEvalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+      suiteName: 'skill-extraction',
+      suiteType: 'component-level',
+      name: 'reports memory scratchpad retrieval statistics',
+      timeout: Math.max(360000, SCRATCHPAD_STATS_TRIALS * 150000),
+      configOverrides: EXTRACTION_CONFIG_OVERRIDES,
+      assert: async () => {
+        const report = await runScratchpadStatsReport(SCRATCHPAD_STATS_TRIALS);
+        const outputPath = await writeScratchpadStatsReport(report);
+
+        console.info(
+          `Wrote scratchpad stats report to ${outputPath}\n${JSON.stringify(
+            report.aggregate,
+            null,
+            2,
+          )}`,
+        );
+
+        expect(report.results).toHaveLength(SCRATCHPAD_STATS_TRIALS);
+        expect(report.aggregate.baseline.recallAvg).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+        expect(report.aggregate.enhanced.recallAvg).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+      },
+    });
+  } else {
+    it.skip('reports memory scratchpad retrieval statistics', () => {});
+  }
+
+  componentEvalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'skill-extraction',
+    suiteType: 'component-level',
+    name: 'extracts a repeated multi-step migration workflow with ordering constraints',
+    files: WORKSPACE_FILES,
+    timeout: 180000,
+    configOverrides: EXTRACTION_CONFIG_OVERRIDES,
+    setup: async (config) => {
+      await seedSessions(config, [
+        {
+          sessionId: 'db-migration-v12',
+          summary: 'Run database migration for v12 schema update',
+          timestampOffsetMinutes: 420,
+          userTurns: [
+            'Every time we change the database schema we follow a specific migration workflow.',
+            'First run npm run db:check to verify no pending migrations conflict.',
+            'Then run npm run db:migrate to apply the new migration files.',
+            'After migration, always run npm run db:validate to confirm schema integrity.',
+            'If db:validate fails, immediately run npm run db:rollback before anything else.',
+            'Never skip db:check — last time we did, two migrations collided and corrupted the index.',
+            'The ordering is critical: check, migrate, validate. Reversing migrate and validate caused silent data loss before.',
+            'This v12 migration passed after following that exact sequence.',
+            'We use this same three-step workflow every time the schema changes.',
+            'Confirmed: db:check, db:migrate, db:validate completed successfully for v12.',
+          ],
+        },
+        {
+          sessionId: 'db-migration-v13',
+          summary: 'Run database migration for v13 schema update',
+          timestampOffsetMinutes: 360,
+          userTurns: [
+            'New schema change for v13, following the same database migration workflow as before.',
+            'Start with npm run db:check to ensure no conflicting pending migrations.',
+            'Then npm run db:migrate to apply the v13 migration files.',
+            'Then npm run db:validate to confirm the schema is consistent.',
+            'If validation fails, run npm run db:rollback immediately — do not attempt manual fixes.',
+            'We learned the hard way that skipping db:check causes index corruption.',
+            'The check-migrate-validate order is mandatory for every schema change.',
+            'This is the same recurring workflow we used for v12 and earlier migrations.',
+            'The v13 migration passed with the same three-step sequence.',
+            'Confirmed: the standard db migration workflow succeeded again for v13.',
+          ],
+        },
+      ]);
+    },
+    assert: async (config) => {
+      const { state, skillsDir } = await runExtractionAndReadState(config);
+      const skillBodies = await readSkillBodies(skillsDir);
+      const combinedSkills = skillBodies.join('\n\n');
+      const quality = scoreSkillQuality(
+        skillBodies,
+        DB_MIGRATION_SKILL_QUALITY_SIGNALS,
+      );
+
+      expect(state.runs).toHaveLength(1);
+      expect(state.runs[0].sessionIds).toHaveLength(2);
+      expectSuccessfulExtractionRun(state.runs[0]);
+      expect(state.runs[0].skillsCreated.length).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(1);
+      expect(skillBodies.length).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(1);
+      expect(combinedSkills).toContain('npm run db:check');
+      expect(combinedSkills).toContain('npm run db:migrate');
+      expect(combinedSkills).toContain('npm run db:validate');
+      expect(combinedSkills).toMatch(/rollback/i);
+      expect(
+        quality.score,
+        `missing quality signals: ${quality.missing.join(', ')}`,
+      ).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(4);
+
+      // Verify the extraction agent activated skill-creator for design guidance.
+      expect(config.getSkillManager().isSkillActive('skill-creator')).toBe(
+        true,
+      );
+    },
+  });
+});

evals/statistics-helper.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+export function countMatchingIds<T extends { sessionId: string }>(
+  items: T[],
+  expectedIds: string[],
+): number {
+  const expected = new Set(expectedIds);
+  return items.filter((item) => expected.has(item.sessionId)).length;
+}
+
+export function roundStat(value: number | null): number | null {
+  return value === null ? null : Number(value.toFixed(4));
+}
+
+export function average(values: number[]): number {
+  return values.reduce((sum, value) => sum + value, 0) / values.length;
+}
+
+export function averageNullable(values: Array<number | null>): number | null {
+  const numericValues = values.filter((value) => value !== null);
+  return numericValues.length === 0 ? null : average(numericValues);
+}

evals/subtask_delegation.eval.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import { describe, expect } from 'vitest';
+import { TRACKER_CREATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
+import { evalTest, TEST_AGENTS } from './test-helper.js';
+
+describe('subtask delegation eval test cases', () => {
+  /**
+   * Checks that the main agent can correctly decompose a complex, sequential
+   * task into subtasks using the task tracker and delegate each to the appropriate expert subagent.
+   *
+   * The task requires:
+   * 1. Reading requirements (researcher)
+   * 2. Implementing logic (developer)
+   * 3. Documenting (doc expert)
+   */
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
+    name: 'should delegate sequential subtasks to relevant experts using the task tracker',
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: {
+          enableAgents: true,
+          taskTracker: true,
+        },
+      },
+    },
+    prompt:
+      'Please read the requirements in requirements.txt using a researcher, then implement the requested logic in src/logic.ts using a developer, and finally document the implementation in docs/logic.md using a documentation expert.',
+    files: {
+      '.gemini/agents/researcher.md': `---
+name: researcher
+description: Expert in reading files and extracting requirements.
+tools:
+  - read_file
+---
+You are the researcher. Read the provided file and extract requirements.`,
+      '.gemini/agents/developer.md': `---
+name: developer
+description: Expert in implementing logic in TypeScript.
+tools:
+  - write_file
+---
+You are the developer. Implement the requested logic in the specified file.`,
+      '.gemini/agents/doc-expert.md': `---
+name: doc-expert
+description: Expert in writing technical documentation.
+tools:
+  - write_file
+---
+You are the doc expert. Document the provided implementation clearly.`,
+      'requirements.txt':
+        'Implement a function named "calculateSum" that adds two numbers.',
+    },
+    assert: async (rig, _result) => {
+      // Verify tracker tasks were created
+      const wasCreateCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall(
+        TRACKER_CREATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME,
+      );
+      expect(wasCreateCalled).toBe(true);
+
+      const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
+      const createCalls = toolLogs.filter(
+        (l) => l.toolRequest.name === TRACKER_CREATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME,
+      );
+      expect(createCalls.length).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(3);
+
+      await rig.expectToolCallSuccess([
+        'researcher',
+        'developer',
+        'doc-expert',
+      ]);
+
+      const logicFile = rig.readFile('src/logic.ts');
+      const docFile = rig.readFile('docs/logic.md');
+
+      expect(logicFile).toContain('calculateSum');
+      expect(docFile).toBeTruthy();
+    },
+  });
+
+  /**
+   * Checks that the main agent can delegate a batch of independent subtasks
+   * to multiple subagents in parallel using the task tracker to manage state.
+   */
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
+    name: 'should delegate independent subtasks to specialists using the task tracker',
+    params: {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: {
+          enableAgents: true,
+          taskTracker: true,
+        },
+      },
+    },
+    prompt:
+      'Please update the project for internationalization (i18n), audit the security of the current code, and update the CSS to use a blue theme. Use specialized experts for each task.',
+    files: {
+      ...TEST_AGENTS.I18N_AGENT.asFile(),
+      ...TEST_AGENTS.SECURITY_AGENT.asFile(),
+      ...TEST_AGENTS.CSS_AGENT.asFile(),
+      'index.ts': 'console.log("Hello World");',
+    },
+    assert: async (rig, _result) => {
+      // Verify tracker tasks were created
+      const wasCreateCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall(
+        TRACKER_CREATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME,
+      );
+      expect(wasCreateCalled).toBe(true);
+
+      const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
+      const createCalls = toolLogs.filter(
+        (l) => l.toolRequest.name === TRACKER_CREATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME,
+      );
+      expect(createCalls.length).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(3);
+
+      await rig.expectToolCallSuccess([
+        TEST_AGENTS.I18N_AGENT.name,
+        TEST_AGENTS.SECURITY_AGENT.name,
+        TEST_AGENTS.CSS_AGENT.name,
+      ]);
+    },
+  });
+});

evals/test-helper.ts

@@ -172,6 +172,7 @@ export async function internalEvalTest(evalCase: EvalCase) {
         timeout: evalCase.timeout,
         env: {
           GEMINI_CLI_ACTIVITY_LOG_TARGET: activityLogFile,
+          GEMINI_CLI_TRUST_WORKSPACE: 'true',
         },
       });
 

evals/tracker.eval.ts

@@ -62,11 +62,13 @@ describe('tracker_mode', () => {
         'Expected tracker_update_task tool to be called',
       ).toBe(true);
 
-      const updateCall = toolLogs.find(
+      const updateCalls = toolLogs.filter(
         (log) => log.toolRequest.name === TRACKER_UPDATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME,
       );
-      expect(updateCall).toBeDefined();
-      const updateArgs = JSON.parse(updateCall!.toolRequest.args);
+      expect(updateCalls.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+      const updateArgs = JSON.parse(
+        updateCalls[updateCalls.length - 1].toolRequest.args,
+      );
       expect(updateArgs.status).toBe('closed');
 
       const loginContent = fs.readFileSync(
@@ -119,6 +121,8 @@ describe('tracker_mode', () => {
   });
 
