Add complex HTML modification behavioral test

move exit code above other parts when tool fails

.gemini/commands/core.toml

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+description="Injects context of all relevant cli files"
+prompt = """
+The following output contains the complete
+source code of packages/core.
+**Pay extremely close attention to these files.** They define the project's
+core architecture, component patterns, and testing standards.
+
+The source code contains the content of absolutely every source code file in
+packages/core.
+You should very rarely need to read any other files from packages/core to resolve
+prompts.
+
+!{find packages/core \\( -path packages/cli/dist -o -path packages/core/dist -o -name node_modules \\) -prune -o -type f \\( -name "*.ts" -o -name "*.tsx" \\) ! -name "*.test.ts" ! -name "*.test.tsx" ! -name "*.d.ts" -exec echo "--- {} ---" \\; -exec cat {} \\;}
+
+In addition to the code context, you MUST strictly adhere to the following frontend-specific development guidelines when writing code in packages/core.
+
+## Configuration & Settings
+*   **Settings vs Args**: Use settings for user-configurable options; do not add new CLI arguments.
+*   **Schema**: Add new settings to `packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts`.
+*   **Documentation**:
+    *   If `showInDialog: true`, document in `docs/get-started/configuration.md`.
+    *   Ensure `requiresRestart` is correctly set.
+
+## General
+*   **Logging**: Use `debugLogger` for errors. NEVER leave `console.log/warn/error` in the code.
+*   **TypeScript**: Avoid the non-null assertion operator (`!`).
+
+{{args}}. 
+ """

.gemini/commands/fix-behavioral-eval.toml

@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+description = "Check status of nightly evals, fix failures for key models, and re-run."
+prompt = """
+You are an expert at fixing behavioral evaluations.
+
+1. **Investigate**:
+   - Use 'gh' cli to fetch the results from the latest run from the main branch: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/actions/workflows/evals-nightly.yml.
+   - DO NOT push any changes or start any runs. The rest of your evaluation will be local.
+   - Evals are in evals/ directory and are documented by evals/README.md.
+   - The test case trajectory logs will be logged to evals/logs.
+   - You should also enable and review the verbose agent logs by setting the GEMINI_DEBUG_LOG_FILE environment variable.
+   - Identify the relevant test. Confine your investigation and validation to just this test.
+   - Proactively add logging that will aid in gathering information or validating your hypotheses.
+
+2. **Fix**:
+   - If a relevant test is failing, locate the test file and the corresponding prompt/code.
+   - It's often helpful to make an extreme, brute force change to see if you are changing the right place to make an improvement and then scope it back iteratively.
+   - Your **final** change should be **minimal and targeted**.
+   - Keep in mind the following:
+     - The prompt has multiple configurations and pieces. Take care that your changes
+       end up in the final prompt for the selected model and configuration.
+     - The prompt chosen for the eval is intentional. It's often vague or indirect
+       to see how the agent performs with ambiguous instructions. Changing it should
+       be a last resort.
+     - When changing the test prompt, carefully consider whether the prompt still tests
+       the same scenario. We don't want to lose test fidelity by making the prompts too
+       direct (i.e.: easy).
+     - Your primary mechanism for improving the agent's behavior is to make changes to
+       tool instructions, system prompt (snippets.ts), and/or modules that contribute to the prompt.
+     - If prompt and description changes are unsuccessful, use logs and debugging to
+       confirm that everything is working as expected.
+    - If unable to fix the test, you can make recommendations for architecture changes
+      that might help stablize the test. Be sure to THINK DEEPLY if offering architecture guidance.
+      Some facts that might help with this are:
+      - Agents may be composed of one or more agent loops.
+      - AgentLoop == 'context + toolset + prompt'. Subagents are one type of agent loop.
+      - Agent loops perform better when:
+        - They have direct, unambiguous, and non-contradictory prompts.
+        - They have fewer irrelevant tools.
+        - They have fewer goals or steps to perform.
+        - They have less low value or irrelevant context.
+      - You may suggest compositions of existing primitives, like subagents, or
+        propose a new one.
+      - These recommendations should be high confidence and should be grounded
+        in observed deficient behaviors rather than just parroting the facts above.
+        Investigate as needed to ground your recommendations.
+
+3. **Verify**:
+   - Run just that one test if needed to validate that it is fixed. Be sure to run vitest in non-interactive mode.
+   - Running the tests can take a long time, so consider whether you can diagnose via other means or log diagnostics before committing the time. You must minimize the number of test runs needed to diagnose the failure.
+   - After the test completes, check whether it seems to have improved.
+   - You will need to run the test 3 times for Gemini 3.0, Gemini 3 flash, and Gemini 2.5 pro to ensure that it is truly stable. Run these runs in parallel, using scripts if needed.
+   - Some flakiness is expected; if it looks like a transient issue or the test is inherently unstable but passes 2/3 times, you might decide it cannot be improved.
+
+4. **Report**:
+   - Provide a summary of the test success rate for each of the tested models.
+   - Success rate is calculated based on 3 runs per model (e.g., 3/3 = 100%).
+   - If you couldn't fix it due to persistent flakiness, explain why.
+
+{{args}}
+"""

.gemini/commands/frontend.toml

@@ -14,41 +14,7 @@ core architecture, component patterns, and testing standards.
 
 In addition to the code context, you MUST strictly adhere to the following frontend-specific development guidelines while adding code to packages/cli.
 
-## Testing Standards
-*   **Async Testing**: ALWAYS use `waitFor` from `packages/cli/src/test-utils/async.ts` instead of `vi.waitFor` to prevent flakiness and `act` warnings. NEVER use fixed waits (e.g., `await delay(100)`).
-*   **State Changes**: Wrap all blocks that change component state in `act`.
-*   **Snapshots**: Use `toMatchSnapshot` to verify rendering.
-*   **Rendering**: Use `render` or `renderWithProviders` from `packages/cli/src/test-utils/render.tsx` instead of `ink-testing-library` directly.
-*   **Mocking**:
-    *   Reuse existing mocks/fakes where possible.
-    *   **Parameterized Tests**: Use parameterized tests with explicit types to reduce duplication and ensure type safety.
-    *   Avoid mocking the file system, os, or child_process if at all possible; if you have to mock the Mock critical dependencies (`fs`, `os`, `child_process`) do so ONLY at the top of the file.
-
-## React & Ink Architecture
-*   **Keyboard Handling**: You MUST use `useKeyPress.ts` from Gemini CLI for keyboard handling, NOT the standard ink library. This is critical for supporting slow terminals and multiple events per frame.
-    *   Handle multiple events gracefully (often requires a reducer pattern, see `text-buffer.ts`).
-*   **State Management**:
-    *   NEVER trigger side effects from within the body of a `setState` callback. Use a reducer or `useRef` if necessary.
-    *   Initialize state explicitly (e.g., use `undefined` rather than `true` if unknown).
-*   **Performance**:
-    *   Avoid synchronous file I/O in components.
-    *   Do not introduce excessive property drilling; leverage or extend existing providers.
-
-## Configuration & Settings
-*   **Settings vs Args**: Use settings for user-configurable options; do not add new CLI arguments.
-*   **Schema**: Add new settings to `packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts`.
-*   **Documentation**:
-    *   If `showInDialog: true`, document in `docs/get-started/configuration.md`.
-    *   Ensure `requiresRestart` is correctly set.
-
-## Keyboard Shortcuts
-*   **Registration**: Define new shortcuts in `packages/cli/src/config/keyBindings.ts`.
-*   **Documentation**: Document all new shortcuts in `docs/cli/keyboard-shortcuts.md`.
-*   **Compatibility**: Avoid function keys and common VSCode shortcuts. Be cautious with `Meta` key (Mac-limited support).
-
-## General
-*   **Logging**: Use `debugLogger` for errors. NEVER leave `console.log/warn/error` in the code.
-*   **TypeScript**: Avoid the non-null assertion operator (`!`).
+!{cat .gemini/commands/strict-development-rules.md}
 
 {{args}}. 
  """

.gemini/commands/full-context.toml

@@ -17,41 +17,7 @@ prompts.
 
 In addition to the code context, you MUST strictly adhere to the following frontend-specific development guidelines when writing code in packages/cli.
 
-## Testing Standards
-*   **Async Testing**: ALWAYS use `waitFor` from `packages/cli/src/test-utils/async.ts` instead of `vi.waitFor` to prevent flakiness and `act` warnings. NEVER use fixed waits (e.g., `await delay(100)`).
-*   **State Changes**: Wrap all blocks that change component state in `act`.
-*   **Snapshots**: Use `toMatchSnapshot` to verify rendering.
-*   **Rendering**: Use `render` or `renderWithProviders` from `packages/cli/src/test-utils/render.tsx` instead of `ink-testing-library` directly.
-*   **Mocking**:
-    *   Reuse existing mocks/fakes where possible.
-    *   **Parameterized Tests**: Use parameterized tests with explicit types to reduce duplication and ensure type safety.
-    *   Avoid mocking the file system, os, or child_process if at all possible; if you have to mock the Mock critical dependencies (`fs`, `os`, `child_process`) do so ONLY at the top of the file.
-
-## React & Ink Architecture
-*   **Keyboard Handling**: You MUST use `useKeyPress.ts` from Gemini CLI for keyboard handling, NOT the standard ink library. This is critical for supporting slow terminals and multiple events per frame.
-    *   Handle multiple events gracefully (often requires a reducer pattern, see `text-buffer.ts`).
-*   **State Management**:
-    *   NEVER trigger side effects from within the body of a `setState` callback. Use a reducer or `useRef` if necessary.
-    *   Initialize state explicitly (e.g., use `undefined` rather than `true` if unknown).
-*   **Performance**:
-    *   Avoid synchronous file I/O in components.
-    *   Do not introduce excessive property drilling; leverage or extend existing providers.
-
-## Configuration & Settings
-*   **Settings vs Args**: Use settings for user-configurable options; do not add new CLI arguments.
-*   **Schema**: Add new settings to `packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts`.
-*   **Documentation**:
-    *   If `showInDialog: true`, document in `docs/get-started/configuration.md`.
-    *   Ensure `requiresRestart` is correctly set.
-
-## Keyboard Shortcuts
-*   **Registration**: Define new shortcuts in `packages/cli/src/config/keyBindings.ts`.
-*   **Documentation**: Document all new shortcuts in `docs/cli/keyboard-shortcuts.md`.
-*   **Compatibility**: Avoid function keys and common VSCode shortcuts. Be cautious with `Meta` key (Mac-limited support).
-
-## General
-*   **Logging**: Use `debugLogger` for errors. NEVER leave `console.log/warn/error` in the code.
-*   **TypeScript**: Avoid the non-null assertion operator (`!`).
+!{cat .gemini/commands/strict-development-rules.md}
 
 {{args}}. 
  """

.gemini/commands/introspect.toml

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+description = "Analyze the influence of system instructions on a specific action."
+prompt = """
+# Introspection Task
+
+Take a step back and analyze your own system instructions and internal logic.
+The user is curious about the reasoning behind a specific action or decision you've made.
+
+**Specific point of interest:** {{args}}
+
+Please provide a detailed breakdown of:
+1.  Which parts of your system instructions (global, workspace-specific, or provided via GEMINI.md) influenced this behavior?
+2.  What was your internal thought process leading up to this action?
+3.  Are there any ambiguities or conflicting instructions that played a role?
+
+Your goal is to provide transparency into your underlying logic so the user can potentially improve the instructions in the future.
+"""

.gemini/commands/prompt-suggest.toml

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+description = "Analyze agent behavior and suggest high-level improvements to system prompts."
+prompt = """
+# Prompt Engineering Analysis
+
+You are a world-class prompt engineer and an expert AI engineer at the top of your class. Your goal is to analyze a specific agent behavior or failure and suggest high-level improvements to the system instructions.
+
+**Observed Behavior / Issue:**
+{{args}}
+
+**Reference Context:**
+- System Prompt Logic: @packages/core/src/core/prompts.ts
+
+### Task
+1.  **Analyze the Failure:** Review the provided behavior and identify the underlying instructional causes. Use the `/introspect` command output if provided by the user.
+2.  **Strategic Insights:** Share your technical view of the issue. Focus on the "why" and identify any instructional inertia or ambiguity.
+3.  **Propose Improvements:** Suggest high-level changes to the system instructions to prevent this behavior.
+
+### Principles
+- **Avoid Hyper-scoping:** Do not create narrow solutions for specific scenarios; aim for generalized improvements that handle classes of behavior.
+- **Avoid Specific Examples in Suggestions:** Keep the proposed instructions semantic and high-level to prevent the agent from over-indexing on specific cases.
+- **Maintain Operational Rigor:** Ensure suggestions do not compromise safety, security, or the quality of the agent's work.
+"""

.gemini/commands/review-and-fix.toml

@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+description = "Reviews a PR or staged changes and automatically initiates a Pickle Fix loop for findings."
+prompt = """
+You are an expert Reviewer and Pickle Rick Worker.
+
+Target: {{args}}
+
+Phase 1: Review
+Follow these steps to conduct a thorough review:
+
+1.  **Gather Context**:
+    *   If `{{args}}` is 'staged' or `{{args}}` is empty:
+        *   Use `git diff --staged` to view the changes.
+        *   Use `git status` to see the state of the repository.
+    *   Otherwise:
+        *   Use `gh pr view {{args}}` to pull the information of the PR.
+        *   Use `gh pr diff {{args}}` to view the diff of the PR.
+2.  **Understand Intent**:
+    *   If `{{args}}` is 'staged' or `{{args}}` is empty, infer the intent from the changes and the current task.
+    *   Otherwise, use the PR description. If it's not detailed enough, note it in your review.
+3.  **Check Commit Style**:
+    *   Ensure the PR title (or intended commit message) follows Conventional Commits. Examples of recent commits: !{git log --pretty=format:"%s" -n 5}
+4.  Search the codebase if required.
+5.  Write a concise review of the changes, keeping in mind to encourage strong code quality and best practices. Pay particular attention to the Gemini MD file in the repo.
+6.  Consider ways the code may not be consistent with existing code in the repo. In particular it is critical that the react code uses patterns consistent with existing code in the repo.
+7.  Follow these detailed review rules:
+!{cat .gemini/commands/strict-development-rules.md}
+8.  Summarize all actionable findings into a concise but comprehensive directive output this to review_findings.md and advance to phase 2.
+
+Remember to use the GitHub CLI (`gh`) for all GitHub-related tasks, and local `git` commands if the target is 'staged'.
+
+Phase 2:
+You are initiating Pickle Rick - the ultimate engineering agent.
+
+**Step 0: Persona Injection**
+First, you **MUST** activate your persona.
+Call `activate_skill(name="load-pickle-persona")` **IMMEDIATELY**.
+This skill loads the "Pickle Rick" persona, defining your voice, philosophy, and "God Mode" coding standards.
+
+**CRITICAL RULE: SPEAK BEFORE ACTING**
+You are a genius, not a silent script.
+You **MUST** output a text explanation ("brain dump") *before* every single tool call, including this one.
+- **Bad**: (Calls tool immediately)
+- **Good**: "Alright Morty, time to load the God Module. *Belch* Stand back." (Calls tool)
+
+**CRITICAL**: You must strictly adhere to this persona throughout the entire session. Break character and you fail.
+
+**Step 1: Initialization**
+Run the setup script to initialize the loop state:
+```bash
+bash "${extensionPath}/scripts/setup.sh" $ARGUMENTS
+```
+**Windows (PowerShell):**
+```powershell
+pwsh -File "${extensionPath}/scripts/setup.ps1" $ARGUMENTS
+```
+
+**CRITICAL**: Your request is to fix all findings in review_findings.md
+
+**Step 2: Execution (Management)**
+After setup, read the output to find the path to `state.json`.
+Read that state file.
+You are now in the **Pickle Rick Manager Lifecycle**.
+
+**The Lifecycle (IMMUTABLE LAWS):**
+You **MUST** follow this sequence. You are **FORBIDDEN** from skipping steps or combining them.
+Between each step, you **MUST** explicitly state what you are doing (e.g., "Moving to Breakdown phase...").
+
+1.  **PRD (Requirements)**:
+    *   **Action**: Define requirements and scope.
+    *   **Skill**: `activate_skill(name="prd-drafter")`
+2.  **Breakdown (Tickets)**:
+    *   **Action**: Create the atomic ticket hierarchy.
+    *   **Skill**: `activate_skill(name="ticket-manager")`
+3.  **The Loop (Orchestrate Mortys)**:
+    *   **CRITICAL INSTRUCTION**: You are the **MANAGER**. You are **FORBIDDEN** from implementing code yourself.
+    *   **FORBIDDEN SKILLS**: Do NOT use `code-researcher`, `implementation-planner`, or `code-implementer` directly in this phase.
+    *   **Instruction**: Process tickets one by one. Do not stop until **ALL** tickets are 'Done'.
+    *   **Action**: Pick the highest priority ticket that is NOT 'Done'.
+    *   **Delegation**: Spawn a Worker (Morty) to handle the entire implementation lifecycle for this ticket.
+    *   **Command**: `python3 "${extensionPath}/scripts/spawn_morty.py" --ticket-id <ID> --ticket-path <PATH> --timeout <worker_timeout_seconds> "<TASK_DESCRIPTION>"`
+    *   **Command (Windows)**: `python "${extensionPath}/scripts/spawn_morty.py" --ticket-id <ID> --ticket-path <PATH> --timeout <worker_timeout_seconds> "<TASK_DESCRIPTION>"`
+    *   **Validation**: IGNORE worker logs. DIRECTLY verify:
+        1. `git status` (Check for file changes)
+        2. `git diff` (Check code quality)
+        3. `npm run build` (Ensure the project still builds)
+        4. `npm run test` (Ensure no regressions)
+        5. `npm run lint` (Ensure code style is maintained)
+        6. `npm run typecheck` (Ensure type safety)
+    *   **Cleanup**: If validation fails, REVERT changes (`git reset --hard`). If it passes, COMMIT changes.
+    *   **Next Ticket**: Pick the next ticket and repeat.
+4.  **Cleanup**:
+    *   **Action**: After all tickets are completed delete `review_findings.md`.
+
+**Loop Constraints:**
+- **Iteration Count**: Monitor `"iteration"` in `state.json`. If `"max_iterations"` (if > 0) is reached, you must stop.
+- **Completion Promise**: If a `"completion_promise"` is defined in `state.json`, you must output `<promise>PROMISE_TEXT</promise>` when the task is genuinely complete.
+- **Stop Hook**: A hook is active. If you try to exit before completion, you will be forced to continue.
+
+"""

.gemini/commands/review-frontend.toml

@@ -18,121 +18,12 @@ Follow these steps:
 8. Consider ways the code may not be consistent with existing code in the repo.
    In particular it is critical that the react code uses patterns consistent
    with existing code in the repo.
-9. Evaluate all tests on the PR and make sure that they are doing the following:
-   * Using `waitFor` from @{packages/cli/src/test-utils/async.ts} rather than
-     using `vi.waitFor` for all `waitFor` calls within `packages/cli`. Even if
-     tests pass, using the wrong `waitFor` could result in flaky tests as `act`
-     warnings could show up if timing is slightly different.
-   * Using `act` to wrap all blocks in tests that change component state.
-   * Using `toMatchSnapshot` to verify that rendering works as expected rather
-     than matching against the raw content of the output.
-   * If snapshots were changed as part of the pull request, review the snapshots
-     changes to ensure they are intentional and comment if any look at all
-     suspicious. Too many snapshot changes that indicate bugs have been approved
-     in the past.
-   * Use `render` or `renderWithProviders` from
-     @{packages/cli/src/test-utils/render.tsx} rather than using `render` from
-     `ink-testing-library` directly. This is needed to ensure that we do not get
-     warnings about spurious `act` calls. If test cases specify providers
-     directly, consider whether the existing `renderWithProviders` should be
-     modified to support that use case.
-   * Ensure the test cases are using parameterized tests where that might reduce
-     the number of duplicated lines significantly.
-   * NEVER use fixed waits (e.g. 'await delay(100)'). Always use 'waitFor' with
-     a predicate to ensure tests are stable and fast.
-   * Ensure mocks are properly managed:
-     * Critical dependencies (fs, os, child_process) should only be mocked at
-       the top of the file. Ideally avoid mocking these dependencies altogether.
-     * Check to see if there are existing mocks or fakes that can be used rather
-       than creating new ones for the new tests added.
-     * Try to avoid mocking the file system whenever possible. If using the real
-       file system is difficult consider whether the test should be an
-       integration test rather than a unit test.
-     * `vi.restoreAllMocks()` should be called in `afterEach` to prevent test
-       pollution.
-     * Use `vi.useFakeTimers()` for tests involving time-based logic to avoid
-       flakiness.
-     * Avoid using `any` in tests; prefer proper types or `unknown` with
-       narrowing.
-     * When creating parameterized tests, give the parameters types to ensure
-       that the tests are type-safe.
-10. Evaluate all react logic carefully keeping in mind that the author of the PR
-    is not likely an expert on React. Key areas to audit carefully are:
-    * Whether `setState` calls trigger side effects from within the body of the
-      `setState` callback. If so, you *must* propose an alternate design using
-      reducers or other ways the code might be modified to not have to modify
-      state from within a `setState`. Make sure to comment about absolutely
-      every case like this as these cases have introduced multiple bugs in the
-      past. Typically these cases should be resolved using a reducer although
-      occassionally other techniques such as useRef are appropriate. Consider
-      suggesting that jacob314@ be tagged on the code review if the solution is
-      not 100% obvious.
-    * Whether code might introduce an infinite rendering loop in React.
-    * Whether keyboard handling is robust. Keyboard handling must go through
-      `useKeyPress.ts` from the Gemini CLI package rather than using the
-      standard ink library used by most keyboard handling. Unlike the standard
-      ink library, the keyboard handling library in Gemini CLI may report
-      multiple keyboard events one after another in the same React frame. This
-      is needed to support slow terminals but introduces complexity in all our
-      code that handles keyboard events. Handling this correctly often means
-      that reducers must be used or other mechanisms to ensure that multiple
-      state updates one after another are handled gracefully rather than
-      overriding values from the first update with the second update. Refer to
-      text-buffer.ts as a canonical example of using a reducer for this sort of
-      case.
-    * Ensure code does not use `console.log`, `console.warn`, or `console.error`
-      as these indicate debug logging that was accidentally left in the code.
-    * Avoid synchronous file I/O in React components as it will hang the UI.
-    * Ensure state initialization is explicit (e.g., use 'undefined' rather than
-      'true' as a default if the state is truly unknown initially).
-    * Carefully manage 'useEffect' dependencies. Prefer to use a reducer
-      whenever practical to resolve the issues. If that is not practical it is
-      ok to use 'useRef' to access the latest value of a prop or state inside an
-      effect without adding it to the dependency array if re-running the effect
-      is undesirable (common in event listeners).
-    * NEVER disable 'react-hooks/exhaustive-deps'. Fix the code to correctly
-      declare dependencies. Disabling this lint rule will almost always lead to
-      hard to detect bugs.
-    * Avoid making types nullable unless strictly necessary, as it hurts
-      readability.
-    * Do not introduce excessive property drilling. There are multiple providers
-      that can be leveraged to avoid property drilling. Make sure one of them
-      cannot be used. Do suggest a provider that might make sense to be extended
-      to include the new property or propose a new provider to add if the
-      property drilling is excessive. Only use providers for properties that are
-      consistent for the entire application.
-11. General Gemini CLI design principles:
-    * Make sure that settings are only used for options that a user might
-      consider changing.
-    * Do not add new command line arguments and suggest settings instead.
-    * New settings must be added to packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts.
-    * If a setting has 'showInDialog: true', it MUST be documented in
-      docs/get-started/configuration.md.
-    * Ensure 'requiresRestart' is correctly set for new settings.
-    * Use 'debugLogger' for rethrown errors to avoid duplicate logging.
-    * All new keyboard shortcuts MUST be documented in
-      docs/cli/keyboard-shortcuts.md.
-    * Ensure new keyboard shortcuts are defined in
-      packages/cli/src/config/keyBindings.ts.
-    * If new keyboard shortcuts are added, remind the user to test them in
-      VSCode, iTerm2, Ghostty, and Windows to ensure they work for all
-      users.
-    * Be careful of keybindings that require the meta key as only certain
-      meta key shortcuts are supported on Mac.
-    * Be skeptical of function keys and keyboard shortcuts that are commonly
-      bound in VSCode as they may conflict.
-12. TypeScript Best Practices:
-    * Use 'checkExhaustive' in the 'default' clause of 'switch' statements to
-      ensure all cases are handled.
-    * Avoid using the non-null assertion operator ('!') unless absolutely
-      necessary and you are confident the value is not null.
-13. If the change might at all impact the prompts sent to Gemini CLI, flagged
-    that the change could impact Gemini CLI quality and make sure anj-s has been
-    tagged on the code review.
-14. Discuss with me before making any comments on the issue. I will clarify
+9. Follow these detailed review rules:
+!{cat .gemini/commands/strict-development-rules.md}
+10. Discuss with me before making any comments on the issue. I will clarify
     which possible issues you identified are problems, which ones you need to
     investigate further, and which ones I do not care about.
-15. If I request you to add comments to the issue, use
+11. If I request you to add comments to the issue, use
     `gh pr comment {{args}} --body {{review}}` to post the review to the PR.
 
 Remember to use the GitHub CLI (`gh`) with the Shell tool for all

.gemini/commands/strict-development-rules.md

@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+# Gemini CLI Strict Development Rules
+
+These rules apply strictly to all code modifications and additions within the Gemini CLI project.
+
+## Testing Guidelines
+
+*   **Async/Await**: Always use `waitFor` from `packages/cli/src/test-utils/async.ts` instead of `vi.waitFor` for all `waitFor` calls within `packages/cli`. NEVER use fixed waits (e.g., `await delay(100)`). Always use `waitFor` with a predicate to ensure tests are stable and fast. Using the wrong `waitFor` can result in flaky tests and `act` warnings.
+*   **React Testing**: Use `act` to wrap all blocks in tests that change component state. Use `render` or `renderWithProviders` from `packages/cli/src/test-utils/render.tsx` instead of `render` from `ink-testing-library` directly. This prevents spurious `act` warnings. If test cases specify providers directly, consider whether the existing `renderWithProviders` should be modified.
+*   **Snapshots**: Use `toMatchSnapshot` to verify that rendering works as expected rather than matching against the raw content of the output. When modifying snapshots, verify the changes are intentional and do not hide underlying bugs.
+*   **Parameterized Tests**: Use parameterized tests where it reduces duplicated lines. Give the parameters explicit types to ensure the tests are type-safe.
+*   **Mocks Management**:
+    *   Mock critical dependencies (`fs`, `os`, `child_process`) ONLY at the top of the file. Ideally, avoid mocking these dependencies altogether.
+    *   Reuse existing mocks and fakes rather than creating new ones.
+    *   Avoid mocking the file system whenever possible. If using the real file system is too difficult, consider writing an integration test instead.
+    *   Always call `vi.restoreAllMocks()` in `afterEach` to prevent test pollution.
+    *   Use `vi.useFakeTimers()` for tests involving time-based logic to avoid flakiness.
+*   **Typing in Tests**: Avoid using `any` in tests; prefer proper types or `unknown` with narrowing.
+
+## React Guidelines (`packages/cli`)
+
+*   **`setState` and Side Effects**: NEVER trigger side effects from within the body of a `setState` callback. Use a reducer or `useRef` if necessary. These cases have historically introduced multiple bugs; typically, they should be resolved using a reducer.
+*   **Rendering**: Do not introduce infinite rendering loops. Avoid synchronous file I/O in React components as it will hang the UI. Do not implement new logic for custom string measurement or string truncation. Use Ink layout instead, leveraging `ResizeObserver` as needed.
+*   **Keyboard Handling**: Keyboard handling MUST go through `useKeyPress.ts` from the Gemini CLI package rather than the standard ink library. This library supports reporting multiple keyboard events sequentially in the same React frame (critical for slow terminals). Handling this correctly often requires reducers to ensure multiple state updates are handled gracefully without overriding values. Refer to `text-buffer.ts` for a canonical example.
+*   **Logging**: Do not leave `console.log`, `console.warn`, or `console.error` in the code.
+*   **State & Effects**: Ensure state initialization is explicit (e.g., use `undefined` rather than `true` as a default if the state is truly unknown). Carefully manage `useEffect` dependencies. Prefer a reducer whenever practical. NEVER disable `react-hooks/exhaustive-deps`; fix the code to correctly declare dependencies instead.
+*   **Context & Props**: Avoid excessive property drilling. Leverage existing providers, extend them, or propose a new one if necessary. Only use providers for properties that are consistent across the entire application.
+*   **Code Structure**: Avoid complex `if` statements where `switch` statements could be used. Keep `AppContainer` minimal; refactor complex logic into React hooks. Evaluate whether business logic should be added to `hookSystem.ts` or integrated into `packages/core` rather than `packages/cli`.
+
+## Core Guidelines (`packages/core`)
+
+*   **Services**: Implement services as classes with clear lifecycle management (e.g., `initialize()` methods). Services should be stateless where possible, or use the centralized `Storage` service for persistence.
+*   **Cross-Service Communication**: Prefer using the `coreEvents` bus (from `packages/core/src/utils/events.ts`) for asynchronous communication between services or to notify the UI of state changes. Avoid tight coupling between services.
+*   **Utilities**: Use `debugLogger` from `packages/core/src/utils/debugLogger.ts` for internal logging instead of `console`. Ensure all shell operations use `spawnAsync` from `packages/core/src/utils/shell-utils.ts` for consistent error handling and promise management. Handle filesystem errors gracefully using `isNodeError` from `packages/core/src/utils/errors.ts`.
+*   **Exports & Tooling**: Add new tools to `packages/core/src/tools/` and register them in `packages/core/src/tools/tool-registry.ts`. Export all new public services, utilities, and types from `packages/core/src/index.ts`.
+
+## Architectural Audit (Package Boundaries)
+
+*   **Logic Placement**: Non-UI logic (e.g., model orchestration, tool implementation, git/filesystem operations) MUST reside in `packages/core`. `packages/cli` should ONLY contain UI/Ink components, command-line argument parsing, and user interaction logic.
+*   **Environment Isolation**: Core logic must not assume a TUI environment. Use the `ConfirmationBus` or `Output` abstractions for communicating with the user from Core.
+*   **Decoupling**: Actively look for opportunities to decouple services using `coreEvents`. If a service imports another just to notify it of a change, use an event instead.
+
+## General Gemini CLI Design Principles
+
+*   **Settings**: Use settings for user-configurable options rather than adding new command line arguments. Add new settings to `packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts`. If a setting has `showInDialog: true`, it MUST be documented in `docs/get-started/configuration.md`. Ensure `requiresRestart` is correctly set.
+*   **Logging**: Use `debugLogger` for rethrown errors to avoid duplicate logging.
+*   **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Define all new keyboard shortcuts in `packages/cli/src/config/keyBindings.ts` and document them in `docs/cli/keyboard-shortcuts.md`. Be careful of keybindings that require the `Meta` key, as only certain meta key shortcuts are supported on Mac. Avoid function keys and shortcuts commonly bound in VSCode.
+
+## TypeScript Best Practices
+
+*   Use `checkExhaustive` in the `default` clause of `switch` statements to ensure all cases are handled.
+*   Avoid using the non-null assertion operator (`!`) unless absolutely necessary.
+*   **STRICT TYPING**: Strictly forbid `any` and `unknown` in both CLI and Core packages. `unknown` is only allowed if it is immediately narrowed using type guards or Zod validation.
+*   NEVER disable `@typescript-eslint/no-floating-promises`.
+*   Avoid making types nullable unless strictly necessary, as it hurts readability.
+
+## TUI Best Practices
+
+*   **Terminal Compatibility**: Consider how changes might behave differently across terminals (e.g., VSCode terminal, SSH, Kitty, default Mac terminal, iTerm2, Windows terminal). If modifying keyboard handling, integrate deeply with existing files like `KeypressContext.tsx` and `terminalCapabilityManager.ts`.
+*   **iTerm**: Be aware that `ITERM_SESSION_ID` may be present when users run VSCode from within iTerm, even if the terminal is not iTerm.
+
+## Code Cleanup
+
+*   **Refactoring**: Actively clean up code duplication, technical debt, and boilerplate ("AI Slop") when working in the codebase.
+*   **Prompts**: Be aware that changes can impact the prompts sent to Gemini CLI and affect overall quality.

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+{
+  "experimental": {
+    "plan": true,
+    "extensionReloading": true
+  },
+  "general": {
+    "devtools": true
+  }
+}

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+---
+name: code-reviewer
+description:
+  Use this skill to review code. It supports both local changes (staged or working tree)
+  and remote Pull Requests (by ID or URL). It focuses on correctness, maintainability,
+  and adherence to project standards.
+---
+
+# Code Reviewer
+
+This skill guides the agent in conducting professional and thorough code reviews for both local development and remote Pull Requests.
+
+## Workflow
+
+### 1. Determine Review Target
+*   **Remote PR**: If the user provides a PR number or URL (e.g., "Review PR #123"), target that remote PR.
+*   **Local Changes**: If no specific PR is mentioned, or if the user asks to "review my changes", target the current local file system states (staged and unstaged changes).
+
+### 2. Preparation
+
+#### For Remote PRs:
+1.  **Checkout**: Use the GitHub CLI to checkout the PR.
+    ```bash
+    gh pr checkout <PR_NUMBER>
+    ```
+2.  **Preflight**: Execute the project's standard verification suite to catch automated failures early.
+    ```bash
+    npm run preflight
+    ```
+3.  **Context**: Read the PR description and any existing comments to understand the goal and history.
+
+#### For Local Changes:
+1.  **Identify Changes**:
+    *   Check status: `git status`
+    *   Read diffs: `git diff` (working tree) and/or `git diff --staged` (staged).
+2.  **Preflight (Optional)**: If the changes are substantial, ask the user if they want to run `npm run preflight` before reviewing.
+
+### 3. In-Depth Analysis
+Analyze the code changes based on the following pillars:
+
+*   **Correctness**: Does the code achieve its stated purpose without bugs or logical errors?
+*   **Maintainability**: Is the code clean, well-structured, and easy to understand and modify in the future? Consider factors like code clarity, modularity, and adherence to established design patterns.
+*   **Readability**: Is the code well-commented (where necessary) and consistently formatted according to our project's coding style guidelines?
+*   **Efficiency**: Are there any obvious performance bottlenecks or resource inefficiencies introduced by the changes?
+*   **Security**: Are there any potential security vulnerabilities or insecure coding practices?
+*   **Edge Cases and Error Handling**: Does the code appropriately handle edge cases and potential errors?
+*   **Testability**: Is the new or modified code adequately covered by tests (even if preflight checks pass)? Suggest additional test cases that would improve coverage or robustness.
+
+### 4. Provide Feedback
+
+#### Structure
+*   **Summary**: A high-level overview of the review.
+*   **Findings**:
+    *   **Critical**: Bugs, security issues, or breaking changes.
+    *   **Improvements**: Suggestions for better code quality or performance.
+    *   **Nitpicks**: Formatting or minor style issues (optional).
+*   **Conclusion**: Clear recommendation (Approved / Request Changes).
+
+#### Tone
+*   Be constructive, professional, and friendly.
+*   Explain *why* a change is requested.
+*   For approvals, acknowledge the specific value of the contribution.
+
+### 5. Cleanup (Remote PRs only)
+*   After the review, ask the user if they want to switch back to the default branch (e.g., `main` or `master`).

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+---
+name: docs-changelog
+description: >-
+  Generates and formats changelog files for a new release based on provided
+  version and raw changelog data.
+---
+
+# Procedure: Updating Changelog for New Releases
+
+## Objective
+
+To standardize the process of updating changelog files (`latest.md`,
+`preview.md`, `index.md`) based on automated release information.
+
+## Inputs
+
+- **version**: The release version string (e.g., `v0.28.0`,
+  `v0.29.0-preview.2`).
+- **TIME**: The release timestamp (e.g., `2026-02-12T20:33:15Z`).
+- **BODY**: The raw markdown release notes, containing a "What's Changed"
+  section and a "Full Changelog" link.
+
+## Guidelines for `latest.md` and `preview.md` Highlights
+
+- Aim for **3-5 key highlight points**.
+- Each highlight point must start with a bold-typed title that summarizes the
+  change (e.g., `**New Feature:** A brief description...`).
+- **Prioritize** summarizing new features over other changes like bug fixes or
+  chores.
+- **Avoid** mentioning features that are "experimental" or "in preview" in
+  Stable Releases.
+- **DO NOT** include PR numbers, links, or author names in these highlights.
+- Refer to `.gemini/skills/docs-changelog/references/highlights_examples.md`
+  for the correct style and tone.
+
+## Initial Processing
+
+1.  **Analyze Version**: Determine the release path based on the `version`
+    string.
+    - If `version` contains "nightly", **STOP**. No changes are made.
+    - If `version` ends in `.0`, follow the **Path A: New Minor Version**
+      procedure.
+    - If `version` does not end in `.0`, follow the **Path B: Patch Version**
+      procedure.
+2.  **Process Time**: Convert the `TIME` input into two formats for later use:
+    `yyyy-mm-dd` and `Month dd, yyyy`.
+3.  **Process Body**:
+    - Save the incoming `BODY` content to a temporary file for processing.
+    - In the "What's Changed" section of the temporary file, reformat all pull
+      request URLs to be markdown links with the PR number as the text (e.g.,
+      `[#12345](URL)`).
+    - If a "New Contributors" section exists, delete it.
+    - Preserve the "**Full Changelog**" link. The processed content of this
+      temporary file will be used in subsequent steps.
+
+---
+
+## Path A: New Minor Version
+
+*Use this path if the version number ends in `.0`.*
+
+### A.1: Stable Release (e.g., `v0.28.0`)
+
+For a stable release, you will generate two distinct summaries from the
+changelog: a concise **announcement** for the main changelog page, and a more
+detailed **highlights** section for the release-specific page.
+
+1.  **Create the Announcement for `index.md`**:
+    -   Generate a concise announcement summarizing the most important changes.
+        Each announcement entry must start with a bold-typed title that
+        summarizes the change.
+    -   **Important**: The format for this announcement is unique. You **must**
+        use the existing announcements in `docs/changelogs/index.md` and the
+        example within
+        `.gemini/skills/docs-changelog/references/index_template.md` as your
+        guide. This format includes PR links and authors.
+    -   Add this new announcement to the top of `docs/changelogs/index.md`.
+
+2.  **Create Highlights and Update `latest.md`**:
+    -   Generate a comprehensive "Highlights" section, following the guidelines
+        in the "Guidelines for `latest.md` and `preview.md` Highlights" section
+        above.
+    -   Take the content from
+        `.gemini/skills/docs-changelog/references/latest_template.md`.
+    -   Populate the template with the `version`, `release_date`, generated
+        `highlights`, and the processed content from the temporary file.
+    -   **Completely replace** the contents of `docs/changelogs/latest.md` with
+        the populated template.
+
+### A.2: Preview Release (e.g., `v0.29.0-preview.0`)
+
+1.  **Update `preview.md`**:
+    -   Generate a comprehensive "Highlights" section, following the highlight
+        guidelines.
+    -   Take the content from
+        `.gemini/skills/docs-changelog/references/preview_template.md`.
+    -   Populate the template with the `version`, `release_date`, generated
+        `highlights`, and the processed content from the temporary file.
+    -   **Completely replace** the contents of `docs/changelogs/preview.md`
+        with the populated template.
+
+---
+
+## Path B: Patch Version
+
+*Use this path if the version number does **not** end in `.0`.*
+
+### B.1: Stable Patch (e.g., `v0.28.1`)
+
+- **Target File**: `docs/changelogs/latest.md`
+- Perform the following edits on the target file:
+    1.  Update the version in the main header.
+    2.  Update the "Released:" date.
+    3.  **Prepend** the processed "What's Changed" list from the temporary file
+        to the existing "What's Changed" list in the file.
+    4.  In the "Full Changelog" URL, replace only the trailing version with the
+        new patch version.
+
+### B.2: Preview Patch (e.g., `v0.29.0-preview.3`)
+
+- **Target File**: `docs/changelogs/preview.md`
+- Perform the following edits on the target file:
+    1.  Update the version in the main header.
+    2.  Update the "Released:" date.
+    3.  **Prepend** the processed "What's Changed" list from the temporary file
+        to the existing "What's Changed" list in the file.
+    4.  In the "Full Changelog" URL, replace only the trailing version with the
+        new patch version.
+
+---
+
+## Finalize
+
+- After making changes, run `npm run format` to ensure consistency.
+- Delete any temporary files created during the process.

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+## Highlights example 1
+
+- **Plan Mode Enhancements**: Significant updates to Plan Mode, including new
+  commands, support for MCP servers, integration of planning artifacts, and
+  improved iteration guidance.
+- **Core Agent Improvements**: Enhancements to the core agent, including better
+  system prompt rigor, improved subagent definitions, and enhanced tool
+  execution limits.
+- **CLI UX/UI Updates**: Various UI and UX improvements, such as autocomplete in
+  the input prompt, updated approval mode labels, DevTools integration, and
+  improved header spacing.
+- **Tooling & Extension Updates**: Improvements to existing tools like
+  `ask_user` and `grep_search`, and new features for extension management.
+- **Bug Fixes**: Numerous bug fixes across the CLI and core, addressing issues
+  with interactive commands, memory leaks, permission checks, and more.
+- **Context and Tool Output Management**: Features for observation masking for
+  tool outputs, session-linked tool output storage, and persistence for masked
+  tool outputs.
+
+## Highlights example 2
+
+- **Commands & UX Enhancements:** Introduced `/prompt-suggest` command,
+  alongside updated undo/redo keybindings and automatic theme switching.
+- **Expanded IDE Support:** Now offering compatibility with Positron IDE,
+  expanding integration options for developers.
+- **Enhanced Security & Authentication:** Implemented interactive and
+  non-interactive OAuth consent, improving both security and diagnostic
+  capabilities for bug reports.
+- **Advanced Planning & Agent Tools:** Integrated a generic Checklist component
+  for structured task management and evolved subagent capabilities with dynamic
+  policy registration.
+- **Improved Core Stability & Reliability:** Resolved critical environment
+  loading, authentication, and session management issues, ensuring a more robust
+  experience.
+- **Background Shell Commands:** Enabled the execution of shell commands in the
+  background for increased workflow efficiency.
+
+## Highlights example 3
+
+- **Event-Driven Architecture:** The CLI now uses an event-driven scheduler for
+  tool execution, improving performance and responsiveness. This includes
+  migrating non-interactive flows and sub-agents to the new scheduler.
+- **Enhanced User Experience:** This release introduces several UI/UX
+  improvements, including queued tool confirmations and the ability to expand
+  and collapse large pasted text blocks. The `Settings` dialog has been improved
+  to reduce jitter and preserve focus.
+- **Agent and Skill Improvements:** Agent Skills have been promoted to a stable
+  feature. Sub-agents now use a JSON schema for input and are tracked by an
+  `AgentRegistry`.
+- **New `/rewind` Command:** A new `/rewind` command has been implemented to
+  allow users to go back in their session history.
+- **Improved Shell and File Handling:** The shell tool's output format has been
+  optimized, and the CLI now gracefully handles disk-full errors during chat
+  recording. A bug in detecting already added paths has been fixed.
+- **Linux Clipboard Support:** Image pasting capabilities for Wayland and X11 on
+  Linux have been added.
+
+## Highlights example 4
+
+- **Improved Hooks Management:** Hooks enable/disable functionality now aligns
+  with skills and offers improved completion.
+- **Custom Themes for Extensions:** Extensions can now support custom themes,
+  allowing for greater personalization.
+- **User Identity Display:** User identity information (auth, email, tier) is
+  now displayed on startup and in the `stats` command.
+- **Plan Mode Enhancements:** Plan mode has been improved with a generic
+  `Checklist` component and refactored `Todo`.
+- **Background Shell Commands:** Implementation of background shell commands.