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'should correctly identify the task tracker storage location from the system prompt',
     params: {
       settings: { experimental: { taskTracker: true } },
@@ -126,12 +130,52 @@ describe('tracker_mode', () => {
     prompt:
       'Where is my task tracker storage located? Please provide the absolute path in your response.',
     assert: async (rig, result) => {
-      // The rig sets GEMINI_CLI_HOME to rig.homeDir
-      const homeDir = rig.homeDir!;
-      // The response should contain the dynamic path which includes the home directory
-      // and follows the .gemini/tmp/.../tracker structure.
-      expect(result).toContain(homeDir);
+      // The response should contain the dynamic path which follows the .gemini/tmp/.../tracker structure.
       expect(result).toMatch(/\.gemini\/tmp\/.*\/tracker/);
     },
   });
+
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
+    name: 'should update the tracker in the same turn as the task completion to save turns',
+    params: {
+      settings: { experimental: { taskTracker: true } },
+    },
+    files: FILES,
+    prompt:
+      'We have a bug in src/login.js: the password check is missing. Fix this bug. Then, create a new file src/auth.js that exports a simple verifyToken function. Please organize this into tasks and execute them.',
+    assert: async (rig, result) => {
+      await rig.waitForToolCall(TRACKER_CREATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME);
+      await rig.waitForToolCall(TRACKER_UPDATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME);
+
+      const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
+
+      // Get the prompt ID of the fix for login.js
+      const loginEditCalls = toolLogs.filter(
+        (log) =>
+          (log.toolRequest.name === 'replace' ||
+            log.toolRequest.name === 'write_file') &&
+          log.toolRequest.args.includes('login.js'),
+      );
+
+      expect(loginEditCalls.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+      const loginEditPromptId =
+        loginEditCalls[loginEditCalls.length - 1].toolRequest.prompt_id;
+
+      // Verify there is an update to the tracker in the exact same turn
+      const parallelTrackerUpdates = toolLogs.filter(
+        (log) =>
+          log.toolRequest.name === TRACKER_UPDATE_TASK_TOOL_NAME &&
+          log.toolRequest.prompt_id === loginEditPromptId,
+      );
+
+      expect(
+        parallelTrackerUpdates.length,
+        'Expected tracker_update_task to be called in the same turn as the login.js fix',
+      ).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+
+      assertModelHasOutput(result);
+    },
+  });
 });

evals/tsconfig.json

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+{
+  "extends": "../tsconfig.json",
+  "compilerOptions": {
+    "noEmit": true,
+    "paths": {
+      "@google/gemini-cli-core": ["../packages/core/index.ts"],
+      "@google/gemini-cli": ["../packages/cli/index.ts"]
+    }
+  },
+  "include": ["**/*.ts"],
+  "exclude": ["logs"],
+  "references": [{ "path": "../packages/core" }, { "path": "../packages/cli" }]
+}

evals/unsafe-cloning.eval.ts

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
 import { evalTest, TestRig } from './test-helper.js';
 
 evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+  suiteName: 'default',
+  suiteType: 'behavioral',
   name: 'Reproduction: Agent uses Object.create() for cloning/delegation',
   prompt:
     'Create a utility function `createScopedConfig(config: Config, additionalDirectories: string[]): Config` in `packages/core/src/config/scoped-config.ts` that returns a new Config instance. This instance should override `getWorkspaceContext()` to include the additional directories, but delegate all other method calls (like `isPathAllowed` or `validatePathAccess`) to the original config. Note that `Config` is a complex class with private state and cannot be easily shallow-copied or reconstructed.',

evals/update_topic.eval.ts

@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ describe('update_topic_behavior', () => {
    * more than 1/4 turns.
    */
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'update_topic should be used at start, end and middle for complex tasks',
     prompt: `Create a simple users REST API using Express. 
 1. Initialize a new npm project and install express.
@@ -41,7 +43,7 @@ describe('update_topic_behavior', () => {
         2,
       ),
       '.gemini/settings.json': JSON.stringify({
-        experimental: {
+        general: {
           topicUpdateNarration: true,
         },
       }),
@@ -117,13 +119,15 @@ describe('update_topic_behavior', () => {
   });
 
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'update_topic should NOT be used for informational coding tasks (Obvious)',
     approvalMode: 'default',
     prompt:
       'Explain the difference between Map and Object in JavaScript and provide a performance-focused code snippet for each.',
     files: {
       '.gemini/settings.json': JSON.stringify({
-        experimental: {
+        general: {
           topicUpdateNarration: true,
         },
       }),
@@ -142,6 +146,8 @@ describe('update_topic_behavior', () => {
   });
 
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'update_topic should NOT be used for surgical symbol searches (Grey Area)',
     approvalMode: 'default',
     prompt:
@@ -150,7 +156,7 @@ describe('update_topic_behavior', () => {
       'packages/core/src/tools/tool-names.ts':
         "export const UPDATE_TOPIC_TOOL_NAME = 'update_topic';",
       '.gemini/settings.json': JSON.stringify({
-        experimental: {
+        general: {
           topicUpdateNarration: true,
         },
       }),
@@ -169,6 +175,8 @@ describe('update_topic_behavior', () => {
   });
 
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'update_topic should be used for medium complexity multi-step tasks',
     prompt:
       'Refactor the `users-api` project. Move the routing logic from src/app.ts into a new file src/routes.ts, and update app.ts to use the new routes file.',
@@ -196,7 +204,7 @@ app.post('/users', (req, res) => {
 export default app;
       `,
       '.gemini/settings.json': JSON.stringify({
-        experimental: {
+        general: {
           topicUpdateNarration: true,
         },
       }),
@@ -212,7 +220,9 @@ export default app;
       expect(topicCalls.length).toBeGreaterThanOrEqual(2);
 
       // Verify it actually did the refactoring to ensure it didn't just fail immediately
-      expect(fs.existsSync(path.join(rig.testDir, 'src/routes.ts'))).toBe(true);
+      expect(fs.existsSync(path.join(rig.testDir!, 'src/routes.ts'))).toBe(
+        true,
+      );
     },
   });
 
@@ -224,6 +234,8 @@ export default app;
    * the prompt change that improves the behavior.
    */
   evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    suiteName: 'default',
+    suiteType: 'behavioral',
     name: 'update_topic should not be called twice in a row',
     prompt: `
       We need to build a C compiler.
@@ -237,7 +249,7 @@ export default app;
     files: {
       'package.json': JSON.stringify({ name: 'test-project' }),
       '.gemini/settings.json': JSON.stringify({
-        experimental: {
+        general: {
           topicUpdateNarration: true,
         },
       }),

integration-tests/acp-telemetry.test.ts

@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ describe('ACP telemetry', () => {
           GEMINI_API_KEY: 'fake-key',
           GEMINI_CLI_HOME: rig.homeDir!,
           GEMINI_TELEMETRY_ENABLED: 'true',
+          GEMINI_TELEMETRY_TRACES_ENABLED: 'true',
           GEMINI_TELEMETRY_TARGET: 'local',
           GEMINI_TELEMETRY_OUTFILE: telemetryPath,
         },

integration-tests/concurrency-limit.test.ts

@@ -39,7 +39,11 @@ describe('web-fetch rate limiting', () => {
     const rateLimitedCalls = toolLogs.filter(
       (log) =>
         log.toolRequest.name === 'web_fetch' &&
-        log.toolRequest.error?.includes('Rate limit exceeded'),
+        (
+          ('error' in log.toolRequest
+            ? (log.toolRequest as unknown as Record<string, string>)['error']
+            : '') as string
+        )?.includes('Rate limit exceeded'),
     );
 
     expect(rateLimitedCalls.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);

integration-tests/context-compress-interactive.test.ts

@@ -8,7 +8,16 @@ import { expect, describe, it, beforeEach, afterEach } from 'vitest';
 import { TestRig } from './test-helper.js';
 import { join } from 'node:path';
 
-describe('Interactive Mode', () => {
+// Skip on macOS: every interactive test in this file is chronically flaky
+// because the captured pty buffer contains the CLI's startup escape
+// sequences (`q4;?m...true color warning`) instead of the streamed output,
+// causing `expectText(...)` to time out. Reproducible across unrelated
+// runs on `main` (24740161950, 24739323404) and on consecutive merge-queue
+// gates for #25753 (24743605639, 24747624513) — different tests in the
+// same describe fail on different runs. Not specific to any model.
+const skipOnDarwin = process.platform === 'darwin';
+
+describe.skipIf(skipOnDarwin)('Interactive Mode', () => {
   let rig: TestRig;
 
   beforeEach(() => {

integration-tests/file-system.test.ts

@@ -134,7 +134,9 @@ describe('file-system', () => {
     ).toBeTruthy();
 
     const newFileContent = rig.readFile(fileName);
-    expect(newFileContent).toBe('hello');
+    // Trim to tolerate models that idiomatically append a trailing newline.
+    // This test is about path-with-spaces handling, not whitespace fidelity.
+    expect(newFileContent.trim()).toBe('hello');
   });
 
   it('should perform a read-then-write sequence', async () => {

integration-tests/hooks-system.test.ts

@@ -164,7 +164,8 @@ describe.skipIf(skipFlaky)(
         );
         expect(blockHook).toBeDefined();
         expect(
-          blockHook?.hookCall.stdout + blockHook?.hookCall.stderr,
+          (blockHook?.hookCall.stdout || '') +
+            (blockHook?.hookCall.stderr || ''),
         ).toContain(blockMsg);
       });
 

integration-tests/mcp-list-resources.responses

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+{"method":"generateContentStream","response":[{"candidates":[{"content":{"parts":[{"functionCall":{"name":"list_mcp_resources","args":{}}}],"role":"model"},"finishReason":"STOP","index":0}],"usageMetadata":{"promptTokenCount":10,"candidatesTokenCount":10,"totalTokenCount":20}}]}
+{"method":"generateContentStream","response":[{"candidates":[{"content":{"parts":[{"text":"Here are the resources: test://resource1"}],"role":"model"},"finishReason":"STOP","index":0}],"usageMetadata":{"promptTokenCount":10,"candidatesTokenCount":10,"totalTokenCount":20}}]}

integration-tests/mcp-read-resource.responses

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+{"method":"generateContentStream","response":[{"candidates":[{"content":{"parts":[{"functionCall":{"name":"read_mcp_resource","args":{"uri":"test://resource1"}}}],"role":"model"},"finishReason":"STOP","index":0}],"usageMetadata":{"promptTokenCount":10,"candidatesTokenCount":10,"totalTokenCount":20}}]}
+{"method":"generateContentStream","response":[{"candidates":[{"content":{"parts":[{"text":"The content is: content of resource 1"}],"role":"model"},"finishReason":"STOP","index":0}],"usageMetadata":{"promptTokenCount":10,"candidatesTokenCount":10,"totalTokenCount":20}}]}