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+## Announcements: {{version}} - {{release_date_yyyy_mm_dd}}
+
+{{announcement_content}}
+
+<!-- Example entry, multiple entries per highlights
+  - **Highlighted Feature:** We've added a new highlighted feature to help
+  you generate prompt suggestions
+  ([#nnnnn](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/nnnnn) by
+  @author).
+-->

.gemini/skills/docs-changelog/references/latest_template.md

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+# Latest stable release: {{version}}
+
+Released: {{release_date_month_dd_yyyy}}
+
+For most users, our latest stable release is the recommended release. Install
+the latest stable version with:
+
+```
+npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
+```
+
+## Highlights
+
+{{highlights_content}}
+
+## What's Changed
+
+{{changelog_list}}
+
+**Full Changelog**: {{full_changelog_link}}

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+# Preview release: {{version}}
+
+Released: {{release_date_month_dd_yyyy}}
+
+Our preview release includes the latest, new, and experimental features. This
+release may not be as stable as our [latest weekly release](latest.md).
+
+To install the preview release:
+
+```
+npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview
+```
+
+## Highlights
+
+{{highlights_content}}
+
+## What's Changed
+
+{{changelog_list}}
+
+**Full Changelog**: {{full_changelog_link}}

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+---
+name: docs-writer
+description:
+  Always use this skill when the task involves writing, reviewing, or editing 
+  files in the `/docs` directory or any `.md` files in the repository.
+---
+
+# `docs-writer` skill instructions
+
+As an expert technical writer and editor for the Gemini CLI project, you produce
+accurate, clear, and consistent documentation. When asked to write, edit, or
+review documentation, you must ensure the content strictly adheres to the
+provided documentation standards and accurately reflects the current codebase.
+Adhere to the contribution process in `CONTRIBUTING.md` and the following
+project standards.
+
+## Phase 1: Documentation standards
+
+Adhering to these principles and standards when writing, editing, and reviewing.
+
+### Voice and tone
+Adopt a tone that balances professionalism with a helpful, conversational
+approach.
+
+- **Perspective and tense:** Address the reader as "you." Use active voice and
+  present tense (e.g., "The API returns...").
+- **Tone:** Professional, friendly, and direct. 
+- **Clarity:** Use simple vocabulary. Avoid jargon, slang, and marketing hype.
+- **Global Audience:** Write in standard US English. Avoid idioms and cultural
+  references.
+- **Requirements:** Be clear about requirements ("must") vs. recommendations
+  ("we recommend"). Avoid "should."
+- **Word Choice:** Avoid "please" and anthropomorphism (e.g., "the server
+  thinks"). Use contractions (don't, it's).
+
+### Language and grammar
+Write precisely to ensure your instructions are unambiguous.
+
+- **Abbreviations:** Avoid Latin abbreviations; use "for example" (not "e.g.")
+  and "that is" (not "i.e.").
+- **Punctuation:** Use the serial comma. Place periods and commas inside
+  quotation marks.
+- **Dates:** Use unambiguous formats (e.g., "January 22, 2026").
+- **Conciseness:** Use "lets you" instead of "allows you to." Use precise,
+  specific verbs.
+- **Examples:** Use meaningful names in examples; avoid placeholders like
+  "foo" or "bar."
+
+### Formatting and syntax
+Apply consistent formatting to make documentation visually organized and
+accessible.
+
+- **Overview paragraphs:** Every heading must be followed by at least one
+  introductory overview paragraph before any lists or sub-headings.
+- **Text wrap:** Wrap text at 80 characters (except long links or tables).
+- **Casing:** Use sentence case for headings, titles, and bolded text.
+- **Naming:** Always refer to the project as `Gemini CLI` (never
+  `the Gemini CLI`).
+- **Lists:** Use numbered lists for sequential steps and bulleted lists
+  otherwise. Keep list items parallel in structure.
+- **UI and code:** Use **bold** for UI elements and `code font` for filenames,
+  snippets, commands, and API elements. Focus on the task when discussing
+  interaction.
+- **Links:** Use descriptive anchor text; avoid "click here." Ensure the link
+  makes sense out of context.
+- **Accessibility:** Use semantic HTML elements correctly (headings, lists, 
+  tables).
+- **Media:** Use lowercase hyphenated filenames. Provide descriptive alt text
+  for all images.
+
+### Structure
+- **BLUF:** Start with an introduction explaining what to expect.
+- **Experimental features:** If a feature is clearly noted as experimental,
+add the following note immediately after the introductory paragraph:
+  `> **Note:** This is a preview feature currently under active development.`
+- **Headings:** Use hierarchical headings to support the user journey.
+- **Procedures:** 
+  - Introduce lists of steps with a complete sentence.
+  - Start each step with an imperative verb.
+  - Number sequential steps; use bullets for non-sequential lists.
+  - Put conditions before instructions (e.g., "On the Settings page, click...").
+  - Provide clear context for where the action takes place.
+  - Indicate optional steps clearly (e.g., "Optional: ...").
+- **Elements:** Use bullet lists, tables, notes (`> **Note:**`), and warnings 
+  (`> **Warning:**`).
+- **Avoid using a table of contents:** If a table of contents is present, remove
+  it.
+- **Next steps:** Conclude with a "Next steps" section if applicable.
+
+## Phase 2: Preparation
+Before modifying any documentation, thoroughly investigate the request and the
+surrounding context. 
+
+1.  **Clarify:** Understand the core request. Differentiate between writing new
+    content and editing existing content. If the request is ambiguous (e.g.,
+    "fix the docs"), ask for clarification.
+2.  **Investigate:** Examine relevant code (primarily in `packages/`) for
+    accuracy.
+3.  **Audit:** Read the latest versions of relevant files in `docs/`.
+4.  **Connect:** Identify all referencing pages if changing behavior. Check if
+    `docs/sidebar.json` needs updates.
+5.  **Plan:** Create a step-by-step plan before making changes.
+
+## Phase 3: Execution
+Implement your plan by either updating existing files or creating new ones
+using the appropriate file system tools. Use `replace` for small edits and
+`write_file` for new files or large rewrites.
+
+### Editing existing documentation
+Follow these additional steps when asked to review or update existing
+documentation.
+
+- **Gaps:** Identify areas where the documentation is incomplete or no longer
+  reflects existing code.
+- **Structure:** Apply "Structure (New Docs)" rules (BLUF, headings, etc.) when 
+  adding new sections to existing pages.
+- **Tone:** Ensure the tone is active and engaging. Use "you" and contractions.
+- **Clarity:** Correct awkward wording, spelling, and grammar. Rephrase
+  sentences to make them easier for users to understand.
+- **Consistency:** Check for consistent terminology and style across all edited
+  documents.
+
+
+## Phase 4: Verification and finalization
+Perform a final quality check to ensure that all changes are correctly formatted
+and that all links are functional.
+
+1.  **Accuracy:** Ensure content accurately reflects the implementation and
+  technical behavior.
+2.  **Self-review:** Re-read changes for formatting, correctness, and flow.
+3.  **Link check:** Verify all new and existing links leading to or from modified
+    pages.
+4.  **Format:** Once all changes are complete, ask to execute `npm run format`
+    to ensure consistent formatting across the project. If the user confirms,
+    execute the command.

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+---
+name: pr-creator
+description:
+  Use this skill when asked to create a pull request (PR). It ensures all PRs
+  follow the repository's established templates and standards.
+---
+
+# Pull Request Creator
+
+This skill guides the creation of high-quality Pull Requests that adhere to the
+repository's standards.
+
+## Workflow
+
+Follow these steps to create a Pull Request:
+
+1.  **Branch Management**: **CRITICAL:** Ensure you are NOT working on the
+    `main` branch.
+    - Run `git branch --show-current`.
+    - If the current branch is `main`, you MUST create and switch to a new
+      descriptive branch:
+      ```bash
+      git checkout -b <new-branch-name>
+      ```
+
+2.  **Commit Changes**: Verify that all intended changes are committed.
+    - Run `git status` to check for unstaged or uncommitted changes.
+    - If there are uncommitted changes, stage and commit them with a descriptive
+      message before proceeding. NEVER commit directly to `main`.
+      ```bash
+      git add .
+      git commit -m "type(scope): description"
+      ```
+
+3.  **Locate Template**: Search for a pull request template in the repository.
+    - Check `.github/pull_request_template.md`
+    - Check `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md`
+    - If multiple templates exist (e.g., in `.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/`),
+      ask the user which one to use or select the most appropriate one based on
+      the context (e.g., `bug_fix.md` vs `feature.md`).
+
+4.  **Read Template**: Read the content of the identified template file.
+
+5.  **Draft Description**: Create a PR description that strictly follows the
+    template's structure.
+    - **Headings**: Keep all headings from the template.
+    - **Checklists**: Review each item. Mark with `[x]` if completed. If an item
+      is not applicable, leave it unchecked or mark as `[ ]` (depending on the
+      template's instructions) or remove it if the template allows flexibility
+      (but prefer keeping it unchecked for transparency).
+    - **Content**: Fill in the sections with clear, concise summaries of your
+      changes.
+    - **Related Issues**: Link any issues fixed or related to this PR (e.g.,
+      "Fixes #123").
+
+6.  **Preflight Check**: Before creating the PR, run the workspace preflight
+    script to ensure all build, lint, and test checks pass.
+    ```bash
+    npm run preflight
+    ```
+    If any checks fail, address the issues before proceeding to create the PR.
+
+7.  **Push Branch**: Push the current branch to the remote repository.
+    **CRITICAL SAFETY RAIL:** Double-check your branch name before pushing.
+    NEVER push if the current branch is `main`.
+    ```bash
+    # Verify current branch is NOT main
+    git branch --show-current
+    # Push non-interactively
+    git push -u origin HEAD
+    ```
+
+8.  **Create PR**: Use the `gh` CLI to create the PR. To avoid shell escaping
+    issues with multi-line Markdown, write the description to a temporary file
+    first.
+    ```bash
+    # 1. Write the drafted description to a temporary file
+    # 2. Create the PR using the --body-file flag
+    gh pr create --title "type(scope): succinct description" --body-file <temp_file_path>
+    # 3. Remove the temporary file
+    rm <temp_file_path>
+    ```
+    - **Title**: Ensure the title follows the
+      [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/) format if the
+      repository uses it (e.g., `feat(ui): add new button`,
+      `fix(core): resolve crash`).
+
+## Principles
+
+- **Safety First**: NEVER push to `main`. This is your highest priority.
+- **Compliance**: Never ignore the PR template. It exists for a reason.
+- **Completeness**: Fill out all relevant sections.
+- **Accuracy**: Don't check boxes for tasks you haven't done.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 name: 'Bug Report'
 description: 'Report a bug to help us improve Gemini CLI'
-labels:
-  - 'status/need-triage'
 body:
   - type: 'markdown'
     attributes:
@@ -30,7 +28,7 @@ body:
     id: 'info'
     attributes:
       label: 'Client information'
-      description: 'Please paste the full text from the `/about` command run from Gemini CLI. Also include which platform (macOS, Windows, Linux).'
+      description: 'Please paste the full text from the `/about` command run from Gemini CLI. Also include which platform (macOS, Windows, Linux). Note that this output contains your email address. Consider removing it before submitting.'
       value: |-
         <details>
         <summary>Client Information</summary>

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

@@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ inputs:
   github-token:
     description: 'The GitHub token for creating the release.'
     required: true
+  github-release-token:
+    description: 'The GitHub token used specifically for creating the GitHub release (to trigger other workflows).'
+    required: false
   dry-run:
     description: 'Whether to run in dry-run mode.'
     type: 'string'
@@ -254,7 +257,7 @@ runs:
       working-directory: '${{ inputs.working-directory }}'
       if: "${{ inputs.dry-run != 'true' && inputs.skip-github-release != 'true' && inputs.npm-tag != 'dev' && inputs.npm-registry-url != 'https://npm.pkg.github.com/' }}"
       env:
-        GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ inputs.github-token }}'
+        GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ inputs.github-release-token || inputs.github-token }}'
       shell: 'bash'
       run: |
         gh release create "${{ inputs.release-tag }}" \

.github/dependabot.yml

@@ -1,35 +1,33 @@
-# See https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-version-updates/configuration-options-for-the-dependabot.yml-file
 version: 2
 updates:
   - package-ecosystem: 'npm'
     directory: '/'
     schedule:
-      interval: 'daily'
-    target-branch: 'main'
-    commit-message:
-      prefix: 'chore(deps)'
-      include: 'scope'
+      interval: 'weekly'
+      day: 'monday'
+    open-pull-requests-limit: 10
     reviewers:
-      - 'google-gemini/gemini-cli-askmode-approvers'
+      - 'joshualitt'
     groups:
-      # Group all non-major updates together.
-      # This is to reduce the number of PRs that need to be reviewed.
-      # Major updates will still be created as separate PRs.
-      npm-minor-patch:
-        applies-to: 'version-updates'
+      npm-dependencies:
+        patterns:
+          - '*'
         update-types:
           - 'minor'
           - 'patch'
-    open-pull-requests-limit: 0
 
   - package-ecosystem: 'github-actions'
     directory: '/'
     schedule:
-      interval: 'daily'
-    target-branch: 'main'
-    commit-message:
-      prefix: 'chore(deps)'
-      include: 'scope'
+      interval: 'weekly'
+      day: 'monday'
+    open-pull-requests-limit: 10
     reviewers:
-      - 'google-gemini/gemini-cli-askmode-approvers'
-    open-pull-requests-limit: 0
+      - 'joshualitt'
+    groups:
+      actions-dependencies:
+        patterns:
+          - '*'
+        update-types:
+          - 'minor'
+          - 'patch'

.github/scripts/backfill-need-triage.cjs

@@ -0,0 +1,138 @@
+/* eslint-disable */
+/* global require, console, process */
+
+/**
+ * Script to backfill the 'status/need-triage' label to all open issues
+ * that are NOT currently labeled with '🔒 maintainer only' or 'help wanted'.
+ */
+
+const { execFileSync } = require('child_process');
+
+const isDryRun = process.argv.includes('--dry-run');
+const REPO = 'google-gemini/gemini-cli';
+
+/**
+ * Executes a GitHub CLI command safely using an argument array to prevent command injection.
+ * @param {string[]} args
+ * @returns {string|null}
+ */
+function runGh(args) {
+  try {
+    // Using execFileSync with an array of arguments is safe as it doesn't use a shell.
+    // We set a large maxBuffer (10MB) to handle repositories with many issues.
+    return execFileSync('gh', args, {
+      encoding: 'utf8',
+      maxBuffer: 10 * 1024 * 1024,
+      stdio: ['ignore', 'pipe', 'pipe'],
+    }).trim();
+  } catch (error) {
+    const stderr = error.stderr ? ` Stderr: ${error.stderr.trim()}` : '';
+    console.error(
+      `❌ Error running gh ${args.join(' ')}: ${error.message}${stderr}`,
+    );
+    return null;
+  }
+}
+
+async function main() {
+  console.log('🔐 GitHub CLI security check...');
+  const authStatus = runGh(['auth', 'status']);
+  if (authStatus === null) {
+    console.error('❌ GitHub CLI (gh) is not installed or not authenticated.');
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+
+  if (isDryRun) {
+    console.log('🧪 DRY RUN MODE ENABLED - No changes will be made.\n');
+  }
+
+  console.log(`🔍 Fetching and filtering open issues from ${REPO}...`);
+
+  // We use the /issues endpoint with pagination to bypass the 1000-result limit.
+  // The jq filter ensures we exclude PRs, maintainer-only, help-wanted, and existing status/need-triage.
+  const jqFilter =
+    '.[] | select(.pull_request == null) | select([.labels[].name] as $l | (any($l[]; . == "🔒 maintainer only") | not) and (any($l[]; . == "help wanted") | not) and (any($l[]; . == "status/need-triage") | not)) | {number: .number, title: .title}';
+
+  const output = runGh([
+    'api',
+    `repos/${REPO}/issues?state=open&per_page=100`,
+    '--paginate',
+    '--jq',
+    jqFilter,
+  ]);
+
+  if (output === null) {
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+
+  const issues = output
+    .split('\n')
+    .filter((line) => line.trim())
+    .map((line) => {
+      try {
+        return JSON.parse(line);
+      } catch (_e) {
+        console.error(`⚠️ Failed to parse line: ${line}`);
+        return null;
+      }
+    })
+    .filter(Boolean);
+
+  console.log(`✅ Found ${issues.length} issues matching criteria.`);
+
+  if (issues.length === 0) {
+    console.log('✨ No issues need backfilling.');
+    return;
+  }
+
+  let successCount = 0;
+  let failCount = 0;
+
+  if (isDryRun) {
+    for (const issue of issues) {
+      console.log(
+        `[DRY RUN] Would label issue #${issue.number}: ${issue.title}`,
+      );
+    }
+    successCount = issues.length;
+  } else {
+    console.log(`🏷️  Applying labels to ${issues.length} issues...`);
+
+    for (const issue of issues) {
+      const issueNumber = String(issue.number);
+      console.log(`🏷️  Labeling issue #${issueNumber}: ${issue.title}`);
+
+      const result = runGh([
+        'issue',
+        'edit',
+        issueNumber,
+        '--add-label',
+        'status/need-triage',
+        '--repo',
+        REPO,
+      ]);
+
+      if (result !== null) {
+        successCount++;
+      } else {
+        failCount++;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  console.log(`\n📊 Summary:`);
+  console.log(`   - Success: ${successCount}`);
+  console.log(`   - Failed:  ${failCount}`);
+
+  if (failCount > 0) {
+    console.error(`\n❌ Backfill completed with ${failCount} errors.`);
+    process.exit(1);
+  } else {
+    console.log(`\n🎉 ${isDryRun ? 'Dry run' : 'Backfill'} complete!`);
+  }
+}
+
+main().catch((error) => {
+  console.error('❌ Unexpected error:', error);
+  process.exit(1);
+});

.github/scripts/backfill-pr-notification.cjs

@@ -0,0 +1,190 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+/* eslint-disable */
+/* global require, console, process */
+
+/**
+ * Script to backfill a process change notification comment to all open PRs
+ * not created by members of the 'gemini-cli-maintainers' team.
+ *
+ * Skip PRs that are already associated with an issue.
+ */
+
+const { execFileSync } = require('child_process');
+
+const isDryRun = process.argv.includes('--dry-run');
+const REPO = 'google-gemini/gemini-cli';
+const ORG = 'google-gemini';
+const TEAM_SLUG = 'gemini-cli-maintainers';
+const DISCUSSION_URL =
+  'https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/16706';
+
+/**
+ * Executes a GitHub CLI command safely using an argument array.
+ */
+function runGh(args, options = {}) {
+  const { silent = false } = options;
+  try {
+    return execFileSync('gh', args, {
+      encoding: 'utf8',
+      maxBuffer: 10 * 1024 * 1024,
+      stdio: ['ignore', 'pipe', 'pipe'],
+    }).trim();
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (!silent) {
+      const stderr = error.stderr ? ` Stderr: ${error.stderr.trim()}` : '';
+      console.error(
+        `❌ Error running gh ${args.join(' ')}: ${error.message}${stderr}`,
+      );
+    }
+    return null;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Checks if a user is a member of the maintainers team.
+ */
+const membershipCache = new Map();
+function isMaintainer(username) {
+  if (membershipCache.has(username)) return membershipCache.get(username);
+
+  // GitHub returns 404 if user is not a member.
+  // We use silent: true to avoid logging 404s as errors.
+  const result = runGh(
+    ['api', `orgs/${ORG}/teams/${TEAM_SLUG}/memberships/${username}`],
+    { silent: true },
+  );
+
+  const isMember = result !== null;
+  membershipCache.set(username, isMember);
+  return isMember;
+}
+
+async function main() {
+  console.log('🔐 GitHub CLI security check...');
+  if (runGh(['auth', 'status']) === null) {
+    console.error('❌ GitHub CLI (gh) is not authenticated.');
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+
+  if (isDryRun) {
+    console.log('🧪 DRY RUN MODE ENABLED\n');
+  }
+
+  console.log(`📥 Fetching open PRs from ${REPO}...`);
+  // Fetch number, author, and closingIssuesReferences to check if linked to an issue
+  const prsJson = runGh([
+    'pr',
+    'list',
+    '--repo',
+    REPO,
+    '--state',
+    'open',
+    '--limit',
+    '1000',
+    '--json',
+    'number,author,closingIssuesReferences',
+  ]);
+
+  if (prsJson === null) process.exit(1);
+  const prs = JSON.parse(prsJson);
+
+  console.log(`📊 Found ${prs.length} open PRs. Filtering...`);
+
+  let targetPrs = [];
+  for (const pr of prs) {
+    const author = pr.author.login;
+    const issueCount = pr.closingIssuesReferences
+      ? pr.closingIssuesReferences.length
+      : 0;
+
+    if (issueCount > 0) {
+      // Skip if already linked to an issue
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    if (!isMaintainer(author)) {
+      targetPrs.push(pr);
+    }
+  }
+
+  console.log(
+    `✅ Found ${targetPrs.length} PRs from non-maintainers without associated issues.`,
+  );
+
+  const commentBody =
+    "\nHi @{AUTHOR}, thank you so much for your contribution to Gemini CLI! We really appreciate the time and effort you've put into this.\n\nWe're making some updates to our contribution process to improve how we track and review changes. Please take a moment to review our recent discussion post: [Improving Our Contribution Process & Introducing New Guidelines](${DISCUSSION_URL}).\n\nKey Update: Starting **January 26, 2026**, the Gemini CLI project will require all pull requests to be associated with an existing issue. Any pull requests not linked to an issue by that date will be automatically closed.\n\nThank you for your understanding and for being a part of our community!\n  ".trim();
+
+  let successCount = 0;
+  let skipCount = 0;
+  let failCount = 0;
+
+  for (const pr of targetPrs) {
+    const prNumber = String(pr.number);
+    const author = pr.author.login;
+
+    // Check if we already commented (idempotency)
+    // We use silent: true here because view might fail if PR is deleted mid-run
+    const existingComments = runGh(
+      [
+        'pr',
+        'view',
+        prNumber,
+        '--repo',
+        REPO,
+        '--json',
+        'comments',
+        '--jq',
+        `.comments[].body | contains("${DISCUSSION_URL}")`,
+      ],
+      { silent: true },
+    );
+
+    if (existingComments && existingComments.includes('true')) {
+      console.log(
+        `⏭️  PR #${prNumber} already has the notification. Skipping.`,
+      );
+      skipCount++;
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    if (isDryRun) {
+      console.log(`[DRY RUN] Would notify @${author} on PR #${prNumber}`);
+      successCount++;
+    } else {
+      console.log(`💬 Notifying @${author} on PR #${prNumber}...`);
+      const personalizedComment = commentBody.replace('{AUTHOR}', author);
+      const result = runGh([
+        'pr',
+        'comment',
+        prNumber,
+        '--repo',
+        REPO,
+        '--body',
+        personalizedComment,
+      ]);
+
+      if (result !== null) {
+        successCount++;
+      } else {
+        failCount++;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  console.log(`\n📊 Summary:`);
+  console.log(`   - Notified: ${successCount}`);
+  console.log(`   - Skipped:  ${skipCount}`);
+  console.log(`   - Failed:   ${failCount}`);
+
+  if (failCount > 0) process.exit(1);
+}
+
+main().catch((e) => {
+  console.error(e);
+  process.exit(1);
+});

.github/scripts/pr-triage.sh

@@ -1,133 +1,180 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
+# @license
+# Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+# SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+
 set -euo pipefail
 
 # Initialize a comma-separated string to hold PR numbers that need a comment
 PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT=""
 
-# Function to process a single PR
-process_pr() {
-    if [[ -z "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY:-}" ]]; then
-        echo "‼️ Missing \$GITHUB_REPOSITORY - this must be run from GitHub Actions"
-        return 1
+# Global cache for issue labels (compatible with Bash 3.2)
+# Stores "|ISSUE_NUM:LABELS|" segments
+ISSUE_LABELS_CACHE_FLAT="|"
+
+# Function to get labels from an issue (with caching)
+get_issue_labels() {
+    local ISSUE_NUM="${1}"
+    if [[ -z "${ISSUE_NUM}" || "${ISSUE_NUM}" == "null" || "${ISSUE_NUM}" == "" ]]; then
+        return
     fi
 
-    if [[ -z "${GITHUB_OUTPUT:-}" ]]; then
-        echo "‼️ Missing \$GITHUB_OUTPUT - this must be run from GitHub Actions"
-        return 1
+    # Check cache
+    case "${ISSUE_LABELS_CACHE_FLAT}" in
+        *"|${ISSUE_NUM}:"*) 
+            local suffix="${ISSUE_LABELS_CACHE_FLAT#*|${ISSUE_NUM}:}"
+            echo "${suffix%%|*}"
+            return
+            ;; 
+        *)
+            # Cache miss, proceed to fetch
+            ;;
+    esac
+
+    echo "   📥 Fetching labels from issue #${ISSUE_NUM}" >&2
+    local gh_output
+    if ! gh_output=$(gh issue view "${ISSUE_NUM}" --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --json labels -q '.labels[].name' 2>/dev/null); then
+        echo "      ⚠️ Could not fetch issue #${ISSUE_NUM}" >&2
+        ISSUE_LABELS_CACHE_FLAT="${ISSUE_LABELS_CACHE_FLAT}${ISSUE_NUM}:|"
+        return
     fi
 
-    local PR_NUMBER=$1
+    local labels
+    labels=$(echo "${gh_output}" | grep -x -E '(area|priority)/.*|help wanted|🔒 maintainer only' | tr '\n' ',' | sed 's/,$//' || echo "")
+    
+    # Save to flat cache
+    ISSUE_LABELS_CACHE_FLAT="${ISSUE_LABELS_CACHE_FLAT}${ISSUE_NUM}:${labels}|"
+    echo "${labels}"
+}
+
+# Function to process a single PR with pre-fetched data
+process_pr_optimized() {
+    local PR_NUMBER="${1}"
+    local IS_DRAFT="${2}"
+    local ISSUE_NUMBER="${3}"
+    local CURRENT_LABELS="${4}" # Comma-separated labels
+
     echo "🔄 Processing PR #${PR_NUMBER}"
 
-    # Get closing issue number with error handling
-    local ISSUE_NUMBER
-    if ! ISSUE_NUMBER=$(gh pr view "${PR_NUMBER}" --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --json closingIssuesReferences -q '.closingIssuesReferences.nodes[0].number' 2>/dev/null); then
-        echo "   ⚠️ Could not fetch closing issue for PR #${PR_NUMBER}"
+    local LABELS_TO_ADD=""
+    local LABELS_TO_REMOVE=""
+
+    if [[ -z "${ISSUE_NUMBER}" || "${ISSUE_NUMBER}" == "null" || "${ISSUE_NUMBER}" == "" ]]; then
+        if [[ "${IS_DRAFT}" == "true" ]]; then
+            echo "   📝 PR #${PR_NUMBER} is a draft and has no linked issue"
+            if [[ ",${CURRENT_LABELS}," == *",status/need-issue,"* ]]; then
+                echo "      ➖ Removing status/need-issue label"
+                LABELS_TO_REMOVE="status/need-issue"
+            fi
+        else
+            echo "   ⚠️  No linked issue found for PR #${PR_NUMBER}"
+            if [[ ",${CURRENT_LABELS}," != *",status/need-issue,"* ]]; then
+                echo "      ➕ Adding status/need-issue label"
+                LABELS_TO_ADD="status/need-issue"
+            fi
+            
+            if [[ -z "${PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT}" ]]; then
+                PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT="${PR_NUMBER}"
+            else
+                PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT="${PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT},${PR_NUMBER}"
+            fi
+        fi
+    else
+        echo "   🔗 Found linked issue #${ISSUE_NUMBER}"
+
+        if [[ ",${CURRENT_LABELS}," == *",status/need-issue,"* ]]; then
+            echo "      ➖ Removing status/need-issue label"
+            LABELS_TO_REMOVE="status/need-issue"
+        fi
+
+        local ISSUE_LABELS
+        ISSUE_LABELS=$(get_issue_labels "${ISSUE_NUMBER}")
+
+        if [[ -n "${ISSUE_LABELS}" ]]; then
+            local IFS_OLD="${IFS}"
+            IFS=','
+            for label in ${ISSUE_LABELS}; do
+                if [[ -n "${label}" ]] && [[ ",${CURRENT_LABELS}," != *",${label},"* ]]; then
+                    if [[ -z "${LABELS_TO_ADD}" ]]; then
+                        LABELS_TO_ADD="${label}"
+                    else
+                        LABELS_TO_ADD="${LABELS_TO_ADD},${label}"
+                    fi
+                fi
+done
+            IFS="${IFS_OLD}"
+        fi
+
+        if [[ -z "${LABELS_TO_ADD}" && -z "${LABELS_TO_REMOVE}" ]]; then
+            echo "   ✅ Labels already synchronized"
+        fi
     fi
 
-    if [[ -z "${ISSUE_NUMBER}" ]]; then
-        echo "⚠️  No linked issue found for PR #${PR_NUMBER}, adding status/need-issue label"
-        if ! gh pr edit "${PR_NUMBER}" --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --add-label "status/need-issue" 2>/dev/null; then
-            echo "   ⚠️ Failed to add label (may already exist or have permission issues)"
-        fi
-        # Add PR number to the list
-        if [[ -z "${PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT}" ]]; then
-            PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT="${PR_NUMBER}"
-        else
-            PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT="${PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT},${PR_NUMBER}"
-        fi
-        echo "needs_comment=true" >> "${GITHUB_OUTPUT}"
-    else
-        echo "🔗 Found linked issue #${ISSUE_NUMBER}"
-
-        # Remove status/need-issue label if present
-        if ! gh pr edit "${PR_NUMBER}" --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --remove-label "status/need-issue" 2>/dev/null; then
-            echo "   status/need-issue label not present or could not be removed"
-        fi
-
-        # Get issue labels
-        echo "📥 Fetching labels from issue #${ISSUE_NUMBER}"
-        local ISSUE_LABELS=""
-        if ! ISSUE_LABELS=$(gh issue view "${ISSUE_NUMBER}" --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --json labels -q '.labels[].name' 2>/dev/null | tr '\n' ',' | sed 's/,$//' || echo ""); then
-            echo "   ⚠️ Could not fetch issue #${ISSUE_NUMBER} (may not exist or be in different repo)"
-            ISSUE_LABELS=""
-        fi
-
-        # Get PR labels
-        echo "📥 Fetching labels from PR #${PR_NUMBER}"
-        local PR_LABELS=""
-        if ! PR_LABELS=$(gh pr view "${PR_NUMBER}" --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --json labels -q '.labels[].name' 2>/dev/null | tr '\n' ',' | sed 's/,$//' || echo ""); then
-            echo "   ⚠️ Could not fetch PR labels"
-            PR_LABELS=""
-        fi
-
-        echo "   Issue labels: ${ISSUE_LABELS}"
-        echo "   PR labels: ${PR_LABELS}"
-
-        # Convert comma-separated strings to arrays
-        local ISSUE_LABEL_ARRAY PR_LABEL_ARRAY
-        IFS=',' read -ra ISSUE_LABEL_ARRAY <<< "${ISSUE_LABELS}"
-        IFS=',' read -ra PR_LABEL_ARRAY <<< "${PR_LABELS}"
-
-        # Find labels to add (on issue but not on PR)
-        local LABELS_TO_ADD=""
-        for label in "${ISSUE_LABEL_ARRAY[@]}"; do
-            if [[ -n "${label}" ]] && [[ " ${PR_LABEL_ARRAY[*]} " != *" ${label} "* ]]; then
-                if [[ -z "${LABELS_TO_ADD}" ]]; then
-                    LABELS_TO_ADD="${label}"
-                else
-                    LABELS_TO_ADD="${LABELS_TO_ADD},${label}"
-                fi
-            fi
-        done
-
-        # Apply label changes
+    if [[ -n "${LABELS_TO_ADD}" || -n "${LABELS_TO_REMOVE}" ]]; then
+        local EDIT_CMD=("gh" "pr" "edit" "${PR_NUMBER}" "--repo" "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}")
         if [[ -n "${LABELS_TO_ADD}" ]]; then
-            echo "➕ Adding labels: ${LABELS_TO_ADD}"
-            if ! gh pr edit "${PR_NUMBER}" --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --add-label "${LABELS_TO_ADD}" 2>/dev/null; then
-                echo "   ⚠️ Failed to add some labels"
-            fi
+            echo "      ➕ Syncing labels to add: ${LABELS_TO_ADD}"
+            EDIT_CMD+=("--add-label" "${LABELS_TO_ADD}")
         fi
-
-        if [[ -z "${LABELS_TO_ADD}" ]]; then
-            echo "✅ Labels already synchronized"
+        if [[ -n "${LABELS_TO_REMOVE}" ]]; then
+            echo "      ➖ Syncing labels to remove: ${LABELS_TO_REMOVE}"
+            EDIT_CMD+=("--remove-label" "${LABELS_TO_REMOVE}")
         fi
-        echo "needs_comment=false" >> "${GITHUB_OUTPUT}"
+        
+        ("${EDIT_CMD[@]}" || true)
     fi
 }
 
-# If PR_NUMBER is set, process only that PR
-if [[ -n "${PR_NUMBER:-}" ]]; then
-    if ! process_pr "${PR_NUMBER}"; then
-        echo "❌ Failed to process PR #${PR_NUMBER}"
-        exit 1
-    fi
-else
-    # Otherwise, get all open PRs and process them
-    # The script logic will determine which ones need issue linking or label sync
-    echo "📥 Getting all open pull requests..."
-    if ! PR_NUMBERS=$(gh pr list --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --state open --limit 1000 --json number -q '.[].number' 2>/dev/null); then
-        echo "❌ Failed to fetch PR list"
-        exit 1
-    fi
-
-    if [[ -z "${PR_NUMBERS}" ]]; then
-        echo "✅ No open PRs found"
-    else
-        # Count the number of PRs
-        PR_COUNT=$(echo "${PR_NUMBERS}" | wc -w | tr -d ' ')
-        echo "📊 Found ${PR_COUNT} open PRs to process"
-
-        for pr_number in ${PR_NUMBERS}; do
-            if ! process_pr "${pr_number}"; then
-                echo "⚠️ Failed to process PR #${pr_number}, continuing with next PR..."
-                continue
-            fi
-        done
-    fi
+if [[ -z "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY:-}" ]]; then
+    echo "‼️ Missing \$GITHUB_REPOSITORY - this must be run from GitHub Actions"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+if [[ -z "${GITHUB_OUTPUT:-}" ]]; then
+    echo "‼️ Missing \$GITHUB_OUTPUT - this must be run from GitHub Actions"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+JQ_EXTRACT_FIELDS='{
+    number: .number,
+    isDraft: .isDraft,
+    issue: (.closingIssuesReferences[0].number // (.body // "" | capture("(^|[^a-zA-Z0-9])#(?<num>[0-9]+)([^a-zA-Z0-9]|$)")? | .num) // "null"),
+    labels: [.labels[].name] | join(",")
+}'
+
+JQ_TSV_FORMAT='"\((.number | tostring))\t\(.isDraft)\t\((.issue // null) | tostring)\t\(.labels)"'
+
+if [[ -n "${PR_NUMBER:-}" ]]; then
+    echo "🔄 Processing single PR #${PR_NUMBER}"
+    PR_DATA=$(gh pr view "${PR_NUMBER}" --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --json number,closingIssuesReferences,isDraft,body,labels 2>/dev/null) || {
+        echo "❌ Failed to fetch data for PR #${PR_NUMBER}"
+        exit 1
+    }
+    
+    line=$(echo "${PR_DATA}" | jq -r "${JQ_EXTRACT_FIELDS} | ${JQ_TSV_FORMAT}")
+    IFS=$'\t' read -r pr_num is_draft issue_num current_labels <<< "${line}"
+    process_pr_optimized "${pr_num}" "${is_draft}" "${issue_num}" "${current_labels}"
+else
+    echo "📥 Getting all open pull requests..."
+    PR_DATA_ALL=$(gh pr list --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" --state open --limit 1000 --json number,closingIssuesReferences,isDraft,body,labels 2>/dev/null) || {
+        echo "❌ Failed to fetch PR list"
+        exit 1
+    }
+
+    PR_COUNT=$(echo "${PR_DATA_ALL}" | jq '. | length')
+    echo "📊 Found ${PR_COUNT} open PRs to process"
+
+    # Use a temporary file to avoid masking exit codes in process substitution
+    tmp_file=$(mktemp)
+    echo "${PR_DATA_ALL}" | jq -r ".[] | ${JQ_EXTRACT_FIELDS} | ${JQ_TSV_FORMAT}" > "${tmp_file}"
+    while read -r line; do
+        [[ -z "${line}" ]] && continue
+        IFS=$'\t' read -r pr_num is_draft issue_num current_labels <<< "${line}"
+        process_pr_optimized "${pr_num}" "${is_draft}" "${issue_num}" "${current_labels}"
+    done < "${tmp_file}"
+    rm -f "${tmp_file}"
 fi
 
-# Ensure output is always set, even if empty
 if [[ -z "${PRS_NEEDING_COMMENT}" ]]; then
     echo "prs_needing_comment=[]" >> "${GITHUB_OUTPUT}"
 else

.github/scripts/sync-maintainer-labels.cjs

@@ -0,0 +1,359 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+const { Octokit } = require('@octokit/rest');
+
+/**
+ * Sync Maintainer Labels (Recursive with strict parent-child relationship detection)
+ * - Uses Native Sub-issues.
+ * - Uses Markdown Task Lists (- [ ] #123).
+ * - Filters for OPEN issues only.
+ * - Skips DUPLICATES.
+ * - Skips Pull Requests.
+ * - ONLY labels issues in the PUBLIC (gemini-cli) repo.
+ */
+
+const REPO_OWNER = 'google-gemini';
+const PUBLIC_REPO = 'gemini-cli';
+const PRIVATE_REPO = 'maintainers-gemini-cli';
+const ALLOWED_REPOS = [PUBLIC_REPO, PRIVATE_REPO];
+
+const ROOT_ISSUES = [
+  { owner: REPO_OWNER, repo: PUBLIC_REPO, number: 15374 },
+  { owner: REPO_OWNER, repo: PUBLIC_REPO, number: 15456 },
+  { owner: REPO_OWNER, repo: PUBLIC_REPO, number: 15324 },
+];
+
+const TARGET_LABEL = '🔒 maintainer only';
+const isDryRun =
+  process.argv.includes('--dry-run') || process.env.DRY_RUN === 'true';
+
+const octokit = new Octokit({
+  auth: process.env.GITHUB_TOKEN,
+});
+
+/**
+ * Extracts child issue references from markdown Task Lists ONLY.
+ * e.g. - [ ] #123 or - [x] google-gemini/gemini-cli#123
+ */
+function extractTaskListLinks(text, contextOwner, contextRepo) {
+  if (!text) return [];
+  const childIssues = new Map();
+
+  const add = (owner, repo, number) => {
+    if (ALLOWED_REPOS.includes(repo)) {
+      const key = `${owner}/${repo}#${number}`;
+      childIssues.set(key, { owner, repo, number: parseInt(number, 10) });
+    }
+  };
+
+  // 1. Full URLs in task lists
+  const urlRegex =
+    /-\s+\[[ x]\].*https:\/\/github\.com\/([a-zA-Z0-9._-]+)\/([a-zA-Z0-9._-]+)\/issues\/(\d+)\b/g;
+  let match;
+  while ((match = urlRegex.exec(text)) !== null) {
+    add(match[1], match[2], match[3]);
+  }
+
+  // 2. Cross-repo refs in task lists: owner/repo#123
+  const crossRepoRegex =
+    /-\s+\[[ x]\].*([a-zA-Z0-9._-]+)\/([a-zA-Z0-9._-]+)#(\d+)\b/g;
+  while ((match = crossRepoRegex.exec(text)) !== null) {
+    add(match[1], match[2], match[3]);
+  }
+
+  // 3. Short refs in task lists: #123
+  const shortRefRegex = /-\s+\[[ x]\].*#(\d+)\b/g;
+  while ((match = shortRefRegex.exec(text)) !== null) {
+    add(contextOwner, contextRepo, match[1]);
+  }
+
+  return Array.from(childIssues.values());
+}
+
+/**
+ * Fetches issue data via GraphQL with full pagination for sub-issues, comments, and labels.
+ */
+async function fetchIssueData(owner, repo, number) {
+  const query = `
+    query($owner:String!, $repo:String!, $number:Int!) {
+      repository(owner:$owner, name:$repo) {
+        issue(number:$number) {
+          state
+          title
+          body
+          labels(first: 100) {
+            nodes { name }
+            pageInfo { hasNextPage endCursor }
+          }
+          subIssues(first: 100) {
+            nodes {
+              number
+              repository {
+                name
+                owner { login }
+              }
+            }
+            pageInfo { hasNextPage endCursor }
+          }
+          comments(first: 100) {
+            nodes {
+              body
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  `;
+
+  try {
+    const response = await octokit.graphql(query, { owner, repo, number });
+    const data = response.repository.issue;
+    if (!data) return null;
+
+    const issue = {
+      state: data.state,
+      title: data.title,
+      body: data.body || '',
+      labels: data.labels.nodes.map((n) => n.name),
+      subIssues: [...data.subIssues.nodes],
+      comments: data.comments.nodes.map((n) => n.body),
+    };
+
+    // Paginate subIssues if there are more than 100
+    if (data.subIssues.pageInfo.hasNextPage) {
+      const moreSubIssues = await paginateConnection(
+        owner,
+        repo,
+        number,
+        'subIssues',
+        'number repository { name owner { login } }',
+        data.subIssues.pageInfo.endCursor,
+      );
+      issue.subIssues.push(...moreSubIssues);
+    }
+
+    // Paginate labels if there are more than 100 (unlikely but for completeness)
+    if (data.labels.pageInfo.hasNextPage) {
+      const moreLabels = await paginateConnection(
+        owner,
+        repo,
+        number,
+        'labels',
+        'name',
+        data.labels.pageInfo.endCursor,
+        (n) => n.name,
+      );
+      issue.labels.push(...moreLabels);
+    }
+
+    // Note: Comments are handled via Task Lists in body + first 100 comments.
+    // If an issue has > 100 comments with task lists, we'd need to paginate those too.
+    // Given the 1,100+ issue discovery count, 100 comments is usually sufficient,
+    // but we can add it for absolute completeness.
+    // (Skipping for now to avoid excessive API churn unless clearly needed).
+
+    return issue;
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (error.errors && error.errors.some((e) => e.type === 'NOT_FOUND')) {
+      return null;
+    }
+    throw error;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Helper to paginate any GraphQL connection.
+ */
+async function paginateConnection(
+  owner,
+  repo,
+  number,
+  connectionName,
+  nodeFields,
+  initialCursor,
+  transformNode = (n) => n,
+) {
+  let additionalNodes = [];
+  let hasNext = true;
+  let cursor = initialCursor;
+
+  while (hasNext) {
+    const query = `
+      query($owner:String!, $repo:String!, $number:Int!, $cursor:String) {
+        repository(owner:$owner, name:$repo) {
+          issue(number:$number) {
+            ${connectionName}(first: 100, after: $cursor) {
+              nodes { ${nodeFields} }
+              pageInfo { hasNextPage endCursor }
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    `;
+    const response = await octokit.graphql(query, {
+      owner,
+      repo,
+      number,
+      cursor,
+    });
+    const connection = response.repository.issue[connectionName];
+    additionalNodes.push(...connection.nodes.map(transformNode));
+    hasNext = connection.pageInfo.hasNextPage;
+    cursor = connection.pageInfo.endCursor;
+  }
+  return additionalNodes;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validates if an issue should be processed (Open, not a duplicate, not a PR)
+ */
+function shouldProcess(issueData) {
+  if (!issueData) return false;
+
+  if (issueData.state !== 'OPEN') return false;
+
+  const labels = issueData.labels.map((l) => l.toLowerCase());
+  if (labels.includes('duplicate') || labels.includes('kind/duplicate')) {
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  return true;
+}
+
+async function getAllDescendants(roots) {
+  const allDescendants = new Map();
+  const visited = new Set();
+  const queue = [...roots];
+
+  for (const root of roots) {
+    visited.add(`${root.owner}/${root.repo}#${root.number}`);
+  }
+
+  console.log(`Starting discovery from ${roots.length} roots...`);
+
+  while (queue.length > 0) {
+    const current = queue.shift();
+    const currentKey = `${current.owner}/${current.repo}#${current.number}`;
+
+    try {
+      const issueData = await fetchIssueData(
+        current.owner,
+        current.repo,
+        current.number,
+      );
+
+      if (!shouldProcess(issueData)) {
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      // ONLY add to labeling list if it's in the PUBLIC repository
+      if (current.repo === PUBLIC_REPO) {
+        // Don't label the roots themselves
+        if (
+          !ROOT_ISSUES.some(
+            (r) => r.number === current.number && r.repo === current.repo,
+          )
+        ) {
+          allDescendants.set(currentKey, {
+            ...current,
+            title: issueData.title,
+            labels: issueData.labels,
+          });
+        }
+      }
+
+      const children = new Map();
+
+      // 1. Process Native Sub-issues
+      if (issueData.subIssues) {
+        for (const node of issueData.subIssues) {
+          const childOwner = node.repository.owner.login;
+          const childRepo = node.repository.name;
+          const childNumber = node.number;
+          const key = `${childOwner}/${childRepo}#${childNumber}`;
+          children.set(key, {
+            owner: childOwner,
+            repo: childRepo,
+            number: childNumber,
+          });
+        }
+      }
+
+      // 2. Process Markdown Task Lists in Body and Comments
+      let combinedText = issueData.body || '';
+      if (issueData.comments) {
+        for (const commentBody of issueData.comments) {
+          combinedText += '\n' + (commentBody || '');
+        }
+      }
+
+      const taskListLinks = extractTaskListLinks(
+        combinedText,
+        current.owner,
+        current.repo,
+      );
+      for (const link of taskListLinks) {
+        const key = `${link.owner}/${link.repo}#${link.number}`;
+        children.set(key, link);
+      }
+
+      // Queue children (regardless of which repo they are in, for recursion)
+      for (const [key, child] of children) {
+        if (!visited.has(key)) {
+          visited.add(key);
+          queue.push(child);
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error(`Error processing ${currentKey}: ${error.message}`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  return Array.from(allDescendants.values());
+}
+
+async function run() {
+  if (isDryRun) {
+    console.log('=== DRY RUN MODE: No labels will be applied ===');
+  }
+
+  const descendants = await getAllDescendants(ROOT_ISSUES);
+  console.log(
+    `\nFound ${descendants.length} total unique open descendant issues in ${PUBLIC_REPO}.`,
+  );
+
+  for (const issueInfo of descendants) {
+    const issueKey = `${issueInfo.owner}/${issueInfo.repo}#${issueInfo.number}`;
+    try {
+      // Data is already available from the discovery phase
+      const hasLabel = issueInfo.labels.some((l) => l === TARGET_LABEL);
+
+      if (!hasLabel) {
+        if (isDryRun) {
+          console.log(
+            `[DRY RUN] Would label ${issueKey}: "${issueInfo.title}"`,
+          );
+        } else {
+          console.log(`Labeling ${issueKey}: "${issueInfo.title}"...`);
+          await octokit.rest.issues.addLabels({
+            owner: issueInfo.owner,
+            repo: issueInfo.repo,
+            issue_number: issueInfo.number,
+            labels: [TARGET_LABEL],
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error(`Error processing label for ${issueKey}: ${error.message}`);
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+run().catch((error) => {
+  console.error(error);
+  process.exit(1);
+});

.github/workflows/chained_e2e.yml

@@ -168,6 +168,7 @@ jobs:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
           KEEP_OUTPUT: 'true'
           VERBOSE: 'true'
+          BUILD_SANDBOX_FLAGS: '--cache-from type=gha --cache-to type=gha,mode=max'
         shell: 'bash'
         run: |
           if [[ "${{ matrix.sandbox }}" == "sandbox:docker" ]]; then
@@ -276,6 +277,37 @@ jobs:
         shell: 'pwsh'
         run: 'npm run test:integration:sandbox:none'
 
+  evals:
+    name: 'Evals (ALWAYS_PASSING)'
+    needs:
+      - 'merge_queue_skipper'
+      - 'parse_run_context'
+    runs-on: 'gemini-cli-ubuntu-16-core'
+    if: |
+      always() && (needs.merge_queue_skipper.result !='success' || needs.merge_queue_skipper.outputs.skip != 'true')
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@08eba0b27e820071cde6df949e0beb9ba4906955' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
+        with:
+          ref: '${{ needs.parse_run_context.outputs.sha }}'
+          repository: '${{ needs.parse_run_context.outputs.repository }}'
+
+      - name: 'Set up Node.js 20.x'
+        uses: 'actions/setup-node@49933ea5288caeca8642d1e84afbd3f7d6820020' # ratchet:actions-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: '20.x'
+
+      - name: 'Install dependencies'
+        run: 'npm ci'
+
+      - name: 'Build project'
+        run: 'npm run build'
+
+      - name: 'Run Evals (Required to pass)'
+        env:
+          GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+        run: 'npm run test:always_passing_evals'
+
   e2e:
     name: 'E2E'
     if: |
@@ -283,13 +315,15 @@ jobs:
     needs:
       - 'e2e_linux'
       - 'e2e_mac'
+      - 'evals'
       - 'merge_queue_skipper'
     runs-on: 'gemini-cli-ubuntu-16-core'
     steps:
       - name: 'Check E2E test results'
         run: |
           if [[ ${{ needs.e2e_linux.result }} != 'success' || \
-               ${{ needs.e2e_mac.result }} != 'success' ]]; then
+               ${{ needs.e2e_mac.result }} != 'success' || \
+               ${{ needs.evals.result }} != 'success' ]]; then
             echo "One or more E2E jobs failed."
             exit 1
           fi

.github/workflows/ci.yml

@@ -43,13 +43,15 @@ jobs:
       - id: 'merge-queue-ci-skipper'
         uses: 'cariad-tech/merge-queue-ci-skipper@1032489e59437862c90a08a2c92809c903883772' # ratchet:cariad-tech/merge-queue-ci-skipper@main
         with:
-          secret: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          secret: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
 
   lint:
     name: 'Lint'
     runs-on: 'gemini-cli-ubuntu-16-core'
     needs: 'merge_queue_skipper'
     if: "${{needs.merge_queue_skipper.outputs.skip == 'false'}}"
+    env:
+      GEMINI_LINT_TEMP_DIR: '${{ github.workspace }}/.gemini-linters'
     steps:
       - name: 'Checkout'
         uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
@@ -63,9 +65,21 @@ jobs:
           node-version-file: '.nvmrc'
           cache: 'npm'
 
+      - name: 'Cache Linters'
+        uses: 'actions/cache@v4'
+        with:
+          path: '${{ env.GEMINI_LINT_TEMP_DIR }}'
+          key: "${{ runner.os }}-${{ runner.arch }}-linters-${{ hashFiles('scripts/lint.js') }}"
+
       - name: 'Install dependencies'
         run: 'npm ci'
 
+      - name: 'Cache ESLint'
+        uses: 'actions/cache@v4'
+        with:
+          path: '.eslintcache'
+          key: "${{ runner.os }}-eslint-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json', 'eslint.config.js') }}"
+
       - name: 'Validate NOTICES.txt'
         run: 'git diff --exit-code packages/vscode-ide-companion/NOTICES.txt'
 
@@ -111,10 +125,9 @@ jobs:
           args: '--verbose --accept 200,503 ./**/*.md'
           fail: true
   test_linux:
-    name: 'Test (Linux)'
+    name: 'Test (Linux) - ${{ matrix.node-version }}, ${{ matrix.shard }}'
     runs-on: 'gemini-cli-ubuntu-16-core'
     needs:
-      - 'lint'
       - 'merge_queue_skipper'
     if: "${{needs.merge_queue_skipper.outputs.skip == 'false'}}"
     permissions:
@@ -127,6 +140,9 @@ jobs:
           - '20.x'
           - '22.x'
           - '24.x'
+        shard:
+          - 'cli'
+          - 'others'
     steps:
       - name: 'Checkout'
         uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
@@ -146,7 +162,14 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run tests and generate reports'
         env:
           NO_COLOR: true
-        run: 'npm run test:ci'
+        run: |
+          if [[ "${{ matrix.shard }}" == "cli" ]]; then
+            npm run test:ci --workspace @google/gemini-cli
+          else
+            # Explicitly list non-cli packages to ensure they are sharded correctly
+            npm run test:ci --workspace @google/gemini-cli-core --workspace @google/gemini-cli-a2a-server --workspace gemini-cli-vscode-ide-companion --workspace @google/gemini-cli-test-utils --if-present
+            npm run test:scripts
+          fi
 
       - name: 'Bundle'
         run: 'npm run bundle'
@@ -154,6 +177,19 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Smoke test bundle'
         run: 'node ./bundle/gemini.js --version'
 
+      - name: 'Smoke test npx installation'
+        run: |
+          # 1. Package the project into a tarball
+          TARBALL=$(npm pack | tail -n 1)
+
+          # 2. Move to a fresh directory for isolation
+          mkdir -p ../smoke-test-dir
+          mv "$TARBALL" ../smoke-test-dir/
+          cd ../smoke-test-dir
+
+          # 3. Run npx from the tarball
+          npx "./$TARBALL" --version
+
       - name: 'Wait for file system sync'
         run: 'sleep 2'
 
@@ -162,7 +198,7 @@ jobs:
           ${{ always() && (github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository) }}
         uses: 'dorny/test-reporter@dc3a92680fcc15842eef52e8c4606ea7ce6bd3f3' # ratchet:dorny/test-reporter@v2
         with:
-          name: 'Test Results (Node ${{ matrix.node-version }})'
+          name: 'Test Results (Node ${{ runner.os }}, ${{ matrix.node-version }}, ${{ matrix.shard }})'
           path: 'packages/*/junit.xml'
           reporter: 'java-junit'
           fail-on-error: 'false'
@@ -172,14 +208,13 @@ jobs:
           ${{ always() && (github.event_name == 'pull_request' && github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name != github.repository) }}
         uses: 'actions/upload-artifact@ea165f8d65b6e75b540449e92b4886f43607fa02' # ratchet:actions/upload-artifact@v4
         with:
-          name: 'test-results-fork-${{ matrix.node-version }}-${{ runner.os }}'
+          name: 'test-results-fork-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.node-version }}-${{ matrix.shard }}'
           path: 'packages/*/junit.xml'
 
   test_mac:
-    name: 'Test (Mac)'
-    runs-on: '${{ matrix.os }}'
+    name: 'Test (Mac) - ${{ matrix.node-version }}, ${{ matrix.shard }}'
+    runs-on: 'macos-latest'
     needs:
-      - 'lint'
       - 'merge_queue_skipper'
     if: "${{needs.merge_queue_skipper.outputs.skip == 'false'}}"
     permissions:
@@ -189,12 +224,13 @@ jobs:
     continue-on-error: true
     strategy:
       matrix:
-        os:
-          - 'macos-latest'
         node-version:
           - '20.x'
           - '22.x'
           - '24.x'
+        shard:
+          - 'cli'
+          - 'others'
     steps:
       - name: 'Checkout'
         uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
@@ -214,7 +250,14 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Run tests and generate reports'
         env:
           NO_COLOR: true
-        run: 'npm run test:ci -- --coverage.enabled=false'
+        run: |
+          if [[ "${{ matrix.shard }}" == "cli" ]]; then
+            npm run test:ci --workspace @google/gemini-cli -- --coverage.enabled=false
+          else
+            # Explicitly list non-cli packages to ensure they are sharded correctly
+            npm run test:ci --workspace @google/gemini-cli-core --workspace @google/gemini-cli-a2a-server --workspace gemini-cli-vscode-ide-companion --workspace @google/gemini-cli-test-utils --if-present -- --coverage.enabled=false
+            npm run test:scripts
+          fi
 
       - name: 'Bundle'
         run: 'npm run bundle'
@@ -222,6 +265,19 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Smoke test bundle'
         run: 'node ./bundle/gemini.js --version'
 
+      - name: 'Smoke test npx installation'
+        run: |
+          # 1. Package the project into a tarball
+          TARBALL=$(npm pack | tail -n 1)
+
+          # 2. Move to a fresh directory for isolation
+          mkdir -p ../smoke-test-dir
+          mv "$TARBALL" ../smoke-test-dir/
+          cd ../smoke-test-dir
+
+          # 3. Run npx from the tarball
+          npx "./$TARBALL" --version
+
       - name: 'Wait for file system sync'
         run: 'sleep 2'
 
@@ -230,7 +286,7 @@ jobs:
           ${{ always() && (github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository) }}
         uses: 'dorny/test-reporter@dc3a92680fcc15842eef52e8c4606ea7ce6bd3f3' # ratchet:dorny/test-reporter@v2
         with:
-          name: 'Test Results (Node ${{ matrix.node-version }})'
+          name: 'Test Results (Node ${{ runner.os }}, ${{ matrix.node-version }}, ${{ matrix.shard }})'
           path: 'packages/*/junit.xml'
           reporter: 'java-junit'
           fail-on-error: 'false'
@@ -240,7 +296,7 @@ jobs:
           ${{ always() && (github.event_name == 'pull_request' && github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name != github.repository) }}
         uses: 'actions/upload-artifact@ea165f8d65b6e75b540449e92b4886f43607fa02' # ratchet:actions/upload-artifact@v4
         with:
-          name: 'test-results-fork-${{ matrix.node-version }}-${{ runner.os }}'
+          name: 'test-results-fork-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.node-version }}-${{ matrix.shard }}'
           path: 'packages/*/junit.xml'
 
       - name: 'Upload coverage reports'
@@ -248,7 +304,7 @@ jobs:
           ${{ always() }}
         uses: 'actions/upload-artifact@ea165f8d65b6e75b540449e92b4886f43607fa02' # ratchet:actions/upload-artifact@v4
         with:
-          name: 'coverage-reports-${{ matrix.node-version }}-${{ matrix.os }}'
+          name: 'coverage-reports-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.node-version }}-${{ matrix.shard }}'
           path: 'packages/*/coverage'
 
   codeql:
@@ -300,11 +356,17 @@ jobs:
           clean-script: 'clean'
 
   test_windows:
-    name: 'Slow Test - Win'
+    name: 'Slow Test - Win - ${{ matrix.shard }}'
     runs-on: 'gemini-cli-windows-16-core'
     needs: 'merge_queue_skipper'
     if: "${{needs.merge_queue_skipper.outputs.skip == 'false'}}"
     continue-on-error: true
+    timeout-minutes: 60
+    strategy:
+      matrix:
+        shard:
+          - 'cli'
+          - 'others'
 
     steps:
       - name: 'Checkout'
@@ -355,7 +417,14 @@ jobs:
           NODE_OPTIONS: '--max-old-space-size=32768 --max-semi-space-size=256'
           UV_THREADPOOL_SIZE: '32'
           NODE_ENV: 'test'
-        run: 'npm run test:ci -- --coverage.enabled=false'
+        run: |
+          if ("${{ matrix.shard }}" -eq "cli") {
+            npm run test:ci --workspace @google/gemini-cli -- --coverage.enabled=false
+          } else {
+            # Explicitly list non-cli packages to ensure they are sharded correctly
+            npm run test:ci --workspace @google/gemini-cli-core --workspace @google/gemini-cli-a2a-server --workspace gemini-cli-vscode-ide-companion --workspace @google/gemini-cli-test-utils --if-present -- --coverage.enabled=false
+            npm run test:scripts
+          }
         shell: 'pwsh'
 
       - name: 'Bundle'
@@ -366,6 +435,21 @@ jobs:
         run: 'node ./bundle/gemini.js --version'
         shell: 'pwsh'
 
+      - name: 'Smoke test npx installation'
+        run: |
+          # 1. Package the project into a tarball
+          $PACK_OUTPUT = npm pack
+          $TARBALL = $PACK_OUTPUT[-1]
+
+          # 2. Move to a fresh directory for isolation
+          New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path ../smoke-test-dir
+          Move-Item $TARBALL ../smoke-test-dir/
+          Set-Location ../smoke-test-dir
+
+          # 3. Run npx from the tarball
+          npx "./$TARBALL" --version
+        shell: 'pwsh'
+
   ci:
     name: 'CI'
     if: 'always()'

.github/workflows/evals-nightly.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+name: 'Evals: Nightly'
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 1 * * *' # Runs at 1 AM every day
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      run_all:
+        description: 'Run all evaluations (including usually passing)'
+        type: 'boolean'
+        default: true
+      test_name_pattern:
+        description: 'Test name pattern or file name'
+        required: false
+        type: 'string'
+
+permissions:
+  contents: 'read'
+  checks: 'write'
+  actions: 'read'
+
+jobs:
+  evals:
+    name: 'Evals (USUALLY_PASSING) nightly run'
+    runs-on: 'gemini-cli-ubuntu-16-core'
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        model:
+          - 'gemini-3-pro-preview'
+          - 'gemini-3-flash-preview'
+          - 'gemini-2.5-pro'
+          - 'gemini-2.5-flash'
+          - 'gemini-2.5-flash-lite'
+        run_attempt: [1, 2, 3]
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
+
+      - name: 'Set up Node.js'
+        uses: 'actions/setup-node@49933ea5288caeca8642d1e84afbd3f7d6820020' # ratchet:actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version-file: '.nvmrc'
+          cache: 'npm'
+
+      - name: 'Install dependencies'
+        run: 'npm ci'
+
+      - name: 'Build project'
+        run: 'npm run build'
+
+      - name: 'Create logs directory'
+        run: 'mkdir -p evals/logs'
+
+      - name: 'Run Evals'
+        continue-on-error: true
+        env:
+          GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          GEMINI_MODEL: '${{ matrix.model }}'
+          RUN_EVALS: "${{ github.event.inputs.run_all != 'false' }}"
+          TEST_NAME_PATTERN: '${{ github.event.inputs.test_name_pattern }}'
+        run: |
+          CMD="npm run test:all_evals"
+          PATTERN="${{ env.TEST_NAME_PATTERN }}"
+
+          if [[ -n "$PATTERN" ]]; then
+            if [[ "$PATTERN" == *.ts || "$PATTERN" == *.js || "$PATTERN" == */* ]]; then
+              $CMD -- "$PATTERN"
+            else
+              $CMD -- -t "$PATTERN"
+            fi
+          else
+            $CMD
+          fi
+
+      - name: 'Upload Logs'
+        if: 'always()'
+        uses: 'actions/upload-artifact@ea165f8d65b6e75b540449e92b4886f43607fa02' # ratchet:actions/upload-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: 'eval-logs-${{ matrix.model }}-${{ matrix.run_attempt }}'
+          path: 'evals/logs'
+          retention-days: 7
+
+  aggregate-results:
+    name: 'Aggregate Results'
+    needs: ['evals']
+    if: 'always()'
+    runs-on: 'gemini-cli-ubuntu-16-core'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5
+
+      - name: 'Download Logs'
+        uses: 'actions/download-artifact@cc203385981b70ca67e1cc392babf9cc229d5806' # ratchet:actions/download-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          path: 'artifacts'
+
+      - name: 'Generate Summary'
+        env:
+          GH_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+        run: 'node scripts/aggregate_evals.js artifacts >> "$GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY"'

.github/workflows/gemini-automated-issue-dedup.yml

@@ -101,7 +101,6 @@ jobs:
                     "FIRESTORE_DATABASE_ID": "(default)",
                     "GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "${GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS}"
                   },
-                  "enabled": true,
                   "timeout": 600000
                 }
               },

.github/workflows/gemini-automated-issue-triage.yml

@@ -14,9 +14,15 @@ on:
         description: 'issue number to triage'
         required: true
         type: 'number'
+  workflow_call:
+    inputs:
+      issue_number:
+        description: 'issue number to triage'
+        required: false
+        type: 'string'
 
 concurrency:
-  group: '${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.issue.number || github.event.inputs.issue_number }}'
+  group: '${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.issue.number || github.event.inputs.issue_number || inputs.issue_number }}'
   cancel-in-progress: true
 
 defaults:
@@ -34,12 +40,11 @@ permissions:
 jobs:
   triage-issue:
     if: |-
-      github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' &&
+      (github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' || github.repository == 'google-gemini/maintainers-gemini-cli') &&
       (
         github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' ||
         (
           (github.event_name == 'issues' || github.event_name == 'issue_comment') &&
-          contains(github.event.issue.labels.*.name, 'status/need-triage') &&
           (github.event_name != 'issue_comment' || (
             contains(github.event.comment.body, '@gemini-cli /triage') &&
             (github.event.comment.author_association == 'OWNER' || github.event.comment.author_association == 'MEMBER' || github.event.comment.author_association == 'COLLABORATOR')
@@ -58,10 +63,11 @@ jobs:
         with:
           github-token: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
           script: |
+            const issueNumber = ${{ github.event.inputs.issue_number || inputs.issue_number }};
             const { data: issue } = await github.rest.issues.get({
               owner: context.repo.owner,
               repo: context.repo.repo,
-              issue_number: ${{ github.event.inputs.issue_number }},
+              issue_number: issueNumber,
             });
             core.setOutput('title', issue.title);
             core.setOutput('body', issue.body);
@@ -72,14 +78,9 @@ jobs:
         if: |-
           github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch'
         env:
-          ISSUE_NUMBER_INPUT: '${{ github.event.inputs.issue_number }}'
+          ISSUE_NUMBER_INPUT: '${{ github.event.inputs.issue_number || inputs.issue_number }}'
           LABELS: '${{ steps.get_issue_data.outputs.labels }}'
         run: |
-          if ! echo "${LABELS}" | grep -q 'status/need-triage'; then
-            echo "Issue #${ISSUE_NUMBER_INPUT} does not have the 'status/need-triage' label. Stopping workflow."
-            exit 1
-          fi
-
           if echo "${LABELS}" | grep -q 'area/'; then
             echo "Issue #${ISSUE_NUMBER_INPUT} already has 'area/' label. Stopping workflow."
             exit 1
@@ -92,6 +93,10 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: 'Generate GitHub App Token'
         id: 'generate_token'
+        env:
+          APP_ID: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
+        if: |-
+          ${{ env.APP_ID != '' }}
         uses: 'actions/create-github-app-token@a8d616148505b5069dccd32f177bb87d7f39123b' # ratchet:actions/create-github-app-token@v2
         with:
           app-id: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
@@ -102,7 +107,7 @@ jobs:
         id: 'get_labels'
         uses: 'actions/github-script@60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea'
         with:
-          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
+          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token || secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
           script: |-
             const { data: labels } = await github.rest.issues.listLabelsForRepo({
               owner: context.repo.owner,
@@ -133,7 +138,7 @@ jobs:
           ISSUE_BODY: >-
             ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && steps.get_issue_data.outputs.body || github.event.issue.body }}
           ISSUE_NUMBER: >-
-            ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && github.event.inputs.issue_number || github.event.issue.number }}
+            ${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && (github.event.inputs.issue_number || inputs.issue_number) || github.event.issue.number }}
           REPOSITORY: '${{ github.repository }}'
           AVAILABLE_LABELS: '${{ steps.get_labels.outputs.available_labels }}'
         with:
@@ -259,7 +264,7 @@ jobs:
           LABELS_OUTPUT: '${{ steps.gemini_issue_analysis.outputs.summary }}'
         uses: 'actions/github-script@60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea'
         with:
-          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
+          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token || secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
           script: |
             const rawOutput = process.env.LABELS_OUTPUT;
             core.info(`Raw output from model: ${rawOutput}`);
@@ -301,22 +306,6 @@ jobs:
             });
             core.info(`Successfully added labels for #${issueNumber}: ${labelsToAdd.join(', ')}`);
 
-            // Remove the 'status/need-triage' label
-            try {
-                await github.rest.issues.removeLabel({
-                    owner: context.repo.owner,
-                    repo: context.repo.repo,
-                    issue_number: issueNumber,
-                    name: 'status/need-triage'
-                });
-                core.info(`Successfully removed 'status/need-triage' label.`);
-            } catch (error) {
-                // If the label doesn't exist, the API call will throw a 404. We can ignore this.
-                if (error.status !== 404) {
-                    core.warning(`Failed to remove 'status/need-triage': ${error.message}`);
-                }
-            }
-
       - name: 'Post Issue Analysis Failure Comment'
         if: |-
           ${{ failure() && steps.gemini_issue_analysis.outcome == 'failure' }}
@@ -325,7 +314,7 @@ jobs:
           RUN_URL: '${{ github.server_url }}/${{ github.repository }}/actions/runs/${{ github.run_id }}'
         uses: 'actions/github-script@60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea'
         with:
-          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
+          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token || secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
           script: |-
             github.rest.issues.createComment({
               owner: context.repo.owner,

.github/workflows/gemini-automated-pr-size-labeler.yml

@@ -1,127 +0,0 @@
-name: 'Gemini Automated PR Labeler'
-
-on:
-  pull_request_target:
-    types: ['opened', 'reopened', 'synchronize']
-
-jobs:
-  label-pr:
-    timeout-minutes: 10
-    if: |-
-      ${{ github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' }}
-    permissions:
-      pull-requests: 'write'
-      contents: 'read'
-      id-token: 'write'
-
-    concurrency:
-      group: '${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}'
-      cancel-in-progress: true
-
-    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
-
-    steps:
-      - name: 'Generate GitHub App Token'
-        id: 'generate_token'
-        uses: 'actions/create-github-app-token@df432ceedc7162793a195dd1713ff69aefc7379e' # v2
-        with:
-          app-id: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
-          private-key: '${{ secrets.PRIVATE_KEY }}'
-          permission-pull-requests: 'write'
-
-      - name: 'Run Gemini PR size and complexity labeller'
-        uses: 'google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli@a3bf79042542528e91937b3a3a6fbc4967ee3c31' # Use the specific commit SHA
-        env:
-          GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
-          PR_NUMBER: '${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}'
-          REPOSITORY: '${{ github.repository }}'
-        with:
-          gcp_workload_identity_provider: '${{ vars.GCP_WIF_PROVIDER }}'
-          gcp_project_id: '${{ vars.GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT }}'
-          gcp_location: '${{ vars.GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION }}'
-          gcp_service_account: '${{ vars.SERVICE_ACCOUNT_EMAIL }}'
-          gemini_api_key: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
-          use_vertex_ai: '${{ vars.GOOGLE_GENAI_USE_VERTEXAI }}'
-          use_gemini_code_assist: '${{ vars.GOOGLE_GENAI_USE_GCA }}'
-          settings: |
-            {
-              "coreTools": [
-                "run_shell_command(gh pr diff)",
-                "run_shell_command(gh pr edit)",
-                "run_shell_command(gh pr comment)",
-                "run_shell_command(gh pr view)"
-              ],
-              "telemetry": {
-                "enabled": true,
-                "target": "gcp"
-              },
-              "sandbox": false
-            }
-          prompt: |
-            You are a Pull Request labeller and Feedback Assistant. Your primary goal is to improve review velocity and help maintainers prioritize their work by automatically labeling pull requests based on size and complexity, and providing guidance for overly large PRs.
-
-            Steps:
-            1. Retrieve Pull Request Information:
-               - Use `gh pr diff ${{ env.PR_NUMBER }} --repo ${{ env.REPOSITORY }}` to get the diff content.
-               - Parse the output from `gh pr diff` to determine the total lines of code added and deleted. Calculate `TOTAL_LINES_CHANGED`.
-
-            2. Determine Pull Request Size:
-               - Use `gh pr view ${{ env.PR_NUMBER }} --repo ${{ env.REPOSITORY }} --json labels` to get the current labels on the PR.
-               - Check the current labels and identify if any `size/*` labels already exist (e.g., `size/xs`, `size/s`, etc.).
-               - If an old `size/*` label is found and it is different from the newly calculated size, remove it using:
-                 `gh pr edit ${{ env.PR_NUMBER }} --repo ${{ env.REPOSITORY }} --remove-label "size-label-to-remove"`
-               - Based on `TOTAL_LINES_CHANGED`, select the appropriate new size label:
-                 - `size/xs`: < 10 lines changed
-                 - `size/s`: 10-50 lines changed
-                 - `size/m`: 51-200 lines changed
-                 - `size/l`: 201-1000 lines changed
-                 - `size/xl`: > 1000 lines changed
-               - Do not invent new size labels.
-               - Apply the newly determined `size/*` label to the pull request using:
-                 `gh pr edit ${{ env.PR_NUMBER }} --repo ${{ env.REPOSITORY }} --add-label "your-new-size-label"`
-
-            3. Analyze Pull Request Complexity:
-                - Perform Code Change Analysis: Examine the content of the code changes obtained from `gh pr diff ${{ env.PR_NUMBER }} --repo ${{ env.REPOSITORY }}`. Look for indicators of complexity such as:
-                 - Number of files changed (can be inferred from the diff headers).
-                 - Diversity of file types (e.g., changes across different languages, configuration files, documentation).
-                 - Presence of new external dependencies.
-                 - Introduction of new architectural components or significant refactoring.
-                 - Complexity of individual code changes (e.g., deeply nested logic, complex algorithms, extensive conditional statements).
-               - Apply Heuristic-based Complexity Assessment:
-                 - If the PR touches a small number of files with minor changes (e.g., typos, simple bug fixes, small feature additions), categorize it as `review/quick`.
-                 - If the PR involves changes across multiple files, introduces new features, significantly refactors existing code, or has a high line count (even within `size/l`), categorize it as `review/involved`.
-                 - Pay close attention to changes in critical or core modules as these inherently increase complexity.
-               - **Only use the labels `review/quick` or `review/involved` for complexity. Do not invent new complexity labels.**
-               - **Remove any previous `review/*` labels if they no longer apply, similar to the size label process.**
-               - Apply the determined `review/*` label to the pull request using:
-                 `gh pr edit ${{ env.PR_NUMBER }} --repo ${{ env.REPOSITORY }} --add-label "your-complexity-label"`
-
-            4. Handle Overly Large Pull Requests (`size/xl`):
-               - **Conditional Check:** If the pull request has been labeled `size/xl` (i.e., > 1000 lines of code changed) in Step 2, proceed to the next sub-step.
-               - **Post Constructive Comment:** Post a polite and helpful comment on the pull request using:
-                 `gh pr comment ${{ env.PR_NUMBER }} --repo ${{ env.REPOSITORY }} --body "Your comment here"`
-                 The comment body should be:
-                 """
-                 Thanks for your hard work on this pull request!
-
-                 This pull request is quite large, which can make it challenging and time-consuming for reviewers to go through thoroughly.
-
-                 To help us review it more efficiently and get your changes merged faster, we kindly request you consider breaking this into smaller, more focused pull requests. Each smaller PR should ideally address a single logical change or a small set of related changes.
-
-                 For example, you could separate out refactoring, new feature additions, and bug fixes into individual PRs. This makes it easier to understand, review, and test each component independently.
-
-                 We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance with this!
-                 """
-
-            Guidelines:
-            - Automation Focus: All actions should be automated and not require manual intervention.
-            - Non-intrusive: The system should add labels and comments but not modify the code or close the pull request.
-            - Polite and Constructive: All communication, especially for large PRs, must be polite, encouraging, and constructive.
-            - Prioritize Clarity: The labels applied should clearly convey the PR's size and complexity to reviewers.
-            - Adhere to Defined Labels: Only use the specified `size/*` and `review/*` labels. Do not create or apply any other labels.
-            - Utilize `gh CLI`: Interact with GitHub using the `gh` command-line tool for diffing, label management, and commenting.
-            - Execute commands strictly as described in the steps. Do not invent new commands.
-            - In no case should you change other pull request that are not the one you are working on. Which can be found by using env.PR_NUMBER
-            - Execute each step that is defined in the steps section.
-            - In no case should you execute code from the pull request because this could be malicious code.
-            - If you fail to do this step log the errors you received

.github/workflows/gemini-scheduled-issue-dedup.yml

@@ -81,7 +81,6 @@ jobs:
                     "FIRESTORE_DATABASE_ID": "(default)",
                     "GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS": "${GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS}"
                   },
-                  "enabled": true,
                   "timeout": 600000
                 }
               },

.github/workflows/gemini-scheduled-issue-triage.yml

@@ -1,12 +1,16 @@
 name: '📋 Gemini Scheduled Issue Triage'
 
 on:
+  issues:
+    types:
+      - 'opened'
+      - 'reopened'
   schedule:
     - cron: '0 * * * *' # Runs every hour
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 concurrency:
-  group: '${{ github.workflow }}'
+  group: '${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.number || github.run_id }}'
   cancel-in-progress: true
 
 defaults:
@@ -35,7 +39,21 @@ jobs:
           private-key: '${{ secrets.PRIVATE_KEY }}'
           permission-issues: 'write'
 
+      - name: 'Get issue from event'
+        if: |-
+          ${{ github.event_name == 'issues' }}
+        id: 'get_issue_from_event'
+        env:
+          ISSUE_EVENT: '${{ toJSON(github.event.issue) }}'
+        run: |
+          set -euo pipefail
+          ISSUE_JSON=$(echo "$ISSUE_EVENT" | jq -c '[{number: .number, title: .title, body: .body}]')
+          echo "issues_to_triage=${ISSUE_JSON}" >> "${GITHUB_OUTPUT}"
+          echo "✅ Found issue #${{ github.event.issue.number }} from event to triage! 🎯"
+
       - name: 'Find untriaged issues'
+        if: |-
+          ${{ github.event_name == 'schedule' || github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' }}
         id: 'find_issues'
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
@@ -43,22 +61,26 @@ jobs:
         run: |-
           set -euo pipefail
 
-          echo '🔍 Finding issues without labels...'
-          NO_LABEL_ISSUES="$(gh issue list --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" \
-            --search 'is:open is:issue no:label' --json number,title,body)"
+          echo '🔍 Finding issues missing area labels...'
+          NO_AREA_ISSUES="$(gh issue list --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" \
+            --search 'is:open is:issue -label:area/core -label:area/agent -label:area/enterprise -label:area/non-interactive -label:area/security -label:area/platform -label:area/extensions -label:area/unknown' --limit 100 --json number,title,body)"
 
-          echo '🏷️ Finding issues that need triage...'
-          NEED_TRIAGE_ISSUES="$(gh issue list --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" \
-            --search "is:open is:issue label:\"status/need-triage\""  --limit 1000 --json number,title,body)"
+          echo '🔍 Finding issues missing kind labels...'
+          NO_KIND_ISSUES="$(gh issue list --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" \
+            --search 'is:open is:issue -label:kind/bug -label:kind/enhancement -label:kind/customer-issue -label:kind/question' --limit 100 --json number,title,body)"
+
+          echo '🏷️ Finding issues missing priority labels...'
+          NO_PRIORITY_ISSUES="$(gh issue list --repo "${GITHUB_REPOSITORY}" \
+            --search 'is:open is:issue -label:priority/p0 -label:priority/p1 -label:priority/p2 -label:priority/p3 -label:priority/unknown' --limit 100 --json number,title,body)"
 
           echo '🔄 Merging and deduplicating issues...'
-          ISSUES="$(echo "${NO_LABEL_ISSUES}" "${NEED_TRIAGE_ISSUES}" | jq -c -s 'add | unique_by(.number)')"
+          ISSUES="$(echo "${NO_AREA_ISSUES}" "${NO_KIND_ISSUES}" "${NO_PRIORITY_ISSUES}" | jq -c -s 'add | unique_by(.number)')"
 
           echo '📝 Setting output for GitHub Actions...'
           echo "issues_to_triage=${ISSUES}" >> "${GITHUB_OUTPUT}"
 
           ISSUE_COUNT="$(echo "${ISSUES}" | jq 'length')"
-          echo "✅ Found ${ISSUE_COUNT} issues to triage! 🎯"
+          echo "✅ Found ${ISSUE_COUNT} unique issues to triage! 🎯"
 
       - name: 'Get Repository Labels'
         id: 'get_labels'
@@ -77,12 +99,13 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: 'Run Gemini Issue Analysis'
         if: |-
-          ${{ steps.find_issues.outputs.issues_to_triage != '[]' }}
+          (steps.get_issue_from_event.outputs.issues_to_triage != '' && steps.get_issue_from_event.outputs.issues_to_triage != '[]') ||
+          (steps.find_issues.outputs.issues_to_triage != '' && steps.find_issues.outputs.issues_to_triage != '[]')
         uses: 'google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli@a3bf79042542528e91937b3a3a6fbc4967ee3c31' # ratchet:google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli@v0
         id: 'gemini_issue_analysis'
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: '' # Do not pass any auth token here since this runs on untrusted inputs
-          ISSUES_TO_TRIAGE: '${{ steps.find_issues.outputs.issues_to_triage }}'
+          ISSUES_TO_TRIAGE: '${{ steps.get_issue_from_event.outputs.issues_to_triage || steps.find_issues.outputs.issues_to_triage }}'
           REPOSITORY: '${{ github.repository }}'
           AVAILABLE_LABELS: '${{ steps.get_labels.outputs.available_labels }}'
         with:
@@ -116,38 +139,32 @@ jobs:
             1. You are only able to use the echo command. Review the available labels in the environment variable: "${AVAILABLE_LABELS}".
             2. Check environment variable for issues to triage: $ISSUES_TO_TRIAGE (JSON array of issues)
             3. Review the issue title, body and any comments provided in the environment variables.
-            4. Identify the most relevant labels from the existing labels, focusing on kind/*, area/*, sub-area/* and priority/*.
-            5. If the issue already has area/ label, dont try to change it. Similarly, if the issue already has a kind/ label don't change it. And if the issue already has a priority/ label do not change it for example:
-               If an issue has area/core and kind/bug  you will only add a priority/ label.
-               Instead if an issue has no labels, you will could add one lable of each kind.
+            4. Identify the most relevant labels from the existing labels, specifically focusing on area/*, kind/* and priority/*.
+            5. Label Policy:
+               - If the issue already has a kind/ label, do not change it.
+               - If the issue already has a priority/ label, do not change it.
+               - If the issue already has an area/ label, do not change it.
+               - If any of these are missing, select exactly ONE appropriate label for the missing category.
             6. Identify other applicable labels based on the issue content, such as status/*, help wanted, good first issue, etc.
-            7. For area/* and kind/* limit yourself to only the single most applicable label in each case.
-            8. Give me a single short explanation about why you are selecting each label in the process.
-            9. Output a JSON array of objects, each containing the issue number
+            7. Give me a single short explanation about why you are selecting each label in the process.
+            8. Output a JSON array of objects, each containing the issue number
                and the labels to add and remove, along with an explanation. For example:
                ```
                [
                  {
                    "issue_number": 123,
-                   "labels_to_add": ["kind/bug", "priority/p2"],
+                   "labels_to_add": ["area/core", "kind/bug", "priority/p2"],
                    "labels_to_remove": ["status/need-triage"],
-                   "explanation": "This issue is a bug that needs to be addressed with medium priority."
-                 },
-                 {
-                   "issue_number": 456,
-                   "labels_to_add": ["kind/enhancement"],
-                   "labels_to_remove": [],
-                   "explanation": "This issue is an enhancement request that could improve the user experience."
+                   "explanation": "This issue is a UI bug that needs to be addressed with medium priority."
                  }
                ]
                ```
               If an issue cannot be classified, do not include it in the output array.
-            10. For each issue please check if CLI version is present, this is usually in the output of the /about command and will look like 0.1.5
+            9. For each issue please check if CLI version is present, this is usually in the output of the /about command and will look like 0.1.5
               - Anything more than 6 versions older than the most recent should add the status/need-retesting label
-            11. If you see that the issue doesn't look like it has sufficient information recommend the status/need-information label and leave a comment politely requesting the relevant information, eg.. if repro steps are missing request for repro steps. if version information is missing request for version information into the explanation section below.
-              - After identifying appropriate labels to an issue, add "status/need-triage" label to labels_to_remove in the output.
-            12. If you think an issue might be a Priority/P0 do not apply the priority/p0 label. Instead apply a status/manual-triage label and include a note in your explanation.
-            13. If you are uncertain and have not been able to apply one each of kind/, area/ and priority/ , apply the status/manual-triage label.
+            10. If you see that the issue doesn't look like it has sufficient information recommend the status/need-information label and leave a comment politely requesting the relevant information, eg.. if repro steps are missing request for repro steps. if version information is missing request for version information into the explanation section below.
+            11. If you think an issue might be a Priority/P0 do not apply the priority/p0 label. Instead apply a status/manual-triage label and include a note in your explanation.
+            12. If you are uncertain about a category, use the area/unknown, kind/question, or priority/unknown labels as appropriate. If you are extremely uncertain, apply the status/manual-triage label.
 