integration-tests/mcp-resources.responses

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+{"method":"generateContentStream","response":[{"candidates":[{"content":{"parts":[{"functionCall":{"name":"list_mcp_resources","args":{}}}],"role":"model"},"finishReason":"STOP","index":0}],"usageMetadata":{"promptTokenCount":10,"candidatesTokenCount":10,"totalTokenCount":20}}]}
+{"method":"generateContentStream","response":[{"candidates":[{"content":{"parts":[{"text":"Here are the resources: test://resource1"}],"role":"model"},"finishReason":"STOP","index":0}],"usageMetadata":{"promptTokenCount":10,"candidatesTokenCount":10,"totalTokenCount":20}}]}
+{"method":"generateContentStream","response":[{"candidates":[{"content":{"parts":[{"functionCall":{"name":"read_mcp_resource","args":{"uri":"test://resource1"}}}],"role":"model"},"finishReason":"STOP","index":0}],"usageMetadata":{"promptTokenCount":10,"candidatesTokenCount":10,"totalTokenCount":20}}]}
+{"method":"generateContentStream","response":[{"candidates":[{"content":{"parts":[{"text":"The content is: content of resource 1"}],"role":"model"},"finishReason":"STOP","index":0}],"usageMetadata":{"promptTokenCount":10,"candidatesTokenCount":10,"totalTokenCount":20}}]}

integration-tests/mcp-resources.test.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach } from 'vitest';
+import { TestRig } from './test-helper.js';
+import { join, dirname } from 'node:path';
+import { fileURLToPath } from 'node:url';
+import fs from 'node:fs';
+
+const __dirname = dirname(fileURLToPath(import.meta.url));
+
+describe('mcp-resources-integration', () => {
+  let rig: TestRig;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    rig = new TestRig();
+  });
+
+  afterEach(async () => await rig.cleanup());
+
+  it('should list mcp resources', async () => {
+    await rig.setup('mcp-list-resources-test', {
+      settings: {
+        model: {
+          name: 'gemini-3-flash-preview',
+        },
+      },
+      fakeResponsesPath: join(__dirname, 'mcp-list-resources.responses'),
+    });
+
+    // Workaround for ProjectRegistry save issue
+    const userGeminiDir = join(rig.homeDir!, '.gemini');
+    fs.writeFileSync(join(userGeminiDir, 'projects.json'), '{"projects":{}}');
+
+    // Add a dummy server to get setup done
+    rig.addTestMcpServer('resource-server', {
+      name: 'resource-server',
+      tools: [],
+    });
+
+    // Overwrite the script with resource support
+    const scriptPath = join(rig.testDir!, 'test-mcp-resource-server.mjs');
+    const scriptContent = `
+import { Server } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/index.js';
+import { StdioServerTransport } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/stdio.js';
+import {
+  ListResourcesRequestSchema,
+} from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/types.js';
+
+const server = new Server(
+  {
+    name: 'resource-server',
+    version: '1.0.0',
+  },
+  {
+    capabilities: {
+      resources: {},
+    },
+  },
+);
+
+server.setRequestHandler(ListResourcesRequestSchema, async () => {
+  return {
+    resources: [
+      {
+        uri: 'test://resource1',
+        name: 'Resource 1',
+        mimeType: 'text/plain',
+        description: 'A test resource',
+      }
+    ],
+  };
+});
+
+const transport = new StdioServerTransport();
+await server.connect(transport);
+`;
+    fs.writeFileSync(scriptPath, scriptContent);
+
+    const output = await rig.run({
+      args: 'List all available MCP resources.',
+      env: { GEMINI_API_KEY: 'dummy' },
+    });
+
+    const foundCall = await rig.waitForToolCall('list_mcp_resources');
+    expect(foundCall).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(output).toContain('test://resource1');
+  }, 60000);
+
+  it('should read mcp resource', async () => {
+    await rig.setup('mcp-read-resource-test', {
+      settings: {
+        model: {
+          name: 'gemini-3-flash-preview',
+        },
+      },
+      fakeResponsesPath: join(__dirname, 'mcp-read-resource.responses'),
+    });
+
+    // Workaround for ProjectRegistry save issue
+    const userGeminiDir = join(rig.homeDir!, '.gemini');
+    fs.writeFileSync(join(userGeminiDir, 'projects.json'), '{"projects":{}}');
+
+    // Add a dummy server to get setup done
+    rig.addTestMcpServer('resource-server', {
+      name: 'resource-server',
+      tools: [],
+    });
+
+    // Overwrite the script with resource support
+    const scriptPath = join(rig.testDir!, 'test-mcp-resource-server.mjs');
+    const scriptContent = `
+import { Server } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/index.js';
+import { StdioServerTransport } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/stdio.js';
+import {
+  ListResourcesRequestSchema,
+  ReadResourceRequestSchema,
+} from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/types.js';
+
+const server = new Server(
+  {
+    name: 'resource-server',
+    version: '1.0.0',
+  },
+  {
+    capabilities: {
+      resources: {},
+    },
+  },
+);
+
+// Need to provide list resources so the tool is active!
+server.setRequestHandler(ListResourcesRequestSchema, async () => {
+  return {
+    resources: [
+      {
+        uri: 'test://resource1',
+        name: 'Resource 1',
+        mimeType: 'text/plain',
+        description: 'A test resource',
+      }
+    ],
+  };
+});
+
+server.setRequestHandler(ReadResourceRequestSchema, async (request) => {
+  if (request.params.uri === 'test://resource1') {
+    return {
+      contents: [
+        {
+          uri: 'test://resource1',
+          mimeType: 'text/plain',
+          text: 'This is the content of resource 1',
+        }
+      ],
+    };
+  }
+  throw new Error('Resource not found');
+});
+
+const transport = new StdioServerTransport();
+await server.connect(transport);
+`;
+    fs.writeFileSync(scriptPath, scriptContent);
+
+    const output = await rig.run({
+      args: 'Read the MCP resource test://resource1.',
+      env: { GEMINI_API_KEY: 'dummy' },
+    });
+
+    const foundCall = await rig.waitForToolCall('read_mcp_resource');
+    expect(foundCall).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(output).toContain('content of resource 1');
+  }, 60000);
+});

integration-tests/plan-mode.test.ts

@@ -81,7 +81,10 @@ describe('Plan Mode', () => {
 
     await rig.run({
       approvalMode: 'plan',
-      args: 'Create a file called plan.md in the plans directory.',
+      args:
+        'Create a file called plan.md in the plans directory with the ' +
+        'content "# Plan". Treat this as a Directive and write the file ' +
+        'immediately without proposing strategy or asking for confirmation.',
     });
 
     const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
@@ -108,7 +111,7 @@ describe('Plan Mode', () => {
     ).toBeDefined();
     expect(
       planWrite?.toolRequest.success,
-      `Expected write_file to succeed, but it failed with error: ${planWrite?.toolRequest.error}`,
+      `Expected write_file to succeed, but it failed with error: ${'error' in (planWrite?.toolRequest || {}) ? (planWrite?.toolRequest as unknown as Record<string, string>)['error'] : 'unknown'}`,
     ).toBe(true);
   });
 
@@ -194,7 +197,11 @@ describe('Plan Mode', () => {
 
     await rig.run({
       approvalMode: 'plan',
-      args: 'Create a file called plan-no-session.md in the plans directory.',
+      args:
+        'Create a file called plan-no-session.md in the plans directory ' +
+        'with the content "# Plan". Treat this as a Directive and write ' +
+        'the file immediately without proposing strategy or asking for ' +
+        'confirmation.',
     });
 
     const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
@@ -221,7 +228,7 @@ describe('Plan Mode', () => {
     ).toBeDefined();
     expect(
       planWrite?.toolRequest.success,
-      `Expected write_file to succeed, but it failed with error: ${planWrite?.toolRequest.error}`,
+      `Expected write_file to succeed, but it failed with error: ${'error' in (planWrite?.toolRequest || {}) ? (planWrite?.toolRequest as unknown as Record<string, string>)['error'] : 'unknown'}`,
     ).toBe(true);
   });
   it('should switch from a pro model to a flash model after exiting plan mode', async () => {
@@ -270,13 +277,24 @@ describe('Plan Mode', () => {
     );
 
     const apiRequests = rig.readAllApiRequest();
-    const modelNames = apiRequests.map((r) => r.attributes?.model || 'unknown');
+    const modelNames = apiRequests.map(
+      (r) =>
+        ('model' in (r.attributes || {})
+          ? (r.attributes as unknown as Record<string, string>)['model']
+          : 'unknown') || 'unknown',
+    );
 
     const proRequests = apiRequests.filter((r) =>
-      r.attributes?.model?.includes('pro'),
+      ('model' in (r.attributes || {})
+        ? (r.attributes as unknown as Record<string, string>)['model']
+        : 'unknown'
+      )?.includes('pro'),
     );
     const flashRequests = apiRequests.filter((r) =>
-      r.attributes?.model?.includes('flash'),
+      ('model' in (r.attributes || {})
+        ? (r.attributes as unknown as Record<string, string>)['model']
+        : 'unknown'
+      )?.includes('flash'),
     );
 
     expect(

integration-tests/tsconfig.json

@@ -5,5 +5,9 @@
     "allowJs": true
   },
   "include": ["**/*.ts"],
-  "references": [{ "path": "../packages/core" }]
+  "references": [
+    { "path": "../packages/core" },
+    { "path": "../packages/test-utils" },
+    { "path": "../packages/cli" }
+  ]
 }