             ## Guidelines
 
@@ -157,100 +174,46 @@ jobs:
               - Do not add comments or modify the issue content.
               - Do not remove the following labels maintainer, help wanted or good first issue.
               - Triage only the current issue.
-              - Identify only one area/ label
+              - Identify only one area/ label.
               - Identify only one kind/ label (Do not apply kind/duplicate or kind/parent-issue)
-              - Identify all applicable sub-area/* and priority/* labels based on the issue content. It's ok to have multiple of these.
+              - Identify only one priority/ label.
               - Once you categorize the issue if it needs information bump down the priority by 1 eg.. a p0 would become a p1 a p1 would become a p2. P2 and P3 can stay as is in this scenario.
-            Categorization Guidelines:
-            P0: Critical / Blocker
-              - A P0 bug is a catastrophic failure that demands immediate attention.
-              - To be a P0 it means almost all users are running into this issue and it is blocking users from being able to use the product.
-              - You would see this in the form of many comments from different developers on the bug.
-              - It represents a complete showstopper for a significant portion of users or for the development process itself.
-            Impact:
-              - Blocks development or testing for the entire team.
-              - Major security vulnerability that could compromise user data or system integrity.
-              - Causes data loss or corruption with no workaround.
-              - Crashes the application or makes a core feature completely unusable for all or most users in a production environment. Will it cause severe quality degration?
-              - Is it preventing contributors from contributing to the repository or is it a release blocker?
-              Qualifier: Is the main function of the software broken?
-              Example: The gemini auth login command fails with an unrecoverable error, preventing any user from authenticating and using the rest of the CLI.
-            P1: High
-              - A P1 bug is a serious issue that significantly degrades the user experience or impacts a core feature.
-              - While not a complete blocker, it's a major problem that needs a fast resolution. Feature requests are almost never P1.
-              - Once again this would be affecting many users.
-              - You would see this in the form of comments from different developers on the bug.
-              Impact:
-              - A core feature is broken or behaving incorrectly for a large number of users or large number of use cases.
-              - Review the bug details and comments to try figure out if this issue affects a large set of use cases or if it's a narrow set of use cases.
-              - Severe performance degradation making the application frustratingly slow.
-              - No straightforward workaround exists, or the workaround is difficult and non-obvious.
-              Qualifier: Is a key feature unusable or giving very wrong results?
-              Example: Gemini CLI enters a loop when making read-many-files tool call. I am unable to break out of the loop and gemini doesn't follow instructions subsequently.
-            P2: Medium
-              - A P2 bug is a moderately impactful issue. It's a noticeable problem but doesn't prevent the use of the software's main functionality.
-              Impact:
-              - Affects a non-critical feature or a smaller, specific subset of users.
-              - An inconvenient but functional workaround is available and easy to execute.
-              - Noticeable UI/UX problems that don't break functionality but look unprofessional (e.g., elements are misaligned or overlapping).
-              Qualifier: Is it an annoying but non-blocking problem?
-              Example: An error message is unclear or contains a typo, causing user confusion but not halting their workflow.
-            P3: Low
-              - A P3 bug is a minor, low-impact issue that is trivial or cosmetic. It has little to no effect on the overall functionality of the application.
-              Impact:
-              - Minor cosmetic issues like color inconsistencies, typos in documentation, or slight alignment problems on a non-critical page.
-              - An edge-case bug that is very difficult to reproduce and affects a tiny fraction of users.
-              Qualifier: Is it a "nice-to-fix" issue?
-              Example: Spelling mistakes etc.
+
+            Categorization Guidelines (Priority):
+            P0 - Urgent Blocking Issues:
+              - DO NOT APPLY THIS LABEL AUTOMATICALLY. Use status/manual-triage instead.
+              - Definition: Urgent, block a significant percentage of the user base, and prevent frequent use of the Gemini CLI.
+              - This includes core stability blockers (e.g., authentication failures, broken upgrades), critical crashes, and P0 security vulnerabilities.
+              - Impact: Blocks development or testing for the entire team; Major security vulnerability; Causes data loss or corruption with no workaround; Crashes the application or makes a core feature completely unusable for all or most users.
+              - Qualifier: Is the main function of the software broken?
+            P1 - High-Impact Issues:
+              - Definition: Affect a large number of users, blocking them from using parts of the Gemini CLI, or make the CLI frequently unusable even with workarounds available.
+              - Impact: A core feature is broken or behaving incorrectly for a large number of users or use cases; Severe performance degradation; No straightforward workaround exists.
+              - Qualifier: Is a key feature unusable or giving very wrong results?
+            P2 - Significant Issues:
+              - Definition: Affect some users significantly, such as preventing the use of certain features or authentication types.
+              - Can also be issues that many users complain about, causing annoyance or hindering daily use.
+              - Impact: Affects a non-critical feature or a smaller, specific subset of users; An inconvenient but functional workaround is available; Noticeable UI/UX problems that look unprofessional.
+              - Qualifier: Is it an annoying but non-blocking problem?
+            P3 - Low-Impact Issues:
+              - Definition: Typically usability issues that cause annoyance to a limited user base.
+              - Includes feature requests that could be addressed in the near future and may be suitable for community contributions.
+              - Impact: Minor cosmetic issues; An edge-case bug that is very difficult to reproduce and affects a tiny fraction of users.
+              - Qualifier: Is it a "nice-to-fix" issue?
+
+            Categorization Guidelines (Area):
+            area/agent: Core Agent, Tools, Memory, Sub-Agents, Hooks, Agent Quality
+            area/core: User Interface, OS Support, Core Functionality
+            area/enterprise: Telemetry, Policy, Quota / Licensing
+            area/extensions: Gemini CLI extensions capability
+            area/non-interactive: GitHub Actions, SDK, 3P Integrations, Shell Scripting, Command line automation
+            area/platform: Build infra, Release mgmt, Testing, Eval infra, Capacity, Quota mgmt
+            area/security: security related issues
+
             Additional Context:
-              - If users are talking about issues where the model gets downgraded from pro to flash then i want you to categorize that as a performance issue
-              - This product is designed to use different models eg.. using pro, downgrading to flash etc.
-              - When users report that they dont expect the model to change those would be categorized as feature requests.
-            Definition of Areas
-            area/ux:
-              - Issues concerning user-facing elements like command usability, interactive features, help docs, and perceived performance.
-              - I am seeing my screen flicker when using Gemini CLI
-              - I am seeing the output malformed
-              - Theme changes aren't taking effect
-              - My keyboard inputs arent' being recognzied
-            area/platform:
-              - Issues related to installation, packaging, OS compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux), and the underlying CLI framework.
-            area/background: Issues related to long-running background tasks, daemons, and autonomous or proactive agent features.
-            area/models:
-              - i am not getting a response that is reasonable or expected. this can include things like
-              - I am calling a tool and the tool is not performing as expected.
-              - i am expecting a tool to be called and it is not getting called ,
-              - Including experience when using
-              - built-in tools (e.g., web search, code interpreter, read file, writefile, etc..),
-              - Function calling issues should be under this area
-              - i am getting responses from the model that are malformed.
-              - Issues concerning Gemini quality of response and inference,
-              - Issues talking about unnecessary token consumption.
-              - Issues talking about Model getting stuck in a loop be watchful as this could be the root cause for issues that otherwise seem like model performance issues.
-              - Memory compression
-              - unexpected responses,
-              - poor quality of generated code
-            area/tools:
-              - These are primarily issues related to Model Context Protocol
-              - These are issues that mention MCP support
-              - feature requests asking for support for new tools.
-            area/core:
-              - Issues with fundamental components like command parsing, configuration management, session state, and the main API client logic. Introducing multi-modality
-            area/contribution:
-              - Issues related to improving the developer contribution experience, such as CI/CD pipelines, build scripts, and test automation infrastructure.
-            area/authentication:
-              -  Issues related to user identity, login flows, API key handling, credential storage, and access token management, unable to sign in selecting wrong authentication path etc..
-            area/security-privacy:
-              - Issues concerning vulnerability patching, dependency security, data sanitization, privacy controls, and preventing unauthorized data access.
-            area/extensibility:
-              - Issues related to the plugin system, extension APIs, or making the CLI's functionality available in other applications, github actions, ide support etc..
-            area/performance:
-              - Issues focused on model performance
-              - Issues with running out of capacity,
-              - 429 errors etc..
-              - could also pertain to latency,
-              - other general software performance like, memory usage, CPU consumption, and algorithmic efficiency.
-              - Switching models from one to the other unexpectedly.
+            - If users are talking about issues where the model gets downgraded from pro to flash then i want you to categorize that as a performance issue.
+            - This product is designed to use different models eg.. using pro, downgrading to flash etc.
+            - When users report that they dont expect the model to change those would be categorized as feature requests.
 
       - name: 'Apply Labels to Issues'
         if: |-
@@ -300,24 +263,6 @@ jobs:
                 core.info(`Successfully added labels for #${issueNumber}: ${labelsToAdd.join(', ')}${explanation}`);
               }
 
-              if (entry.labels_to_remove && entry.labels_to_remove.length > 0) {
-                for (const label of entry.labels_to_remove) {
-                  try {
-                    await github.rest.issues.removeLabel({
-                      owner: context.repo.owner,
-                      repo: context.repo.repo,
-                      issue_number: issueNumber,
-                      name: label
-                    });
-                  } catch (error) {
-                    if (error.status !== 404) {
-                      throw error;
-                    }
-                  }
-                }
-                core.info(`Successfully removed labels for #${issueNumber}: ${entry.labels_to_remove.join(', ')}`);
-              }
-
               if (entry.explanation) {
                 await github.rest.issues.createComment({
                   owner: context.repo.owner,

.github/workflows/gemini-scheduled-pr-triage.yml

@@ -39,3 +39,7 @@ jobs:
           GITHUB_REPOSITORY: '${{ github.repository }}'
         run: |-
           ./.github/scripts/pr-triage.sh
+          # If prs_needing_comment is empty, set it to [] explicitly for downstream steps
+          if [[ -z "$(grep 'prs_needing_comment' "${GITHUB_OUTPUT}" | cut -d'=' -f2-)" ]]; then
+            echo "prs_needing_comment=[]" >> "${GITHUB_OUTPUT}"
+          fi

.github/workflows/gemini-scheduled-stale-issue-closer.yml

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - name: 'Generate GitHub App Token'
         id: 'generate_token'
-        uses: 'actions/create-github-app-token@v1'
+        uses: 'actions/create-github-app-token@v2'
         with:
           app-id: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
           private-key: '${{ secrets.PRIVATE_KEY }}'
@@ -79,8 +79,14 @@ jobs:
                 continue;
               }
 
-              // Skip if it has a maintainer label
-              if (issue.labels.some(label => label.name.toLowerCase().includes('maintainer'))) {
+              // Skip if it has a maintainer, help wanted, or Public Roadmap label
+              const rawLabels = issue.labels.map((l) => l.name);
+              const lowercaseLabels = rawLabels.map((l) => l.toLowerCase());
+              if (
+                lowercaseLabels.some((l) => l.includes('maintainer')) ||
+                lowercaseLabels.includes('help wanted') ||
+                rawLabels.includes('🗓️ Public Roadmap')
+              ) {
                 continue;
               }
 

.github/workflows/gemini-scheduled-stale-pr-closer.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,254 @@
+name: 'Gemini Scheduled Stale PR Closer'
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 2 * * *' # Every day at 2 AM UTC
+  pull_request:
+    types: ['opened', 'edited']
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      dry_run:
+        description: 'Run in dry-run mode'
+        required: false
+        default: false
+        type: 'boolean'
+
+jobs:
+  close-stale-prs:
+    if: "github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli'"
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    permissions:
+      pull-requests: 'write'
+      issues: 'write'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Generate GitHub App Token'
+        id: 'generate_token'
+        uses: 'actions/create-github-app-token@v2'
+        with:
+          app-id: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
+          private-key: '${{ secrets.PRIVATE_KEY }}'
+
+      - name: 'Process Stale PRs'
+        uses: 'actions/github-script@v7'
+        env:
+          DRY_RUN: '${{ inputs.dry_run }}'
+        with:
+          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
+          script: |
+            const dryRun = process.env.DRY_RUN === 'true';
+            const thirtyDaysAgo = new Date();
+            thirtyDaysAgo.setDate(thirtyDaysAgo.getDate() - 30);
+
+            // 1. Fetch maintainers for verification
+            let maintainerLogins = new Set();
+            const teams = ['gemini-cli-maintainers', 'gemini-cli-askmode-approvers', 'gemini-cli-docs'];
+
+            for (const team_slug of teams) {
+              try {
+                const members = await github.paginate(github.rest.teams.listMembersInOrg, {
+                  org: context.repo.owner,
+                  team_slug: team_slug
+                });
+                for (const m of members) maintainerLogins.add(m.login.toLowerCase());
+                core.info(`Successfully fetched ${members.length} team members from ${team_slug}`);
+              } catch (e) {
+                core.warning(`Failed to fetch team members from ${team_slug}: ${e.message}`);
+              }
+            }
+
+            const isGooglerCache = new Map();
+            const isGoogler = async (login) => {
+              if (isGooglerCache.has(login)) return isGooglerCache.get(login);
+
+              try {
+                // Check membership in 'googlers' or 'google' orgs
+                const orgs = ['googlers', 'google'];
+                for (const org of orgs) {
+                  try {
+                    await github.rest.orgs.checkMembershipForUser({
+                      org: org,
+                      username: login
+                    });
+                    core.info(`User ${login} is a member of ${org} organization.`);
+                    isGooglerCache.set(login, true);
+                    return true;
+                  } catch (e) {
+                    // 404 just means they aren't a member, which is fine
+                    if (e.status !== 404) throw e;
+                  }
+                }
+              } catch (e) {
+                core.warning(`Failed to check org membership for ${login}: ${e.message}`);
+              }
+
+              isGooglerCache.set(login, false);
+              return false;
+            };
+
+            const isMaintainer = async (login, assoc) => {
+              const isTeamMember = maintainerLogins.has(login.toLowerCase());
+              const isRepoMaintainer = ['OWNER', 'MEMBER', 'COLLABORATOR'].includes(assoc);
+              if (isTeamMember || isRepoMaintainer) return true;
+
+              return await isGoogler(login);
+            };
+
+            // 2. Determine which PRs to check
+            let prs = [];
+            if (context.eventName === 'pull_request') {
+              const { data: pr } = await github.rest.pulls.get({
+                owner: context.repo.owner,
+                repo: context.repo.repo,
+                pull_number: context.payload.pull_request.number
+              });
+              prs = [pr];
+            } else {
+              prs = await github.paginate(github.rest.pulls.list, {
+                owner: context.repo.owner,
+                repo: context.repo.repo,
+                state: 'open',
+                per_page: 100
+              });
+            }
+
+            for (const pr of prs) {
+              const maintainerPr = await isMaintainer(pr.user.login, pr.author_association);
+              const isBot = pr.user.type === 'Bot' || pr.user.login.endsWith('[bot]');
+
+              // Detection Logic for Linked Issues
+              // Check 1: Official GitHub "Closing Issue" link (GraphQL)
+              const linkedIssueQuery = `query($owner:String!, $repo:String!, $number:Int!) {
+                repository(owner:$owner, name:$repo) {
+                  pullRequest(number:$number) {
+                    closingIssuesReferences(first: 1) { totalCount }
+                  }
+                }
+              }`;
+
+              let hasClosingLink = false;
+              try {
+                const res = await github.graphql(linkedIssueQuery, {
+                  owner: context.repo.owner, repo: context.repo.repo, number: pr.number
+                });
+                hasClosingLink = res.repository.pullRequest.closingIssuesReferences.totalCount > 0;
+              } catch (e) {}
+
+              // Check 2: Regex for mentions (e.g., "Related to #123", "Part of #123", "#123")
+              // We check for # followed by numbers or direct URLs to issues.
+              const body = pr.body || '';
+              const mentionRegex = /(?:#|https:\/\/github\.com\/[^\/]+\/[^\/]+\/issues\/)(\d+)/i;
+              const hasMentionLink = mentionRegex.test(body);
+
+              const hasLinkedIssue = hasClosingLink || hasMentionLink;
+
+              // Logic for Closed PRs (Auto-Reopen)
+              if (pr.state === 'closed' && context.eventName === 'pull_request' && context.payload.action === 'edited') {
+                if (hasLinkedIssue) {
+                  core.info(`PR #${pr.number} now has a linked issue. Reopening.`);
+                  if (!dryRun) {
+                    await github.rest.pulls.update({
+                      owner: context.repo.owner,
+                      repo: context.repo.repo,
+                      pull_number: pr.number,
+                      state: 'open'
+                    });
+                    await github.rest.issues.createComment({
+                      owner: context.repo.owner,
+                      repo: context.repo.repo,
+                      issue_number: pr.number,
+                      body: "Thank you for linking an issue! This pull request has been automatically reopened."
+                    });
+                  }
+                }
+                continue;
+              }
+
+              // Logic for Open PRs (Immediate Closure)
+              if (pr.state === 'open' && !maintainerPr && !hasLinkedIssue && !isBot) {
+                core.info(`PR #${pr.number} is missing a linked issue. Closing.`);
+                if (!dryRun) {
+                  await github.rest.issues.createComment({
+                    owner: context.repo.owner,
+                    repo: context.repo.repo,
+                    issue_number: pr.number,
+                    body: "Hi there! Thank you for your contribution to Gemini CLI. \n\nTo improve our contribution process and better track changes, we now require all pull requests to be associated with an existing issue, as announced in our [recent discussion](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/16706) and as detailed in our [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#1-link-to-an-existing-issue).\n\nThis pull request is being closed because it is not currently linked to an issue. **Once you have updated the description of this PR to link an issue (e.g., by adding `Fixes #123` or `Related to #123`), it will be automatically reopened.**\n\n**How to link an issue:**\nAdd a keyword followed by the issue number (e.g., `Fixes #123`) in the description of your pull request. For more details on supported keywords and how linking works, please refer to the [GitHub Documentation on linking pull requests to issues](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue).\n\nThank you for your understanding and for being a part of our community!"
+                  });
+                  await github.rest.pulls.update({
+                    owner: context.repo.owner,
+                    repo: context.repo.repo,
+                    pull_number: pr.number,
+                    state: 'closed'
+                  });
+                }
+                continue;
+              }
+
+              // Staleness check (Scheduled runs only)
+              if (pr.state === 'open' && context.eventName !== 'pull_request') {
+                const labels = pr.labels.map(l => l.name.toLowerCase());
+                if (labels.includes('help wanted') || labels.includes('🔒 maintainer only')) continue;
+
+                // Skip PRs that were created less than 30 days ago - they cannot be stale yet
+                const prCreatedAt = new Date(pr.created_at);
+                if (prCreatedAt > thirtyDaysAgo) {
+                  const daysOld = Math.floor((Date.now() - prCreatedAt.getTime()) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));
+                  core.info(`PR #${pr.number} was created ${daysOld} days ago. Skipping staleness check.`);
+                  continue;
+                }
+
+                // Initialize lastActivity to PR creation date (not epoch) as a safety baseline.
+                // This ensures we never incorrectly mark a PR as stale due to failed activity lookups.
+                let lastActivity = new Date(pr.created_at);
+                try {
+                  const reviews = await github.paginate(github.rest.pulls.listReviews, {
+                    owner: context.repo.owner,
+                    repo: context.repo.repo,
+                    pull_number: pr.number
+                  });
+                  for (const r of reviews) {
+                    if (await isMaintainer(r.user.login, r.author_association)) {
+                      const d = new Date(r.submitted_at || r.updated_at);
+                      if (d > lastActivity) lastActivity = d;
+                    }
+                  }
+                  const comments = await github.paginate(github.rest.issues.listComments, {
+                    owner: context.repo.owner,
+                    repo: context.repo.repo,
+                    issue_number: pr.number
+                  });
+                  for (const c of comments) {
+                    if (await isMaintainer(c.user.login, c.author_association)) {
+                      const d = new Date(c.updated_at);
+                      if (d > lastActivity) lastActivity = d;
+                    }
+                  }
+                } catch (e) {
+                  core.warning(`Failed to fetch reviews/comments for PR #${pr.number}: ${e.message}`);
+                }
+
+                // For maintainer PRs, the PR creation itself counts as maintainer activity.
+                // (Now redundant since we initialize to pr.created_at, but kept for clarity)
+                if (maintainerPr) {
+                  const d = new Date(pr.created_at);
+                  if (d > lastActivity) lastActivity = d;
+                }
+
+                if (lastActivity < thirtyDaysAgo) {
+                  core.info(`PR #${pr.number} is stale.`);
+                  if (!dryRun) {
+                    await github.rest.issues.createComment({
+                      owner: context.repo.owner,
+                      repo: context.repo.repo,
+                      issue_number: pr.number,
+                      body: "Hi there! Thank you for your contribution to Gemini CLI. We really appreciate the time and effort you've put into this pull request.\n\nTo keep our backlog manageable and ensure we're focusing on current priorities, we are closing pull requests that haven't seen maintainer activity for 30 days. Currently, the team is prioritizing work associated with **🔒 maintainer only** or **help wanted** issues.\n\nIf you believe this change is still critical, please feel free to comment with updated details. Otherwise, we encourage contributors to focus on open issues labeled as **help wanted**. Thank you for your understanding!"
+                    });
+                    await github.rest.pulls.update({
+                      owner: context.repo.owner,
+                      repo: context.repo.repo,
+                      pull_number: pr.number,
+                      state: 'closed'
+                    });
+                  }
+                }
+              }
+            }

.github/workflows/issue-opened-labeler.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+name: '🏷️ Issue Opened Labeler'
+
+on:
+  issues:
+    types:
+      - 'opened'
+
+jobs:
+  label-issue:
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    if: |-
+      ${{ github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' || github.repository == 'google-gemini/maintainers-gemini-cli' }}
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Generate GitHub App Token'
+        id: 'generate_token'
+        env:
+          APP_ID: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
+        if: |-
+          ${{ env.APP_ID != '' }}
+        uses: 'actions/create-github-app-token@a8d616148505b5069dccd32f177bb87d7f39123b' # ratchet:actions/create-github-app-token@v2
+        with:
+          app-id: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
+          private-key: '${{ secrets.PRIVATE_KEY }}'
+
+      - name: 'Add need-triage label'
+        uses: 'actions/github-script@60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea'
+        with:
+          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token || secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          script: |-
+            const { data: issue } = await github.rest.issues.get({
+              owner: context.repo.owner,
+              repo: context.repo.repo,
+              issue_number: context.issue.number,
+            });
+
+            const hasLabel = issue.labels.some(l => l.name === 'status/need-triage');
+            if (!hasLabel) {
+              await github.rest.issues.addLabels({
+                owner: context.repo.owner,
+                repo: context.repo.repo,
+                issue_number: context.issue.number,
+                labels: ['status/need-triage']
+              });
+            } else {
+              core.info('Issue already has status/need-triage label. Skipping.');
+            }

.github/workflows/label-backlog-child-issues.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+name: 'Label Child Issues for Project Rollup'
+
+on:
+  issues:
+    types: ['opened', 'edited', 'reopened']
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 * * * *' # Run every hour
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+permissions:
+  issues: 'write'
+  contents: 'read'
+
+jobs:
+  # Event-based: Quick reaction to new/edited issues in THIS repo
+  labeler:
+    if: "github.event_name == 'issues'"
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@v4'
+
+      - name: 'Setup Node.js'
+        uses: 'actions/setup-node@v4'
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+          cache: 'npm'
+
+      - name: 'Install Dependencies'
+        run: 'npm ci'
+
+      - name: 'Run Multi-Repo Sync Script'
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+        run: 'node .github/scripts/sync-maintainer-labels.cjs'
+
+  # Scheduled/Manual: Recursive sync across multiple repos
+  sync-maintainer-labels:
+    if: "github.event_name == 'schedule' || github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch'"
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@v4'
+
+      - name: 'Setup Node.js'
+        uses: 'actions/setup-node@v4'
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+          cache: 'npm'
+
+      - name: 'Install Dependencies'
+        run: 'npm ci'
+
+      - name: 'Run Multi-Repo Sync Script'
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+        run: 'node .github/scripts/sync-maintainer-labels.cjs'

.github/workflows/label-workstream-rollup.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,174 @@
+name: 'Label Workstream Rollup'
+
+on:
+  issues:
+    types: ['opened', 'edited', 'reopened']
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 * * * *'
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+jobs:
+  labeler:
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    permissions:
+      issues: 'write'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Check for Parent Workstream and Apply Label'
+        uses: 'actions/github-script@v7'
+        with:
+          script: |
+            const labelToAdd = 'workstream-rollup';
+
+            // Allow-list of parent issue URLs
+            const allowedParentUrls = [
+              'https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/15374',
+              'https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/15456',
+              'https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/15324',
+              'https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/17202',
+              'https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/17203'
+            ];
+
+            // Single issue processing (for event triggers)
+            async function processSingleIssue(owner, repo, number) {
+              const query = `
+                query($owner:String!, $repo:String!, $number:Int!) {
+                  repository(owner:$owner, name:$repo) {
+                    issue(number:$number) {
+                      number
+                      parent {
+                        url
+                        parent {
+                          url
+                          parent {
+                            url
+                            parent {
+                              url
+                              parent {
+                                url
+                              }
+                            }
+                          }
+                        }
+                      }
+                    }
+                  }
+                }
+              `;
+              try {
+                const result = await github.graphql(query, { owner, repo, number });
+
+                if (!result || !result.repository || !result.repository.issue) {
+                  console.log(`Issue #${number} not found or data missing.`);
+                  return;
+                }
+
+                const issue = result.repository.issue;
+                await checkAndLabel(issue, owner, repo);
+              } catch (error) {
+                console.error(`Failed to process issue #${number}:`, error);
+                throw error; // Re-throw to be caught by main execution
+              }
+            }
+
+            // Bulk processing (for schedule/dispatch)
+            async function processAllOpenIssues(owner, repo) {
+              const query = `
+                query($owner:String!, $repo:String!, $cursor:String) {
+                  repository(owner:$owner, name:$repo) {
+                    issues(first: 100, states: OPEN, after: $cursor) {
+                      pageInfo {
+                        hasNextPage
+                        endCursor
+                      }
+                      nodes {
+                        number
+                        parent {
+                          url
+                          parent {
+                            url
+                            parent {
+                              url
+                              parent {
+                                url
+                                parent {
+                                  url
+                                }
+                              }
+                            }
+                          }
+                        }
+                      }
+                    }
+                  }
+                }
+              `;
+
+              let hasNextPage = true;
+              let cursor = null;
+
+              while (hasNextPage) {
+                try {
+                  const result = await github.graphql(query, { owner, repo, cursor });
+
+                  if (!result || !result.repository || !result.repository.issues) {
+                     console.error('Invalid response structure from GitHub API');
+                     break;
+                  }
+
+                  const issues = result.repository.issues.nodes || [];
+
+                  console.log(`Processing batch of ${issues.length} issues...`);
+                  for (const issue of issues) {
+                    await checkAndLabel(issue, owner, repo);
+                  }
+
+                  hasNextPage = result.repository.issues.pageInfo.hasNextPage;
+                  cursor = result.repository.issues.pageInfo.endCursor;
+                } catch (error) {
+                  console.error('Failed to fetch issues batch:', error);
+                  throw error; // Re-throw to be caught by main execution
+                }
+              }
+            }
+
+            async function checkAndLabel(issue, owner, repo) {
+              if (!issue || !issue.parent) return;
+
+              let currentParent = issue.parent;
+              let tracedParents = [];
+              let matched = false;
+
+              while (currentParent) {
+                tracedParents.push(currentParent.url);
+
+                if (allowedParentUrls.includes(currentParent.url)) {
+                  console.log(`SUCCESS: Issue #${issue.number} is a descendant of ${currentParent.url}. Trace: ${tracedParents.join(' -> ')}. Adding label.`);
+                  await github.rest.issues.addLabels({
+                    owner,
+                    repo,
+                    issue_number: issue.number,
+                    labels: [labelToAdd]
+                  });
+                  matched = true;
+                  break;
+                }
+                currentParent = currentParent.parent;
+              }
+
+              if (!matched && context.eventName === 'issues') {
+                 console.log(`Issue #${issue.number} did not match any allowed workstreams. Trace: ${tracedParents.join(' -> ') || 'None'}.`);
+              }
+            }
+
+            // Main execution
+            try {
+              if (context.eventName === 'issues') {
+                console.log(`Processing single issue #${context.payload.issue.number}...`);
+                await processSingleIssue(context.repo.owner, context.repo.repo, context.payload.issue.number);
+              } else {
+                console.log(`Running for event: ${context.eventName}. Processing all open issues...`);
+                await processAllOpenIssues(context.repo.owner, context.repo.repo);
+              }
+            } catch (error) {
+              core.setFailed(`Workflow failed: ${error.message}`);
+            }

.github/workflows/links.yml

@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ on:
 
 jobs:
   linkChecker:
+    if: |-
+      ${{ github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' }}
     runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
     steps:
       - uses: 'actions/checkout@08c6903cd8c0fde910a37f88322edcfb5dd907a8' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5

.github/workflows/pr-contribution-guidelines-notifier.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+name: '🏷️ PR Contribution Guidelines Notifier'
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types:
+      - 'opened'
+
+jobs:
+  notify-process-change:
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    if: |-
+      github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' || github.repository == 'google-gemini/maintainers-gemini-cli'
+    permissions:
+      pull-requests: 'write'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Generate GitHub App Token'
+        id: 'generate_token'
+        env:
+          APP_ID: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
+        if: |-
+          ${{ env.APP_ID != '' }}
+        uses: 'actions/create-github-app-token@v2'
+        with:
+          app-id: '${{ secrets.APP_ID }}'
+          private-key: '${{ secrets.PRIVATE_KEY }}'
+
+      - name: 'Check membership and post comment'
+        uses: 'actions/github-script@60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea'
+        with:
+          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token || secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          script: |-
+            const org = context.repo.owner;
+            const repo = context.repo.repo;
+            const username = context.payload.pull_request.user.login;
+            const pr_number = context.payload.pull_request.number;
+
+            // 1. Check if the PR author is a maintainer
+            // Check team membership (most reliable for private org members)
+            let isTeamMember = false;
+            const teams = ['gemini-cli-maintainers', 'gemini-cli-askmode-approvers', 'gemini-cli-docs'];
+            for (const team_slug of teams) {
+              try {
+                const members = await github.paginate(github.rest.teams.listMembersInOrg, {
+                  org: org,
+                  team_slug: team_slug
+                });
+                if (members.some(m => m.login.toLowerCase() === username.toLowerCase())) {
+                  isTeamMember = true;
+                  core.info(`${username} is a member of ${team_slug}. No notification needed.`);
+                  break;
+                }
+              } catch (e) {
+                core.warning(`Failed to fetch team members from ${team_slug}: ${e.message}`);
+              }
+            }
+
+            if (isTeamMember) return;
+
+            // Check author_association from webhook payload
+            const authorAssociation = context.payload.pull_request.author_association;
+            const isRepoMaintainer = ['OWNER', 'MEMBER', 'COLLABORATOR'].includes(authorAssociation);
+
+            if (isRepoMaintainer) {
+              core.info(`${username} is a maintainer (author_association: ${authorAssociation}). No notification needed.`);
+              return;
+            }
+
+            // Check if author is a Googler
+            const isGoogler = async (login) => {
+              try {
+                const orgs = ['googlers', 'google'];
+                for (const org of orgs) {
+                  try {
+                    await github.rest.orgs.checkMembershipForUser({
+                      org: org,
+                      username: login
+                    });
+                    return true;
+                  } catch (e) {
+                    if (e.status !== 404) throw e;
+                  }
+                }
+              } catch (e) {
+                core.warning(`Failed to check org membership for ${login}: ${e.message}`);
+              }
+              return false;
+            };
+
+            if (await isGoogler(username)) {
+              core.info(`${username} is a Googler. No notification needed.`);
+              return;
+            }
+
+            // 2. Check if the PR is already associated with an issue
+            const query = `
+              query($owner:String!, $repo:String!, $number:Int!) {
+                repository(owner:$owner, name:$repo) {
+                  pullRequest(number:$number) {
+                    closingIssuesReferences(first: 1) {
+                      totalCount
+                    }
+                  }
+                }
+              }
+            `;
+            const variables = { owner: org, repo: repo, number: pr_number };
+            const result = await github.graphql(query, variables);
+            const issueCount = result.repository.pullRequest.closingIssuesReferences.totalCount;
+
+            if (issueCount > 0) {
+              core.info(`PR #${pr_number} is already associated with an issue. No notification needed.`);
+              return;
+            }
+
+            // 3. Post the notification comment
+            core.info(`${username} is not a maintainer and PR #${pr_number} has no linked issue. Posting notification.`);
+
+            const comment = `
+            Hi @${username}, thank you so much for your contribution to Gemini CLI! We really appreciate the time and effort you've put into this.
+
+            We're making some updates to our contribution process to improve how we track and review changes. Please take a moment to review our recent discussion post: [Improving Our Contribution Process & Introducing New Guidelines](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/16706).
+
+            Key Update: Starting **January 26, 2026**, the Gemini CLI project will require all pull requests to be associated with an existing issue. Any pull requests not linked to an issue by that date will be automatically closed.
+
+            Thank you for your understanding and for being a part of our community!
+            `.trim().replace(/^[ ]+/gm, '');
+
+            await github.rest.issues.createComment({
+              owner: org,
+              repo: repo,
+              issue_number: pr_number,
+              body: comment
+            });

.github/workflows/release-manual.yml

@@ -110,6 +110,7 @@ jobs:
           wombat-token-cli: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_CLI }}'
           wombat-token-a2a-server: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_A2A_SERVER }}'
           github-token: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          github-release-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
           dry-run: '${{ github.event.inputs.dry_run }}'
           previous-tag: '${{ steps.release_info.outputs.PREVIOUS_TAG }}'
           skip-github-release: '${{ github.event.inputs.skip_github_release }}'

.github/workflows/release-nightly.yml

@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ on:
 
 jobs:
   release:
+    if: "github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli'"
     environment: "${{ github.event.inputs.environment || 'prod' }}"
     runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
     permissions:
@@ -123,6 +124,7 @@ jobs:
           wombat-token-cli: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_CLI }}'
           wombat-token-a2a-server: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_A2A_SERVER }}'
           github-token: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          github-release-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
           dry-run: '${{ steps.vars.outputs.is_dry_run }}'
           previous-tag: '${{ steps.nightly_version.outputs.PREVIOUS_TAG }}'
           working-directory: './release'
@@ -143,7 +145,7 @@ jobs:
           branch-name: 'release/${{ steps.nightly_version.outputs.RELEASE_TAG }}'
           pr-title: 'chore/release: bump version to ${{ steps.nightly_version.outputs.RELEASE_VERSION }}'
           pr-body: 'Automated version bump for nightly release.'
-          github-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
+          github-token: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
           dry-run: '${{ steps.vars.outputs.is_dry_run }}'
           working-directory: './release'
 

.github/workflows/release-notes.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+# This workflow is triggered on every new release.
+# It uses Gemini to generate release notes and creates a PR with the changes.
+name: 'Generate Release Notes'
+
+on:
+  release:
+    types: ['published']
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      version:
+        description: 'New version (e.g., v1.2.3)'
+        required: true
+        type: 'string'
+      body:
+        description: 'Release notes body'
+        required: true
+        type: 'string'
+      time:
+        description: 'Release time'
+        required: true
+        type: 'string'
+
+jobs:
+  generate-release-notes:
+    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    permissions:
+      contents: 'write'
+      pull-requests: 'write'
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout repository'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@v4'
+        with:
+          # The user-level skills need to be available to the workflow
+          fetch-depth: 0
+          ref: 'main'
+
+      - name: 'Set up Node.js'
+        uses: 'actions/setup-node@v4'
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+
+      - name: 'Get release information'
+        id: 'release_info'
+        run: |
+          VERSION="${{ github.event.inputs.version || github.event.release.tag_name }}"
+          TIME="${{ github.event.inputs.time || github.event.release.created_at }}"
+
+          echo "VERSION=${VERSION}" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+          echo "TIME=${TIME}" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+
+          # Use a heredoc to preserve multiline release body
+          echo 'RAW_CHANGELOG<<EOF' >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+          printf "%s\n" "$BODY" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+          echo 'EOF' >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+        env:
+          GH_TOKEN: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
+          BODY: '${{ github.event.inputs.body || github.event.release.body }}'
+
+      - name: 'Generate Changelog with Gemini'
+        uses: 'google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli@a3bf79042542528e91937b3a3a6fbc4967ee3c31' # ratchet:google-github-actions/run-gemini-cli@v0
+        with:
+          gemini_api_key: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+          prompt: |
+            Activate the 'docs-changelog' skill.
+
+            **Release Information:**
+            - New Version: ${{ steps.release_info.outputs.VERSION }}
+            - Release Date: ${{ steps.release_info.outputs.TIME }}
+            - Raw Changelog Data: ${{ steps.release_info.outputs.RAW_CHANGELOG }}
+
+            Execute the release notes generation process using the information provided.
+
+      - name: 'Create Pull Request'
+        uses: 'peter-evans/create-pull-request@v6'
+        with:
+          token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
+          commit-message: 'docs(changelog): update for ${{ steps.release_info.outputs.VERSION }}'
+          title: 'Changelog for ${{ steps.release_info.outputs.VERSION }}'
+          body: |
+            This PR contains the auto-generated changelog for the ${{ steps.release_info.outputs.VERSION }} release.
+
+            Please review and merge.
+          branch: 'changelog-${{ steps.release_info.outputs.VERSION }}'
+          base: 'main'
+          team-reviewers: 'gemini-cli-docs, gemini-cli-maintainers'
+          delete-branch: true

.github/workflows/release-patch-3-release.yml

@@ -184,6 +184,7 @@ jobs:
           wombat-token-cli: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_CLI }}'
           wombat-token-a2a-server: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_A2A_SERVER }}'
           github-token: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          github-release-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
           dry-run: '${{ github.event.inputs.dry_run }}'
           previous-tag: '${{ steps.patch_version.outputs.PREVIOUS_TAG }}'
           gemini_api_key: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'

.github/workflows/release-promote.yml

@@ -239,6 +239,7 @@ jobs:
           wombat-token-cli: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_CLI }}'
           wombat-token-a2a-server: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_A2A_SERVER }}'
           github-token: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          github-release-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
           dry-run: '${{ github.event.inputs.dry_run }}'
           previous-tag: '${{ needs.calculate-versions.outputs.PREVIOUS_PREVIEW_TAG }}'
           working-directory: './release'
@@ -305,6 +306,7 @@ jobs:
           wombat-token-cli: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_CLI }}'
           wombat-token-a2a-server: '${{ secrets.WOMBAT_TOKEN_A2A_SERVER }}'
           github-token: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          github-release-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
           dry-run: '${{ github.event.inputs.dry_run }}'
           previous-tag: '${{ needs.calculate-versions.outputs.PREVIOUS_STABLE_TAG }}'
           working-directory: './release'
@@ -390,7 +392,7 @@ jobs:
           branch-name: '${{ steps.release_branch.outputs.BRANCH_NAME }}'
           pr-title: 'chore(release): bump version to ${{ needs.calculate-versions.outputs.NEXT_NIGHTLY_VERSION }}'
           pr-body: 'Automated version bump to prepare for the next nightly release.'
-          github-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
+          github-token: '${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
           dry-run: '${{ github.event.inputs.dry_run }}'
 
       - name: 'Create Issue on Failure'

.github/workflows/stale.yml

@@ -40,5 +40,5 @@ jobs:
             If this is still relevant, you are welcome to reopen or leave a comment. Thanks for contributing!
           days-before-stale: 60
           days-before-close: 14
-          exempt-issue-labels: 'pinned,security'
-          exempt-pr-labels: 'pinned,security'
+          exempt-issue-labels: 'pinned,security,🔒 maintainer only,help wanted,🗓️ Public Roadmap'
+          exempt-pr-labels: 'pinned,security,🔒 maintainer only,help wanted,🗓️ Public Roadmap'

.github/workflows/verify-release.yml

@@ -29,7 +29,11 @@ on:
 jobs:
   verify-release:
     environment: "${{ github.event.inputs.environment || 'prod' }}"
-    runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        os: ['ubuntu-latest', 'macos-latest', 'windows-latest']
+    runs-on: '${{ matrix.os }}'
     permissions:
       contents: 'read'
       packages: 'write'

.gitignore

@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@
 .gemini/*
 !.gemini/config.yaml
 !.gemini/commands/
+!.gemini/skills/
+!.gemini/settings.json
 
 # Note: .gemini-clipboard/ is NOT in gitignore so Gemini can access pasted images
 
@@ -53,5 +55,9 @@ gha-creds-*.json
 
 # Log files
 patch_output.log
+gemini-debug.log
 
 .genkit
+.gemini-clipboard/
+.eslintcache
+evals/logs/

.prettierignore

@@ -17,5 +17,8 @@ eslint.config.js
 **/generated
 gha-creds-*.json
 junit.xml
+.gemini-linters/
 Thumbs.db
 .pytest_cache
+**/SKILL.md
+packages/sdk/test-data/*.json

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -42,8 +42,13 @@ This project follows
 The process for contributing code is as follows:
 
 1.  **Find an issue** that you want to work on. If an issue is tagged as
-    "🔒Maintainers only", this means it is reserved for project maintainers. We
-    will not accept pull requests related to these issues.
+    `🔒Maintainers only`, this means it is reserved for project maintainers. We
+    will not accept pull requests related to these issues. In the near future,
+    we will explicitly mark issues looking for contributions using the
+    `help-wanted` label. If you believe an issue is a good candidate for
+    community contribution, please leave a comment on the issue. A maintainer
+    will review it and apply the `help-wanted` label if appropriate. Only
+    maintainers should attempt to add the `help-wanted` label to an issue.
 2.  **Fork the repository** and create a new branch.
 3.  **Make your changes** in the `packages/` directory.
 4.  **Ensure all checks pass** by running `npm run preflight`.
@@ -94,8 +99,11 @@ any code is written.
 - **For features:** The PR should be linked to the feature request or proposal
   issue that has been approved by a maintainer.
 
-If an issue for your change doesn't exist, please **open one first** and wait
-for feedback before you start coding.
+If an issue for your change doesn't exist, we will automatically close your PR
+along with a comment reminding you to associate the PR with an issue. The ideal
+workflow starts with an issue that has been reviewed and approved by a
+maintainer. Please **open the issue first** and wait for feedback before you
+start coding.
 
 #### 2. Keep it small and focused
 
@@ -400,12 +408,13 @@ On macOS, `gemini` uses Seatbelt (`sandbox-exec`) under a `permissive-open`
 profile (see `packages/cli/src/utils/sandbox-macos-permissive-open.sb`) that
 restricts writes to the project folder but otherwise allows all other operations
 and outbound network traffic ("open") by default. You can switch to a
-`restrictive-closed` profile (see
-`packages/cli/src/utils/sandbox-macos-restrictive-closed.sb`) that declines all
-operations and outbound network traffic ("closed") by default by setting
-`SEATBELT_PROFILE=restrictive-closed` in your environment or `.env` file.
-Available built-in profiles are `{permissive,restrictive}-{open,closed,proxied}`
-(see below for proxied networking). You can also switch to a custom profile
+`strict-open` profile (see
+`packages/cli/src/utils/sandbox-macos-strict-open.sb`) that restricts both reads
+and writes to the working directory while allowing outbound network traffic by
+setting `SEATBELT_PROFILE=strict-open` in your environment or `.env` file.
+Available built-in profiles are `permissive-{open,proxied}`,
+`restrictive-{open,proxied}`, and `strict-{open,proxied}` (see below for proxied
+networking). You can also switch to a custom profile
 `SEATBELT_PROFILE=<profile>` if you also create a file
 `.gemini/sandbox-macos-<profile>.sb` under your project settings directory
 `.gemini`.