integration-tests/voice-mode.test.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach } from 'vitest';
+import { TestRig } from './test-helper.js';
+import {
+  WhisperModelManager,
+  WhisperTranscriptionProvider,
+} from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
+import * as fs from 'node:fs';
+import commandExists from 'command-exists';
+
+describe('Voice Mode Integration', () => {
+  let rig: TestRig;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    rig = new TestRig();
+  });
+
+  afterEach(async () => await rig.cleanup());
+
+  it('should be able to download tiny whisper model', async () => {
+    // This test doesn't require the binary, only network access.
+    // However, it's slow and downloads 75MB. We'll keep it for now but
+    // wrap it in a try-catch to avoid failing on network flakiness in CI.
+    const manager = new WhisperModelManager();
+    const modelName = 'ggml-tiny.en.bin';
+
+    try {
+      // Cleanup if already exists to ensure we actually test download
+      const modelPath = manager.getModelPath(modelName);
+      if (fs.existsSync(modelPath)) {
+        fs.unlinkSync(modelPath);
+      }
+
+      await manager.downloadModel(modelName);
+      expect(fs.existsSync(modelPath)).toBe(true);
+      expect(fs.statSync(modelPath).size).toBeGreaterThan(70 * 1024 * 1024); // ~75MB
+    } catch (e) {
+      console.warn(
+        'Skipping whisper model download test due to error (possibly network):',
+        e,
+      );
+    }
+  }, 300000); // 5 min timeout for download
+
+  it('should initialize WhisperTranscriptionProvider and handle process', async () => {
+    // Skip this test if whisper-stream is not installed (typical for CI)
+    try {
+      await commandExists('whisper-stream');
+    } catch {
+      console.log(
+        'Skipping Whisper transcription test: whisper-stream not found',
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const manager = new WhisperModelManager();
+    const modelName = 'ggml-tiny.en.bin';
+    if (!manager.isModelInstalled(modelName)) {
+      await manager.downloadModel(modelName);
+    }
+
+    const provider = new WhisperTranscriptionProvider({
+      modelPath: manager.getModelPath(modelName),
+    });
+
+    // Since we can't easily provide real mic input in CI,
+    // we just verify it can start and be disconnected.
+    await provider.connect();
+    provider.disconnect();
+  });
+});

memory-tests/baselines.json

@@ -1,55 +1,55 @@
 {
   "version": 1,
-  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T15:36:04.547Z",
+  "updatedAt": "2026-04-20T18:04:59.671Z",
   "scenarios": {
     "multi-turn-conversation": {
-      "heapUsedBytes": 120082704,
-      "heapTotalBytes": 177586176,
-      "rssBytes": 269172736,
-      "externalBytes": 4304053,
-      "timestamp": "2026-04-10T15:35:17.603Z"
+      "heapUsedMB": 68.8,
+      "heapTotalMB": 91.2,
+      "rssMB": 215.4,
+      "externalMB": 93.8,
+      "timestamp": "2026-04-20T18:02:40.101Z"
     },
     "multi-function-call-repo-search": {
-      "heapUsedBytes": 104644984,
-      "heapTotalBytes": 111575040,
-      "rssBytes": 204079104,
-      "externalBytes": 4304053,
-      "timestamp": "2026-04-10T15:35:22.480Z"
+      "heapUsedMB": 73.5,
+      "heapTotalMB": 93.1,
+      "rssMB": 223.6,
+      "externalMB": 97.7,
+      "timestamp": "2026-04-20T18:02:42.032Z"
     },
     "idle-session-startup": {
-      "heapUsedBytes": 119813672,
-      "heapTotalBytes": 177061888,
-      "rssBytes": 267943936,
-      "externalBytes": 4304053,
-      "timestamp": "2026-04-10T15:35:08.035Z"
+      "heapUsedMB": 69.8,
+      "heapTotalMB": 92.4,
+      "rssMB": 217.4,
+      "externalMB": 93.8,
+      "timestamp": "2026-04-20T18:02:36.294Z"
     },
     "simple-prompt-response": {
-      "heapUsedBytes": 119722064,
-      "heapTotalBytes": 177324032,
-      "rssBytes": 268812288,
-      "externalBytes": 4304053,
-      "timestamp": "2026-04-10T15:35:12.770Z"
+      "heapUsedMB": 69.5,
+      "heapTotalMB": 92.4,
+      "rssMB": 216.1,
+      "externalMB": 93.8,
+      "timestamp": "2026-04-20T18:02:38.198Z"
     },
     "resume-large-chat-with-messages": {
-      "heapUsedBytes": 106545568,
-      "heapTotalBytes": 111509504,
-      "rssBytes": 202596352,
-      "externalBytes": 4306101,
-      "timestamp": "2026-04-10T15:36:04.547Z"
+      "heapUsedMB": 887.1,
+      "heapTotalMB": 954.3,
+      "rssMB": 1109.6,
+      "externalMB": 103.2,
+      "timestamp": "2026-04-20T18:04:59.671Z"
     },
     "resume-large-chat": {
-      "heapUsedBytes": 106513760,
-      "heapTotalBytes": 111509504,
-      "rssBytes": 202596352,
-      "externalBytes": 4306101,
-      "timestamp": "2026-04-10T15:35:59.528Z"
+      "heapUsedMB": 885.6,
+      "heapTotalMB": 955.6,
+      "rssMB": 1107.8,
+      "externalMB": 110.5,
+      "timestamp": "2026-04-20T18:04:06.526Z"
     },
     "large-chat": {
-      "heapUsedBytes": 106471568,
-      "heapTotalBytes": 111509504,
-      "rssBytes": 202596352,
-      "externalBytes": 4306101,
-      "timestamp": "2026-04-10T15:35:53.180Z"
+      "heapUsedMB": 158.5,
+      "heapTotalMB": 193,
+      "rssMB": 787.9,
+      "externalMB": 104,
+      "timestamp": "2026-04-20T18:03:12.486Z"
     }
   }
 }

memory-tests/memory-usage.test.ts

@@ -16,15 +16,21 @@ import {
   mkdirSync,
   rmSync,
 } from 'node:fs';
-import { randomUUID } from 'node:crypto';
+import { randomUUID, createHash } from 'node:crypto';
 
 const __dirname = dirname(fileURLToPath(import.meta.url));
 const BASELINES_PATH = join(__dirname, 'baselines.json');
 const UPDATE_BASELINES = process.env['UPDATE_MEMORY_BASELINES'] === 'true';
+function getProjectHash(projectRoot: string): string {
+  return createHash('sha256').update(projectRoot).digest('hex');
+}
 const TOLERANCE_PERCENT = 10;
 
 // Fake API key for tests using fake responses
-const TEST_ENV = { GEMINI_API_KEY: 'fake-memory-test-key' };
+const TEST_ENV = {
+  GEMINI_API_KEY: 'fake-memory-test-key',
+  GEMINI_MEMORY_MONITOR_INTERVAL: '100',
+};
 
 describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
   let harness: MemoryTestHarness;
@@ -56,6 +62,7 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
     });
 
     const result = await harness.runScenario(
+      rig,
       'idle-session-startup',
       async (recordSnapshot) => {
         await rig.run({
@@ -85,6 +92,7 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
     });
 
     const result = await harness.runScenario(
+      rig,
       'simple-prompt-response',
       async (recordSnapshot) => {
         await rig.run({
@@ -122,6 +130,7 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
     ];
 
     const result = await harness.runScenario(
+      rig,
       'multi-turn-conversation',
       async (recordSnapshot) => {
         // Run through all turns as a piped sequence
@@ -144,6 +153,9 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
       );
     } else {
       harness.assertWithinBaseline(result);
+      harness.assertMemoryReturnsToBaseline(result.snapshots, 20);
+      const { leaked, message } = harness.analyzeSnapshots(result.snapshots);
+      if (leaked) console.warn(`⚠ ${message}`);
     }
   });
 
@@ -168,6 +180,7 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
     );
 
     const result = await harness.runScenario(
+      rig,
       'multi-function-call-repo-search',
       async (recordSnapshot) => {
         await rig.run({
@@ -189,6 +202,7 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
       );
     } else {
       harness.assertWithinBaseline(result);
+      harness.assertMemoryReturnsToBaseline(result.snapshots, 20);
     }
   });
 
@@ -228,6 +242,7 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
       });
 
       const result = await harness.runScenario(
+        rig,
         'large-chat',
         async (recordSnapshot) => {
           await rig.run({
@@ -257,19 +272,21 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
       });
 
       const result = await harness.runScenario(
+        rig,
         'resume-large-chat',
         async (recordSnapshot) => {
           // Ensure the history file is linked
           const targetChatsDir = join(
-            rig.testDir!,
+            rig.homeDir!,
+            '.gemini',
             'tmp',
-            'test-project-hash',
+            getProjectHash(rig.testDir!),
             'chats',
           );
           mkdirSync(targetChatsDir, { recursive: true });
           const targetHistoryPath = join(
             targetChatsDir,
-            'large-chat-session.json',
+            'session-large-chat.json',
           );
           if (existsSync(targetHistoryPath)) rmSync(targetHistoryPath);
           copyFileSync(sharedHistoryPath, targetHistoryPath);
@@ -302,19 +319,21 @@ describe('Memory Usage Tests', () => {
       });
 
       const result = await harness.runScenario(
+        rig,
         'resume-large-chat-with-messages',
         async (recordSnapshot) => {
           // Ensure the history file is linked
           const targetChatsDir = join(
-            rig.testDir!,
+            rig.homeDir!,
+            '.gemini',
             'tmp',
-            'test-project-hash',
+            getProjectHash(rig.testDir!),
             'chats',
           );
           mkdirSync(targetChatsDir, { recursive: true });
           const targetHistoryPath = join(
             targetChatsDir,
-            'large-chat-session.json',
+            'session-large-chat.json',
           );
           if (existsSync(targetHistoryPath)) rmSync(targetHistoryPath);
           copyFileSync(sharedHistoryPath, targetHistoryPath);
@@ -457,6 +476,9 @@ async function generateSharedLargeChatData(tempDir: string) {
   // Generate responses for resumed chat
   const resumeResponsesStream = createWriteStream(resumeResponsesPath);
   for (let i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
+    // Doubling up on non-streaming responses to satisfy classifier and complexity checks
+    resumeResponsesStream.write(JSON.stringify(complexityResponse) + '\n');
+    resumeResponsesStream.write(JSON.stringify(summaryResponse) + '\n');
     resumeResponsesStream.write(JSON.stringify(complexityResponse) + '\n');
     resumeResponsesStream.write(
       JSON.stringify({
@@ -489,8 +511,12 @@ async function generateSharedLargeChatData(tempDir: string) {
 
   // Wait for streams to finish
   await Promise.all([
-    new Promise((res) => activeResponsesStream.on('finish', res)),
-    new Promise((res) => resumeResponsesStream.on('finish', res)),
+    new Promise((res) =>
+      activeResponsesStream.on('finish', () => res(undefined)),
+    ),
+    new Promise((res) =>
+      resumeResponsesStream.on('finish', () => res(undefined)),
+    ),
   ]);
 
   return {

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-  "version": "0.39.0-nightly.20260408.e77b22e63",
+  "version": "0.42.0-nightly.20260428.g59b2dea0e",
   "engines": {
     "node": ">=20.0.0"
   },
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
     "url": "git+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli.git"
   },
   "config": {
-    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.39.0-nightly.20260408.e77b22e63"
+    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.42.0-nightly.20260428.g59b2dea0e"
   },
   "scripts": {
     "start": "cross-env NODE_ENV=development node scripts/start.js",
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
     "lint:ci": "npm run lint:all",
     "lint:all": "node scripts/lint.js",
     "format": "prettier --experimental-cli --write .",
-    "typecheck": "npm run typecheck --workspaces --if-present",
+    "typecheck": "npm run typecheck --workspaces --if-present && tsc -b evals/tsconfig.json integration-tests/tsconfig.json memory-tests/tsconfig.json",
     "preflight": "npm run clean && npm ci && npm run format && npm run build && npm run lint:ci && npm run typecheck && npm run test:ci",
     "prepare": "husky && npm run bundle",
     "prepare:package": "node scripts/prepare-package.js",
@@ -81,8 +81,7 @@
     "glob": "^12.0.0",
     "node-domexception": "npm:empty@^0.10.1",
     "prebuild-install": "npm:nop@1.0.0",
-    "cross-spawn": "^7.0.6",
-    "minimatch": "^10.2.2"
+    "cross-spawn": "^7.0.6"
   },
   "bin": {
     "gemini": "bundle/gemini.js"
@@ -94,6 +93,7 @@
   ],
   "devDependencies": {
     "@agentclientprotocol/sdk": "^0.16.1",
+    "read-package-up": "^11.0.0",
     "@octokit/rest": "^22.0.0",
     "@types/marked": "^5.0.2",
     "@types/mime-types": "^3.0.1",
@@ -137,6 +137,7 @@
     "strip-ansi": "^7.1.2",
     "ts-prune": "^0.10.3",
     "tsx": "^4.20.3",
+    "typescript": "^5.8.3",
     "typescript-eslint": "^8.30.1",
     "vitest": "^3.2.4",
     "yargs": "^17.7.2"

packages/a2a-server/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli-a2a-server",
-  "version": "0.39.0-nightly.20260408.e77b22e63",
+  "version": "0.42.0-nightly.20260428.g59b2dea0e",
   "description": "Gemini CLI A2A Server",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",

packages/a2a-server/src/utils/testing_utils.ts

@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ export function createMockConfig(
       getMcpServers: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({}),
     }),
     getTelemetryLogPromptsEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+    getTelemetryTracesEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
     getGitService: vi.fn(),
     validatePathAccess: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(undefined),
     getShellExecutionConfig: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
@@ -111,6 +112,7 @@ export function createMockConfig(
     }),
     isContextManagementEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
     getContextManagementConfig: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({ enabled: false }),
+    getExperimentalGemma: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
     ...overrides,
   } as unknown as Config;
 

packages/cli/index.ts

@@ -9,6 +9,11 @@
 import { spawn } from 'node:child_process';
 import os from 'node:os';
 import v8 from 'node:v8';
+import {
+  RELAUNCH_EXIT_CODE,
+  getSpawnConfig,
+  getScriptArgs,
+} from './src/utils/processUtils.js';
 
 // --- Global Entry Point ---
 
@@ -74,18 +79,10 @@ async function run() {
     // --- Lightweight Parent Process / Daemon ---
     // We avoid importing heavy dependencies here to save ~1.5s of startup time.
 
-    const nodeArgs: string[] = [...process.execArgv];
-    const scriptArgs = process.argv.slice(2);
-
+    const scriptArgs = getScriptArgs();
     const memoryArgs = await getMemoryNodeArgs();
-    nodeArgs.push(...memoryArgs);
+    const { spawnArgs, env: newEnv } = getSpawnConfig(memoryArgs, scriptArgs);
 
-    const script = process.argv[1];
-    nodeArgs.push(script);
-    nodeArgs.push(...scriptArgs);
-
-    const newEnv = { ...process.env, GEMINI_CLI_NO_RELAUNCH: 'true' };
-    const RELAUNCH_EXIT_CODE = 199;
     let latestAdminSettings: unknown = undefined;
 
     // Prevent the parent process from exiting prematurely on signals.
@@ -97,7 +94,7 @@ async function run() {
     const runner = () => {
       process.stdin.pause();
 
-      const child = spawn(process.execPath, nodeArgs, {
+      const child = spawn(process.execPath, spawnArgs, {
         stdio: ['inherit', 'inherit', 'inherit', 'ipc'],
         env: newEnv,
       });

packages/cli/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-  "version": "0.39.0-nightly.20260408.e77b22e63",
+  "version": "0.42.0-nightly.20260428.g59b2dea0e",
   "description": "Gemini CLI",
   "license": "Apache-2.0",
   "repository": {
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
     "dist"
   ],
   "config": {
-    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.39.0-nightly.20260408.e77b22e63"
+    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.42.0-nightly.20260428.g59b2dea0e"
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@agentclientprotocol/sdk": "^0.16.1",

packages/cli/src/acp/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+# Agent Client Protocol (ACP) Implementation
+
+This directory contains the implementation of the Agent Client Protocol (ACP)
+for the Gemini CLI. The ACP allows external clients (like IDE extensions) to
+communicate with the Gemini CLI agent over a structured JSON-RPC based protocol.
+
+## Directory Structure
+
+Following Phase 1 of the modularization refactor, the ACP client is organized
+into the following specialized modules, all sharing the `acp` prefix for
+consistency:
+
+- **[acpStdioTransport.ts](./acpStdioTransport.ts)**: Handles raw I/O. It sets
+  up the Web streams for standard input/output and creates the
+  `AgentSideConnection` using line-delimited JSON (ndjson).
+- **[acpRpcDispatcher.ts](./acpRpcDispatcher.ts)**: Contains the `GeminiAgent`
+  class. This is the main entry point for incoming JSON-RPC messages. It
+  implements the protocol methods and delegates session-specific work to the
+  manager and individual sessions.
+- **[acpSessionManager.ts](./acpSessionManager.ts)**: Manages multi-session
+  state. It handles session creation (`newSession`), loading (`loadSession`),
+  and configuration, isolating session state from the RPC routing.
+- **[acpSession.ts](./acpSession.ts)**: Manages individual active chat sessions.
+  It handles prompt execution, `@path` file resolution, tool execution, command
+  interception, and streaming updates back to the client.
+- **[acpUtils.ts](./acpUtils.ts)**: Contains shared helper functions, type
+  mappers (e.g., mapping internal tool kinds to ACP kinds), and Zod schemas used
+  across the modules.
+- **[acpErrors.ts](./acpErrors.ts)**: Centralized error handling and mapping to
+  ACP-compliant error codes.
+- **[acpCommandHandler.ts](./acpCommandHandler.ts)**: Handles interception and
+  execution of slash commands (e.g., `/memory`, `/init`) sent via ACP prompts.
+- **[acpFileSystemService.ts](./acpFileSystemService.ts)**: Provides access to
+  the file system restricted by the workspace boundaries and permissions.
+
+## Development Instructions
+
+### Running Tests
+
+Tests are co-located with the source files:
+
+- `acpRpcDispatcher.test.ts`: Tests for initialization, authentication, and
+  handler delegation.
+- `acpSessionManager.test.ts`: Tests for session lifecycle and configuration.
+- `acpSession.test.ts`: Tests for prompt loops, tool execution, and @path
+  resolution.
+- `acpResume.test.ts`: Integration tests for loading/resuming sessions.
+
+To run specific tests, use Vitest with the workspace filter:
+
+```bash
+# General pattern
+npm test -w @google/gemini-cli -- src/acp/<test-file-name>.ts
+
+# Example
+npm test -w @google/gemini-cli -- src/acp/acpRpcDispatcher.test.ts
+```
+
+Note: You may need to ensure your environment has Node available. If running in
+a restricted environment, try sourcing NVM first:
+
+```bash
+source ~/.nvm/nvm.sh && nvm use default && npm test -w @google/gemini-cli -- src/acp/acpSession.test.ts
+```
+
+### Adding New Features
+
+- **New RPC Method**: Add the method to `GeminiAgent` in `acpRpcDispatcher.ts`
+  and register it in the `AgentSideConnection` setup if necessary.
+- **Session State**: If a feature requires storing state across turns within a
+  session, add it to the `Session` class in `acpSession.ts`.
+- **Protocol Helpers**: Add any new mapping or serialization logic to
+  `acpUtils.ts`.
+
+### Coding Conventions
+
+- **Imports**: Use specific imports and do not import across package boundaries
+  using relative paths.
+- **License Headers**: All new files must include the Apache-2.0 license header.
+- **Type Safety**: Avoid using `any` assertions. Use Zod schemas to validate
+  untrusted input from the protocol.

packages/cli/src/acp/acpCommandHandler.test.ts

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
-import { CommandHandler } from './commandHandler.js';
+import { CommandHandler } from './acpCommandHandler.js';
 import { describe, it, expect } from 'vitest';
 
 describe('CommandHandler', () => {

packages/cli/src/acp/acpCommandHandler.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /**
  * @license
- * Copyright 2025 Google LLC
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 

packages/cli/src/acp/acpErrors.test.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /**
  * @license
- * Copyright 2025 Google LLC
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 

packages/cli/src/acp/acpErrors.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /**
  * @license
- * Copyright 2025 Google LLC
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 

packages/cli/src/acp/acpFileSystemService.test.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /**
  * @license
- * Copyright 2025 Google LLC
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ import {
   afterEach,
   type Mocked,
 } from 'vitest';
-import { AcpFileSystemService } from './fileSystemService.js';
+import { AcpFileSystemService } from './acpFileSystemService.js';
 import type { AgentSideConnection } from '@agentclientprotocol/sdk';
 import type { FileSystemService } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import os from 'node:os';

packages/cli/src/acp/acpFileSystemService.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /**
  * @license
- * Copyright 2025 Google LLC
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 

packages/cli/src/acp/acpResume.test.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /**
  * @license
- * Copyright 2025 Google LLC
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ import {
   type Mocked,
   type Mock,
 } from 'vitest';
-import { GeminiAgent } from './acpClient.js';
+import { GeminiAgent } from './acpRpcDispatcher.js';
 import * as acp from '@agentclientprotocol/sdk';
 import {
   ApprovalMode,
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ import {
 } from '../utils/sessionUtils.js';
 import { convertSessionToClientHistory } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import type { LoadedSettings } from '../config/settings.js';
+import { waitFor } from '../test-utils/async.js';
 
 vi.mock('../config/config.js', () => ({
   loadCliConfig: vi.fn(),
@@ -100,11 +101,15 @@ describe('GeminiAgent Session Resume', () => {
         unsubscribe: vi.fn(),
       },
       getApprovalMode: vi.fn().mockReturnValue('default'),
+      isAutoMemoryEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
       isPlanEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(true),
       getModel: vi.fn().mockReturnValue('gemini-pro'),
       getHasAccessToPreviewModel: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
       getGemini31LaunchedSync: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
       getCheckpointingEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      toolRegistry: {
+        getTool: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({ kind: 'read' }),
+      },
       get config() {
         return this;
       },
@@ -169,11 +174,6 @@ describe('GeminiAgent Session Resume', () => {
       ],
     };
 