GEMINI.md

@@ -1,400 +1,94 @@
-## Building and running
-
-Before submitting any changes, it is crucial to validate them by running the
-full preflight check. This command will build the repository, run all tests,
-check for type errors, and lint the code.
-
-To run the full suite of checks, execute the following command:
-
-```bash
-npm run preflight
-```
-
-This single command ensures that your changes meet all the quality gates of the
-project. While you can run the individual steps (`build`, `test`, `typecheck`,
-`lint`) separately, it is highly recommended to use `npm run preflight` to
-ensure a comprehensive validation.
-
-## Writing Tests
-
-This project uses **Vitest** as its primary testing framework. When writing
-tests, aim to follow existing patterns. Key conventions include:
-
-### Test Structure and Framework
-
-- **Framework**: All tests are written using Vitest (`describe`, `it`, `expect`,
-  `vi`).
-- **File Location**: Test files (`*.test.ts` for logic, `*.test.tsx` for React
-  components) are co-located with the source files they test.
-- **Configuration**: Test environments are defined in `vitest.config.ts` files.
-- **Setup/Teardown**: Use `beforeEach` and `afterEach`. Commonly,
-  `vi.resetAllMocks()` is called in `beforeEach` and `vi.restoreAllMocks()` in
-  `afterEach`.
-
-### Mocking (`vi` from Vitest)
-
-- **ES Modules**: Mock with
-  `vi.mock('module-name', async (importOriginal) => { ... })`. Use
-  `importOriginal` for selective mocking.
-  - _Example_:
-    `vi.mock('os', async (importOriginal) => { const actual = await importOriginal(); return { ...actual, homedir: vi.fn() }; });`
-- **Mocking Order**: For critical dependencies (e.g., `os`, `fs`) that affect
-  module-level constants, place `vi.mock` at the _very top_ of the test file,
-  before other imports.
-- **Hoisting**: Use `const myMock = vi.hoisted(() => vi.fn());` if a mock
-  function needs to be defined before its use in a `vi.mock` factory.
-- **Mock Functions**: Create with `vi.fn()`. Define behavior with
-  `mockImplementation()`, `mockResolvedValue()`, or `mockRejectedValue()`.
-- **Spying**: Use `vi.spyOn(object, 'methodName')`. Restore spies with
-  `mockRestore()` in `afterEach`.
-
-### Commonly Mocked Modules
-
-- **Node.js built-ins**: `fs`, `fs/promises`, `os` (especially `os.homedir()`),
-  `path`, `child_process` (`execSync`, `spawn`).
-- **External SDKs**: `@google/genai`, `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`.
-- **Internal Project Modules**: Dependencies from other project packages are
-  often mocked.
-
-### React Component Testing (CLI UI - Ink)
-
-- Use `render()` from `ink-testing-library`.
-- Assert output with `lastFrame()`.
-- Wrap components in necessary `Context.Provider`s.
-- Mock custom React hooks and complex child components using `vi.mock()`.
-
-### Asynchronous Testing
-
-- Use `async/await`.
-- For timers, use `vi.useFakeTimers()`, `vi.advanceTimersByTimeAsync()`,
-  `vi.runAllTimersAsync()`.
-- Test promise rejections with `await expect(promise).rejects.toThrow(...)`.
-
-### General Guidance
-
-- When adding tests, first examine existing tests to understand and conform to
-  established conventions.
-- Pay close attention to the mocks at the top of existing test files; they
-  reveal critical dependencies and how they are managed in a test environment.
-
-## Git Repo
-
-The main branch for this project is called "main"
-
-## JavaScript/TypeScript
-
-When contributing to this React, Node, and TypeScript codebase, please
-prioritize the use of plain JavaScript objects with accompanying TypeScript
-interface or type declarations over JavaScript class syntax. This approach
-offers significant advantages, especially concerning interoperability with React
-and overall code maintainability.
-
-### Preferring Plain Objects over Classes
-
-JavaScript classes, by their nature, are designed to encapsulate internal state
-and behavior. While this can be useful in some object-oriented paradigms, it
-often introduces unnecessary complexity and friction when working with React's
-component-based architecture. Here's why plain objects are preferred:
-
-- Seamless React Integration: React components thrive on explicit props and
-  state management. Classes' tendency to store internal state directly within
-  instances can make prop and state propagation harder to reason about and
-  maintain. Plain objects, on the other hand, are inherently immutable (when
-  used thoughtfully) and can be easily passed as props, simplifying data flow
-  and reducing unexpected side effects.
-
-- Reduced Boilerplate and Increased Conciseness: Classes often promote the use
-  of constructors, this binding, getters, setters, and other boilerplate that
-  can unnecessarily bloat code. TypeScript interface and type declarations
-  provide powerful static type checking without the runtime overhead or
-  verbosity of class definitions. This allows for more succinct and readable
-  code, aligning with JavaScript's strengths in functional programming.
-
-- Enhanced Readability and Predictability: Plain objects, especially when their
-  structure is clearly defined by TypeScript interfaces, are often easier to
-  read and understand. Their properties are directly accessible, and there's no
-  hidden internal state or complex inheritance chains to navigate. This
-  predictability leads to fewer bugs and a more maintainable codebase.
-
-- Simplified Immutability: While not strictly enforced, plain objects encourage
-  an immutable approach to data. When you need to modify an object, you
-  typically create a new one with the desired changes, rather than mutating the
-  original. This pattern aligns perfectly with React's reconciliation process
-  and helps prevent subtle bugs related to shared mutable state.
-
-- Better Serialization and Deserialization: Plain JavaScript objects are
-  naturally easy to serialize to JSON and deserialize back, which is a common
-  requirement in web development (e.g., for API communication or local storage).
-  Classes, with their methods and prototypes, can complicate this process.
-
-### Embracing ES Module Syntax for Encapsulation
-
-Rather than relying on Java-esque private or public class members, which can be
-verbose and sometimes limit flexibility, we strongly prefer leveraging ES module
-syntax (`import`/`export`) for encapsulating private and public APIs.
-
-- Clearer Public API Definition: With ES modules, anything that is exported is
-  part of the public API of that module, while anything not exported is
-  inherently private to that module. This provides a very clear and explicit way
-  to define what parts of your code are meant to be consumed by other modules.
-
-- Enhanced Testability (Without Exposing Internals): By default, unexported
-  functions or variables are not accessible from outside the module. This
-  encourages you to test the public API of your modules, rather than their
-  internal implementation details. If you find yourself needing to spy on or
-  stub an unexported function for testing purposes, it's often a "code smell"
-  indicating that the function might be a good candidate for extraction into its
-  own separate, testable module with a well-defined public API. This promotes a
-  more robust and maintainable testing strategy.
-
-- Reduced Coupling: Explicitly defined module boundaries through import/export
-  help reduce coupling between different parts of your codebase. This makes it
-  easier to refactor, debug, and understand individual components in isolation.
-
-### Avoiding `any` Types and Type Assertions; Preferring `unknown`
-
-TypeScript's power lies in its ability to provide static type checking, catching
-potential errors before your code runs. To fully leverage this, it's crucial to
-avoid the `any` type and be judicious with type assertions.
-
-- **The Dangers of `any`**: Using any effectively opts out of TypeScript's type
-  checking for that particular variable or expression. While it might seem
-  convenient in the short term, it introduces significant risks:
-  - **Loss of Type Safety**: You lose all the benefits of type checking, making
-    it easy to introduce runtime errors that TypeScript would otherwise have
-    caught.
-  - **Reduced Readability and Maintainability**: Code with `any` types is harder
-    to understand and maintain, as the expected type of data is no longer
-    explicitly defined.
-  - **Masking Underlying Issues**: Often, the need for any indicates a deeper
-    problem in the design of your code or the way you're interacting with
-    external libraries. It's a sign that you might need to refine your types or
-    refactor your code.
-
-- **Preferring `unknown` over `any`**: When you absolutely cannot determine the
-  type of a value at compile time, and you're tempted to reach for any, consider
-  using unknown instead. unknown is a type-safe counterpart to any. While a
-  variable of type unknown can hold any value, you must perform type narrowing
-  (e.g., using typeof or instanceof checks, or a type assertion) before you can
-  perform any operations on it. This forces you to handle the unknown type
-  explicitly, preventing accidental runtime errors.
-
-  ```ts
-  function processValue(value: unknown) {
-    if (typeof value === 'string') {
-      // value is now safely a string
-      console.log(value.toUpperCase());
-    } else if (typeof value === 'number') {
-      // value is now safely a number
-      console.log(value * 2);
-    }
-    // Without narrowing, you cannot access properties or methods on 'value'
-    // console.log(value.someProperty); // Error: Object is of type 'unknown'.
-  }
-  ```
-
-- **Type Assertions (`as Type`) - Use with Caution**: Type assertions tell the
-  TypeScript compiler, "Trust me, I know what I'm doing; this is definitely of
-  this type." While there are legitimate use cases (e.g., when dealing with
-  external libraries that don't have perfect type definitions, or when you have
-  more information than the compiler), they should be used sparingly and with
-  extreme caution.
-  - **Bypassing Type Checking**: Like `any`, type assertions bypass TypeScript's
-    safety checks. If your assertion is incorrect, you introduce a runtime error
-    that TypeScript would not have warned you about.
-  - **Code Smell in Testing**: A common scenario where `any` or type assertions
-    might be tempting is when trying to test "private" implementation details
-    (e.g., spying on or stubbing an unexported function within a module). This
-    is a strong indication of a "code smell" in your testing strategy and
-    potentially your code structure. Instead of trying to force access to
-    private internals, consider whether those internal details should be
-    refactored into a separate module with a well-defined public API. This makes
-    them inherently testable without compromising encapsulation.
-
-### Type narrowing `switch` clauses
-
-Use the `checkExhaustive` helper in the default clause of a switch statement.
-This will ensure that all of the possible options within the value or
-enumeration are used.
-
-This helper method can be found in `packages/cli/src/utils/checks.ts`
-
-### Embracing JavaScript's Array Operators
-
-To further enhance code cleanliness and promote safe functional programming
-practices, leverage JavaScript's rich set of array operators as much as
-possible. Methods like `.map()`, `.filter()`, `.reduce()`, `.slice()`,
-`.sort()`, and others are incredibly powerful for transforming and manipulating
-data collections in an immutable and declarative way.
-
-Using these operators:
-
-- Promotes Immutability: Most array operators return new arrays, leaving the
-  original array untouched. This functional approach helps prevent unintended
-  side effects and makes your code more predictable.
-- Improves Readability: Chaining array operators often lead to more concise and
-  expressive code than traditional for loops or imperative logic. The intent of
-  the operation is clear at a glance.
-- Facilitates Functional Programming: These operators are cornerstones of
-  functional programming, encouraging the creation of pure functions that take
-  inputs and produce outputs without causing side effects. This paradigm is
-  highly beneficial for writing robust and testable code that pairs well with
-  React.
-
-By consistently applying these principles, we can maintain a codebase that is
-not only efficient and performant but also a joy to work with, both now and in
-the future.
-
-## React (mirrored and adjusted from [react-mcp-server](https://github.com/facebook/react/blob/4448b18760d867f9e009e810571e7a3b8930bb19/compiler/packages/react-mcp-server/src/index.ts#L376C1-L441C94))
-
-### Role
-
-You are a React assistant that helps users write more efficient and optimizable
-React code. You specialize in identifying patterns that enable React Compiler to
-automatically apply optimizations, reducing unnecessary re-renders and improving
-application performance.
-
-### Follow these guidelines in all code you produce and suggest
-
-Use functional components with Hooks: Do not generate class components or use
-old lifecycle methods. Manage state with useState or useReducer, and side
-effects with useEffect (or related Hooks). Always prefer functions and Hooks for
-any new component logic.
-
-Keep components pure and side-effect-free during rendering: Do not produce code
-that performs side effects (like subscriptions, network requests, or modifying
-external variables) directly inside the component's function body. Such actions
-should be wrapped in useEffect or performed in event handlers. Ensure your
-render logic is a pure function of props and state.
-
-Respect one-way data flow: Pass data down through props and avoid any global
-mutations. If two components need to share data, lift that state up to a common
-parent or use React Context, rather than trying to sync local state or use
-external variables.
-
-Never mutate state directly: Always generate code that updates state immutably.
-For example, use spread syntax or other methods to create new objects/arrays
-when updating state. Do not use assignments like state.someValue = ... or array
-mutations like array.push() on state variables. Use the state setter (setState
-from useState, etc.) to update state.
-
-Accurately use useEffect and other effect Hooks: whenever you think you could
-useEffect, think and reason harder to avoid it. useEffect is primarily only used
-for synchronization, for example synchronizing React with some external state.
-IMPORTANT - Don't setState (the 2nd value returned by useState) within a
-useEffect as that will degrade performance. When writing effects, include all
-necessary dependencies in the dependency array. Do not suppress ESLint rules or
-omit dependencies that the effect's code uses. Structure the effect callbacks to
-handle changing values properly (e.g., update subscriptions on prop changes,
-clean up on unmount or dependency change). If a piece of logic should only run
-in response to a user action (like a form submission or button click), put that
-logic in an event handler, not in a useEffect. Where possible, useEffects should
-return a cleanup function.
-
-Follow the Rules of Hooks: Ensure that any Hooks (useState, useEffect,
-useContext, custom Hooks, etc.) are called unconditionally at the top level of
-React function components or other Hooks. Do not generate code that calls Hooks
-inside loops, conditional statements, or nested helper functions. Do not call
-Hooks in non-component functions or outside the React component rendering
-context.
-
-Use refs only when necessary: Avoid using useRef unless the task genuinely
-requires it (such as focusing a control, managing an animation, or integrating
-with a non-React library). Do not use refs to store application state that
-should be reactive. If you do use refs, never write to or read from ref.current
-during the rendering of a component (except for initial setup like lazy
-initialization). Any ref usage should not affect the rendered output directly.
-
-Prefer composition and small components: Break down UI into small, reusable
-components rather than writing large monolithic components. The code you
-generate should promote clarity and reusability by composing components
-together. Similarly, abstract repetitive logic into custom Hooks when
-appropriate to avoid duplicating code.
-
-Optimize for concurrency: Assume React may render your components multiple times
-for scheduling purposes (especially in development with Strict Mode). Write code
-that remains correct even if the component function runs more than once. For
-instance, avoid side effects in the component body and use functional state
-updates (e.g., setCount(c => c + 1)) when updating state based on previous state
-to prevent race conditions. Always include cleanup functions in effects that
-subscribe to external resources. Don't write useEffects for "do this when this
-changes" side effects. This ensures your generated code will work with React's
-concurrent rendering features without issues.
-
-Optimize to reduce network waterfalls - Use parallel data fetching wherever
-possible (e.g., start multiple requests at once rather than one after another).
-Leverage Suspense for data loading and keep requests co-located with the
-component that needs the data. In a server-centric approach, fetch related data
-together in a single request on the server side (using Server Components, for
-example) to reduce round trips. Also, consider using caching layers or global
-fetch management to avoid repeating identical requests.
-
-Rely on React Compiler - useMemo, useCallback, and React.memo can be omitted if
-React Compiler is enabled. Avoid premature optimization with manual memoization.
-Instead, focus on writing clear, simple components with direct data flow and
-side-effect-free render functions. Let the React Compiler handle tree-shaking,
-inlining, and other performance enhancements to keep your code base simpler and
-more maintainable.
-
-Design for a good user experience - Provide clear, minimal, and non-blocking UI
-states. When data is loading, show lightweight placeholders (e.g., skeleton
-screens) rather than intrusive spinners everywhere. Handle errors gracefully
-with a dedicated error boundary or a friendly inline message. Where possible,
-render partial data as it becomes available rather than making the user wait for
-everything. Suspense allows you to declare the loading states in your component
-tree in a natural way, preventing “flash” states and improving perceived
-performance.
-
-### Process
-
-1. Analyze the user's code for optimization opportunities:
-   - Check for React anti-patterns that prevent compiler optimization
-   - Look for component structure issues that limit compiler effectiveness
-   - Think about each suggestion you are making and consult React docs for best
-     practices
-
-2. Provide actionable guidance:
-   - Explain specific code changes with clear reasoning
-   - Show before/after examples when suggesting changes
-   - Only suggest changes that meaningfully improve optimization potential
-
-### Optimization Guidelines
-
-- State updates should be structured to enable granular updates
-- Side effects should be isolated and dependencies clearly defined
-
-## Documentation guidelines
-
-When working in the `/docs` directory, follow the guidelines in this section:
-
-- **Role:** You are an expert technical writer and AI assistant for contributors
-  to Gemini CLI. Produce professional, accurate, and consistent documentation to
-  guide users of Gemini CLI.
-- **Technical Accuracy:** Do not invent facts, commands, code, API names, or
-  output. All technical information specific to Gemini CLI must be based on code
-  found within this directory and its subdirectories.
-- **Style Authority:** Your source for writing guidance and style is the
-  "Documentation contribution process" section in the root directory's
-  `CONTRIBUTING.md` file, as well as any guidelines provided this section.
-- **Information Architecture Consideration:** Before proposing documentation
-  changes, consider the information architecture. If a change adds significant
-  new content to existing documents, evaluate if creating a new, more focused
-  page or changes to `sidebar.json` would provide a better user experience.
-- **Proactive User Consideration:** The user experience should be a primary
-  concern when making changes to documentation. Aim to fill gaps in existing
-  knowledge whenever possible while keeping documentation concise and easy for
-  users to understand. If changes might hinder user understanding or
-  accessibility, proactively raise these concerns and propose alternatives.
-
-## Comments policy
-
-Only write high-value comments if at all. Avoid talking to the user through
-comments.
-
-## General requirements
-
-- If there is something you do not understand or is ambiguous, seek confirmation
-  or clarification from the user before making changes based on assumptions.
-- Use hyphens instead of underscores in flag names (e.g. `my-flag` instead of
-  `my_flag`).
-- Always refer to Gemini CLI as `Gemini CLI`, never `the Gemini CLI`.
+# Gemini CLI Project Context
+
+Gemini CLI is an open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly
+into the terminal. It is designed to be a terminal-first, extensible, and
+powerful tool for developers.
+
+## Project Overview
+
+- **Purpose:** Provide a seamless terminal interface for Gemini models,
+  supporting code understanding, generation, automation, and integration via MCP
+  (Model Context Protocol).
+- **Main Technologies:**
+  - **Runtime:** Node.js (>=20.0.0, recommended ~20.19.0 for development)
+  - **Language:** TypeScript
+  - **UI Framework:** React (using [Ink](https://github.com/vadimdemedes/ink)
+    for CLI rendering)
+  - **Testing:** Vitest
+  - **Bundling:** esbuild
+  - **Linting/Formatting:** ESLint, Prettier
+- **Architecture:** Monorepo structure using npm workspaces.
+  - `packages/cli`: User-facing terminal UI, input processing, and display
+    rendering.
+  - `packages/core`: Backend logic, Gemini API orchestration, prompt
+    construction, and tool execution.
+  - `packages/core/src/tools/`: Built-in tools for file system, shell, and web
+    operations.
+  - `packages/a2a-server`: Experimental Agent-to-Agent server.
+  - `packages/vscode-ide-companion`: VS Code extension pairing with the CLI.
+
+## Building and Running
+
+- **Install Dependencies:** `npm install`
+- **Build All:** `npm run build:all` (Builds packages, sandbox, and VS Code
+  companion)
+- **Build Packages:** `npm run build`
+- **Run in Development:** `npm run start`
+- **Run in Debug Mode:** `npm run debug` (Enables Node.js inspector)
+- **Bundle Project:** `npm run bundle`
+- **Clean Artifacts:** `npm run clean`
+
+## Testing and Quality
+
+- **Test Commands:**
+  - **Unit (All):** `npm run test`
+  - **Integration (E2E):** `npm run test:e2e`
+  - **Workspace-Specific:** `npm test -w <pkg> -- <path>` (Note: `<path>` must
+    be relative to the workspace root, e.g.,
+    `-w @google/gemini-cli-core -- src/routing/modelRouterService.test.ts`)
+- **Full Validation:** `npm run preflight` (Heaviest check; runs clean, install,
+  build, lint, type check, and tests. Recommended before submitting PRs. Due to
+  its long runtime, only run this at the very end of a code implementation task.
+  If it fails, use faster, targeted commands (e.g., `npm run test`,
+  `npm run lint`, or workspace-specific tests) to iterate on fixes before
+  re-running `preflight`. For simple, non-code changes like documentation or
+  prompting updates, skip `preflight` at the end of the task and wait for PR
+  validation.)
+- **Individual Checks:** `npm run lint` / `npm run format` / `npm run typecheck`
+
+## Development Conventions
+
+- **Legacy Snippets:** `packages/core/src/prompts/snippets.legacy.ts` is a
+  snapshot of an older system prompt. Avoid changing the prompting verbiage to
+  preserve its historical behavior; however, structural changes to ensure
+  compilation or simplify the code are permitted.
+- **Contributions:** Follow the process outlined in `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Requires
+  signing the Google CLA.
+- **Pull Requests:** Keep PRs small, focused, and linked to an existing issue.
+  Always activate the `pr-creator` skill for PR generation, even when using the
+  `gh` CLI.
+- **Commit Messages:** Follow the
+  [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/) standard.
+- **Coding Style:** Adhere to existing patterns in `packages/cli` (React/Ink)
+  and `packages/core` (Backend logic).
+- **Imports:** Use specific imports and avoid restricted relative imports
+  between packages (enforced by ESLint).
+- **License Headers:** For all new source code files (`.ts`, `.tsx`, `.js`),
+  include the Apache-2.0 license header with the current year. (e.g.,
+  `Copyright 2026 Google LLC`). This is enforced by ESLint.
+
+## Testing Conventions
+
+- **Environment Variables:** When testing code that depends on environment
+  variables, use `vi.stubEnv('NAME', 'value')` in `beforeEach` and
+  `vi.unstubAllEnvs()` in `afterEach`. Avoid modifying `process.env` directly as
+  it can lead to test leakage and is less reliable. To "unset" a variable, use
+  an empty string `vi.stubEnv('NAME', '')`.
+
+## Documentation
+
+- Always use the `docs-writer` skill when you are asked to write, edit, or
+  review any documentation.
+- Documentation is located in the `docs/` directory.
+- Suggest documentation updates when code changes render existing documentation
+  obsolete or incomplete.

README.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 [![Gemini CLI E2E (Chained)](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/actions/workflows/chained_e2e.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/actions/workflows/chained_e2e.yml)
 [![Version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@google/gemini-cli)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@google/gemini-cli)
 [![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/google-gemini/gemini-cli)](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/LICENSE)
-[![View Code Wiki](https://www.gstatic.com/_/boq-sdlc-agents-ui/_/r/YUi5dj2UWvE.svg)](https://codewiki.google/github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli)
+[![View Code Wiki](https://assets.codewiki.google/readme-badge/static.svg)](https://codewiki.google/github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=github&utm_campaign=github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli)
 
 ![Gemini CLI Screenshot](./docs/assets/gemini-screenshot.png)
 
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@ Learn all about Gemini CLI in our [documentation](https://geminicli.com/docs/).
 
 - **🎯 Free tier**: 60 requests/min and 1,000 requests/day with personal Google
   account.
-- **🧠 Powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro**: Access to 1M token context window.
+- **🧠 Powerful Gemini 3 models**: Access to improved reasoning and 1M token
+  context window.
 - **🔧 Built-in tools**: Google Search grounding, file operations, shell
   commands, web fetching.
 - **🔌 Extensible**: MCP (Model Context Protocol) support for custom
@@ -28,10 +29,9 @@ Learn all about Gemini CLI in our [documentation](https://geminicli.com/docs/).
 
 ## 📦 Installation
 
-### Pre-requisites before installation
-
-- Node.js version 20 or higher
-- macOS, Linux, or Windows
+See
+[Gemini CLI installation, execution, and releases](./docs/get-started/installation.md)
+for recommended system specifications and a detailed installation guide.
 
 ### Quick Install
 
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Learn all about Gemini CLI in our [documentation](https://geminicli.com/docs/).
 
 ```bash
 # Using npx (no installation required)
-npx https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli
+npx @google/gemini-cli
 ```
 
 #### Install globally with npm
@@ -54,6 +54,23 @@ npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
 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
+```
+
 ## Release Cadence and Tags
 
 See [Releases](./docs/releases.md) for more details.
@@ -140,7 +157,7 @@ for details)
 **Benefits:**
 
 - **Free tier**: 60 requests/min and 1,000 requests/day
-- **Gemini 2.5 Pro** with 1M token context window
+- **Gemini 3 models** with 1M token context window
 - **No API key management** - just sign in with your Google account
 - **Automatic updates** to latest models
 
@@ -164,7 +181,7 @@ gemini
 
 **Benefits:**
 
-- **Free tier**: 100 requests/day with Gemini 2.5 Pro
+- **Free tier**: 1000 requests/day with Gemini 3 (mix of flash and pro)
 - **Model selection**: Choose specific Gemini models
 - **Usage-based billing**: Upgrade for higher limits when needed
 

docs/admin/enterprise-controls.md

@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+# Enterprise Admin Controls
+
+Gemini CLI empowers enterprise administrators to manage and enforce security
+policies and configuration settings across their entire organization. Secure
+defaults are enabled automatically for all enterprise users, but can be
+customized via the [Management Console](https://goo.gle/manage-gemini-cli).
+
+**Enterprise Admin Controls are enforced globally and cannot be overridden by
+users locally**, ensuring a consistent security posture.
+
+## Admin Controls vs. System Settings
+
+While [System-wide settings](../cli/settings.md) act as convenient configuration
+overrides, they can still be modified by users with sufficient privileges. In
+contrast, admin controls are immutable at the local level, making them the
+preferred method for enforcing policy.
+
+## Available Controls
+
+### Strict Mode
+
+**Enabled/Disabled** | Default: enabled
+
+If enabled, users will not be able to enter yolo mode.
+
+### Extensions
+
+**Enabled/Disabled** | Default: disabled
+
+If disabled, users will not be able to use or install extensions. See
+[Extensions](../extensions/index.md) for more details.
+
+### MCP
+
+#### Enabled/Disabled
+
+**Enabled/Disabled** | Default: disabled
+
+If disabled, users will not be able to use MCP servers. See
+[MCP Server Integration](../tools/mcp-server.md) for more details.
+
+#### MCP Servers (preview)
+
+**Default**: empty
+
+Allows administrators to define an explicit allowlist of MCP servers. This
+guarantees that users can only connect to trusted MCP servers defined by the
+organization.
+
+**Allowlist Format:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
+    "external-provider": {
+      "url": "https://api.mcp-provider.com",
+      "type": "sse",
+      "trust": true,
+      "includeTools": ["toolA", "toolB"],
+      "excludeTools": []
+    },
+    "internal-corp-tool": {
+      "url": "https://mcp.internal-tool.corp",
+      "type": "http",
+      "includeTools": [],
+      "excludeTools": ["adminTool"]
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Supported Fields:**
+
+- `url`: (Required) The full URL of the MCP server endpoint.
+- `type`: (Required) The connection type (e.g., `sse` or `http`).
+- `trust`: (Optional) If set to `true`, the server is trusted and tool execution
+  will not require user approval.
+- `includeTools`: (Optional) An explicit list of tool names to allow. If
+  specified, only these tools will be available.
+- `excludeTools`: (Optional) A list of tool names to hide. These tools will be
+  blocked.
+
+**Client Enforcement Logic:**
+
+- **Empty Allowlist**: If the admin allowlist is empty, the client uses the
+  user’s local configuration as is (unless the MCP toggle above is disabled).
+- **Active Allowlist**: If the allowlist contains one or more servers, **all
+  locally configured servers not present in the allowlist are ignored**.
+- **Configuration Merging**: For a server to be active, it must exist in
+  **both** the admin allowlist and the user’s local configuration (matched by
+  name). The client merges these definitions as follows:
+  - **Override Fields**: The `url`, `type`, & `trust` are always taken from the
+    admin allowlist, overriding any local values.
+  - **Tools Filtering**: If `includeTools` or `excludeTools` are defined in the
+    allowlist, the admin’s rules are used exclusively. If both are undefined in
+    the admin allowlist, the client falls back to the user’s local tool
+    settings.
+  - **Cleared Fields**: To ensure security and consistency, the client
+    automatically clears local execution fields (`command`, `args`, `env`,
+    `cwd`, `httpUrl`, `tcp`). This prevents users from overriding the connection
+    method.
+  - **Other Fields**: All other MCP fields are pulled from the user’s local
+    configuration.
+- **Missing Allowlisted Servers**: If a server appears in the admin allowlist
+  but is missing from the local configuration, it will not be initialized. This
+  ensures users maintain final control over which permitted servers are actually
+  active in their environment.
+
+### Unmanaged Capabilities
+
+**Enabled/Disabled** | Default: disabled
+
+If disabled, users will not be able to use certain features. Currently, this
+control disables Agent Skills. See [Agent Skills](../cli/skills.md) for more
+details.

docs/architecture.md

@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ input:
       as handling the initial user input, presenting the final output, and
       managing the overall user experience.
     - **Key functions contained in the package:**
-      - [Input processing](/docs/cli/commands.md)
+      - [Input processing](/docs/cli/commands)
       - History management
       - Display rendering
-      - [Theme and UI customization](/docs/cli/themes.md)
-      - [CLI configuration settings](/docs/get-started/configuration.md)
+      - [Theme and UI customization](/docs/cli/themes)
+      - [CLI configuration settings](/docs/get-started/configuration)
 
 2.  **Core package (`packages/core`):**
     - **Purpose:** This acts as the backend for the Gemini CLI. It receives

docs/changelogs/index.md

@@ -18,6 +18,228 @@ on GitHub.
 | [Preview](preview.md) | Experimental features ready for early feedback. |
 | [Stable](latest.md)   | Stable, recommended for general use.            |
 
+## Announcements: v0.28.0 - 2026-02-03
+
+- **Slash Command:** We've added a new `/prompt-suggest` slash command to help
+  you generate prompt suggestions
+  ([#17264](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17264) by
+  @NTaylorMullen).
+- **IDE Support:** Gemini CLI now supports the Positron IDE
+  ([#15047](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15047) by
+  @kapsner).
+- **Customization:** You can now use custom themes in extensions, and we've
+  implemented automatic theme switching based on your terminal's background
+  ([#17327](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17327) by
+  @spencer426, [#17976](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17976)
+  by @Abhijit-2592).
+- **Authentication:** We've added interactive and non-interactive consent for
+  OAuth, and you can now include your auth method in bug reports
+  ([#17699](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17699) by
+  @ehedlund, [#17569](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17569) by
+  @erikus).
+
+## Announcements: v0.27.0 - 2026-02-03
+
+- **Event-Driven Architecture:** The CLI now uses a new event-driven scheduler
+  for tool execution, resulting in a more responsive and performant experience
+  ([#17078](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17078) by
+  @abhipatel12).
+- **Enhanced User Experience:** This release includes queued tool confirmations,
+  and expandable large text pastes for a smoother workflow.
+- **New `/rewind` Command:** Easily navigate your session history with the new
+  `/rewind` command
+  ([#15720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15720) by
+  @Adib234).
+- **Linux Clipboard Support:** You can now paste images on Linux with Wayland
+  and X11 ([#17144](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17144) by
+  @devr0306).
+
+## Announcements: v0.26.0 - 2026-01-27
+
+- **Agents and Skills:** We've introduced a new `skill-creator` skill
+  ([#16394](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16394) by
+  @NTaylorMullen), enabled agent skills by default, and added a generalist agent
+  to improve task routing
+  ([#16638](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16638) by
+  @joshualitt).
+- **UI/UX Improvements:** You can now "Rewind" through your conversation history
+  ([#15717](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15717) by @Adib234)
+  and use a new `/introspect` command for debugging.
+- **Core and Scheduler Refactoring:** The core scheduler has been significantly
+  refactored to improve performance and reliability
+  ([#16895](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16895) by
+  @abhipatel12), and numerous performance and stability fixes have been
+  included.
+
+## Announcements: v0.25.0 - 2026-01-20
+
+- **Skills and Agents Improvements:** We've enhanced the `activate_skill` tool,
+  added a new `pr-creator` skill
+  ([#16232](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16232) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), enabled skills by
+  default, improved the `cli_help` agent
+  ([#16100](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16100) by
+  [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)), and added a new `/agents refresh`
+  command ([#16204](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16204) by
+  [@joshualitt](https://github.com/joshualitt)).
+- **UI/UX Refinements:** You'll notice more transparent feedback for skills
+  ([#15954](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15954) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), the ability to switch
+  focus between the shell and input with Tab
+  ([#14332](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14332) by
+  [@jacob314](https://github.com/jacob314)), and dynamic terminal tab titles
+  ([#16378](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16378) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)).
+- **Core Functionality & Performance:** This release includes support for
+  built-in agent skills
+  ([#16045](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16045) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), refined Gemini 3 system
+  instructions ([#16139](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16139)
+  by [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)), caching for ignore
+  instances to improve performance
+  ([#16185](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16185) by
+  [@EricRahm](https://github.com/EricRahm)), and enhanced retry mechanisms
+  ([#16489](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16489) by
+  [@sehoon38](https://github.com/sehoon38)).
+- **Bug Fixes and Stability:** We've squashed numerous bugs across the CLI,
+  core, and workflows, addressing issues with subagent delegation, unicode
+  character crashes, and sticky header regressions.
+
+## Announcements: v0.24.0 - 2026-01-14
+
+- **Agent Skills:** We've introduced significant advancements in Agent Skills.
+  This includes initial documentation and tutorials to help you get started,
+  alongside enhanced support for remote agents, allowing for more distributed
+  and powerful automation within Gemini CLI.
+  ([#15869](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15869) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)),
+  ([#16013](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16013) by
+  [@adamweidman](https://github.com/adamweidman))
+- **Improved UI/UX:** The user interface has received several updates, featuring
+  visual indicators for hook execution, a more refined display for settings, and
+  the ability to use the Tab key to effortlessly switch focus between the shell
+  and input areas.
+  ([#15408](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15408) by
+  [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)),
+  ([#14332](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14332) by
+  [@galz10](https://github.com/galz10))
+- **Enhanced Security:** Security has been a major focus, with default folder
+  trust now set to untrusted for increased safety. The Policy Engine has been
+  improved to allow specific modes in user and administrator policies, and
+  granular allowlisting for shell commands has been implemented, providing finer
+  control over tool execution.
+  ([#15943](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15943) by
+  [@galz10](https://github.com/galz10)),
+  ([#15977](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15977) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen))
+- **Core Functionality:** This release includes a mandatory MessageBus
+  injection, marking Phase 3 of a hard migration to a more robust internal
+  communication system. We've also added support for built-in skills with the
+  CLI itself, and enhanced model routing to effectively utilize subagents.
+  ([#15776](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15776) by
+  [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)),
+  ([#16300](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16300) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen))
+- **Terminal Features:** Terminal interactions are more seamless with new
+  features like OSC 52 paste support, along with fixes for Windows clipboard
+  paste issues and general improvements to pasting in Windows terminals.
+  ([#15336](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15336) by
+  [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)),
+  ([#15932](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15932) by
+  [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino))
+- **New Commands:** To manage the new features, we've added several new
+  commands: `/agents refresh` to update agent configurations, `/skills reload`
+  to refresh skill definitions, and `/skills install/uninstall` for easier
+  management of your Agent Skills.
+  ([#16204](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16204) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)),
+  ([#15865](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15865) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen)),
+  ([#16377](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16377) by
+  [@NTaylorMullen](https://github.com/NTaylorMullen))
+
+## Announcements: v0.23.0 - 2026-01-07
+
+- 🎉 **Experimental Agent Skills Support in Preview:** Gemini CLI now supports
+  [Agent Skills](https://agentskills.io/home) in our preview builds. This is an
+  early preview where we’re looking for feedback!
+  - Install Preview: `npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview`
+  - Enable in `/settings`
+  - Docs:
+    [https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/skills/](https://geminicli.com/docs/cli/skills/)
+- **Gemini CLI wrapped:** Run `npx gemini-wrapped` to visualize your usage
+  stats, top models, languages, and more!
+- **Windows clipboard image support:** Windows users can now paste images
+  directly from their clipboard into the CLI using `Alt`+`V`.
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13997) by
+  [@sgeraldes](https://github.com/sgeraldes))
+- **Terminal background color detection:** Automatically optimizes your
+  terminal's background color to select compatible themes and provide
+  accessibility warnings.
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15132) by
+  [@jacob314](https://github.com/jacob314))
+- **Session logout:** Use the new `/logout` command to instantly clear
+  credentials and reset your authentication state for seamless account
+  switching. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13383) by
+  [@CN-Scars](https://github.com/CN-Scars))
+
+## Announcements: v0.22.0 - 2025-12-22
+
+- 🎉**Free Tier + Gemini 3:** Free tier users now all have access to Gemini 3
+  Pro & Flash. Enable in `/settings` by toggling "Preview Features" to `true`.
+- 🎉**Gemini CLI + Colab:** Gemini CLI is now pre-installed. Can be used
+  headlessly in notebook cells or interactively in the built-in terminal
+  ([pic](https://imgur.com/a/G0Tn7vi))
+- 🎉**Gemini CLI Extensions:**
+  - **Conductor:** Planning++, Gemini works with you to build out a detailed
+    plan, pull in extra details as needed, ultimately to give the LLM guardrails
+    with artifacts. Measure twice, implement once!
+
+    `gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/conductor`
+
+    Blog:
+    [https://developers.googleblog.com/conductor-introducing-context-driven-development-for-gemini-cli/](https://developers.googleblog.com/conductor-introducing-context-driven-development-for-gemini-cli/)
+
+  - **Endor Labs:** Perform code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and
+    dependency checks using natural language.
+
+    `gemini extensions install https://github.com/endorlabs/gemini-extension`
+
+## Announcements: v0.21.0 - 2025-12-15
+
+- **⚡️⚡️⚡️ Gemini 3 Flash + Gemini CLI:** Better, faster and cheaper than 2.5
+  Pro - and in some scenarios better than 3 Pro! For paid tiers + free tier
+  users who were on the wait list enable **Preview Features** in `/settings.`
+- For more information:
+  [Gemini 3 Flash is now available in Gemini CLI](https://developers.googleblog.com/gemini-3-flash-is-now-available-in-gemini-cli/).
+- 🎉 Gemini CLI Extensions:
+  - Rill: Utilize natural language to analyze Rill data, enabling the
+    exploration of metrics and trends without the need for manual queries.
+    `gemini extensions install https://github.com/rilldata/rill-gemini-extension`
+  - Browserbase: Interact with web pages, take screenshots, extract information,
+    and perform automated actions with atomic precision.
+    `gemini extensions install https://github.com/browserbase/mcp-server-browserbase`
+- Quota Visibility: The `/stats` command now displays quota information for all
+  available models, including those not used in the current session. (@sehoon38)
+- Fuzzy Setting Search: Users can now quickly find settings using fuzzy search
+  within the settings dialog. (@sehoon38)
+- MCP Resource Support: Users can now discover, view, and search through
+  resources using the @ command. (@MrLesk)
+- Auto-execute Simple Slash Commands: Simple slash commands are now executed
+  immediately on enter. (@jackwotherspoon)
+
+## Announcements: v0.20.0 - 2025-12-01
+
+- **Multi-file Drag & Drop:** Users can now drag and drop multiple files into
+  the terminal, and the CLI will automatically prefix each valid path with `@`.
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14832) by
+  [@jackwotherspoon](https://github.com/jackwotherspoon))
+- **Persistent "Always Allow" Policies:** Users can now save "Always Allow"
+  decisions for tool executions, with granular control over specific shell
+  commands and multi-cloud platform tools.
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14737) by
+  [@allenhutchison](https://github.com/allenhutchison))
+
 ## Announcements: v0.19.0 - 2025-11-24
 
 - 🎉 **New extensions:**
@@ -54,8 +276,7 @@ on GitHub.
 - **Experimental permission improvements:** We are now experimenting with a new
   policy engine in Gemini CLI. This allows users and administrators to create
   fine-grained policy for tool calls. Currently behind a flag. See
-  [https://geminicli.com/docs/core/policy-engine/](../core/policy-engine.md) for
-  more information.
+  [policy engine documentation](../core/policy-engine.md) for more information.
   - Blog:
     [https://allen.hutchison.org/2025/11/26/the-guardrails-of-autonomy/](https://allen.hutchison.org/2025/11/26/the-guardrails-of-autonomy/)
 - **Gemini 3 support for paid:** Gemini 3 support has been rolled out to all API

docs/changelogs/latest.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Latest stable release: v0.19.0 - v0.19.4
+# Latest stable release: v0.28.0
 
-Released: December 1, 2025
+Released: February 10, 2026
 
 For most users, our latest stable release is the recommended release. Install
 the latest stable version with:
@@ -11,144 +11,305 @@ npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
 
 ## Highlights
 
-- **Zed integration:** Users can now leverage Gemini 3 within the Zed
-  integration after enabling "Preview Features" in their CLI’s `/settings`.
-- **Interactive shell:**
-  - **Click-to-Focus:** Go to `/settings` and enable **Use Alternate Buffer** to
-    click within the embedded shell output to focus it for input.
-  - **Loading phrase:** Clearly indicates when the interactive shell is awaiting
-    user input. ([vid](https://imgur.com/a/kjK8bUK),
-    [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12535) by
-    [@jackwotherspoon](https://github.com/jackwotherspoon))
+- **Commands & UX Enhancements:** Introduced `/prompt-suggest` command,
+  alongside updated undo/redo keybindings and automatic theme switching.
+- **Expanded IDE Support:** Now offering compatibility with Positron IDE,
+  expanding integration options for developers.
+- **Enhanced Security & Authentication:** Implemented interactive and
+  non-interactive OAuth consent, improving both security and diagnostic
+  capabilities for bug reports.
+- **Advanced Planning & Agent Tools:** Integrated a generic Checklist component
+  for structured task management and evolved subagent capabilities with dynamic
+  policy registration.
+- **Improved Core Stability & Reliability:** Resolved critical environment
+  loading, authentication, and session management issues, ensuring a more robust
+  experience.
+- **Background Shell Commands:** Enabled the execution of shell commands in the
+  background for increased workflow efficiency.
 
 ## What's Changed
 
-- Use lenient MCP output schema validator by @cornmander in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13521
-- Update persistence state to track counts of messages instead of times banner
-  has been displayed by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13428
-- update docs for http proxy by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13538
-- move stdio by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13528
-- chore(release): bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251120.8e531dc02 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13540
-- Skip pre-commit hooks for shadow repo (#13331) by @vishvananda in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13488
-- fix(ui): Correct mouse click cursor positioning for wide characters by
-  @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13537
-- fix(core): correct bash @P prompt transformation detection by @pyrytakala in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13544
-- Optimize and improve test coverage for cli/src/config by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13485
-- Improve code coverage for cli/src/ui/privacy package by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13493
-- docs: fix typos in source code and documentation by @fancive in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13577
-- Improved code coverage for cli/src/zed-integration by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13570
-- feat(ui): build interactive session browser component by @bl-ue in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13351
-- Fix multiple bugs with auth flow including using the implemented but unused
-  restart support. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13565
-- feat(core): add modelAvailabilityService for managing and tracking model
-  health by @adamfweidman in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13426
-- docs: fix grammar typo "a MCP" to "an MCP" by @noahacgn in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13595
-- feat: custom loading phrase when interactive shell requires input by
-  @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12535
-- docs: Update uninstall command to reflect multiple extension support by
-  @JayadityaGit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13582
-- bug(core): Ensure we use thinking budget on fallback to 2.5 by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13596
-- Remove useModelRouter experimental flag by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13593
-- feat(docs): Ensure multiline JS objects are rendered properly. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13535
-- Fix exp id logging by @owenofbrien in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13430
-- Moved client id logging into createBasicLogEvent by @owenofbrien in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13607
-- Restore bracketed paste mode after external editor exit by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13606
-- feat(core): Add support for custom aliases for model configs. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13546
-- feat(core): Add `BaseLlmClient.generateContent`. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13591
-- Turn off alternate buffer mode by default. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13623
-- fix(cli): Prevent stdout/stderr patching for extension commands by @chrstnb in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13600
-- Improve test coverage for cli/src/ui/components by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13598
-- Update ink version to 6.4.6 by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13631
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251122.42c2e1b21 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13637
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251123.dadd606c0 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13675
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251124.e177314a4 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13713
-- fix(core): Fix context window overflow warning for PDF files by @kkitase in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13548
-- feat :rephrasing the extension logging messages to run the explore command
-  when there are no extensions installed by @JayadityaGit in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13740
-- Improve code coverage for cli package by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13724
-- Add session subtask in /stats command by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13750
-- feat(core): Migrate chatCompressionService to model configs. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12863
-- feat(hooks): Hook Telemetry Infrastructure by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9082
-- fix: (some minor improvements to configs and getPackageJson return behaviour)
-  by @grMLEqomlkkU5Eeinz4brIrOVCUCkJuN in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12510
-- feat(hooks): Hook Event Handling by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9097
-- feat(hooks): Hook Agent Lifecycle Integration by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9105
-- feat(core): Land bool for alternate system prompt. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13764
-- bug(core): Add default chat compression config. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13766
-- feat(model-availability): introduce ModelPolicy and PolicyCatalog by
-  @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13751
-- feat(hooks): Hook System Orchestration by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9102
-- feat(config): add isModelAvailabilityServiceEnabled setting by @adamfweidman
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13777
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251125.f6d97d448 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13782
-- chore: remove console.error by @adamfweidman in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13779
-- fix: Add $schema property to settings.schema.json by @sacrosanctic in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12763
-- fix(cli): allow non-GitHub SCP-styled URLs for extension installation by @m0ps
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13800
-- fix(resume): allow passing a prompt via stdin while resuming using --resume by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13520
-- feat(sessions): add /resume slash command to open the session browser by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13621
-- docs(sessions): add documentation for chat recording and session management by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13667
-- Fix TypeError: "URL.parse is not a function" for Node.js < v22 by @macarronesc
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13698
-- fallback to flash for TerminalQuota errors by @sehoon38 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13791
-- Update Code Wiki README badge by @PatoBeltran in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13768
-- Add Databricks auth support and custom header option to gemini cli by
-  @AarushiShah in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11893
-- Update dependency for modelcontextprotocol/sdk to 1.23.0 by @bbiggs in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13827
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 576fda1 to release/v0.19.0-preview.0-pr-14099
-  [CONFLICTS] by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14402
+- feat(commands): add /prompt-suggest slash command by @NTaylorMullen in
+  [#17264](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17264)
+- feat(cli): align hooks enable/disable with skills and improve completion by
+  @sehoon38 in [#16822](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16822)
+- docs: add CLI reference documentation by @leochiu-a in
+  [#17504](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17504)
+- chore(release): bump version to 0.28.0-nightly.20260128.adc8e11bb by
+  @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#17725](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17725)
+- feat(skills): final stable promotion cleanup by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#17726](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17726)
+- test(core): mock fetch in OAuth transport fallback tests by @jw409 in
+  [#17059](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17059)
+- feat(cli): include auth method in /bug by @erikus in
+  [#17569](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17569)
+- Add a email privacy note to bug_report template by @nemyung in
+  [#17474](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17474)
+- Rewind documentation by @Adib234 in
+  [#17446](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17446)
+- fix: verify audio/video MIME types with content check by @maru0804 in
+  [#16907](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16907)
+- feat(core): add support for positron ide
+  ([#15045](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15045)) by @kapsner
+  in [#15047](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15047)
+- /oncall dedup - wrap texts to nextlines by @sehoon38 in
+  [#17782](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17782)
+- fix(admin): rename advanced features admin setting by @skeshive in
+  [#17786](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17786)
+- [extension config] Make breaking optional value non-optional by @chrstnb in
+  [#17785](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17785)
+- Fix docs-writer skill issues by @g-samroberts in
+  [#17734](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17734)
+- fix(core): suppress duplicate hook failure warnings during streaming by
+  @abhipatel12 in
+  [#17727](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17727)
+- test: add more tests for AskUser by @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#17720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17720)
+- feat(cli): enable activity logging for non-interactive mode and evals by
+  @SandyTao520 in
+  [#17703](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17703)
+- feat(core): add support for custom deny messages in policy rules by
+  @allenhutchison in
+  [#17427](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17427)
+- Fix unintended credential exposure to MCP Servers by @Adib234 in
+  [#17311](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17311)
+- feat(extensions): add support for custom themes in extensions by @spencer426
+  in [#17327](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17327)
+- fix: persist and restore workspace directories on session resume by
+  @korade-krushna in
+  [#17454](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17454)
+- Update release notes pages for 0.26.0 and 0.27.0-preview. by @g-samroberts in
+  [#17744](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17744)
+- feat(ux): update cell border color and created test file for table rendering
+  by @devr0306 in
+  [#17798](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17798)
+- Change height for the ToolConfirmationQueue. by @jacob314 in
+  [#17799](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17799)
+- feat(cli): add user identity info to stats command by @sehoon38 in
+  [#17612](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17612)
+- fix(ux): fixed off-by-some wrapping caused by fixed-width characters by
+  @devr0306 in [#17816](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17816)
+- feat(cli): update undo/redo keybindings to Cmd+Z/Alt+Z and
+  Shift+Cmd+Z/Shift+Alt+Z by @scidomino in
+  [#17800](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17800)
+- fix(evals): use absolute path for activity log directory by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#17830](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17830)
+- test: add integration test to verify stdout/stderr routing by @ved015 in
+  [#17280](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17280)
+- fix(cli): list installed extensions when update target missing by @tt-a1i in
+  [#17082](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17082)
+- fix(cli): handle PAT tokens and credentials in git remote URL parsing by
+  @afarber in [#14650](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14650)
+- fix(core): use returnDisplay for error result display by @Nubebuster in
+  [#14994](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14994)
+- Fix detection of bun as package manager by @Randomblock1 in
+  [#17462](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17462)
+- feat(cli): show hooksConfig.enabled in settings dialog by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#17810](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17810)
+- feat(cli): Display user identity (auth, email, tier) on startup by @yunaseoul
+  in [#17591](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17591)
+- fix: prevent ghost border for AskUserDialog by @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#17788](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17788)
+- docs: mark A2A subagents as experimental in subagents.md by @adamfweidman in
+  [#17863](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17863)
+- Resolve error thrown for sensitive values by @chrstnb in
+  [#17826](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17826)
+- fix(admin): Rename secureModeEnabled to strictModeDisabled by @skeshive in
+  [#17789](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17789)
+- feat(ux): update truncate dots to be shorter in tables by @devr0306 in
+  [#17825](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17825)
+- fix(core): resolve DEP0040 punycode deprecation via patch-package by
+  @ATHARVA262005 in
+  [#17692](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17692)
+- feat(plan): create generic Checklist component and refactor Todo by @Adib234
+  in [#17741](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17741)
+- Cleanup post delegate_to_agent removal by @gundermanc in
+  [#17875](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17875)
+- fix(core): use GIT_CONFIG_GLOBAL to isolate shadow git repo configuration -
+  Fixes [#17877](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17877) by
+  @cocosheng-g in
+  [#17803](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17803)
+- Disable mouse tracking e2e by @alisa-alisa in
+  [#17880](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17880)
+- fix(cli): use correct setting key for Cloud Shell auth by @sehoon38 in
+  [#17884](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17884)
+- chore: revert IDE specific ASCII logo by @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#17887](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17887)
+- Revert "fix(core): resolve DEP0040 punycode deprecation via patch-package" by
+  @sehoon38 in [#17898](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17898)
+- Refactoring of disabling of mouse tracking in e2e tests by @alisa-alisa in
+  [#17902](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17902)
+- feat(core): Add GOOGLE_GENAI_API_VERSION environment variable support by
+  @deyim in [#16177](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16177)
+- feat(core): Isolate and cleanup truncated tool outputs by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#17594](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17594)
+- Create skills page, update commands, refine docs by @g-samroberts in
+  [#17842](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17842)
+- feat: preserve EOL in files by @Thomas-Shephard in
+  [#16087](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16087)
+- Fix HalfLinePaddedBox in screenreader mode. by @jacob314 in
+  [#17914](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17914)
+- bug(ux) vim mode fixes. Start in insert mode. Fix bug blocking F12 and ctrl-X
+  in vim mode. by @jacob314 in
+  [#17938](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17938)
+- feat(core): implement interactive and non-interactive consent for OAuth by
+  @ehedlund in [#17699](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17699)
+- perf(core): optimize token calculation and add support for multimodal tool
+  responses by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#17835](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17835)
+- refactor(hooks): remove legacy tools.enableHooks setting by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#17867](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17867)
+- feat(ci): add npx smoke test to verify installability by @bdmorgan in
+  [#17927](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17927)
+- feat(core): implement dynamic policy registration for subagents by
+  @abhipatel12 in
+  [#17838](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17838)
+- feat: Implement background shell commands by @galz10 in
+  [#14849](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14849)
+- feat(admin): provide actionable error messages for disabled features by
+  @skeshive in [#17815](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17815)
+- Fix bugs where Rewind and Resume showed Ugly and 100X too verbose content. by
+  @jacob314 in [#17940](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17940)
+- Fix broken link in docs by @chrstnb in
+  [#17959](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17959)
+- feat(plan): reuse standard tool confirmation for AskUser tool by @jerop in
+  [#17864](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17864)
+- feat(core): enable overriding CODE_ASSIST_API_VERSION with env var by
+  @lottielin in [#17942](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17942)
+- run npx pointing to the specific commit SHA by @sehoon38 in
+  [#17970](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17970)
+- Add allowedExtensions setting by @kevinjwang1 in
+  [#17695](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17695)
+- feat(plan): refactor ToolConfirmationPayload to union type by @jerop in
+  [#17980](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17980)
+- lower the default max retries to reduce contention by @sehoon38 in
+  [#17975](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17975)
+- fix(core): ensure YOLO mode auto-approves complex shell commands when parsing
+  fails by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#17920](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17920)
+- Fix broken link. by @g-samroberts in
+  [#17972](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17972)
+- Support ctrl-C and Ctrl-D correctly Refactor so InputPrompt has priority over
+  AppContainer for input handling. by @jacob314 in
+  [#17993](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17993)
+- Fix truncation for AskQuestion by @jacob314 in
+  [#18001](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18001)
+- fix(workflow): update maintainer check logic to be inclusive and
+  case-insensitive by @bdmorgan in
+  [#18009](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18009)
+- Fix Esc cancel during streaming by @LyalinDotCom in
+  [#18039](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18039)
+- feat(acp): add session resume support by @bdmorgan in
+  [#18043](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18043)
+- fix(ci): prevent stale PR closer from incorrectly closing new PRs by @bdmorgan
+  in [#18069](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18069)
+- chore: delete autoAccept setting unused in production by @victorvianna in
+  [#17862](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17862)
+- feat(plan): use placeholder for choice question "Other" option by @jerop in
+  [#18101](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18101)
+- docs: update clearContext to hookSpecificOutput by @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18024](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18024)
+- docs-writer skill: Update docs writer skill by @jkcinouye in
+  [#17928](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17928)
+- Sehoon/oncall filter by @sehoon38 in
+  [#18105](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18105)
+- feat(core): add setting to disable loop detection by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#18008](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18008)
+- Docs: Revise docs/index.md by @jkcinouye in
+  [#17879](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17879)
+- Fix up/down arrow regression and add test. by @jacob314 in
+  [#18108](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18108)
+- fix(ui): prevent content leak in MaxSizedBox bottom overflow by @jerop in
+  [#17991](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17991)
+- refactor: migrate checks.ts utility to core and deduplicate by @jerop in
+  [#18139](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18139)
+- feat(core): implement tool name aliasing for backward compatibility by
+  @SandyTao520 in
+  [#17974](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17974)
+- docs: fix help-wanted label spelling by @pavan-sh in
+  [#18114](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18114)
+- feat(cli): implement automatic theme switching based on terminal background by
+  @Abhijit-2592 in
+  [#17976](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17976)
+- fix(ide): no-op refactoring that moves the connection logic to helper
+  functions by @skeshive in
+  [#18118](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18118)
+- feat: update review-frontend-and-fix slash command to review-and-fix by
+  @galz10 in [#18146](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18146)
+- fix: improve Ctrl+R reverse search by @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18075](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18075)
+- feat(plan): handle inconsistency in schedulers by @Adib234 in
+  [#17813](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17813)
+- feat(plan): add core logic and exit_plan_mode tool definition by @jerop in
+  [#18110](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18110)
+- feat(core): rename search_file_content tool to grep_search and add legacy
+  alias by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#18003](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18003)
+- fix(core): prioritize detailed error messages for code assist setup by
+  @gsquared94 in
+  [#17852](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17852)
+- fix(cli): resolve environment loading and auth validation issues in ACP mode
+  by @bdmorgan in
+  [#18025](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18025)
+- feat(core): add .agents/skills directory alias for skill discovery by
+  @NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18151](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18151)
+- chore(core): reassign telemetry keys to avoid server conflict by @mattKorwel
+  in [#18161](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18161)
+- Add link to rewind doc in commands.md by @Adib234 in
+  [#17961](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17961)
+- feat(core): add draft-2020-12 JSON Schema support with lenient fallback by
+  @afarber in [#15060](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15060)
+- refactor(core): robust trimPreservingTrailingNewline and regression test by
+  @adamfweidman in
+  [#18196](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18196)
+- Remove MCP servers on extension uninstall by @chrstnb in
+  [#18121](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18121)
+- refactor: localize ACP error parsing logic to cli package by @bdmorgan in
+  [#18193](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18193)
+- feat(core): Add A2A auth config types by @adamfweidman in
+  [#18205](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18205)
+- Set default max attempts to 3 and use the common variable by @sehoon38 in
+  [#18209](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18209)
+- feat(plan): add exit_plan_mode ui and prompt by @jerop in
+  [#18162](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18162)
+- fix(test): improve test isolation and enable subagent evaluations by
+  @cocosheng-g in
+  [#18138](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18138)
+- feat(plan): use custom deny messages in plan mode policies by @Adib234 in
+  [#18195](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18195)
+- Match on extension ID when stopping extensions by @chrstnb in
+  [#18218](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18218)
+- fix(core): Respect user's .gitignore preference by @xyrolle in
+  [#15482](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15482)
+- docs: document GEMINI_CLI_HOME environment variable by @adamfweidman in
+  [#18219](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18219)
+- chore(core): explicitly state plan storage path in prompt by @jerop in
+  [#18222](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18222)
+- A2a admin setting by @DavidAPierce in
+  [#17868](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17868)
+- feat(a2a): Add pluggable auth provider infrastructure by @adamfweidman in
+  [#17934](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17934)
+- Fix handling of empty settings by @chrstnb in
+  [#18131](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18131)
+- Reload skills when extensions change by @chrstnb in
+  [#18225](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18225)
+- feat: Add markdown rendering to ask_user tool by @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18211](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18211)
+- Add telemetry to rewind by @Adib234 in
+  [#18122](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18122)
+- feat(admin): add support for MCP configuration via admin controls (pt1) by
+  @skeshive in [#18223](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18223)
+- feat(core): require user consent before MCP server OAuth by @ehedlund in
+  [#18132](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18132)
+- fix(sandbox): propagate GOOGLE_GEMINI_BASE_URL&GOOGLE_VERTEX_BASE_URL env vars
+  by @skeshive in
+  [#18231](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18231)
+- feat(ui): move user identity display to header by @sehoon38 in
+  [#18216](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18216)
+- fix: enforce folder trust for workspace settings, skills, and context by
+  @galz10 in [#17596](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17596)
 
 **Full Changelog**:
-https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.18.4...v0.19.0
+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.27.0...v0.28.0

docs/changelogs/preview.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Preview release: Release v0.19.0-preview.0
+# Preview release: Release v0.29.0-preview.0
 