-    // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any
-    (mockConfig as any).toolRegistry = {
-      getTool: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({ kind: 'read' }),
-    };
-
     (SessionSelector as unknown as Mock).mockImplementation(() => ({
       resolveSession: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({
         sessionData,
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ describe('GeminiAgent Session Resume', () => {
       }),
     );
 
-    await vi.waitFor(() => {
+    await waitFor(() => {
       // User message
       expect(mockConnection.sessionUpdate).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
         expect.objectContaining({

packages/cli/src/acp/acpRpcDispatcher.test.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,338 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import {
+  describe,
+  it,
+  expect,
+  vi,
+  beforeEach,
+  type Mock,
+  type Mocked,
+} from 'vitest';
+import { GeminiAgent } from './acpRpcDispatcher.js';
+import * as acp from '@agentclientprotocol/sdk';
+import {
+  AuthType,
+  type Config,
+  type MessageBus,
+  type Storage,
+} from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
+import type { LoadedSettings } from '../config/settings.js';
+import { loadCliConfig, type CliArgs } from '../config/config.js';
+import { loadSettings, SettingScope } from '../config/settings.js';
+
+vi.mock('../config/config.js', () => ({
+  loadCliConfig: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
+vi.mock('../config/settings.js', async (importOriginal) => {
+  const actual = await importOriginal<typeof import('../config/settings.js')>();
+  return {
+    ...actual,
+    loadSettings: vi.fn(),
+  };
+});
+
+describe('GeminiAgent - RPC Dispatcher', () => {
+  let mockConfig: Mocked<Config>;
+  let mockSettings: Mocked<LoadedSettings>;
+  let mockArgv: CliArgs;
+  let mockConnection: Mocked<acp.AgentSideConnection>;
+  let agent: GeminiAgent;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    mockConfig = {
+      refreshAuth: vi.fn(),
+      initialize: vi.fn(),
+      waitForMcpInit: vi.fn(),
+      getFileSystemService: vi.fn(),
+      setFileSystemService: vi.fn(),
+      getContentGeneratorConfig: vi.fn(),
+      getActiveModel: vi.fn().mockReturnValue('gemini-pro'),
+      getModel: vi.fn().mockReturnValue('gemini-pro'),
+      getGeminiClient: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        startChat: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({}),
+      }),
+      getMessageBus: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        publish: vi.fn(),
+        subscribe: vi.fn(),
+        unsubscribe: vi.fn(),
+      }),
+      getApprovalMode: vi.fn().mockReturnValue('default'),
+      isPlanEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(true),
+      getGemini31LaunchedSync: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      getHasAccessToPreviewModel: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      getCheckpointingEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      getDisableAlwaysAllow: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      validatePathAccess: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(null),
+      getWorkspaceContext: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        addReadOnlyPath: vi.fn(),
+      }),
+      getPolicyEngine: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        addRule: vi.fn(),
+      }),
+      messageBus: {
+        publish: vi.fn(),
+        subscribe: vi.fn(),
+        unsubscribe: vi.fn(),
+      } as unknown as MessageBus,
+      storage: {
+        getWorkspaceAutoSavedPolicyPath: vi.fn(),
+        getAutoSavedPolicyPath: vi.fn(),
+      } as unknown as Storage,
+
+      get config() {
+        return this;
+      },
+    } as unknown as Mocked<Config>;
+    mockSettings = {
+      merged: {
+        security: { auth: { selectedType: 'login_with_google' } },
+        mcpServers: {},
+      },
+      setValue: vi.fn(),
+    } as unknown as Mocked<LoadedSettings>;
+    mockArgv = {} as unknown as CliArgs;
+    mockConnection = {
+      sessionUpdate: vi.fn(),
+      requestPermission: vi.fn(),
+    } as unknown as Mocked<acp.AgentSideConnection>;
+
+    (loadCliConfig as unknown as Mock).mockResolvedValue(mockConfig);
+    (loadSettings as unknown as Mock).mockImplementation(() => ({
+      merged: {
+        security: {
+          auth: { selectedType: AuthType.LOGIN_WITH_GOOGLE },
+          enablePermanentToolApproval: true,
+        },
+        mcpServers: {},
+      },
+      setValue: vi.fn(),
+    }));
+
+    agent = new GeminiAgent(mockConfig, mockSettings, mockArgv, mockConnection);
+  });
+
+  it('should initialize correctly', async () => {
+    const response = await agent.initialize({
+      clientCapabilities: { fs: { readTextFile: true, writeTextFile: true } },
+      protocolVersion: 1,
+    });
+
+    expect(response.protocolVersion).toBe(acp.PROTOCOL_VERSION);
+    expect(response.authMethods).toHaveLength(4);
+    const gatewayAuth = response.authMethods?.find(
+      (m) => m.id === AuthType.GATEWAY,
+    );
+    expect(gatewayAuth?._meta).toEqual({
+      gateway: {
+        protocol: 'google',
+        restartRequired: 'false',
+      },
+    });
+    const geminiAuth = response.authMethods?.find(
+      (m) => m.id === AuthType.USE_GEMINI,
+    );
+    expect(geminiAuth?._meta).toEqual({
+      'api-key': {
+        provider: 'google',
+      },
+    });
+    expect(response.agentCapabilities?.loadSession).toBe(true);
+  });
+
+  it('should authenticate correctly', async () => {
+    await agent.authenticate({
+      methodId: AuthType.LOGIN_WITH_GOOGLE,
+    });
+
+    expect(mockConfig.refreshAuth).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      AuthType.LOGIN_WITH_GOOGLE,
+      undefined,
+      undefined,
+      undefined,
+    );
+    expect(mockSettings.setValue).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      SettingScope.User,
+      'security.auth.selectedType',
+      AuthType.LOGIN_WITH_GOOGLE,
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should authenticate correctly with api-key in _meta', async () => {
+    await agent.authenticate({
+      methodId: AuthType.USE_GEMINI,
+      _meta: {
+        'api-key': 'test-api-key',
+      },
+    } as unknown as acp.AuthenticateRequest);
+
+    expect(mockConfig.refreshAuth).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      AuthType.USE_GEMINI,
+      'test-api-key',
+      undefined,
+      undefined,
+    );
+    expect(mockSettings.setValue).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      SettingScope.User,
+      'security.auth.selectedType',
+      AuthType.USE_GEMINI,
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should authenticate correctly with gateway method', async () => {
+    await agent.authenticate({
+      methodId: AuthType.GATEWAY,
+      _meta: {
+        gateway: {
+          baseUrl: 'https://example.com',
+          headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer token' },
+        },
+      },
+    } as unknown as acp.AuthenticateRequest);
+
+    expect(mockConfig.refreshAuth).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      AuthType.GATEWAY,
+      undefined,
+      'https://example.com',
+      { Authorization: 'Bearer token' },
+    );
+    expect(mockSettings.setValue).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      SettingScope.User,
+      'security.auth.selectedType',
+      AuthType.GATEWAY,
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should throw acp.RequestError when gateway payload is malformed', async () => {
+    await expect(
+      agent.authenticate({
+        methodId: AuthType.GATEWAY,
+        _meta: {
+          gateway: {
+            baseUrl: 123,
+            headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer token' },
+          },
+        },
+      } as unknown as acp.AuthenticateRequest),
+    ).rejects.toThrow(/Malformed gateway payload/);
+  });
+
+  it('should cancel a session', async () => {
+    const mockSession = {
+      cancelPendingPrompt: vi.fn(),
+    };
+    (
+      agent as unknown as { sessionManager: { getSession: Mock } }
+    ).sessionManager = {
+      getSession: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(mockSession),
+    };
+
+    await agent.cancel({ sessionId: 'test-session-id' });
+
+    expect(mockSession.cancelPendingPrompt).toHaveBeenCalled();
+  });
+
+  it('should throw error when cancelling non-existent session', async () => {
+    (
+      agent as unknown as { sessionManager: { getSession: Mock } }
+    ).sessionManager = {
+      getSession: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(undefined),
+    };
+
+    await expect(agent.cancel({ sessionId: 'unknown' })).rejects.toThrow(
+      'Session not found',
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should delegate prompt to session', async () => {
+    const mockSession = {
+      prompt: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ stopReason: 'end_turn' }),
+    };
+    (
+      agent as unknown as { sessionManager: { getSession: Mock } }
+    ).sessionManager = {
+      getSession: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(mockSession),
+    };
+
+    const result = await agent.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'test-session-id',
+      prompt: [],
+    });
+
+    expect(mockSession.prompt).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(result).toMatchObject({ stopReason: 'end_turn' });
+  });
+
+  it('should delegate setMode to session', async () => {
+    const mockSession = {
+      setMode: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({}),
+    };
+    (
+      agent as unknown as { sessionManager: { getSession: Mock } }
+    ).sessionManager = {
+      getSession: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(mockSession),
+    };
+
+    const result = await agent.setSessionMode({
+      sessionId: 'test-session-id',
+      modeId: 'plan',
+    });
+
+    expect(mockSession.setMode).toHaveBeenCalledWith('plan');
+    expect(result).toEqual({});
+  });
+
+  it('should throw error when setting mode on non-existent session', async () => {
+    (
+      agent as unknown as { sessionManager: { getSession: Mock } }
+    ).sessionManager = {
+      getSession: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(undefined),
+    };
+
+    await expect(
+      agent.setSessionMode({
+        sessionId: 'unknown',
+        modeId: 'plan',
+      }),
+    ).rejects.toThrow('Session not found: unknown');
+  });
+
+  it('should delegate setModel to session (unstable)', async () => {
+    const mockSession = {
+      setModel: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({}),
+    };
+    (
+      agent as unknown as { sessionManager: { getSession: Mock } }
+    ).sessionManager = {
+      getSession: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(mockSession),
+    };
+
+    const result = await agent.unstable_setSessionModel({
+      sessionId: 'test-session-id',
+      modelId: 'gemini-2.0-pro-exp',
+    });
+
+    expect(mockSession.setModel).toHaveBeenCalledWith('gemini-2.0-pro-exp');
+    expect(result).toEqual({});
+  });
+
+  it('should throw error when setting model on non-existent session (unstable)', async () => {
+    (
+      agent as unknown as { sessionManager: { getSession: Mock } }
+    ).sessionManager = {
+      getSession: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(undefined),
+    };
+
+    await expect(
+      agent.unstable_setSessionModel({
+        sessionId: 'unknown',
+        modelId: 'gemini-2.0-pro-exp',
+      }),
+    ).rejects.toThrow('Session not found: unknown');
+  });
+});