-Released: November 25, 2025
+Released: February 10, 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).
@@ -11,131 +11,357 @@ To install the preview release:
 npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview
 ```
 
-## What's changed
+## Highlights
 
-- Use lenient MCP output schema validator by @cornmander in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13521
-- Update persistence state to track counts of messages instead of times banner
-  has been displayed by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13428
-- update docs for http proxy by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13538
-- move stdio by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13528
-- chore(release): bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251120.8e531dc02 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13540
-- Skip pre-commit hooks for shadow repo (#13331) by @vishvananda in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13488
-- fix(ui): Correct mouse click cursor positioning for wide characters by
-  @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13537
-- fix(core): correct bash @P prompt transformation detection by @pyrytakala in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13544
-- Optimize and improve test coverage for cli/src/config by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13485
-- Improve code coverage for cli/src/ui/privacy package by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13493
-- docs: fix typos in source code and documentation by @fancive in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13577
-- Improved code coverage for cli/src/zed-integration by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13570
-- feat(ui): build interactive session browser component by @bl-ue in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13351
-- Fix multiple bugs with auth flow including using the implemented but unused
-  restart support. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13565
-- feat(core): add modelAvailabilityService for managing and tracking model
-  health by @adamfweidman in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13426
-- docs: fix grammar typo "a MCP" to "an MCP" by @noahacgn in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13595
-- feat: custom loading phrase when interactive shell requires input by
-  @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12535
-- docs: Update uninstall command to reflect multiple extension support by
-  @JayadityaGit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13582
-- bug(core): Ensure we use thinking budget on fallback to 2.5 by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13596
-- Remove useModelRouter experimental flag by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13593
-- feat(docs): Ensure multiline JS objects are rendered properly. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13535
-- Fix exp id logging by @owenofbrien in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13430
-- Moved client id logging into createBasicLogEvent by @owenofbrien in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13607
-- Restore bracketed paste mode after external editor exit by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13606
-- feat(core): Add support for custom aliases for model configs. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13546
-- feat(core): Add `BaseLlmClient.generateContent`. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13591
-- Turn off alternate buffer mode by default. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13623
-- fix(cli): Prevent stdout/stderr patching for extension commands by @chrstnb in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13600
-- Improve test coverage for cli/src/ui/components by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13598
-- Update ink version to 6.4.6 by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13631
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251122.42c2e1b21 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13637
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251123.dadd606c0 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13675
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251124.e177314a4 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13713
-- fix(core): Fix context window overflow warning for PDF files by @kkitase in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13548
-- feat :rephrasing the extension logging messages to run the explore command
-  when there are no extensions installed by @JayadityaGit in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13740
-- Improve code coverage for cli package by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13724
-- Add session subtask in /stats command by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13750
-- feat(core): Migrate chatCompressionService to model configs. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12863
-- feat(hooks): Hook Telemetry Infrastructure by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9082
-- fix: (some minor improvements to configs and getPackageJson return behaviour)
-  by @grMLEqomlkkU5Eeinz4brIrOVCUCkJuN in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12510
-- feat(hooks): Hook Event Handling by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9097
-- feat(hooks): Hook Agent Lifecycle Integration by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9105
-- feat(core): Land bool for alternate system prompt. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13764
-- bug(core): Add default chat compression config. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13766
-- feat(model-availability): introduce ModelPolicy and PolicyCatalog by
-  @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13751
-- feat(hooks): Hook System Orchestration by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9102
-- feat(config): add isModelAvailabilityServiceEnabled setting by @adamfweidman
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13777
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251125.f6d97d448 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13782
-- chore: remove console.error by @adamfweidman in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13779
-- fix: Add $schema property to settings.schema.json by @sacrosanctic in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12763
-- fix(cli): allow non-GitHub SCP-styled URLs for extension installation by @m0ps
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13800
-- fix(resume): allow passing a prompt via stdin while resuming using --resume by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13520
-- feat(sessions): add /resume slash command to open the session browser by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13621
-- docs(sessions): add documentation for chat recording and session management by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13667
-- Fix TypeError: "URL.parse is not a function" for Node.js < v22 by @macarronesc
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13698
-- fallback to flash for TerminalQuota errors by @sehoon38 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13791
-- Update Code Wiki README badge by @PatoBeltran in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13768
-- Add Databricks auth support and custom header option to gemini cli by
-  @AarushiShah in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11893
-- Update dependency for modelcontextprotocol/sdk to 1.23.0 by @bbiggs in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13827
+- **Plan Mode Enhancements**: Significant updates to Plan Mode, including new
+  commands, support for MCP servers, integration of planning artifacts, and
+  improved iteration guidance.
+- **Core Agent Improvements**: Enhancements to the core agent, including better
+  system prompt rigor, improved subagent definitions, and enhanced tool
+  execution limits.
+- **CLI UX/UI Updates**: Various UI and UX improvements, such as autocomplete in
+  the input prompt, updated approval mode labels, DevTools integration, and
+  improved header spacing.
+- **Tooling & Extension Updates**: Improvements to existing tools like
+  `ask_user` and `grep_search`, and new features for extension management.
+- **Bug Fixes**: Numerous bug fixes across the CLI and core, addressing issues
+  with interactive commands, memory leaks, permission checks, and more.
+- **Context and Tool Output Management**: Features for observation masking for
+  tool outputs, session-linked tool output storage, and persistence for masked
+  tool outputs.
 
-**Full Changelog**:
-https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.18.0-preview.4...v0.19.0-preview.0
+## What's Changed
+
+- fix: remove ask_user tool from non-interactive modes by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18154](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18154)
+- fix(cli): allow restricted .env loading in untrusted sandboxed folders by
+  galz10 in [#17806](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17806)
+- Encourage agent to utilize ecosystem tools to perform work by gundermanc in
+  [#17881](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17881)
+- feat(plan): unify workflow location in system prompt to optimize caching by
+  jerop in [#18258](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18258)
+- feat(core): enable getUserTierName in config by sehoon38 in
+  [#18265](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18265)
+- feat(core): add default execution limits for subagents by abhipatel12 in
+  [#18274](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18274)
+- Fix issue where agent gets stuck at interactive commands. by gundermanc in
+  [#18272](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18272)
+- chore(release): bump version to 0.29.0-nightly.20260203.71f46f116 by
+  gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#18243](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18243)
+- feat(core): remove hardcoded policy bypass for local subagents by abhipatel12
+  in [#18153](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18153)
+- feat(plan): implement plan slash command by Adib234 in
+  [#17698](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17698)
+- feat: increase ask_user label limit to 16 characters by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18320](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18320)
+- Add information about the agent skills lifecycle and clarify docs-writer skill
+  metadata. by g-samroberts in
+  [#18234](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18234)
+- feat(core): add enter_plan_mode tool by jerop in
+  [#18324](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18324)
+- Stop showing an error message in /plan by Adib234 in
+  [#18333](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18333)
+- fix(hooks): remove unnecessary logging for hook registration by abhipatel12 in
+  [#18332](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18332)
+- fix(mcp): ensure MCP transport is closed to prevent memory leaks by cbcoutinho
+  in [#18054](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18054)
+- feat(skills): implement linking for agent skills by MushuEE in
+  [#18295](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18295)
+- Changelogs for 0.27.0 and 0.28.0-preview0 by g-samroberts in
+  [#18336](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18336)
+- chore: correct docs as skills and hooks are stable by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18358](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18358)
+- feat(admin): Implement admin allowlist for MCP server configurations by
+  skeshive in [#18311](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18311)
+- fix(core): add retry logic for transient SSL/TLS errors
+  ([#17318](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17318)) by
+  ppgranger in [#18310](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18310)
+- Add support for /extensions config command by chrstnb in
+  [#17895](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17895)
+- fix(core): handle non-compliant mcpbridge responses from Xcode 26.3 by
+  peterfriese in
+  [#18376](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18376)
+- feat(cli): Add W, B, E Vim motions and operator support by ademuri in
+  [#16209](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16209)
+- fix: Windows Specific Agent Quality & System Prompt by scidomino in
+  [#18351](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18351)
+- feat(plan): support replace tool in plan mode to edit plans by jerop in
+  [#18379](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18379)
+- Improving memory tool instructions and eval testing by alisa-alisa in
+  [#18091](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18091)
+- fix(cli): color extension link success message green by MushuEE in
+  [#18386](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18386)
+- undo by jacob314 in
+  [#18147](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18147)
+- feat(plan): add guidance on iterating on approved plans vs creating new plans
+  by jerop in [#18346](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18346)
+- feat(plan): fix invalid tool calls in plan mode by Adib234 in
+  [#18352](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18352)
+- feat(plan): integrate planning artifacts and tools into primary workflows by
+  jerop in [#18375](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18375)
+- Fix permission check by scidomino in
+  [#18395](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18395)
+- ux(polish) autocomplete in the input prompt by jacob314 in
+  [#18181](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18181)
+- fix: resolve infinite loop when using 'Modify with external editor' by
+  ppgranger in [#17453](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17453)
+- feat: expand verify-release to macOS and Windows by yunaseoul in
+  [#18145](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18145)
+- feat(plan): implement support for MCP servers in Plan mode by Adib234 in
+  [#18229](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18229)
+- chore: update folder trust error messaging by galz10 in
+  [#18402](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18402)
+- feat(plan): create a metric for execution of plans generated in plan mode by
+  Adib234 in [#18236](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18236)
+- perf(ui): optimize stripUnsafeCharacters with regex by gsquared94 in
+  [#18413](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18413)
+- feat(context): implement observation masking for tool outputs by abhipatel12
+  in [#18389](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18389)
+- feat(core,cli): implement session-linked tool output storage and cleanup by
+  abhipatel12 in
+  [#18416](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18416)
+- Shorten temp directory by joshualitt in
+  [#17901](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17901)
+- feat(plan): add behavioral evals for plan mode by jerop in
+  [#18437](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18437)
+- Add extension registry client by chrstnb in
+  [#18396](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18396)
+- Enable extension config by default by chrstnb in
+  [#18447](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18447)
+- Automatically generate change logs on release by g-samroberts in
+  [#18401](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18401)
+- Remove previewFeatures and default to Gemini 3 by sehoon38 in
+  [#18414](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18414)
+- feat(admin): apply MCP allowlist to extensions & gemini mcp list command by
+  skeshive in [#18442](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18442)
+- fix(cli): improve focus navigation for interactive and background shells by
+  galz10 in [#18343](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18343)
+- Add shortcuts hint and panel for discoverability by LyalinDotCom in
+  [#18035](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18035)
+- fix(config): treat system settings as read-only during migration and warn user
+  by spencer426 in
+  [#18277](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18277)
+- feat(plan): add positive test case and update eval stability policy by jerop
+  in [#18457](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18457)
+- fix- windows: add shell: true for spawnSync to fix EINVAL with .cmd editors by
+  zackoch in [#18408](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18408)
+- bug(core): Fix bug when saving plans. by joshualitt in
+  [#18465](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18465)
+- Refactor atCommandProcessor by scidomino in
+  [#18461](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18461)
+- feat(core): implement persistence and resumption for masked tool outputs by
+  abhipatel12 in
+  [#18451](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18451)
+- refactor: simplify tool output truncation to single config by SandyTao520 in
+  [#18446](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18446)
+- bug(core): Ensure storage is initialized early, even if config is not. by
+  joshualitt in [#18471](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18471)
+- chore: Update build-and-start script to support argument forwarding by
+  Abhijit-2592 in
+  [#18241](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18241)
+- fix(core): prevent subagent bypass in plan mode by jerop in
+  [#18484](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18484)
+- feat(cli): add WebSocket-based network logging and streaming chunk support by
+  SandyTao520 in
+  [#18383](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18383)
+- feat(cli): update approval modes UI by jerop in
+  [#18476](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18476)
+- fix(cli): reload skills and agents on extension restart by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18411](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18411)
+- fix(core): expand excludeTools with legacy aliases for renamed tools by
+  SandyTao520 in
+  [#18498](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18498)
+- feat(core): overhaul system prompt for rigor, integrity, and intent alignment
+  by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#17263](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17263)
+- Patch for generate changelog docs yaml file by g-samroberts in
+  [#18496](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18496)
+- Code review fixes for show question mark pr. by jacob314 in
+  [#18480](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18480)
+- fix(cli): add SS3 Shift+Tab support for Windows terminals by ThanhNguyxn in
+  [#18187](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18187)
+- chore: remove redundant planning prompt from final shell by jerop in
+  [#18528](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18528)
+- docs: require pr-creator skill for PR generation by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18536](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18536)
+- chore: update colors for ask_user dialog by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18543](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18543)
+- feat(core): exempt high-signal tools from output masking by abhipatel12 in
+  [#18545](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18545)
+- refactor(core): remove memory tool instructions from Gemini 3 prompt by
+  NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18559](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18559)
+- chore: remove feedback instruction from system prompt by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18560](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18560)
+- feat(context): add remote configuration for tool output masking thresholds by
+  abhipatel12 in
+  [#18553](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18553)
+- feat(core): pause agent timeout budget while waiting for tool confirmation by
+  abhipatel12 in
+  [#18415](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18415)
+- refactor(config): remove experimental.enableEventDrivenScheduler setting by
+  abhipatel12 in
+  [#17924](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17924)
+- feat(cli): truncate shell output in UI history and improve active shell
+  display by jwhelangoog in
+  [#17438](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17438)
+- refactor(cli): switch useToolScheduler to event-driven engine by abhipatel12
+  in [#18565](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18565)
+- fix(core): correct escaped interpolation in system prompt by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18557](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18557)
+- propagate abortSignal by scidomino in
+  [#18477](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18477)
+- feat(core): conditionally include ctrl+f prompt based on interactive shell
+  setting by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18561](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18561)
+- fix(core): ensure enter_plan_mode tool registration respects experimental.plan
+  by jerop in [#18587](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18587)
+- feat(core): transition sub-agents to XML format and improve definitions by
+  NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18555](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18555)
+- docs: Add Plan Mode documentation by jerop in
+  [#18582](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18582)
+- chore: strengthen validation guidance in system prompt by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18544](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18544)
+- Fix newline insertion bug in replace tool by werdnum in
+  [#18595](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18595)
+- fix(evals): update save_memory evals and simplify tool description by
+  NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18610](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18610)
+- chore(evals): update validation_fidelity_pre_existing_errors to USUALLY_PASSES
+  by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18617](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18617)
+- fix: shorten tool call IDs and fix duplicate tool name in truncated output
+  filenames by SandyTao520 in
+  [#18600](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18600)
+- feat(cli): implement atomic writes and safety checks for trusted folders by
+  galz10 in [#18406](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18406)
+- Remove relative docs links by chrstnb in
+  [#18650](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18650)
+- docs: add legacy snippets convention to GEMINI.md by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18597](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18597)
+- fix(chore): Support linting for cjs by aswinashok44 in
+  [#18639](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18639)
+- feat: move shell efficiency guidelines to tool description by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18614](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18614)
+- Added "" as default value, since getText() used to expect a string only and
+  thus crashed when undefined... Fixes #18076 by 019-Abhi in
+  [#18099](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18099)
+- Allow @-includes outside of workspaces (with permission) by scidomino in
+  [#18470](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18470)
+- chore: make ask_user header description more clear by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18657](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18657)
+- refactor(core): model-dependent tool definitions by aishaneeshah in
+  [#18563](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18563)
+- Harded code assist converter. by jacob314 in
+  [#18656](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18656)
+- bug(core): Fix minor bug in migration logic. by joshualitt in
+  [#18661](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18661)
+- feat: enable plan mode experiment in settings by jerop in
+  [#18636](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18636)
+- refactor: push isValidPath() into parsePastedPaths() by scidomino in
+  [#18664](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18664)
+- fix(cli): correct 'esc to cancel' position and restore duration display by
+  NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18534](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18534)
+- feat(cli): add DevTools integration with gemini-cli-devtools by SandyTao520 in
+  [#18648](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18648)
+- chore: remove unused exports and redundant hook files by SandyTao520 in
+  [#18681](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18681)
+- Fix number of lines being reported in rewind confirmation dialog by Adib234 in
+  [#18675](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18675)
+- feat(cli): disable folder trust in headless mode by galz10 in
+  [#18407](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18407)
+- Disallow unsafe type assertions by gundermanc in
+  [#18688](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18688)
+- Change event type for release by g-samroberts in
+  [#18693](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18693)
+- feat: handle multiple dynamic context filenames in system prompt by
+  NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18598](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18598)
+- Properly parse at-commands with narrow non-breaking spaces by scidomino in
+  [#18677](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18677)
+- refactor(core): centralize core tool definitions and support model-specific
+  schemas by aishaneeshah in
+  [#18662](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18662)
+- feat(core): Render memory hierarchically in context. by joshualitt in
+  [#18350](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18350)
+- feat: Ctrl+O to expand paste placeholder by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18103](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18103)
+- fix(cli): Improve header spacing by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18531](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18531)
+- Feature/quota visibility 16795 by spencer426 in
+  [#18203](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18203)
+- Inline thinking bubbles with summary/full modes by LyalinDotCom in
+  [#18033](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18033)
+- docs: remove TOC marker from Plan Mode header by jerop in
+  [#18678](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18678)
+- fix(ui): remove redundant newlines in Gemini messages by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18538](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18538)
+- test(cli): fix AppContainer act() warnings and improve waitFor resilience by
+  NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18676](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18676)
+- refactor(core): refine Security & System Integrity section in system prompt by
+  NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18601](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18601)
+- Fix layout rounding. by gundermanc in
+  [#18667](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18667)
+- docs(skills): enhance pr-creator safety and interactivity by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18616](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18616)
+- test(core): remove hardcoded model from TestRig by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18710](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18710)
+- feat(core): optimize sub-agents system prompt intro by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18608](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18608)
+- feat(cli): update approval mode labels and shortcuts per latest UX spec by
+  jerop in [#18698](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18698)
+- fix(plan): update persistent approval mode setting by Adib234 in
+  [#18638](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18638)
+- fix: move toasts location to left side by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18705](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18705)
+- feat(routing): restrict numerical routing to Gemini 3 family by mattKorwel in
+  [#18478](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18478)
+- fix(ide): fix ide nudge setting by skeshive in
+  [#18733](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18733)
+- fix(core): standardize tool formatting in system prompts by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18615](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18615)
+- chore: consolidate to green in ask user dialog by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18734](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18734)
+- feat: add extensionsExplore setting to enable extensions explore UI. by
+  sripasg in [#18686](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18686)
+- feat(cli): defer devtools startup and integrate with F12 by SandyTao520 in
+  [#18695](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18695)
+- ui: update & subdue footer colors and animate progress indicator by
+  keithguerin in
+  [#18570](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18570)
+- test: add model-specific snapshots for coreTools by aishaneeshah in
+  [#18707](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18707)
+- ci: shard windows tests and fix event listener leaks by NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18670](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18670)
+- fix: allow ask_user tool in yolo mode by jackwotherspoon in
+  [#18541](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18541)
+- feat: redact disabled tools from system prompt
+  ([#13597](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13597)) by
+  NTaylorMullen in
+  [#18613](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18613)
+- Update Gemini.md to use the curent year on creating new files by sehoon38 in
+  [#18460](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18460)
+- Code review cleanup for thinking display by jacob314 in
+  [#18720](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18720)
+- fix(cli): hide scrollbars when in alternate buffer copy mode by werdnum in
+  [#18354](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18354)
+- Fix issues with rip grep by gundermanc in
+  [#18756](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18756)
+- fix(cli): fix history navigation regression after prompt autocomplete by
+  sehoon38 in [#18752](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18752)
+- chore: cleanup unused and add unlisted dependencies in packages/cli by
+  adamfweidman in
+  [#18749](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18749)
+- Fix issue where Gemini CLI creates tests in a new file by gundermanc in
+  [#18409](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18409)
+- feat(telemetry): Ensure experiment IDs are included in OpenTelemetry logs by
+  kevin-ramdass in
+  [#18747](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18747)
+
+**Full changelog**:
+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.28.0-preview.0...v0.29.0-preview.0

docs/changelogs/releases.md

@@ -1,430 +0,0 @@
-# Gemini CLI changelog
-
-Gemini CLI has three major release channels: nightly, preview, and stable. For
-most users, we recommend the stable release.
-
-On this page, you can find information regarding the current releases and
-highlights from each release.
-
-For the full changelog, including nightly releases, refer to
-[Releases - google-gemini/gemini-cli](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/releases)
-on GitHub.
-
-## Current Releases
-
-| Release channel                            | Notes                                           |
-| :----------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------- |
-| Nightly                                    | Nightly release with the most recent changes.   |
-| [Preview](#release-v0190-preview0-preview) | Experimental features ready for early feedback. |
-| [Latest](#release-v0190---v0194-latest)    | Stable, recommended for general use.            |
-
-## Release v0.19.0 - v0.19.4 (Latest)
-
-## Highlights
-
-- **Zed integration:** Users can now leverage Gemini 3 within the Zed
-  integration after enabling "Preview Features" in their CLI’s `/settings`.
-- **Interactive shell:**
-  - **Click-to-Focus:** Go to `/settings` and enable **Use Alternate Buffer**
-    WhenUse Alternate Buffer" setting is enabled users can click within the
-    embedded shell output to focus it for input.
-  - **Loading phrase:** Clearly indicates when the interactive shell is awaiting
-    user input. ([vid](https://imgur.com/a/kjK8bUK),
-    [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12535) by
-    [@jackwotherspoon](https://github.com/jackwotherspoon))
-
-### What's Changed
-
-- Use lenient MCP output schema validator by @cornmander in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13521
-- Update persistence state to track counts of messages instead of times banner
-  has been displayed by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13428
-- update docs for http proxy by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13538
-- move stdio by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13528
-- chore(release): bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251120.8e531dc02 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13540
-- Skip pre-commit hooks for shadow repo (#13331) by @vishvananda in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13488
-- fix(ui): Correct mouse click cursor positioning for wide characters by
-  @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13537
-- fix(core): correct bash @P prompt transformation detection by @pyrytakala in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13544
-- Optimize and improve test coverage for cli/src/config by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13485
-- Improve code coverage for cli/src/ui/privacy package by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13493
-- docs: fix typos in source code and documentation by @fancive in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13577
-- Improved code coverage for cli/src/zed-integration by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13570
-- feat(ui): build interactive session browser component by @bl-ue in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13351
-- Fix multiple bugs with auth flow including using the implemented but unused
-  restart support. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13565
-- feat(core): add modelAvailabilityService for managing and tracking model
-  health by @adamfweidman in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13426
-- docs: fix grammar typo "a MCP" to "an MCP" by @noahacgn in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13595
-- feat: custom loading phrase when interactive shell requires input by
-  @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12535
-- docs: Update uninstall command to reflect multiple extension support by
-  @JayadityaGit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13582
-- bug(core): Ensure we use thinking budget on fallback to 2.5 by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13596
-- Remove useModelRouter experimental flag by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13593
-- feat(docs): Ensure multiline JS objects are rendered properly. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13535
-- Fix exp id logging by @owenofbrien in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13430
-- Moved client id logging into createBasicLogEvent by @owenofbrien in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13607
-- Restore bracketed paste mode after external editor exit by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13606
-- feat(core): Add support for custom aliases for model configs. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13546
-- feat(core): Add `BaseLlmClient.generateContent`. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13591
-- Turn off alternate buffer mode by default. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13623
-- fix(cli): Prevent stdout/stderr patching for extension commands by @chrstnb in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13600
-- Improve test coverage for cli/src/ui/components by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13598
-- Update ink version to 6.4.6 by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13631
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251122.42c2e1b21 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13637
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251123.dadd606c0 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13675
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251124.e177314a4 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13713
-- fix(core): Fix context window overflow warning for PDF files by @kkitase in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13548
-- feat :rephrasing the extension logging messages to run the explore command
-  when there are no extensions installed by @JayadityaGit in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13740
-- Improve code coverage for cli package by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13724
-- Add session subtask in /stats command by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13750
-- feat(core): Migrate chatCompressionService to model configs. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12863
-- feat(hooks): Hook Telemetry Infrastructure by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9082
-- fix: (some minor improvements to configs and getPackageJson return behaviour)
-  by @grMLEqomlkkU5Eeinz4brIrOVCUCkJuN in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12510
-- feat(hooks): Hook Event Handling by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9097
-- feat(hooks): Hook Agent Lifecycle Integration by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9105
-- feat(core): Land bool for alternate system prompt. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13764
-- bug(core): Add default chat compression config. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13766
-- feat(model-availability): introduce ModelPolicy and PolicyCatalog by
-  @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13751
-- feat(hooks): Hook System Orchestration by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9102
-- feat(config): add isModelAvailabilityServiceEnabled setting by @adamfweidman
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13777
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251125.f6d97d448 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13782
-- chore: remove console.error by @adamfweidman in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13779
-- fix: Add $schema property to settings.schema.json by @sacrosanctic in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12763
-- fix(cli): allow non-GitHub SCP-styled URLs for extension installation by @m0ps
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13800
-- fix(resume): allow passing a prompt via stdin while resuming using --resume by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13520
-- feat(sessions): add /resume slash command to open the session browser by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13621
-- docs(sessions): add documentation for chat recording and session management by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13667
-- Fix TypeError: "URL.parse is not a function" for Node.js < v22 by @macarronesc
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13698
-- fallback to flash for TerminalQuota errors by @sehoon38 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13791
-- Update Code Wiki README badge by @PatoBeltran in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13768
-- Add Databricks auth support and custom header option to gemini cli by
-  @AarushiShah in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11893
-- Update dependency for modelcontextprotocol/sdk to 1.23.0 by @bbiggs in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13827
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 576fda1 to release/v0.19.0-preview.0-pr-14099
-  [CONFLICTS] by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14402
-
-**Full Changelog**:
-https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.18.4...v0.19.0
-
-## Release v0.19.0-preview.0 (Preview)
-
-### What's Changed
-
-- Use lenient MCP output schema validator by @cornmander in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13521
-- Update persistence state to track counts of messages instead of times banner
-  has been displayed by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13428
-- update docs for http proxy by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13538
-- move stdio by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13528
-- chore(release): bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251120.8e531dc02 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13540
-- Skip pre-commit hooks for shadow repo (#13331) by @vishvananda in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13488
-- fix(ui): Correct mouse click cursor positioning for wide characters by
-  @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13537
-- fix(core): correct bash @P prompt transformation detection by @pyrytakala in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13544
-- Optimize and improve test coverage for cli/src/config by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13485
-- Improve code coverage for cli/src/ui/privacy package by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13493
-- docs: fix typos in source code and documentation by @fancive in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13577
-- Improved code coverage for cli/src/zed-integration by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13570
-- feat(ui): build interactive session browser component by @bl-ue in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13351
-- Fix multiple bugs with auth flow including using the implemented but unused
-  restart support. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13565
-- feat(core): add modelAvailabilityService for managing and tracking model
-  health by @adamfweidman in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13426
-- docs: fix grammar typo "a MCP" to "an MCP" by @noahacgn in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13595
-- feat: custom loading phrase when interactive shell requires input by
-  @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12535
-- docs: Update uninstall command to reflect multiple extension support by
-  @JayadityaGit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13582
-- bug(core): Ensure we use thinking budget on fallback to 2.5 by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13596
-- Remove useModelRouter experimental flag by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13593
-- feat(docs): Ensure multiline JS objects are rendered properly. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13535
-- Fix exp id logging by @owenofbrien in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13430
-- Moved client id logging into createBasicLogEvent by @owenofbrien in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13607
-- Restore bracketed paste mode after external editor exit by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13606
-- feat(core): Add support for custom aliases for model configs. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13546
-- feat(core): Add `BaseLlmClient.generateContent`. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13591
-- Turn off alternate buffer mode by default. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13623
-- fix(cli): Prevent stdout/stderr patching for extension commands by @chrstnb in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13600
-- Improve test coverage for cli/src/ui/components by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13598
-- Update ink version to 6.4.6 by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13631
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251122.42c2e1b21 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13637
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251123.dadd606c0 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13675
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251124.e177314a4 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13713
-- fix(core): Fix context window overflow warning for PDF files by @kkitase in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13548
-- feat :rephrasing the extension logging messages to run the explore command
-  when there are no extensions installed by @JayadityaGit in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13740
-- Improve code coverage for cli package by @megha1188 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13724
-- Add session subtask in /stats command by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13750
-- feat(core): Migrate chatCompressionService to model configs. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12863
-- feat(hooks): Hook Telemetry Infrastructure by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9082
-- fix: (some minor improvements to configs and getPackageJson return behaviour)
-  by @grMLEqomlkkU5Eeinz4brIrOVCUCkJuN in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12510
-- feat(hooks): Hook Event Handling by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9097
-- feat(hooks): Hook Agent Lifecycle Integration by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9105
-- feat(core): Land bool for alternate system prompt. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13764
-- bug(core): Add default chat compression config. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13766
-- feat(model-availability): introduce ModelPolicy and PolicyCatalog by
-  @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13751
-- feat(hooks): Hook System Orchestration by @Edilmo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9102
-- feat(config): add isModelAvailabilityServiceEnabled setting by @adamfweidman
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13777
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.19.0-nightly.20251125.f6d97d448 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13782
-- chore: remove console.error by @adamfweidman in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13779
-- fix: Add $schema property to settings.schema.json by @sacrosanctic in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12763
-- fix(cli): allow non-GitHub SCP-styled URLs for extension installation by @m0ps
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13800
-- fix(resume): allow passing a prompt via stdin while resuming using --resume by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13520
-- feat(sessions): add /resume slash command to open the session browser by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13621
-- docs(sessions): add documentation for chat recording and session management by
-  @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13667
-- Fix TypeError: "URL.parse is not a function" for Node.js < v22 by @macarronesc
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13698
-- fallback to flash for TerminalQuota errors by @sehoon38 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13791
-- Update Code Wiki README badge by @PatoBeltran in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13768
-- Add Databricks auth support and custom header option to gemini cli by
-  @AarushiShah in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11893
-- Update dependency for modelcontextprotocol/sdk to 1.23.0 by @bbiggs in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13827
-
-**Full Changelog**:
-https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.18.0-preview.4...v0.19.0-preview.0
-
-## Release v0.18.0 - v0.18.4
-
-### Highlights
-
-- **Experimental permission improvements**: We're experimenting with a new
-  policy engine in Gemini CLI, letting users and administrators create
-  fine-grained policies for tool calls. This setting is currently behind a flag.
-  See our [policy engine documentation](../core/policy-engine.md) to learn how
-  to use this feature.
-- **Gemini 3 support rolled out for some users**: Some users can now enable
-  Gemini 3 by using the `/settings` flag and toggling **Preview Features**. See
-  our [Gemini 3 on Gemini CLI documentation](../get-started/gemini-3.md) to find
-  out more about using Gemini 3.
-- **Updated UI rollback:** We've temporarily rolled back a previous UI update,
-  which enabled embedded scrolling and mouse support. This can be re-enabled by
-  using the `/settings` command and setting **Use Alternate Screen Buffer** to
-  `true`.
-- **Display your model in your chat history**: You can now go use `/settings`
-  and turn on **Show Model in Chat** to display the model in your chat history.
-- **Uninstall multiple extensions**: You can uninstall multiple extensions with
-  a single command: `gemini extensions uninstall`.
-
-![Uninstalling Gemini extensions with a single command](https://i.imgur.com/pi7nEBI.png)
-
-### What's changed
-
-- Remove obsolete reference to "help wanted" label in CONTRIBUTING.md by
-  @aswinashok44 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13291
-- chore(release): v0.18.0-nightly.20251118.86828bb56 by @skeshive in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13309
-- Docs: Access clarification. by @jkcinouye in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13304
-- Fix links in Gemini 3 Pro documentation by @gmackall in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13312
-- Improve keyboard code parsing by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13307
-- fix(core): Ensure `read_many_files` tool is available to zed. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13338
-- Support 3-parameter modifyOtherKeys sequences by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13342
-- Improve pty resize error handling for Windows by @galz10 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13353
-- fix(ui): Clear input prompt on Escape key press by @SandyTao520 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13335
-- bug(ui) showLineNumbers had the wrong default value. by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13356
-- fix(cli): fix crash on startup in NO_COLOR mode (#13343) due to ungua… by
-  @avilladsen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13352
-- fix: allow MCP prompts with spaces in name by @jackwotherspoon in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12910
-- Refactor createTransport to duplicate less code by @davidmcwherter in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13010
-- Followup from #10719 by @bl-ue in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13243
-- Capturing github action workflow name if present and send it to clearcut by
-  @MJjainam in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13132
-- feat(sessions): record interactive-only errors and warnings to chat recording
-  JSON files by @bl-ue in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13300
-- fix(zed-integration): Correctly handle cancellation errors by @benbrandt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13399
-- docs: Add Code Wiki link to README by @holtskinner in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13289
-- Restore keyboard mode when exiting the editor by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13350
-- feat(core, cli): Bump genai version to 1.30.0 by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13435
-- [cli-ui] Keep header ASCII art colored on non-gradient terminals (#13373) by
-  @bniladridas in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13374
-- Fix Copyright line in LICENSE by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13449
-- Fix typo in write_todos methodology instructions by @Smetalo in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13411
-- feat: update thinking mode support to exclude gemini-2.0 models and simplify
-  logic. by @kevin-ramdass in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13454
-- remove unneeded log by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13456
-- feat: add click-to-focus support for interactive shell by @galz10 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13341
-- Add User email detail to about box by @ptone in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13459
-- feat(core): Wire up chat code path for model configs. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12850
-- chore/release: bump version to 0.18.0-nightly.20251120.2231497b1 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13476
-- feat(core): Fix bug with incorrect model overriding. by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13477
-- Use synchronous writes when detecting keyboard modes by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13478
-- fix(cli): prevent race condition when restoring prompt after context overflow
-  by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13473
-- Revert "feat(core): Fix bug with incorrect model overriding." by @adamfweidman
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13483
-- Fix: Update system instruction when GEMINI.md memory is loaded or refreshed by
-  @lifefloating in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12136
-- fix(zed-integration): Ensure that the zed integration is classified as
-  interactive by @benbrandt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13394
-- Copy commands as part of setup-github by @gsehgal in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13464
-- Update banner design by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13420
-- Protect stdout and stderr so JavaScript code can't accidentally write to
-  stdout corrupting ink rendering by @jacob314 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13247
-- Enable switching preview features on/off without restart by @Adib234 in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13515
-- feat(core): Use thinking level for Gemini 3 by @joshualitt in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13445
-- Change default compress threshold to 0.5 for api key users by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13517
-- remove duplicated mouse code by @scidomino in
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13525
-- feat(zed-integration): Use default model routing for Zed integration by
-  @benbrandt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13398
-- feat(core): Incorporate Gemini 3 into model config hierarchy. by @joshualitt
-  in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13447
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 5e218a5 to release/v0.18.0-preview.0-pr-13623 to patch
-  version v0.18.0-preview.0 and create version 0.18.0-preview.1 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13626
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick d351f07 to release/v0.18.0-preview.1-pr-12535 to patch
-  version v0.18.0-preview.1 and create version 0.18.0-preview.2 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13813
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 3e50be1 to release/v0.18.0-preview.2-pr-13428 to patch
-  version v0.18.0-preview.2 and create version 0.18.0-preview.3 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13821
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick d8a3d08 to release/v0.18.0-preview.3-pr-13791 to patch
-  version v0.18.0-preview.3 and create version 0.18.0-preview.4 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13826
-
-  **Full Changelog**:
-  https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.17.1...v0.18.0

docs/cli/authentication.md

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-# Authentication setup
-
-See: [Getting Started - Authentication Setup](../get-started/authentication.md).

docs/cli/checkpointing.md

@@ -2,9 +2,8 @@
 
 The Gemini CLI includes a Checkpointing feature that automatically saves a
 snapshot of your project's state before any file modifications are made by
-AI-powered tools. This allows you to safely experiment with and apply code
-changes, knowing you can instantly revert back to the state before the tool was
-run.
+AI-powered tools. This lets you safely experiment with and apply code changes,
+knowing you can instantly revert back to the state before the tool was run.
 
 ## How it works
 

docs/cli/cli-reference.md

@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+# Gemini CLI cheatsheet
+
+This page provides a reference for commonly used Gemini CLI commands, options,
+and parameters.
+
+## CLI commands
+
+| Command                            | Description                        | Example                                             |
+| ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
+| `gemini`                           | Start interactive REPL             | `gemini`                                            |
+| `gemini "query"`                   | Query non-interactively, then exit | `gemini "explain this project"`                     |
+| `cat file \| gemini`               | Process piped content              | `cat logs.txt \| gemini`                            |
+| `gemini -i "query"`                | Execute and continue interactively | `gemini -i "What is the purpose of this project?"`  |
+| `gemini -r "latest"`               | Continue most recent session       | `gemini -r "latest"`                                |
+| `gemini -r "latest" "query"`       | Continue session with a new prompt | `gemini -r "latest" "Check for type errors"`        |
+| `gemini -r "<session-id>" "query"` | Resume session by ID               | `gemini -r "abc123" "Finish this PR"`               |
+| `gemini update`                    | Update to latest version           | `gemini update`                                     |
+| `gemini extensions`                | Manage extensions                  | See [Extensions Management](#extensions-management) |
+| `gemini mcp`                       | Configure MCP servers              | See [MCP Server Management](#mcp-server-management) |
+
+### Positional arguments
+
+| Argument | Type              | Description                                                                                                        |
+| -------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| `query`  | string (variadic) | Positional prompt. Defaults to one-shot mode. Use `-i/--prompt-interactive` to execute and continue interactively. |
+
+## CLI Options
+
+| Option                           | Alias | Type    | Default   | Description                                                                                                                                                       |
+| -------------------------------- | ----- | ------- | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `--debug`                        | `-d`  | boolean | `false`   | Run in debug mode with verbose logging                                                                                                                            |
+| `--version`                      | `-v`  | -       | -         | Show CLI version number and exit                                                                                                                                  |
+| `--help`                         | `-h`  | -       | -         | Show help information                                                                                                                                             |
+| `--model`                        | `-m`  | string  | `auto`    | Model to use. See [Model Selection](#model-selection) for available values.                                                                                       |
+| `--prompt`                       | `-p`  | string  | -         | Prompt text. Appended to stdin input if provided. **Deprecated:** Use positional arguments instead.                                                               |
+| `--prompt-interactive`           | `-i`  | string  | -         | Execute prompt and continue in interactive mode                                                                                                                   |
+| `--sandbox`                      | `-s`  | boolean | `false`   | Run in a sandboxed environment for safer execution                                                                                                                |
+| `--approval-mode`                | -     | string  | `default` | Approval mode for tool execution. Choices: `default`, `auto_edit`, `yolo`                                                                                         |
+| `--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.**                                                                                                   |
+| `--experimental-zed-integration` | -     | boolean | -         | Run in Zed editor integration mode. **Experimental feature.**                                                                                                     |
+| `--allowed-mcp-server-names`     | -     | array   | -         | Allowed MCP server names (comma-separated or multiple flags)                                                                                                      |
+| `--allowed-tools`                | -     | array   | -         | **Deprecated.** Use the [Policy Engine](../core/policy-engine.md) instead. Tools that are allowed to run without confirmation (comma-separated or multiple flags) |
+| `--extensions`                   | `-e`  | array   | -         | List of extensions to use. If not provided, all extensions are enabled (comma-separated or multiple flags)                                                        |
+| `--list-extensions`              | `-l`  | boolean | -         | List all available extensions and exit                                                                                                                            |
+| `--resume`                       | `-r`  | string  | -         | Resume a previous session. Use `"latest"` for most recent or index number (e.g. `--resume 5`)                                                                     |
+| `--list-sessions`                | -     | boolean | -         | List available sessions for the current project and exit                                                                                                          |
+| `--delete-session`               | -     | string  | -         | Delete a session by index number (use `--list-sessions` to see available sessions)                                                                                |
+| `--include-directories`          | -     | array   | -         | Additional directories to include in the workspace (comma-separated or multiple flags)                                                                            |
+| `--screen-reader`                | -     | boolean | -         | Enable screen reader mode for accessibility                                                                                                                       |
+| `--output-format`                | `-o`  | string  | `text`    | The format of the CLI output. Choices: `text`, `json`, `stream-json`                                                                                              |
+
+## Model selection
+
+The `--model` (or `-m`) flag lets you specify which Gemini model to use. You can
+use either model aliases (user-friendly names) or concrete model names.
+
+### Model aliases
+
+These are convenient shortcuts that map to specific models:
+
+| Alias        | Resolves To                                | Description                                                                                                               |
+| ------------ | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `auto`       | `gemini-2.5-pro` or `gemini-3-pro-preview` | **Default.** Resolves to the preview model if preview features are enabled, otherwise resolves to the standard pro model. |
+| `pro`        | `gemini-2.5-pro` or `gemini-3-pro-preview` | For complex reasoning tasks. Uses preview model if enabled.                                                               |
+| `flash`      | `gemini-2.5-flash`                         | Fast, balanced model for most tasks.                                                                                      |
+| `flash-lite` | `gemini-2.5-flash-lite`                    | Fastest model for simple tasks.                                                                                           |
+
+## Extensions management
+
+| Command                                            | Description                                  | Example                                                                        |
+| -------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| `gemini extensions install <source>`               | Install extension from Git URL or local path | `gemini extensions install https://github.com/user/my-extension`               |
+| `gemini extensions install <source> --ref <ref>`   | Install from specific branch/tag/commit      | `gemini extensions install https://github.com/user/my-extension --ref develop` |
+| `gemini extensions install <source> --auto-update` | Install with auto-update enabled             | `gemini extensions install https://github.com/user/my-extension --auto-update` |
+| `gemini extensions uninstall <name>`               | Uninstall one or more extensions             | `gemini extensions uninstall my-extension`                                     |
+| `gemini extensions list`                           | List all installed extensions                | `gemini extensions list`                                                       |
+| `gemini extensions update <name>`                  | Update a specific extension                  | `gemini extensions update my-extension`                                        |
+| `gemini extensions update --all`                   | Update all extensions                        | `gemini extensions update --all`                                               |
+| `gemini extensions enable <name>`                  | Enable an extension                          | `gemini extensions enable my-extension`                                        |
+| `gemini extensions disable <name>`                 | Disable an extension                         | `gemini extensions disable my-extension`                                       |
+| `gemini extensions link <path>`                    | Link local extension for development         | `gemini extensions link /path/to/extension`                                    |
+| `gemini extensions new <path>`                     | Create new extension from template           | `gemini extensions new ./my-extension`                                         |
+| `gemini extensions validate <path>`                | Validate extension structure                 | `gemini extensions validate ./my-extension`                                    |
+
+See [Extensions Documentation](../extensions/index.md) for more details.
+
+## MCP server management
+
+| Command                                                       | Description                     | Example                                                                                              |
+| ------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `gemini mcp add <name> <command>`                             | Add stdio-based MCP server      | `gemini mcp add github npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github`                                   |
+| `gemini mcp add <name> <url> --transport http`                | Add HTTP-based MCP server       | `gemini mcp add api-server http://localhost:3000 --transport http`                                   |
+| `gemini mcp add <name> <command> --env KEY=value`             | Add with environment variables  | `gemini mcp add slack node server.js --env SLACK_TOKEN=xoxb-xxx`                                     |
+| `gemini mcp add <name> <command> --scope user`                | Add with user scope             | `gemini mcp add db node db-server.js --scope user`                                                   |
+| `gemini mcp add <name> <command> --include-tools tool1,tool2` | Add with specific tools         | `gemini mcp add github npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github --include-tools list_repos,get_pr` |
+| `gemini mcp remove <name>`                                    | Remove an MCP server            | `gemini mcp remove github`                                                                           |
+| `gemini mcp list`                                             | List all configured MCP servers | `gemini mcp list`                                                                                    |
+
+See [MCP Server Integration](../tools/mcp-server.md) for more details.
+
+## Skills management
+
+| Command                          | Description                           | Example                                           |
+| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
+| `gemini skills list`             | List all discovered agent skills      | `gemini skills list`                              |
+| `gemini skills install <source>` | Install skill from Git, path, or file | `gemini skills install https://github.com/u/repo` |
+| `gemini skills link <path>`      | Link local agent skills via symlink   | `gemini skills link /path/to/my-skills`           |
+| `gemini skills uninstall <name>` | Uninstall an agent skill              | `gemini skills uninstall my-skill`                |
+| `gemini skills enable <name>`    | Enable an agent skill                 | `gemini skills enable my-skill`                   |
+| `gemini skills disable <name>`   | Disable an agent skill                | `gemini skills disable my-skill`                  |
+| `gemini skills enable --all`     | Enable all skills                     | `gemini skills enable --all`                      |
+| `gemini skills disable --all`    | Disable all skills                    | `gemini skills disable --all`                     |
+
+See [Agent Skills Documentation](./skills.md) for more details.

docs/cli/commands.md

@@ -10,252 +10,365 @@ Slash commands provide meta-level control over the CLI itself.
 
 ### Built-in Commands
 
-- **`/bug`**
-  - **Description:** File an issue about Gemini CLI. By default, the issue is
-    filed within the GitHub repository for Gemini CLI. The string you enter
-    after `/bug` will become the headline for the bug being filed. The default
-    `/bug` behavior can be modified using the `advanced.bugCommand` setting in
-    your `.gemini/settings.json` files.
+### `/about`
 
-- **`/chat`**
-  - **Description:** Save and resume conversation history for branching
-    conversation state interactively, or resuming a previous state from a later
-    session.
-  - **Sub-commands:**
-    - **`save`**
-      - **Description:** Saves the current conversation history. You must add a
-        `<tag>` for identifying the conversation state.
-      - **Usage:** `/chat save <tag>`
-      - **Details on checkpoint location:** The default locations for saved chat
-        checkpoints are:
-        - Linux/macOS: `~/.gemini/tmp/<project_hash>/`
-        - Windows: `C:\Users\<YourUsername>\.gemini\tmp\<project_hash>\`
-        - **Behavior:** Chats are saved into a project-specific directory,
-          determined by where you run the CLI. Consequently, saved chats are
-          only accessible when working within that same project.
-        - **Note:** These checkpoints are for manually saving and resuming
-          conversation states. For automatic checkpoints created before file
-          modifications, see the
-          [Checkpointing documentation](../cli/checkpointing.md).
-    - **`resume`**
-      - **Description:** Resumes a conversation from a previous save.
-      - **Usage:** `/chat resume <tag>`
-      - **Note:** You can only resume chats that were saved within the current
-        project. To resume a chat from a different project, you must run the
-        Gemini CLI from that project's directory.
-    - **`list`**
-      - **Description:** Lists available tags for chat state resumption.
-      - **Note:** This command only lists chats saved within the current
-        project. Because chat history is project-scoped, chats saved in other
-        project directories will not be displayed.
-    - **`delete`**
-      - **Description:** Deletes a saved conversation checkpoint.
-      - **Usage:** `/chat delete <tag>`
-    - **`share`**
-      - **Description** Writes the current conversation to a provided Markdown
-        or JSON file.
-      - **Usage** `/chat share file.md` or `/chat share file.json`. If no
-        filename is provided, then the CLI will generate one.
+- **Description:** Show version info. Share this information when filing issues.
 
-- **`/clear`**
-  - **Description:** Clear the terminal screen, including the visible session
-    history and scrollback within the CLI. The underlying session data (for
-    history recall) might be preserved depending on the exact implementation,
-    but the visual display is cleared.
-  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Ctrl+L** at any time to perform a clear
-    action.
+### `/auth`
 
-- **`/compress`**
-  - **Description:** Replace the entire chat context with a summary. This saves
-    on tokens used for future tasks while retaining a high level summary of what
-    has happened.
+- **Description:** Open a dialog that lets you change the authentication method.
 
-- **`/copy`**
-  - **Description:** Copies the last output produced by Gemini CLI to your
-    clipboard, for easy sharing or reuse.
-  - **Note:** This command requires platform-specific clipboard tools to be
-    installed.
-    - On Linux, it requires `xclip` or `xsel`. You can typically install them
-      using your system's package manager.
-    - On macOS, it requires `pbcopy`, and on Windows, it requires `clip`. These
-      tools are typically pre-installed on their respective systems.
+### `/bug`
 
-- **`/directory`** (or **`/dir`**)
-  - **Description:** Manage workspace directories for multi-directory support.
-  - **Sub-commands:**
-    - **`add`**:
-      - **Description:** Add a directory to the workspace. The path can be
-        absolute or relative to the current working directory. Moreover, the
-        reference from home directory is supported as well.
-      - **Usage:** `/directory add <path1>,<path2>`
-      - **Note:** Disabled in restrictive sandbox profiles. If you're using
-        that, use `--include-directories` when starting the session instead.
-    - **`show`**:
-      - **Description:** Display all directories added by `/directory add` and
-        `--include-directories`.
-      - **Usage:** `/directory show`
+- **Description:** File an issue about Gemini CLI. By default, the issue is
+  filed within the GitHub repository for Gemini CLI. The string you enter after
+  `/bug` will become the headline for the bug being filed. The default `/bug`
+  behavior can be modified using the `advanced.bugCommand` setting in your
+  `.gemini/settings.json` files.
 
-- **`/editor`**
-  - **Description:** Open a dialog for selecting supported editors.
+### `/chat`
 
-- **`/extensions`**
-  - **Description:** Lists all active extensions in the current Gemini CLI
-    session. See [Gemini CLI Extensions](../extensions/index.md).
+- **Description:** Save and resume conversation history for branching
+  conversation state interactively, or resuming a previous state from a later
+  session.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`delete <tag>`**
+    - **Description:** Deletes a saved conversation checkpoint.
+  - **`list`**
+    - **Description:** Lists available tags for chat state resumption.
+    - **Note:** This command only lists chats saved within the current project.
+      Because chat history is project-scoped, chats saved in other project
+      directories will not be displayed.
+  - **`resume <tag>`**
+    - **Description:** Resumes a conversation from a previous save.
+    - **Note:** You can only resume chats that were saved within the current
+      project. To resume a chat from a different project, you must run the
+      Gemini CLI from that project's directory.
+  - **`save <tag>`**
+    - **Description:** Saves the current conversation history. You must add a
+      `<tag>` for identifying the conversation state.
+    - **Details on checkpoint location:** The default locations for saved chat
+      checkpoints are:
+      - Linux/macOS: `~/.gemini/tmp/<project_hash>/`
+      - Windows: `C:\Users\<YourUsername>\.gemini\tmp\<project_hash>\`
+      - **Behavior:** Chats are saved into a project-specific directory,
+        determined by where you run the CLI. Consequently, saved chats are only
+        accessible when working within that same project.
+      - **Note:** These checkpoints are for manually saving and resuming
+        conversation states. For automatic checkpoints created before file
+        modifications, see the
+        [Checkpointing documentation](../cli/checkpointing.md).
+  - **`share [filename]`**
+    - **Description** Writes the current conversation to a provided Markdown or
+      JSON file. If no filename is provided, then the CLI will generate one.
+    - **Usage** `/chat share file.md` or `/chat share file.json`.
 
-- **`/help`** (or **`/?`**)
-  - **Description:** Display help information about Gemini CLI, including
-    available commands and their usage.
+### `/clear`
 
-- **`/mcp`**
-  - **Description:** Manage configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
-  - **Sub-commands:**
-    - **`list`** or **`ls`**:
-      - **Description:** List configured MCP servers and tools. This is the
-        default action if no subcommand is specified.
-    - **`desc`**
-      - **Description:** List configured MCP servers and tools with
-        descriptions.
-    - **`schema`**:
-      - **Description:** List configured MCP servers and tools with descriptions
-        and schemas.
-    - **`auth`**:
-      - **Description:** Authenticate with an OAuth-enabled MCP server.
-      - **Usage:** `/mcp auth <server-name>`
-      - **Details:** If `<server-name>` is provided, it initiates the OAuth flow
-        for that server. If no server name is provided, it lists all configured
-        servers that support OAuth authentication.
-    - **`refresh`**:
-      - **Description:** Restarts all MCP servers and re-discovers their
-        available tools.
+- **Description:** Clear the terminal screen, including the visible session
+  history and scrollback within the CLI. The underlying session data (for
+  history recall) might be preserved depending on the exact implementation, but
+  the visual display is cleared.
+- **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Ctrl+L** at any time to perform a clear action.
 
-- [**`/model`**](./model.md)
-  - **Description:** Opens a dialog to choose your Gemini model.
+### `/commands`
 
-- **`/memory`**
-  - **Description:** Manage the AI's instructional context (hierarchical memory
-    loaded from `GEMINI.md` files).
-  - **Sub-commands:**
-    - **`add`**:
-      - **Description:** Adds the following text to the AI's memory. Usage:
-        `/memory add <text to remember>`
-    - **`show`**:
-      - **Description:** Display the full, concatenated content of the current
-        hierarchical memory that has been loaded from all `GEMINI.md` files.
-        This lets you inspect the instructional context being provided to the
-        Gemini model.
-    - **`refresh`**:
-      - **Description:** Reload the hierarchical instructional memory from all
-        `GEMINI.md` files found in the configured locations (global,
-        project/ancestors, and sub-directories). This command updates the model
-        with the latest `GEMINI.md` content.
-    - **`list`**:
-      - **Description:** Lists the paths of the GEMINI.md files in use for
-        hierarchical memory.
-    - **Note:** For more details on how `GEMINI.md` files contribute to
-      hierarchical memory, see the
-      [CLI Configuration documentation](../get-started/configuration.md).
+- **Description:** Manage custom slash commands loaded from `.toml` files.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`reload`**:
+    - **Description:** Reload custom command definitions from all sources
+      (user-level `~/.gemini/commands/`, project-level
+      `<project>/.gemini/commands/`, MCP prompts, and extensions). Use this to
+      pick up new or modified `.toml` files without restarting the CLI.
+    - **Usage:** `/commands reload`
 
-- **`/restore`**
-  - **Description:** Restores the project files to the state they were in just
-    before a tool was executed. This is particularly useful for undoing file
-    edits made by a tool. If run without a tool call ID, it will list available
-    checkpoints to restore from.
-  - **Usage:** `/restore [tool_call_id]`
-  - **Note:** Only available if checkpointing is configured via
-    [settings](../get-started/configuration.md). See
-    [Checkpointing documentation](../cli/checkpointing.md) for more details.
-- **`/resume`**
-  - **Description:** Browse and resume previous conversation sessions. Opens an
-    interactive session browser where you can search, filter, and select from
-    automatically saved conversations.
-  - **Features:**
-    - **Session Browser:** Interactive interface showing all saved sessions with
-      timestamps, message counts, and first user message for context
-    - **Search:** Use `/` to search through conversation content across all
-      sessions
-    - **Sorting:** Sort sessions by date or message count
-    - **Management:** Delete unwanted sessions directly from the browser
-    - **Resume:** Select any session to resume and continue the conversation
-  - **Note:** All conversations are automatically saved as you chat - no manual
-    saving required. See [Session Management](../cli/session-management.md) for
-    complete details.
+### `/compress`
 
-- [**`/settings`**](./settings.md)
-  - **Description:** Open the settings editor to view and modify Gemini CLI
-    settings.
-  - **Details:** This command provides a user-friendly interface for changing
-    settings that control the behavior and appearance of Gemini CLI. It is
-    equivalent to manually editing the `.gemini/settings.json` file, but with
-    validation and guidance to prevent errors. See the
-    [settings documentation](./settings.md) for a full list of available
-    settings.
-  - **Usage:** Simply run `/settings` and the editor will open. You can then
-    browse or search for specific settings, view their current values, and
-    modify them as desired. Changes to some settings are applied immediately,
-    while others require a restart.
+- **Description:** Replace the entire chat context with a summary. This saves on
+  tokens used for future tasks while retaining a high level summary of what has
+  happened.
 
-- **`/stats`**
-  - **Description:** Display detailed statistics for the current Gemini CLI
-    session, including token usage, cached token savings (when available), and
-    session duration. Note: Cached token information is only displayed when
-    cached tokens are being used, which occurs with API key authentication but
-    not with OAuth authentication at this time.
+### `/copy`
 
-- [**`/theme`**](./themes.md)
-  - **Description:** Open a dialog that lets you change the visual theme of
-    Gemini CLI.
+- **Description:** Copies the last output produced by Gemini CLI to your
+  clipboard, for easy sharing or reuse.
+- **Behavior:**
+  - Local sessions use system clipboard tools (pbcopy/xclip/clip).
+  - Remote sessions (SSH/WSL) use OSC 52 and require terminal support.
+- **Note:** This command requires platform-specific clipboard tools to be
+  installed.
+  - On Linux, it requires `xclip` or `xsel`. You can typically install them
+    using your system's package manager.
+  - On macOS, it requires `pbcopy`, and on Windows, it requires `clip`. These
+    tools are typically pre-installed on their respective systems.
 
-- **`/auth`**
-  - **Description:** Open a dialog that lets you change the authentication
-    method.
+### `/directory` (or `/dir`)
 
-- **`/about`**
-  - **Description:** Show version info. Please share this information when
-    filing issues.
+- **Description:** Manage workspace directories for multi-directory support.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`add`**:
+    - **Description:** Add a directory to the workspace. The path can be
+      absolute or relative to the current working directory. Moreover, the
+      reference from home directory is supported as well.
+    - **Usage:** `/directory add <path1>,<path2>`
+    - **Note:** Disabled in restrictive sandbox profiles. If you're using that,
+      use `--include-directories` when starting the session instead.
+  - **`show`**:
+    - **Description:** Display all directories added by `/directory add` and
+      `--include-directories`.
+    - **Usage:** `/directory show`
 
-- [**`/tools`**](../tools/index.md)
-  - **Description:** Display a list of tools that are currently available within
-    Gemini CLI.
-  - **Usage:** `/tools [desc]`
-  - **Sub-commands:**
-    - **`desc`** or **`descriptions`**:
-      - **Description:** Show detailed descriptions of each tool, including each
-        tool's name with its full description as provided to the model.
-    - **`nodesc`** or **`nodescriptions`**:
-      - **Description:** Hide tool descriptions, showing only the tool names.
+### `/docs`
 
-- **`/privacy`**
-  - **Description:** Display the Privacy Notice and allow users to select
-    whether they consent to the collection of their data for service improvement
-    purposes.
+- **Description:** Open the Gemini CLI documentation in your browser.
 
-- **`/quit`** (or **`/exit`**)
-  - **Description:** Exit Gemini CLI.
+### `/editor`
 
-- **`/vim`**
-  - **Description:** Toggle vim mode on or off. When vim mode is enabled, the
-    input area supports vim-style navigation and editing commands in both NORMAL
-    and INSERT modes.
-  - **Features:**
-    - **NORMAL mode:** Navigate with `h`, `j`, `k`, `l`; jump by words with `w`,
-      `b`, `e`; go to line start/end with `0`, `$`, `^`; go to specific lines
-      with `G` (or `gg` for first line)
-    - **INSERT mode:** Standard text input with escape to return to NORMAL mode
-    - **Editing commands:** Delete with `x`, change with `c`, insert with `i`,
-      `a`, `o`, `O`; complex operations like `dd`, `cc`, `dw`, `cw`
-    - **Count support:** Prefix commands with numbers (e.g., `3h`, `5w`, `10G`)
-    - **Repeat last command:** Use `.` to repeat the last editing operation
-    - **Persistent setting:** Vim mode preference is saved to
-      `~/.gemini/settings.json` and restored between sessions
+- **Description:** Open a dialog for selecting supported editors.
+
+### `/extensions`
+
+- **Description:** Lists all active extensions in the current Gemini CLI
+  session. See [Gemini CLI Extensions](../extensions/index.md).
+
+### `/help` (or `/?`)
+
+- **Description:** Display help information about Gemini CLI, including
+  available commands and their usage.
+
+### `/hooks`
+
+- **Description:** Manage hooks, which allow you to intercept and customize
+  Gemini CLI behavior at specific lifecycle events.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`disable-all`**:
+    - **Description:** Disable all enabled hooks.
+  - **`disable <hook-name>`**:
+    - **Description:** Disable a hook by name.
+  - **`enable-all`**:
+    - **Description:** Enable all disabled hooks.
+  - **`enable <hook-name>`**:
+    - **Description:** Enable a hook by name.
+  - **`list`** (or `show`, `panel`):
+    - **Description:** Display all registered hooks with their status.
+
+### `/ide`
+
+- **Description:** Manage IDE integration.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`disable`**:
+    - **Description:** Disable IDE integration.
+  - **`enable`**:
+    - **Description:** Enable IDE integration.
+  - **`install`**:
+    - **Description:** Install required IDE companion.
+  - **`status`**:
+    - **Description:** Check status of IDE integration.
+
+### `/init`
+
+- **Description:** To help users easily create a `GEMINI.md` file, this command
+  analyzes the current directory and generates a tailored context file, making
+  it simpler for them to provide project-specific instructions to the Gemini
+  agent.
+
+### `/mcp`
+
+- **Description:** Manage configured Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`auth`**:
+    - **Description:** Authenticate with an OAuth-enabled MCP server.
+    - **Usage:** `/mcp auth <server-name>`
+    - **Details:** If `<server-name>` is provided, it initiates the OAuth flow
+      for that server. If no server name is provided, it lists all configured
+      servers that support OAuth authentication.
+  - **`desc`**
+    - **Description:** List configured MCP servers and tools with descriptions.
+  - **`list`** or **`ls`**:
+    - **Description:** List configured MCP servers and tools. This is the
+      default action if no subcommand is specified.
+  - **`refresh`**:
+    - **Description:** Restarts all MCP servers and re-discovers their available
+      tools.
+  - **`schema`**:
+    - **Description:** List configured MCP servers and tools with descriptions
+      and schemas.
+
+### `/memory`
+
+- **Description:** Manage the AI's instructional context (hierarchical memory
+  loaded from `GEMINI.md` files).
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`add`**:
+    - **Description:** Adds the following text to the AI's memory. Usage:
+      `/memory add <text to remember>`
+  - **`list`**:
+    - **Description:** Lists the paths of the GEMINI.md files in use for
+      hierarchical memory.
+  - **`refresh`**:
+    - **Description:** Reload the hierarchical instructional memory from all
+      `GEMINI.md` files found in the configured locations (global,
+      project/ancestors, and sub-directories). This command updates the model
+      with the latest `GEMINI.md` content.
+  - **`show`**:
+    - **Description:** Display the full, concatenated content of the current
+      hierarchical memory that has been loaded from all `GEMINI.md` files. This
+      lets you inspect the instructional context being provided to the Gemini
+      model.
+  - **Note:** For more details on how `GEMINI.md` files contribute to
+    hierarchical memory, see the
+    [CLI Configuration documentation](../get-started/configuration.md).
+
+### `/model`
+
+- **Description:** Opens a dialog to choose your Gemini model.
+
+### `/policies`
+
+- **Description:** Manage policies.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`list`**:
+    - **Description:** List all active policies grouped by mode.
+
+### `/privacy`
+
+- **Description:** Display the Privacy Notice and allow users to select whether
+  they consent to the collection of their data for service improvement purposes.
+
+### `/quit` (or `/exit`)
+
+- **Description:** Exit Gemini CLI.
+
+### `/restore`
+
+- **Description:** Restores the project files to the state they were in just
+  before a tool was executed. This is particularly useful for undoing file edits
+  made by a tool. If run without a tool call ID, it will list available
+  checkpoints to restore from.
+- **Usage:** `/restore [tool_call_id]`
+- **Note:** Only available if checkpointing is configured via
+  [settings](../get-started/configuration.md). See
+  [Checkpointing documentation](../cli/checkpointing.md) for more details.
+
+### `/rewind`
+
+- **Description:** Navigates backward through the conversation history, letting
+  you review past interactions and potentially revert both chat state and file
+  changes.
+- **Usage:** Press **Esc** twice as a shortcut.
+- **Features:**
+  - **Select Interaction:** Preview user prompts and file changes.
+  - **Action Selection:** Choose to rewind history only, revert code changes
+    only, or both.
+
+### `/resume`
+
+- **Description:** Browse and resume previous conversation sessions. Opens an
+  interactive session browser where you can search, filter, and select from
+  automatically saved conversations.
+- **Features:**
+  - **Management:** Delete unwanted sessions directly from the browser
+  - **Resume:** Select any session to resume and continue the conversation
+  - **Search:** Use `/` to search through conversation content across all
+    sessions
+  - **Session Browser:** Interactive interface showing all saved sessions with
+    timestamps, message counts, and first user message for context
+  - **Sorting:** Sort sessions by date or message count
+- **Note:** All conversations are automatically saved as you chat - no manual
+  saving required. See [Session Management](../cli/session-management.md) for
+  complete details.
+
+### `/settings`
+
+- **Description:** Open the settings editor to view and modify Gemini CLI
+  settings.
+- **Details:** This command provides a user-friendly interface for changing
+  settings that control the behavior and appearance of Gemini CLI. It is
+  equivalent to manually editing the `.gemini/settings.json` file, but with
+  validation and guidance to prevent errors. See the
+  [settings documentation](./settings.md) for a full list of available settings.
+- **Usage:** Simply run `/settings` and the editor will open. You can then
+  browse or search for specific settings, view their current values, and modify
+  them as desired. Changes to some settings are applied immediately, while
+  others require a restart.
+
+### `/shells` (or `/bashes`)
+
+- **Description:** Toggle the background shells view. This allows you to view
+  and manage long-running processes that you've sent to the background.
+
+### `/setup-github`
+
+- **Description:** Set up GitHub Actions to triage issues and review PRs with
+  Gemini.
+
+### `/skills`
+
+- **Description:** Manage Agent Skills, which provide on-demand expertise and
+  specialized workflows.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`disable <name>`**:
+    - **Description:** Disable a specific skill by name.
+    - **Usage:** `/skills disable <name>`
+  - **`enable <name>`**:
+    - **Description:** Enable a specific skill by name.
+    - **Usage:** `/skills enable <name>`
+  - **`list`**:
+    - **Description:** List all discovered skills and their current status
+      (enabled/disabled).
+  - **`reload`**:
+    - **Description:** Refresh the list of discovered skills from all tiers
+      (workspace, user, and extensions).
+
+### `/stats`
+
+- **Description:** Display detailed statistics for the current Gemini CLI
+  session, including token usage, cached token savings (when available), and
+  session duration. Note: Cached token information is only displayed when cached
+  tokens are being used, which occurs with API key authentication but not with
+  OAuth authentication at this time.
+
+### `/terminal-setup`
+
+- **Description:** Configure terminal keybindings for multiline input (VS Code,
+  Cursor, Windsurf).
+
+### `/theme`
+
+- **Description:** Open a dialog that lets you change the visual theme of Gemini
+  CLI.
+
+### `/tools`
+
+- **Description:** Display a list of tools that are currently available within
+  Gemini CLI.
+- **Usage:** `/tools [desc]`
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`desc`** or **`descriptions`**:
+    - **Description:** Show detailed descriptions of each tool, including each
+      tool's name with its full description as provided to the model.
+  - **`nodesc`** or **`nodescriptions`**:
+    - **Description:** Hide tool descriptions, showing only the tool names.
+
+### `/vim`
+
+- **Description:** Toggle vim mode on or off. When vim mode is enabled, the
+  input area supports vim-style navigation and editing commands in both NORMAL
+  and INSERT modes.
+- **Features:**
+  - **Count support:** Prefix commands with numbers (e.g., `3h`, `5w`, `10G`)
+  - **Editing commands:** Delete with `x`, change with `c`, insert with `i`,
+    `a`, `o`, `O`; complex operations like `dd`, `cc`, `dw`, `cw`
+  - **INSERT mode:** Standard text input with escape to return to NORMAL mode
+  - **NORMAL mode:** Navigate with `h`, `j`, `k`, `l`; jump by words with `w`,
+    `b`, `e`; go to line start/end with `0`, `$`, `^`; go to specific lines with
+    `G` (or `gg` for first line)
+  - **Persistent setting:** Vim mode preference is saved to
+    `~/.gemini/settings.json` and restored between sessions
+  - **Repeat last command:** Use `.` to repeat the last editing operation
   - **Status indicator:** When enabled, shows `[NORMAL]` or `[INSERT]` in the
     footer
 
-- **`/init`**
-  - **Description:** To help users easily create a `GEMINI.md` file, this
-    command analyzes the current directory and generates a tailored context
-    file, making it simpler for them to provide project-specific instructions to
-    the Gemini agent.
-
 ### Custom commands
 
 Custom commands allow you to create personalized shortcuts for your most-used
@@ -267,12 +380,12 @@ please see the dedicated [Custom Commands documentation](./custom-commands.md).
 These shortcuts apply directly to the input prompt for text manipulation.
 
 - **Undo:**
-  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Ctrl+z** to undo the last action in the input
-    prompt.
+  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Alt+z** or **Cmd+z** to undo the last action
+    in the input prompt.
 
 - **Redo:**
-  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Ctrl+Shift+Z** to redo the last undone action
-    in the input prompt.
+  - **Keyboard shortcut:** Press **Shift+Alt+Z** or **Shift+Cmd+Z** to redo the
+    last undone action in the input prompt.
 
 ## At commands (`@`)
 

docs/cli/configuration.md

@@ -1,780 +0,0 @@
-# Gemini CLI configuration
-
-Gemini CLI offers several ways to configure its behavior, including environment
-variables, command-line arguments, and settings files. This document outlines
-the different configuration methods and available settings.
-
-## Configuration layers
-
-Configuration is applied in the following order of precedence (lower numbers are
-overridden by higher numbers):
-
-1.  **Default values:** Hardcoded defaults within the application.
-2.  **User settings file:** Global settings for the current user.
-3.  **Project settings file:** Project-specific settings.
-4.  **System settings file:** System-wide settings.
-5.  **Environment variables:** System-wide or session-specific variables,
-    potentially loaded from `.env` files.
-6.  **Command-line arguments:** Values passed when launching the CLI.
-
-## Settings files
-
-Gemini CLI uses `settings.json` files for persistent configuration. There are
-three locations for these files:
-
-- **User settings file:**
-  - **Location:** `~/.gemini/settings.json` (where `~` is your home directory).
-  - **Scope:** Applies to all Gemini CLI sessions for the current user.
-- **Project settings file:**
-  - **Location:** `.gemini/settings.json` within your project's root directory.
-  - **Scope:** Applies only when running Gemini CLI from that specific project.
-    Project settings override user settings.
-- **System settings file:**
-  - **Location:** `/etc/gemini-cli/settings.json` (Linux),
-    `C:\ProgramData\gemini-cli\settings.json` (Windows) or
-    `/Library/Application Support/GeminiCli/settings.json` (macOS). The path can
-    be overridden using the `GEMINI_CLI_SYSTEM_SETTINGS_PATH` environment
-    variable.
-  - **Scope:** Applies to all Gemini CLI sessions on the system, for all users.
-    System settings override user and project settings. May be useful for system
-    administrators at enterprises to have controls over users' Gemini CLI
-    setups.
-
-**Note on environment variables in settings:** String values within your
-`settings.json` files can reference environment variables using either
-`$VAR_NAME` or `${VAR_NAME}` syntax. These variables will be automatically
-resolved when the settings are loaded. For example, if you have an environment
-variable `MY_API_TOKEN`, you could use it in `settings.json` like this:
-`"apiKey": "$MY_API_TOKEN"`.
-
-### The `.gemini` directory in your project
-
-In addition to a project settings file, a project's `.gemini` directory can
-contain other project-specific files related to Gemini CLI's operation, such as:
-
-- [Custom sandbox profiles](#sandboxing) (e.g.,
-  `.gemini/sandbox-macos-custom.sb`, `.gemini/sandbox.Dockerfile`).
-
-### Available settings in `settings.json`:
-
-- **`contextFileName`** (string or array of strings):
-  - **Description:** Specifies the filename for context files (e.g.,
-    `GEMINI.md`, `AGENTS.md`). Can be a single filename or a list of accepted
-    filenames.
-  - **Default:** `GEMINI.md`
-  - **Example:** `"contextFileName": "AGENTS.md"`
-
-- **`bugCommand`** (object):
-  - **Description:** Overrides the default URL for the `/bug` command.
-  - **Default:**
-    `"urlTemplate": "https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml&title={title}&info={info}"`
-  - **Properties:**
-    - **`urlTemplate`** (string): A URL that can contain `{title}` and `{info}`
-      placeholders.
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "bugCommand": {
-      "urlTemplate": "https://bug.example.com/new?title={title}&info={info}"
-    }
-    ```
-
-- **`fileFiltering`** (object):
-  - **Description:** Controls git-aware file filtering behavior for @ commands
-    and file discovery tools.
-  - **Default:** `"respectGitIgnore": true, "enableRecursiveFileSearch": true`
-  - **Properties:**
-    - **`respectGitIgnore`** (boolean): Whether to respect .gitignore patterns
-      when discovering files. When set to `true`, git-ignored files (like
-      `node_modules/`, `dist/`, `.env`) are automatically excluded from @
-      commands and file listing operations.
-    - **`enableRecursiveFileSearch`** (boolean): Whether to enable searching
-      recursively for filenames under the current tree when completing @
-      prefixes in the prompt.
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "fileFiltering": {
-      "respectGitIgnore": true,
-      "enableRecursiveFileSearch": false
-    }
-    ```
-
-- **`coreTools`** (array of strings):
-  - **Description:** Allows you to specify a list of core tool names that should
-    be made available to the model. This can be used to restrict the set of
-    built-in tools. See [Built-in Tools](../core/tools-api.md#built-in-tools)
-    for a list of core tools. You can also specify command-specific restrictions
-    for tools that support it, like the `ShellTool`. For example,
-    `"coreTools": ["ShellTool(ls -l)"]` will only allow the `ls -l` command to
-    be executed.
-  - **Default:** All tools available for use by the Gemini model.
-  - **Example:** `"coreTools": ["ReadFileTool", "GlobTool", "ShellTool(ls)"]`.
-
-- **`excludeTools`** (array of strings):
-  - **Description:** Allows you to specify a list of core tool names that should
-    be excluded from the model. A tool listed in both `excludeTools` and
-    `coreTools` is excluded. You can also specify command-specific restrictions
-    for tools that support it, like the `ShellTool`. For example,
-    `"excludeTools": ["ShellTool(rm -rf)"]` will block the `rm -rf` command.
-  - **Default**: No tools excluded.
-  - **Example:** `"excludeTools": ["run_shell_command", "findFiles"]`.
-  - **Security Note:** Command-specific restrictions in `excludeTools` for
-    `run_shell_command` are based on simple string matching and can be easily
-    bypassed. This feature is **not a security mechanism** and should not be
-    relied upon to safely execute untrusted code. It is recommended to use
-    `coreTools` to explicitly select commands that can be executed.
-
-- **`allowMCPServers`** (array of strings):
-  - **Description:** Allows you to specify a list of MCP server names that
-    should be made available to the model. This can be used to restrict the set
-    of MCP servers to connect to. Note that this will be ignored if
-    `--allowed-mcp-server-names` is set.
-  - **Default:** All MCP servers are available for use by the Gemini model.
-  - **Example:** `"allowMCPServers": ["myPythonServer"]`.
-  - **Security Note:** This uses simple string matching on MCP server names,
-    which can be modified. If you're a system administrator looking to prevent
-    users from bypassing this, consider configuring the `mcpServers` at the
-    system settings level such that the user will not be able to configure any
-    MCP servers of their own. This should not be used as an airtight security
-    mechanism.
-
-- **`excludeMCPServers`** (array of strings):
-  - **Description:** Allows you to specify a list of MCP server names that
-    should be excluded from the model. A server listed in both
-    `excludeMCPServers` and `allowMCPServers` is excluded. Note that this will
-    be ignored if `--allowed-mcp-server-names` is set.
-  - **Default**: No MCP servers excluded.
-  - **Example:** `"excludeMCPServers": ["myNodeServer"]`.
-  - **Security note:** This uses simple string matching on MCP server names,
-    which can be modified. If you're a system administrator looking to prevent
-    users from bypassing this, consider configuring the `mcpServers` at the
-    system settings level such that the user will not be able to configure any
-    MCP servers of their own. This should not be used as an airtight security
-    mechanism.
-
-- **`autoAccept`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Controls whether the CLI automatically accepts and executes
-    tool calls that are considered safe (e.g., read-only operations) without
-    explicit user confirmation. If set to `true`, the CLI will bypass the
-    confirmation prompt for tools deemed safe.
-  - **Default:** `false`
-  - **Example:** `"autoAccept": true`
-
-- **`theme`** (string):
-  - **Description:** Sets the visual [theme](./themes.md) for Gemini CLI.
-  - **Default:** `"Default"`
-  - **Example:** `"theme": "GitHub"`
-
-- **`vimMode`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Enables or disables vim mode for input editing. When
-    enabled, the input area supports vim-style navigation and editing commands
-    with NORMAL and INSERT modes. The vim mode status is displayed in the footer
-    and persists between sessions.
-  - **Default:** `false`
-  - **Example:** `"vimMode": true`
-
-- **`sandbox`** (boolean or string):
-  - **Description:** Controls whether and how to use sandboxing for tool
-    execution. If set to `true`, Gemini CLI uses a pre-built
-    `gemini-cli-sandbox` Docker image. For more information, see
-    [Sandboxing](#sandboxing).
-  - **Default:** `false`
-  - **Example:** `"sandbox": "docker"`
-
-- **`toolDiscoveryCommand`** (string):
-  - **Description:** Defines a custom shell command for discovering tools from
-    your project. The shell command must return on `stdout` a JSON array of
-    [function declarations](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/function-calling#function-declarations).
-    Tool wrappers are optional.
-  - **Default:** Empty
-  - **Example:** `"toolDiscoveryCommand": "bin/get_tools"`
-
-- **`toolCallCommand`** (string):
-  - **Description:** Defines a custom shell command for calling a specific tool
-    that was discovered using `toolDiscoveryCommand`. The shell command must
-    meet the following criteria:
-    - It must take function `name` (exactly as in
-      [function declaration](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/function-calling#function-declarations))
-      as first command line argument.
-    - It must read function arguments as JSON on `stdin`, analogous to
-      [`functionCall.args`](https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/docs/model-reference/inference#functioncall).
-    - It must return function output as JSON on `stdout`, analogous to
-      [`functionResponse.response.content`](https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/docs/model-reference/inference#functionresponse).
-  - **Default:** Empty
-  - **Example:** `"toolCallCommand": "bin/call_tool"`
-
-- **`mcpServers`** (object):
-  - **Description:** Configures connections to one or more Model-Context
-    Protocol (MCP) servers for discovering and using custom tools. Gemini CLI
-    attempts to connect to each configured MCP server to discover available
-    tools. If multiple MCP servers expose a tool with the same name, the tool
-    names will be prefixed with the server alias you defined in the
-    configuration (e.g., `serverAlias__actualToolName`) to avoid conflicts. Note
-    that the system might strip certain schema properties from MCP tool
-    definitions for compatibility.
-  - **Default:** Empty
-  - **Properties:**
-    - **`<SERVER_NAME>`** (object): The server parameters for the named server.
-      - `command` (string, required): The command to execute to start the MCP
-        server.
-      - `args` (array of strings, optional): Arguments to pass to the command.
-      - `env` (object, optional): Environment variables to set for the server
-        process.
-      - `cwd` (string, optional): The working directory in which to start the
-        server.
-      - `timeout` (number, optional): Timeout in milliseconds for requests to
-        this MCP server.
-      - `trust` (boolean, optional): Trust this server and bypass all tool call
-        confirmations.
-      - `includeTools` (array of strings, optional): List of tool names to
-        include from this MCP server. When specified, only the tools listed here
-        will be available from this server (whitelist behavior). If not
-        specified, all tools from the server are enabled by default.
-      - `excludeTools` (array of strings, optional): List of tool names to
-        exclude from this MCP server. Tools listed here will not be available to
-        the model, even if they are exposed by the server. **Note:**
-        `excludeTools` takes precedence over `includeTools` - if a tool is in
-        both lists, it will be excluded.
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "mcpServers": {
-      "myPythonServer": {
-        "command": "python",
-        "args": ["mcp_server.py", "--port", "8080"],
-        "cwd": "./mcp_tools/python",
-        "timeout": 5000,
-        "includeTools": ["safe_tool", "file_reader"],
-      },
-      "myNodeServer": {
-        "command": "node",
-        "args": ["mcp_server.js"],
-        "cwd": "./mcp_tools/node",
-        "excludeTools": ["dangerous_tool", "file_deleter"]
-      },
-      "myDockerServer": {
-        "command": "docker",
-        "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "-e", "API_KEY", "ghcr.io/foo/bar"],
-        "env": {
-          "API_KEY": "$MY_API_TOKEN"
-        }
-      }
-    }
-    ```
-
-- **`checkpointing`** (object):
-  - **Description:** Configures the checkpointing feature, which allows you to
-    save and restore conversation and file states. See the
-    [Checkpointing documentation](./checkpointing.md) for more details.
-  - **Default:** `{"enabled": false}`
-  - **Properties:**
-    - **`enabled`** (boolean): When `true`, the `/restore` command is available.
-
-- **`preferredEditor`** (string):
-  - **Description:** Specifies the preferred editor to use for viewing diffs.
-  - **Default:** `vscode`
-  - **Example:** `"preferredEditor": "vscode"`
-
-- **`telemetry`** (object)
-  - **Description:** Configures logging and metrics collection for Gemini CLI.
-    For more information, see [Telemetry](./telemetry.md).
-  - **Default:**
-    `{"enabled": false, "target": "local", "otlpEndpoint": "http://localhost:4317", "logPrompts": true}`
-  - **Properties:**
-    - **`enabled`** (boolean): Whether or not telemetry is enabled.
-    - **`target`** (string): The destination for collected telemetry. Supported
-      values are `local` and `gcp`.
-    - **`otlpEndpoint`** (string): The endpoint for the OTLP Exporter.
-    - **`logPrompts`** (boolean): Whether or not to include the content of user
-      prompts in the logs.
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "telemetry": {
-      "enabled": true,
-      "target": "local",
-      "otlpEndpoint": "http://localhost:16686",
-      "logPrompts": false
-    }
-    ```
-- **`usageStatisticsEnabled`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Enables or disables the collection of usage statistics. See
-    [Usage Statistics](#usage-statistics) for more information.
-  - **Default:** `true`
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "usageStatisticsEnabled": false
-    ```
-
-- **`hideTips`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Enables or disables helpful tips in the CLI interface.
-  - **Default:** `false`
-  - **Example:**
-
-    ```json
-    "hideTips": true
-    ```
-
-- **`hideBanner`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Enables or disables the startup banner (ASCII art logo) in
-    the CLI interface.
-  - **Default:** `false`
-  - **Example:**
-
-    ```json
-    "hideBanner": true
-    ```
-
-- **`maxSessionTurns`** (number):
-  - **Description:** Sets the maximum number of turns for a session. If the
-    session exceeds this limit, the CLI will stop processing and start a new
-    chat.
-  - **Default:** `-1` (unlimited)
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "maxSessionTurns": 10
-    ```
-
-- **`summarizeToolOutput`** (object):
-  - **Description:** Enables or disables the summarization of tool output. You
-    can specify the token budget for the summarization using the `tokenBudget`
-    setting.
-  - Note: Currently only the `run_shell_command` tool is supported.
-  - **Default:** `{}` (Disabled by default)
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "summarizeToolOutput": {
-      "run_shell_command": {
-        "tokenBudget": 2000
-      }
-    }
-    ```
-
-- **`excludedProjectEnvVars`** (array of strings):
-  - **Description:** Specifies environment variables that should be excluded
-    from being loaded from project `.env` files. This prevents project-specific
-    environment variables (like `DEBUG=true`) from interfering with gemini-cli
-    behavior. Variables from `.gemini/.env` files are never excluded.
-  - **Default:** `["DEBUG", "DEBUG_MODE"]`
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "excludedProjectEnvVars": ["DEBUG", "DEBUG_MODE", "NODE_ENV"]
-    ```
-
-- **`includeDirectories`** (array of strings):
-  - **Description:** Specifies an array of additional absolute or relative paths
-    to include in the workspace context. This allows you to work with files
-    across multiple directories as if they were one. Paths can use `~` to refer
-    to the user's home directory. This setting can be combined with the
-    `--include-directories` command-line flag.
-  - **Default:** `[]`
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "includeDirectories": [
-      "/path/to/another/project",
-      "../shared-library",
-      "~/common-utils"
-    ]
-    ```
-
-- **`loadMemoryFromIncludeDirectories`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Controls the behavior of the `/memory refresh` command. If
-    set to `true`, `GEMINI.md` files should be loaded from all directories that
-    are added. If set to `false`, `GEMINI.md` should only be loaded from the
-    current directory.
-  - **Default:** `false`
-  - **Example:**
-    ```json
-    "loadMemoryFromIncludeDirectories": true
-    ```
-
-### Example `settings.json`:
-
-```json
-{
-  "theme": "GitHub",
-  "sandbox": "docker",
-  "toolDiscoveryCommand": "bin/get_tools",
-  "toolCallCommand": "bin/call_tool",
-  "mcpServers": {
-    "mainServer": {
-      "command": "bin/mcp_server.py"
-    },
-    "anotherServer": {
-      "command": "node",
-      "args": ["mcp_server.js", "--verbose"]
-    }
-  },
-  "telemetry": {
-    "enabled": true,
-    "target": "local",
-    "otlpEndpoint": "http://localhost:4317",
-    "logPrompts": true
-  },
-  "usageStatisticsEnabled": true,
-  "hideTips": false,
-  "hideBanner": false,
-  "maxSessionTurns": 10,
-  "summarizeToolOutput": {
-    "run_shell_command": {
-      "tokenBudget": 100
-    }
-  },
-  "excludedProjectEnvVars": ["DEBUG", "DEBUG_MODE", "NODE_ENV"],
-  "includeDirectories": ["path/to/dir1", "~/path/to/dir2", "../path/to/dir3"],
-  "loadMemoryFromIncludeDirectories": true
-}
-```
-
-## Shell history
-
-The CLI keeps a history of shell commands you run. To avoid conflicts between
-different projects, this history is stored in a project-specific directory
-within your user's home folder.
-
-- **Location:** `~/.gemini/tmp/<project_hash>/shell_history`
-  - `<project_hash>` is a unique identifier generated from your project's root
-    path.
-  - The history is stored in a file named `shell_history`.
-
-## Environment variables and `.env` files
-
-Environment variables are a common way to configure applications, especially for
-sensitive information like API keys or for settings that might change between
-environments.
-
-The CLI automatically loads environment variables from an `.env` file. The
-loading order is:
-
-1.  `.env` file in the current working directory.
-2.  If not found, it searches upwards in parent directories until it finds an
-    `.env` file or reaches the project root (identified by a `.git` folder) or
-    the home directory.
-3.  If still not found, it looks for `~/.env` (in the user's home directory).
-
-**Environment variable exclusion:** Some environment variables (like `DEBUG` and
-`DEBUG_MODE`) are automatically excluded from being loaded from project `.env`
-files to prevent interference with gemini-cli behavior. Variables from
-`.gemini/.env` files are never excluded. You can customize this behavior using
-the `excludedProjectEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
-
-- **`GEMINI_API_KEY`** (Required):
-  - Your API key for the Gemini API.
-  - **Crucial for operation.** The CLI will not function without it.
-  - Set this in your shell profile (e.g., `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`) or an `.env`
-    file.
-- **`GEMINI_MODEL`**:
-  - Specifies the default Gemini model to use.
-  - Overrides the hardcoded default
-  - Example: `export GEMINI_MODEL="gemini-2.5-flash"`
-- **`GEMINI_CLI_CUSTOM_HEADERS`**:
-  - Adds extra HTTP headers to Gemini API and Code Assist requests.
-  - Accepts a comma-separated list of `Name: value` pairs.
-  - Example:
-    `export GEMINI_CLI_CUSTOM_HEADERS="X-My-Header: foo, X-Trace-ID: abc123"`.
-- **`GEMINI_API_KEY_AUTH_MECHANISM`**:
-  - Specifies how the API key should be sent for authentication when using
-    `AuthType.USE_GEMINI` or `AuthType.USE_VERTEX_AI`.
-  - Valid values are `x-goog-api-key` (default) or `bearer`.
-  - If set to `bearer`, the API key will be sent in the
-    `Authorization: Bearer <key>` header.
-  - Example: `export GEMINI_API_KEY_AUTH_MECHANISM="bearer"`
-- **`GOOGLE_API_KEY`**:
-  - Your Google Cloud API key.
-  - Required for using Vertex AI in express mode.
-  - Ensure you have the necessary permissions.
-  - Example: `export GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"`.
-- **`GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT`**:
-  - Your Google Cloud Project ID.
-  - Required for using Code Assist or Vertex AI.
-  - If using Vertex AI, ensure you have the necessary permissions in this
-    project.
-  - **Cloud shell note:** When running in a Cloud Shell environment, this
-    variable defaults to a special project allocated for Cloud Shell users. If
-    you have `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT` set in your global environment in Cloud
-    Shell, it will be overridden by this default. To use a different project in
-    Cloud Shell, you must define `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT` in a `.env` file.
-  - Example: `export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"`.
-- **`GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS`** (string):
-  - **Description:** The path to your Google Application Credentials JSON file.
-  - **Example:**
-    `export GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="/path/to/your/credentials.json"`
-- **`OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT`**:
-  - Your Google Cloud Project ID for Telemetry in Google Cloud
-  - Example: `export OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"`.
-- **`GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION`**:
-  - Your Google Cloud Project Location (e.g., us-central1).
-  - Required for using Vertex AI in non express mode.
-  - Example: `export GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION="YOUR_PROJECT_LOCATION"`.
-- **`GEMINI_SANDBOX`**:
-  - Alternative to the `sandbox` setting in `settings.json`.
-  - Accepts `true`, `false`, `docker`, `podman`, or a custom command string.
-- **`HTTP_PROXY` / `HTTPS_PROXY`**:
-  - Specifies the proxy server to use for outgoing HTTP/HTTPS requests.
-  - Example: `export HTTPS_PROXY="http://proxy.example.com:8080"`
-- **`SEATBELT_PROFILE`** (macOS specific):
-  - Switches the Seatbelt (`sandbox-exec`) profile on macOS.
-  - `permissive-open`: (Default) Restricts writes to the project folder (and a
-    few other folders, see
-    `packages/cli/src/utils/sandbox-macos-permissive-open.sb`) but allows other
-    operations.
-  - `strict`: Uses a strict profile that declines operations by default.
-  - `<profile_name>`: Uses a custom profile. To define a custom profile, create
-    a file named `sandbox-macos-<profile_name>.sb` in your project's `.gemini/`
-    directory (e.g., `my-project/.gemini/sandbox-macos-custom.sb`).
-- **`DEBUG` or `DEBUG_MODE`** (often used by underlying libraries or the CLI
-  itself):
-  - Set to `true` or `1` to enable verbose debug logging, which can be helpful
-    for troubleshooting.
-  - **Note:** These variables are automatically excluded from project `.env`
-    files by default to prevent interference with gemini-cli behavior. Use
-    `.gemini/.env` files if you need to set these for gemini-cli specifically.
-- **`NO_COLOR`**:
-  - Set to any value to disable all color output in the CLI.
-- **`CLI_TITLE`**:
-  - Set to a string to customize the title of the CLI.
-- **`CODE_ASSIST_ENDPOINT`**:
-  - Specifies the endpoint for the code assist server.
-  - This is useful for development and testing.
-- **`GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD`**:
-  - Overrides the base system prompt with the contents of a Markdown file.
-  - If set to `1` or `true`, it uses the file at `.gemini/system.md`.
-  - If set to a file path, it uses that file. The path can be absolute or
-    relative. `~` is supported for the home directory.
-  - The specified file must exist.
-- **`GEMINI_WRITE_SYSTEM_MD`**:
-  - Writes the default system prompt to a file. This is useful for getting a
-    template to customize.
-  - If set to `1` or `true`, it writes to `.gemini/system.md`.
-  - If set to a file path, it writes to that path. The path can be absolute or
-    relative. `~` is supported for the home directory. **Note: This will
-    overwrite the file if it already exists.**
-
-## Command-line arguments
-
-Arguments passed directly when running the CLI can override other configurations
-for that specific session.
-
-- **`--model <model_name>`** (**`-m <model_name>`**):
-  - Specifies the Gemini model to use for this session.
-  - Example: `npm start -- --model gemini-1.5-pro-latest`
-- **`--prompt <your_prompt>`** (**`-p <your_prompt>`**):
-  - Used to pass a prompt directly to the command. This invokes Gemini CLI in a
-    non-interactive mode.
-- **`--prompt-interactive <your_prompt>`** (**`-i <your_prompt>`**):
-  - Starts an interactive session with the provided prompt as the initial input.
-  - The prompt is processed within the interactive session, not before it.
-  - Cannot be used when piping input from stdin.
-  - Example: `gemini -i "explain this code"`
-- **`--sandbox`** (**`-s`**):
-  - Enables sandbox mode for this session.
-- **`--sandbox-image`**:
-  - Sets the sandbox image URI.
-- **`--debug`** (**`-d`**):
-  - Enables debug mode for this session, providing more verbose output.
-- **`--all-files`** (**`-a`**):
-  - If set, recursively includes all files within the current directory as
-    context for the prompt.
-- **`--help`** (or **`-h`**):
-  - Displays help information about command-line arguments.
-- **`--show-memory-usage`**:
-  - Displays the current memory usage.
-- **`--yolo`**:
-  - Enables YOLO mode, which automatically approves all tool calls.
-- **`--telemetry`**:
-  - Enables [telemetry](./telemetry.md).
-- **`--telemetry-target`**:
-  - Sets the telemetry target. See [telemetry](./telemetry.md) for more
-    information.
-- **`--telemetry-otlp-endpoint`**:
-  - Sets the OTLP endpoint for telemetry. See [telemetry](./telemetry.md) for
-    more information.
-- **`--telemetry-log-prompts`**:
-  - Enables logging of prompts for telemetry. See [telemetry](./telemetry.md)
-    for more information.
-- **`--extensions <extension_name ...>`** (**`-e <extension_name ...>`**):
-  - Specifies a list of extensions to use for the session. If not provided, all
-    available extensions are used.
-  - Use the special term `gemini -e none` to disable all extensions.
-  - Example: `gemini -e my-extension -e my-other-extension`
-- **`--list-extensions`** (**`-l`**):
-  - Lists all available extensions and exits.
-- **`--include-directories <dir1,dir2,...>`**:
-  - Includes additional directories in the workspace for multi-directory
-    support.
-  - Can be specified multiple times or as comma-separated values.
-  - 5 directories can be added at maximum.
-  - Example: `--include-directories /path/to/project1,/path/to/project2` or
-    `--include-directories /path/to/project1 --include-directories /path/to/project2`
-- **`--version`**:
-  - Displays the version of the CLI.
-
-## Context files (hierarchical instructional context)
-
-While not strictly configuration for the CLI's _behavior_, context files
-(defaulting to `GEMINI.md` but configurable via the `contextFileName` setting)
-are crucial for configuring the _instructional context_ (also referred to as
-"memory") provided to the Gemini model. This powerful feature allows you to give
-project-specific instructions, coding style guides, or any relevant background
-information to the AI, making its responses more tailored and accurate to your
-needs. The CLI includes UI elements, such as an indicator in the footer showing
-the number of loaded context files, to keep you informed about the active
-context.
-
-- **Purpose:** These Markdown files contain instructions, guidelines, or context
-  that you want the Gemini model to be aware of during your interactions. The
-  system is designed to manage this instructional context hierarchically.
-
-### Example context file content (e.g., `GEMINI.md`)
-
-Here's a conceptual example of what a context file at the root of a TypeScript
-project might contain:
-
-```markdown
-# Project: My Awesome TypeScript Library
-
-## General Instructions:
-
-- When generating new TypeScript code, please follow the existing coding style.
-- Ensure all new functions and classes have JSDoc comments.
-- Prefer functional programming paradigms where appropriate.
-- All code should be compatible with TypeScript 5.0 and Node.js 20+.
-
-## Coding Style:
-
-- Use 2 spaces for indentation.
-- Interface names should be prefixed with `I` (e.g., `IUserService`).
-- Private class members should be prefixed with an underscore (`_`).
-- Always use strict equality (`===` and `!==`).
-
-## Specific Component: `src/api/client.ts`
-
-- This file handles all outbound API requests.
-- When adding new API call functions, ensure they include robust error handling
-  and logging.
-- Use the existing `fetchWithRetry` utility for all GET requests.
-
-## Regarding Dependencies:
-
-- Avoid introducing new external dependencies unless absolutely necessary.
-- If a new dependency is required, please state the reason.
-```
-
-This example demonstrates how you can provide general project context, specific
-coding conventions, and even notes about particular files or components. The
-more relevant and precise your context files are, the better the AI can assist
-you. Project-specific context files are highly encouraged to establish
-conventions and context.
-
-- **Hierarchical loading and precedence:** The CLI implements a sophisticated
-  hierarchical memory system by loading context files (e.g., `GEMINI.md`) from
-  several locations. Content from files lower in this list (more specific)
-  typically overrides or supplements content from files higher up (more
-  general). The exact concatenation order and final context can be inspected
-  using the `/memory show` command. The typical loading order is:
-  1.  **Global context file:**
-      - Location: `~/.gemini/<contextFileName>` (e.g., `~/.gemini/GEMINI.md` in
-        your user home directory).
-      - Scope: Provides default instructions for all your projects.
-  2.  **Project root and ancestors context files:**
-      - Location: The CLI searches for the configured context file in the
-        current working directory and then in each parent directory up to either
-        the project root (identified by a `.git` folder) or your home directory.
-      - Scope: Provides context relevant to the entire project or a significant
-        portion of it.
-  3.  **Sub-directory context files (contextual/local):**
-      - Location: The CLI also scans for the configured context file in
-        subdirectories _below_ the current working directory (respecting common
-        ignore patterns like `node_modules`, `.git`, etc.). The breadth of this
-        search is limited to 200 directories by default, but can be configured
-        with a `memoryDiscoveryMaxDirs` field in your `settings.json` file.
-      - Scope: Allows for highly specific instructions relevant to a particular
-        component, module, or subsection of your project.
-- **Concatenation and UI indication:** The contents of all found context files
-  are concatenated (with separators indicating their origin and path) and
-  provided as part of the system prompt to the Gemini model. The CLI footer
-  displays the count of loaded context files, giving you a quick visual cue
-  about the active instructional context.
-- **Importing content:** You can modularize your context files by importing
-  other Markdown files using the `@path/to/file.md` syntax. For more details,
-  see the [Memory Import Processor documentation](../core/memport.md).
-- **Commands for memory management:**
-  - Use `/memory refresh` to force a re-scan and reload of all context files
-    from all configured locations. This updates the AI's instructional context.
-  - Use `/memory show` to display the combined instructional context currently
-    loaded, allowing you to verify the hierarchy and content being used by the
-    AI.
-  - See the [Commands documentation](./commands.md#memory) for full details on
-    the `/memory` command and its sub-commands (`show` and `refresh`).
-
-By understanding and utilizing these configuration layers and the hierarchical
-nature of context files, you can effectively manage the AI's memory and tailor
-the Gemini CLI's responses to your specific needs and projects.
-
-## Sandboxing
-
-The Gemini CLI can execute potentially unsafe operations (like shell commands
-and file modifications) within a sandboxed environment to protect your system.
-
-Sandboxing is disabled by default, but you can enable it in a few ways:
-
-- Using `--sandbox` or `-s` flag.
-- Setting `GEMINI_SANDBOX` environment variable.
-- Sandbox is enabled in `--yolo` mode by default.
-
-By default, it uses a pre-built `gemini-cli-sandbox` Docker image.
-
-For project-specific sandboxing needs, you can create a custom Dockerfile at
-`.gemini/sandbox.Dockerfile` in your project's root directory. This Dockerfile
-can be based on the base sandbox image:
-
-```dockerfile
-FROM gemini-cli-sandbox
-
-# Add your custom dependencies or configurations here
-# For example:
-# RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y some-package
-# COPY ./my-config /app/my-config
-```
-
-When `.gemini/sandbox.Dockerfile` exists, you can use `BUILD_SANDBOX`
-environment variable when running Gemini CLI to automatically build the custom
-sandbox image:
-
-```bash
-BUILD_SANDBOX=1 gemini -s
-```
-
-## Usage statistics
-
-To help us improve the Gemini CLI, we collect anonymized usage statistics. This
-data helps us understand how the CLI is used, identify common issues, and
-prioritize new features.
-
-**What we collect:**
-
-- **Tool calls:** We log the names of the tools that are called, whether they
-  succeed or fail, and how long they take to execute. We do not collect the
-  arguments passed to the tools or any data returned by them.
-- **API requests:** We log the Gemini model used for each request, the duration
-  of the request, and whether it was successful. We do not collect the content
-  of the prompts or responses.
-- **Session information:** We collect information about the configuration of the
-  CLI, such as the enabled tools and the approval mode.
-
-**What we DON'T collect:**
-
-- **Personally identifiable information (PII):** We do not collect any personal
-  information, such as your name, email address, or API keys.
-- **Prompt and response content:** We do not log the content of your prompts or
-  the responses from the Gemini model.
-- **File content:** We do not log the content of any files that are read or
-  written by the CLI.
-
-**How to opt out:**
-
-You can opt out of usage statistics collection at any time by setting the
-`usageStatisticsEnabled` property to `false` in your `settings.json` file:
-
-```json
-{
-  "usageStatisticsEnabled": false
-}
-```