packages/cli/src/acp/acpRpcDispatcher.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,232 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import {
+  type AgentLoopContext,
+  AuthType,
+  clearCachedCredentialFile,
+  getVersion,
+} from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
+import * as acp from '@agentclientprotocol/sdk';
+import { z } from 'zod';
+import { SettingScope, type LoadedSettings } from '../config/settings.js';
+import type { CliArgs } from '../config/config.js';
+import { getAcpErrorMessage } from './acpErrors.js';
+import { AcpSessionManager, type AuthDetails } from './acpSessionManager.js';
+import { hasMeta } from './acpUtils.js';
+
+export class GeminiAgent {
+  private apiKey: string | undefined;
+  private baseUrl: string | undefined;
+  private customHeaders: Record<string, string> | undefined;
+  private sessionManager: AcpSessionManager;
+
+  constructor(
+    private context: AgentLoopContext,
+    private settings: LoadedSettings,
+    argv: CliArgs,
+    connection: acp.AgentSideConnection,
+  ) {
+    this.sessionManager = new AcpSessionManager(settings, argv, connection);
+  }
+
+  async initialize(
+    args: acp.InitializeRequest,
+  ): Promise<acp.InitializeResponse> {
+    if (args.clientCapabilities) {
+      this.sessionManager.setClientCapabilities(args.clientCapabilities);
+    }
+
+    const authMethods = [
+      {
+        id: AuthType.LOGIN_WITH_GOOGLE,
+        name: 'Log in with Google',
+        description: 'Log in with your Google account',
+      },
+      {
+        id: AuthType.USE_GEMINI,
+        name: 'Gemini API key',
+        description: 'Use an API key with Gemini Developer API',
+        _meta: {
+          'api-key': {
+            provider: 'google',
+          },
+        },
+      },
+      {
+        id: AuthType.USE_VERTEX_AI,
+        name: 'Vertex AI',
+        description: 'Use an API key with Vertex AI GenAI API',
+      },
+      {
+        id: AuthType.GATEWAY,
+        name: 'AI API Gateway',
+        description: 'Use a custom AI API Gateway',
+        _meta: {
+          gateway: {
+            protocol: 'google',
+            restartRequired: 'false',
+          },
+        },
+      },
+    ];
+
+    await this.context.config.initialize();
+    const version = await getVersion();
+    return {
+      protocolVersion: acp.PROTOCOL_VERSION,
+      authMethods,
+      agentInfo: {
+        name: 'gemini-cli',
+        title: 'Gemini CLI',
+        version,
+      },
+      agentCapabilities: {
+        loadSession: true,
+        promptCapabilities: {
+          image: true,
+          audio: true,
+          embeddedContext: true,
+        },
+        mcpCapabilities: {
+          http: true,
+          sse: true,
+        },
+      },
+    };
+  }
+
+  async authenticate(req: acp.AuthenticateRequest): Promise<void> {
+    const { methodId } = req;
+    const method = z.nativeEnum(AuthType).parse(methodId);
+    const selectedAuthType = this.settings.merged.security.auth.selectedType;
+
+    // Only clear credentials when switching to a different auth method
+    if (selectedAuthType && selectedAuthType !== method) {
+      await clearCachedCredentialFile();
+    }
+    // Check for api-key in _meta
+    const meta = hasMeta(req) ? req._meta : undefined;
+    const apiKey =
+      typeof meta?.['api-key'] === 'string' ? meta['api-key'] : undefined;
+
+    // Refresh auth with the requested method
+    // This will reuse existing credentials if they're valid,
+    // or perform new authentication if needed
+    try {
+      if (apiKey) {
+        this.apiKey = apiKey;
+      }
+
+      // Extract gateway details if present
+      const gatewaySchema = z.object({
+        baseUrl: z.string().optional(),
+        headers: z.record(z.string()).optional(),
+      });
+
+      let baseUrl: string | undefined;
+      let headers: Record<string, string> | undefined;
+
+      if (meta?.['gateway']) {
+        const result = gatewaySchema.safeParse(meta['gateway']);
+        if (result.success) {
+          baseUrl = result.data.baseUrl;
+          headers = result.data.headers;
+        } else {
+          throw new acp.RequestError(
+            -32602,
+            `Malformed gateway payload: ${result.error.message}`,
+          );
+        }
+      }
+
+      this.baseUrl = baseUrl;
+      this.customHeaders = headers;
+
+      await this.context.config.refreshAuth(
+        method,
+        apiKey ?? this.apiKey,
+        baseUrl,
+        headers,
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      throw new acp.RequestError(-32000, getAcpErrorMessage(e));
+    }
+    this.settings.setValue(
+      SettingScope.User,
+      'security.auth.selectedType',
+      method,
+    );
+  }
+
+  private getAuthDetails(): AuthDetails {
+    return {
+      apiKey: this.apiKey,
+      baseUrl: this.baseUrl,
+      customHeaders: this.customHeaders,
+    };
+  }
+
+  async newSession(
+    params: acp.NewSessionRequest,
+  ): Promise<acp.NewSessionResponse> {
+    return this.sessionManager.newSession(params, this.getAuthDetails());
+  }
+
+  async loadSession(
+    params: acp.LoadSessionRequest,
+  ): Promise<acp.LoadSessionResponse> {
+    return this.sessionManager.loadSession(params, this.getAuthDetails());
+  }
+
+  async cancel(params: acp.CancelNotification): Promise<void> {
+    const session = this.sessionManager.getSession(params.sessionId);
+    if (!session) {
+      throw new acp.RequestError(
+        -32602,
+        `Session not found: ${params.sessionId}`,
+      );
+    }
+    await session.cancelPendingPrompt();
+  }
+
+  async prompt(params: acp.PromptRequest): Promise<acp.PromptResponse> {
+    const session = this.sessionManager.getSession(params.sessionId);
+    if (!session) {
+      throw new acp.RequestError(
+        -32602,
+        `Session not found: ${params.sessionId}`,
+      );
+    }
+    return session.prompt(params);
+  }
+
+  async setSessionMode(
+    params: acp.SetSessionModeRequest,
+  ): Promise<acp.SetSessionModeResponse> {
+    const session = this.sessionManager.getSession(params.sessionId);
+    if (!session) {
+      throw new acp.RequestError(
+        -32602,
+        `Session not found: ${params.sessionId}`,
+      );
+    }
+    return session.setMode(params.modeId);
+  }
+
+  async unstable_setSessionModel(
+    params: acp.SetSessionModelRequest,
+  ): Promise<acp.SetSessionModelResponse> {
+    const session = this.sessionManager.getSession(params.sessionId);
+    if (!session) {
+      throw new acp.RequestError(
+        -32602,
+        `Session not found: ${params.sessionId}`,
+      );
+    }
+    return session.setModel(params.modelId);
+  }
+}

packages/cli/src/acp/acpSession.test.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,567 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import {
+  describe,
+  it,
+  expect,
+  vi,
+  beforeEach,
+  afterEach,
+  type Mock,
+  type Mocked,
+  type MockInstance,
+} from 'vitest';
+import { Session } from './acpSession.js';
+import type * as acp from '@agentclientprotocol/sdk';
+import {
+  ReadManyFilesTool,
+  type GeminiChat,
+  type Config,
+  type MessageBus,
+  type GitService,
+  InvalidStreamError,
+  GeminiEventType,
+  type ServerGeminiStreamEvent,
+} from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
+import type { LoadedSettings } from '../config/settings.js';
+import { type Part, FinishReason } from '@google/genai';
+import * as fs from 'node:fs/promises';
+import * as path from 'node:path';
+import type { CommandHandler } from './acpCommandHandler.js';
+
+vi.mock('node:fs/promises');
+vi.mock('node:path', async (importOriginal) => {
+  const actual = await importOriginal<typeof import('node:path')>();
+  return {
+    ...actual,
+    resolve: vi.fn(),
+  };
+});
+
+vi.mock(
+  '@google/gemini-cli-core',
+  async (
+    importOriginal: () => Promise<typeof import('@google/gemini-cli-core')>,
+  ) => {
+    const actual = await importOriginal();
+    return {
+      ...actual,
+      updatePolicy: vi.fn(),
+      ReadManyFilesTool: vi.fn(),
+      logToolCall: vi.fn(),
+      processSingleFileContent: vi.fn(),
+    };
+  },
+);
+
+async function* createMockStream(
+  items: readonly ServerGeminiStreamEvent[],
+): AsyncGenerator<ServerGeminiStreamEvent> {
+  for (const item of items) {
+    yield item;
+  }
+
+  yield {
+    type: GeminiEventType.Finished,
+    value: {
+      reason: FinishReason.STOP,
+      usageMetadata: {
+        promptTokenCount: 5,
+        candidatesTokenCount: 10,
+      },
+    },
+  };
+}
+
+describe('Session', () => {
+  let mockChat: Mocked<GeminiChat>;
+  let mockConfig: Mocked<Config>;
+  let mockConnection: Mocked<acp.AgentSideConnection>;
+  let session: Session;
+  let mockToolRegistry: { getTool: Mock };
+  let mockTool: { kind: string; build: Mock };
+  let mockMessageBus: Mocked<MessageBus>;
+  let mockSendMessageStream: MockInstance<
+    (
+      request: Part[],
+      signal: AbortSignal,
+      promptId: string,
+    ) => AsyncGenerator<ServerGeminiStreamEvent>
+  >;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    mockChat = {
+      sendMessageStream: vi.fn(),
+      addHistory: vi.fn(),
+      recordCompletedToolCalls: vi.fn(),
+      getHistory: vi.fn().mockReturnValue([]),
+    } as unknown as Mocked<GeminiChat>;
+    mockTool = {
+      kind: 'read',
+      build: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        getDescription: () => 'Test Tool',
+        toolLocations: () => [],
+        shouldConfirmExecute: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(null),
+        execute: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ llmContent: 'Tool Result' }),
+      }),
+    };
+    mockToolRegistry = {
+      getTool: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(mockTool),
+    };
+    mockMessageBus = {
+      publish: vi.fn(),
+      subscribe: vi.fn(),
+      unsubscribe: vi.fn(),
+    } as unknown as Mocked<MessageBus>;
+    mockSendMessageStream = vi.fn();
+    mockConfig = {
+      getModel: vi.fn().mockReturnValue('gemini-pro'),
+      getActiveModel: vi.fn().mockReturnValue('gemini-pro'),
+      getModelRouterService: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        route: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ model: 'resolved-model' }),
+      }),
+      getToolRegistry: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(mockToolRegistry),
+      getFileService: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        shouldIgnoreFile: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      }),
+      getFileFilteringOptions: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({}),
+      getFileSystemService: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({}),
+      getTargetDir: vi.fn().mockReturnValue('/tmp'),
+      getEnableRecursiveFileSearch: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      getDebugMode: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      getMessageBus: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(mockMessageBus),
+      setApprovalMode: vi.fn(),
+      setModel: vi.fn(),
+      isPlanEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(true),
+      getCheckpointingEnabled: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      getGitService: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({} as GitService),
+      validatePathAccess: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(null),
+      getWorkspaceContext: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        addReadOnlyPath: vi.fn(),
+      }),
+      waitForMcpInit: vi.fn(),
+      getDisableAlwaysAllow: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(false),
+      getMaxSessionTurns: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(-1),
+      geminiClient: {
+        sendMessageStream: mockSendMessageStream,
+        getChat: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(mockChat),
+      },
+      get config() {
+        return this;
+      },
+      get toolRegistry() {
+        return mockToolRegistry;
+      },
+    } as unknown as Mocked<Config>;
+    mockConnection = {
+      sessionUpdate: vi.fn(),
+      requestPermission: vi.fn(),
+    } as unknown as Mocked<acp.AgentSideConnection>;
+
+    session = new Session('session-1', mockChat, mockConfig, mockConnection, {
+      merged: {
+        security: { enablePermanentToolApproval: true },
+        mcpServers: {},
+      },
+      errors: [],
+    } as unknown as LoadedSettings);
+
+    (ReadManyFilesTool as unknown as Mock).mockImplementation(() => ({
+      name: 'read_many_files',
+      kind: 'read',
+      build: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
+        getDescription: () => 'Read files',
+        toolLocations: () => [],
+        execute: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({
+          llmContent: ['--- file.txt ---\n\nFile content\n\n'],
+        }),
+      }),
+    }));
+  });
+
+  afterEach(() => {
+    vi.restoreAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  it('should send available commands', async () => {
+    await session.sendAvailableCommands();
+
+    expect(mockConnection.sessionUpdate).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.objectContaining({
+        update: expect.objectContaining({
+          sessionUpdate: 'available_commands_update',
+        }),
+      }),
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should await MCP initialization before processing a prompt', async () => {
+    const stream = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.Content,
+        value: 'Hi',
+      },
+    ]);
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockReturnValue(stream);
+
+    await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'test' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(mockConfig.waitForMcpInit).toHaveBeenCalledOnce();
+  });
+
+  it('should handle prompt with text response', async () => {
+    const stream = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.Content,
+        value: 'Hello',
+      },
+    ]);
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockReturnValue(stream);
+
+    const result = await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Hi' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(mockSendMessageStream).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(mockConnection.sessionUpdate).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      update: {
+        sessionUpdate: 'agent_message_chunk',
+        content: { type: 'text', text: 'Hello' },
+      },
+    });
+    expect(result).toMatchObject({ stopReason: 'end_turn' });
+  });
+
+  it('should pass current session information directly onto geminiClient.sendMessageStream', async () => {
+    const stream = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.Content,
+        value: 'Hello',
+      },
+    ]);
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockReturnValue(stream);
+
+    await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Hi' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(mockSendMessageStream).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.arrayContaining([{ text: 'Hi' }]),
+      expect.any(AbortSignal),
+      expect.any(String),
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should handle prompt with empty response (InvalidStreamError)', async () => {
+    const error = new InvalidStreamError('Empty response', 'NO_RESPONSE_TEXT');
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockImplementation(() => {
+      async function* errorGen(): AsyncGenerator<
+        ServerGeminiStreamEvent,
+        void,
+        unknown
+      > {
+        yield* [];
+        throw error;
+      }
+      return errorGen();
+    });
+
+    const result = await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Hi' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(result).toMatchObject({ stopReason: 'end_turn' });
+  });
+
+  it('should handle prompt with no finish reason (InvalidStreamError)', async () => {
+    const error = new InvalidStreamError(
+      'No finish reason',
+      'NO_FINISH_REASON',
+    );
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockImplementation(() => {
+      async function* errorGen(): AsyncGenerator<
+        ServerGeminiStreamEvent,
+        void,
+        unknown
+      > {
+        yield* [];
+        throw error;
+      }
+      return errorGen();
+    });
+
+    const result = await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Hi' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(result).toMatchObject({ stopReason: 'end_turn' });
+  });
+
+  it('should handle /memory command', async () => {
+    const handleCommandSpy = vi
+      .spyOn(
+        (session as unknown as { commandHandler: CommandHandler })
+          .commandHandler,
+        'handleCommand',
+      )
+      .mockResolvedValue(true);
+
+    const result = await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: '/memory view' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(result).toMatchObject({ stopReason: 'end_turn' });
+    expect(handleCommandSpy).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      '/memory view',
+      expect.any(Object),
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should handle tool calls', async () => {
+    const stream1 = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.ToolCallRequest,
+        value: {
+          callId: 'call-1',
+          name: 'test_tool',
+          args: { foo: 'bar' },
+          isClientInitiated: false,
+          prompt_id: 'prompt-1',
+        },
+      },
+    ]);
+    const stream2 = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.Content,
+        value: 'Result',
+      },
+    ]);
+
+    mockSendMessageStream
+      .mockReturnValueOnce(stream1)
+      .mockReturnValueOnce(stream2);
+
+    const result = await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Call tool' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(mockToolRegistry.getTool).toHaveBeenCalledWith('test_tool');
+    expect(result).toMatchObject({ stopReason: 'end_turn' });
+  });
+
+  it('should handle tool call permission request', async () => {
+    const confirmationDetails = {
+      type: 'info',
+      onConfirm: vi.fn(),
+    };
+    mockTool.build.mockReturnValue({
+      getDescription: () => 'Test Tool',
+      toolLocations: () => [],
+      shouldConfirmExecute: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(confirmationDetails),
+      execute: vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({ llmContent: 'Tool Result' }),
+    });
+
+    mockConnection.requestPermission.mockResolvedValue({
+      outcome: {
+        outcome: 'selected',
+        optionId: 'proceed_once',
+      },
+    });
+
+    const stream1 = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.ToolCallRequest,
+        value: {
+          callId: 'call-1',
+          name: 'test_tool',
+          args: {},
+          isClientInitiated: false,
+          prompt_id: 'prompt-1',
+        },
+      },
+    ]);
+    const stream2 = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.Content,
+        value: '',
+      },
+    ]);
+
+    mockSendMessageStream
+      .mockReturnValueOnce(stream1)
+      .mockReturnValueOnce(stream2);
+
+    await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Call tool' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(mockConnection.requestPermission).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(confirmationDetails.onConfirm).toHaveBeenCalled();
+  });
+
+  it('should handle @path resolution', async () => {
+    (path.resolve as unknown as Mock).mockReturnValue('/tmp/file.txt');
+    (fs.stat as unknown as Mock).mockResolvedValue({
+      isDirectory: () => false,
+    });
+
+    const stream = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.Content,
+        value: '',
+      },
+    ]);
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockReturnValue(stream);
+
+    await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [
+        { type: 'text', text: 'Read' },
+        {
+          type: 'resource_link',
+          uri: 'file://file.txt',
+          mimeType: 'text/plain',
+          name: 'file.txt',
+        },
+      ],
+    });
+
+    expect(path.resolve).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(fs.stat).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(mockSendMessageStream).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.arrayContaining([
+        expect.objectContaining({
+          text: expect.stringContaining('Content from @file.txt'),
+        }),
+      ]),
+      expect.any(AbortSignal),
+      expect.any(String),
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should handle rate limit error', async () => {
+    const error = new Error('Rate limit');
+    const customError = error as { status?: number; message?: string };
+    customError.status = 429;
+
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockImplementation(() => {
+      async function* errorGen(): AsyncGenerator<
+        ServerGeminiStreamEvent,
+        void,
+        unknown
+      > {
+        yield* [];
+        throw customError;
+      }
+      return errorGen();
+    });
+
+    await expect(
+      session.prompt({
+        sessionId: 'session-1',
+        prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Hi' }],
+      }),
+    ).rejects.toMatchObject({
+      code: 429,
+      message: 'Rate limit exceeded. Try again later.',
+    });
+  });
+
+  it('should handle missing tool', async () => {
+    mockToolRegistry.getTool.mockReturnValue(undefined);
+
+    const stream1 = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.ToolCallRequest,
+        value: {
+          callId: 'call-1',
+          name: 'unknown_tool',
+          args: {},
+          isClientInitiated: false,
+          prompt_id: 'prompt-1',
+        },
+      },
+    ]);
+    const stream2 = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.Content,
+        value: '',
+      },
+    ]);
+
+    mockSendMessageStream
+      .mockReturnValueOnce(stream1)
+      .mockReturnValueOnce(stream2);
+
+    await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Call tool' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(mockSendMessageStream).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(2);
+  });
+
+  it('should handle GeminiEventType.LoopDetected', async () => {
+    const stream = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.LoopDetected,
+      },
+    ]);
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockReturnValue(stream);
+
+    const result = await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Trigger Loop Simulation' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(result.stopReason).toBe('max_turn_requests');
+  });
+
+  it('should handle GeminiEventType.ContextWindowWillOverflow', async () => {
+    const stream = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.ContextWindowWillOverflow,
+        value: { estimatedRequestTokenCount: 1000, remainingTokenCount: 200 },
+      },
+    ]);
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockReturnValue(stream);
+
+    const result = await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Trigger Overflow Simulation' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(result.stopReason).toBe('max_tokens');
+  });
+
+  it('should handle GeminiEventType.MaxSessionTurns', async () => {
+    const stream = createMockStream([
+      {
+        type: GeminiEventType.MaxSessionTurns,
+      },
+    ]);
+    mockSendMessageStream.mockReturnValue(stream);
+
+    const result = await session.prompt({
+      sessionId: 'session-1',
+      prompt: [{ type: 'text', text: 'Trigger Safety Limits' }],
+    });
+
+    expect(result.stopReason).toBe('max_turn_requests');
+  });
+});