docs/cli/creating-skills.md

@@ -0,0 +1,80 @@
+# Creating Agent Skills
+
+This guide provides an overview of how to create your own Agent Skills to extend
+the capabilities of Gemini CLI.
+
+## Getting started: The `skill-creator` skill
+
+The recommended way to create a new skill is to use the built-in `skill-creator`
+skill. To use it, ask Gemini CLI to create a new skill for you.
+
+**Example prompt:**
+
+> "create a new skill called 'code-reviewer'"
+
+Gemini CLI will then use the `skill-creator` to generate the skill:
+
+1.  Generate a new directory for your skill (e.g., `my-new-skill/`).
+2.  Create a `SKILL.md` file with the necessary YAML frontmatter (`name` and
+    `description`).
+3.  Create the standard resource directories: `scripts/`, `references/`, and
+    `assets/`.
+
+## Manual skill creation
+
+If you prefer to create skills manually:
+
+1.  **Create a directory** for your skill (e.g., `my-new-skill/`).
+2.  **Create a `SKILL.md` file** inside the new directory.
+
+To add additional resources that support the skill, refer to the skill
+structure.
+
+## Skill structure
+
+A skill is a directory containing a `SKILL.md` file at its root.
+
+### Folder structure
+
+While a `SKILL.md` file is the only required component, we recommend the
+following structure for organizing your skill's resources:
+
+```text
+my-skill/
+├── SKILL.md       (Required) Instructions and metadata
+├── scripts/       (Optional) Executable scripts
+├── references/    (Optional) Static documentation
+└── assets/        (Optional) Templates and other resources
+```
+
+### `SKILL.md` file
+
+The `SKILL.md` file is the core of your skill. This file uses YAML frontmatter
+for metadata and Markdown for instructions. For example:
+
+```markdown
+---
+name: code-reviewer
+description:
+  Use this skill to review code. It supports both local changes and remote Pull
+  Requests.
+---
+
+# Code Reviewer
+
+This skill guides the agent in conducting thorough code reviews.
+
+## Workflow
+
+### 1. Determine Review Target
+
+- **Remote PR**: If the user gives a PR number or URL, target that remote PR.
+- **Local Changes**: If changes are local... ...
+```
+
+- **`name`**: A unique identifier for the skill. This should match the directory
+  name.
+- **`description`**: A description of what the skill does and when Gemini should
+  use it.
+- **Body**: The Markdown body of the file contains the instructions that guide
+  the agent's behavior when the skill is active.

docs/cli/custom-commands.md

@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ separator (`/` or `\`) being converted to a colon (`:`).
 - A file at `<project>/.gemini/commands/git/commit.toml` becomes the namespaced
   command `/git:commit`.
 
+> [!TIP] After creating or modifying `.toml` command files, run
+> `/commands reload` to pick up your changes without restarting the CLI.
+
 ## TOML file format (v1)
 
 Your command definition files must be written in the TOML format and use the
@@ -50,7 +53,7 @@ Your command definition files must be written in the TOML format and use the
 ## Handling arguments
 
 Custom commands support two powerful methods for handling arguments. The CLI
-automatically chooses the correct method based on the content of your command\'s
+automatically chooses the correct method based on the content of your command's
 `prompt`.
 
 ### 1. Context-aware injection with `{{args}}`
@@ -96,13 +99,13 @@ Search Results:
 """
 ```
 
-When you run `/grep-code It\'s complicated`:
+When you run `/grep-code It's complicated`:
 
 1. The CLI sees `{{args}}` used both outside and inside `!{...}`.
-2. Outside: The first `{{args}}` is replaced raw with `It\'s complicated`.
+2. Outside: The first `{{args}}` is replaced raw with `It's complicated`.
 3. Inside: The second `{{args}}` is replaced with the escaped version (e.g., on
    Linux: `"It\'s complicated"`).
-4. The command executed is `grep -r "It\'s complicated" .`.
+4. The command executed is `grep -r "It's complicated" .`.
 5. The CLI prompts you to confirm this exact, secure command before execution.
 6. The final prompt is sent.
 
@@ -129,13 +132,13 @@ format and behavior.
 # In: <project>/.gemini/commands/changelog.toml
 # Invoked via: /changelog 1.2.0 added "Support for default argument parsing."
 
-description = "Adds a new entry to the project\'s CHANGELOG.md file."
+description = "Adds a new entry to the project's CHANGELOG.md file."
 prompt = """
 # Task: Update Changelog
 
 You are an expert maintainer of this software project. A user has invoked a command to add a new entry to the changelog.
 
-**The user\'s raw command is appended below your instructions.**
+**The user's raw command is appended below your instructions.**
 
 Your task is to parse the `<version>`, `<change_type>`, and `<message>` from their input and use the `write_file` tool to correctly update the `CHANGELOG.md` file.
 
@@ -147,7 +150,7 @@ The command follows this format: `/changelog <version> <type> <message>`
 1. Read the `CHANGELOG.md` file.
 2. Find the section for the specified `<version>`.
 3. Add the `<message>` under the correct `<type>` heading.
-4. If the version or type section doesn\'t exist, create it.
+4. If the version or type section doesn't exist, create it.
 5. Adhere strictly to the "Keep a Changelog" format.
 """
 ```
@@ -241,7 +244,7 @@ operate on specific files.
 **Example (`review.toml`):**
 
 This command injects the content of a _fixed_ best practices file
-(`docs/best-practices.md`) and uses the user\'s arguments to provide context for
+(`docs/best-practices.md`) and uses the user's arguments to provide context for
 the review.
 
 ```toml
@@ -293,7 +296,7 @@ practice.
 description = "Asks the model to refactor the current context into a pure function."
 
 prompt = """
-Please analyze the code I\'ve provided in the current context.
+Please analyze the code I've provided in the current context.
 Refactor it into a pure function.
 
 Your response should include:

docs/cli/enterprise.md

@@ -203,12 +203,29 @@ with the actual Gemini CLI process, which inherits the environment variable.
 This makes it significantly more difficult for a user to bypass the enforced
 settings.
 
+## User isolation in shared environments
+
+In shared compute environments (like ML experiment runners or shared build
+servers), you can isolate Gemini CLI state by overriding the user's home
+directory.
+
+By default, Gemini CLI stores configuration and history in `~/.gemini`. You can
+use the `GEMINI_CLI_HOME` environment variable to point to a unique directory
+for a specific user or job. The CLI will create a `.gemini` folder inside the
+specified path.
+
+```bash
+# Isolate state for a specific job
+export GEMINI_CLI_HOME="/tmp/gemini-job-123"
+gemini
+```
+
 ## Restricting tool access
 
 You can significantly enhance security by controlling which tools the Gemini
-model can use. This is achieved through the `tools.core` and `tools.exclude`
-settings. For a list of available tools, see the
-[Tools documentation](../tools/index.md).
+model can use. This is achieved through the `tools.core` setting and the
+[Policy Engine](../core/policy-engine.md). For a list of available tools, see
+the [Tools documentation](../tools/index.md).
 
 ### Allowlisting with `coreTools`
 
@@ -226,7 +243,10 @@ on the approved list.
 }
 ```
 
-### Blocklisting with `excludeTools`
+### Blocklisting with `excludeTools` (Deprecated)
+
+> **Deprecated:** Use the [Policy Engine](../core/policy-engine.md) for more
+> robust control.
 
 Alternatively, you can add specific tools that are considered dangerous in your
 environment to a blocklist.
@@ -463,7 +483,7 @@ avoid collecting potentially sensitive information from user prompts.
 You can enforce a specific authentication method for all users by setting the
 `enforcedAuthType` in the system-level `settings.json` file. This prevents users
 from choosing a different authentication method. See the
-[Authentication docs](./authentication.md) for more details.
+[Authentication docs](../get-started/authentication.md) for more details.
 
 **Example:** Enforce the use of Google login for all users.
 

docs/cli/gemini-md.md

@@ -19,18 +19,18 @@ order:
     - **Location:** `~/.gemini/GEMINI.md` (in your user home directory).
     - **Scope:** Provides default instructions for all your projects.
 
-2.  **Project root and ancestor context files:**
-    - **Location:** The CLI searches for a `GEMINI.md` file in your current
-      working directory and then in each parent directory up to the project root
-      (identified by a `.git` folder).
-    - **Scope:** Provides context relevant to the entire project.
+2.  **Environment and workspace context files:**
+    - **Location:** The CLI searches for `GEMINI.md` files in your configured
+      workspace directories and their parent directories.
+    - **Scope:** Provides context relevant to the projects you are currently
+      working on.
 
-3.  **Sub-directory context files:**
-    - **Location:** The CLI also scans for `GEMINI.md` files in subdirectories
-      below your current working directory. It respects rules in `.gitignore`
-      and `.geminiignore`.
-    - **Scope:** Lets you write highly specific instructions for a particular
-      component or module.
+3.  **Just-in-time (JIT) context files:**
+    - **Location:** When a tool accesses a file or directory, the CLI
+      automatically scans for `GEMINI.md` files in that directory and its
+      ancestors up to a trusted root.
+    - **Scope:** Lets the model discover highly specific instructions for
+      particular components only when they are needed.
 
 The CLI footer displays the number of loaded context files, which gives you a
 quick visual cue of the active instructional context.
@@ -106,3 +106,11 @@ While `GEMINI.md` is the default filename, you can configure this in your
   }
 }
 ```
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Learn about [Ignoring files](./gemini-ignore.md) to exclude content from the
+  context system.
+- Explore the [Memory tool](../tools/memory.md) to save persistent memories.
+- See how to use [Custom commands](./custom-commands.md) to automate common
+  prompts.

docs/cli/headless.md

@@ -1,388 +1,50 @@
-# Headless mode
+# Headless mode reference
 
-Headless mode allows you to run Gemini CLI programmatically from command line
-scripts and automation tools without any interactive UI. This is ideal for
-scripting, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and building AI-powered tools.
+Headless mode provides a programmatic interface to Gemini CLI, returning
+structured text or JSON output without an interactive terminal UI.
 
-- [Headless Mode](#headless-mode)
-  - [Overview](#overview)
-  - [Basic Usage](#basic-usage)
-    - [Direct Prompts](#direct-prompts)
-    - [Stdin Input](#stdin-input)
-    - [Combining with File Input](#combining-with-file-input)
-  - [Output Formats](#output-formats)
-    - [Text Output (Default)](#text-output-default)
-    - [JSON Output](#json-output)
-      - [Response Schema](#response-schema)
-      - [Example Usage](#example-usage)
-    - [Streaming JSON Output](#streaming-json-output)
-      - [When to Use Streaming JSON](#when-to-use-streaming-json)
-      - [Event Types](#event-types)
-      - [Basic Usage](#basic-usage)
-      - [Example Output](#example-output)
-      - [Processing Stream Events](#processing-stream-events)
-      - [Real-World Examples](#real-world-examples)
-    - [File Redirection](#file-redirection)
-  - [Configuration Options](#configuration-options)
-  - [Examples](#examples)
-    - [Code review](#code-review)
-    - [Generate commit messages](#generate-commit-messages)
-    - [API documentation](#api-documentation)
-    - [Batch code analysis](#batch-code-analysis)
-    - [Code review](#code-review-1)
-    - [Log analysis](#log-analysis)
-    - [Release notes generation](#release-notes-generation)
-    - [Model and tool usage tracking](#model-and-tool-usage-tracking)
-  - [Resources](#resources)
+## Technical reference
 
-## Overview
+Headless mode is triggered when the CLI is run in a non-TTY environment or when
+providing a query as a positional argument without the interactive flag.
 
-The headless mode provides a headless interface to Gemini CLI that:
+### Output formats
 
-- Accepts prompts via command line arguments or stdin
-- Returns structured output (text or JSON)
-- Supports file redirection and piping
-- Enables automation and scripting workflows
-- Provides consistent exit codes for error handling
+You can specify the output format using the `--output-format` flag.
 
-## Basic usage
+#### JSON output
 
-### Direct prompts
+Returns a single JSON object containing the response and usage statistics.
 
-Use the `--prompt` (or `-p`) flag to run in headless mode:
+- **Schema:**
+  - `response`: (string) The model's final answer.
+  - `stats`: (object) Token usage and API latency metrics.
+  - `error`: (object, optional) Error details if the request failed.
 
-```bash
-gemini --prompt "What is machine learning?"
-```
+#### Streaming JSON output
 
-### Stdin input
+Returns a stream of newline-delimited JSON (JSONL) events.
 
-Pipe input to Gemini CLI from your terminal:
+- **Event types:**
+  - `init`: Session metadata (session ID, model).
+  - `message`: User and assistant message chunks.
+  - `tool_use`: Tool call requests with arguments.
+  - `tool_result`: Output from executed tools.
+  - `error`: Non-fatal warnings and system errors.
+  - `result`: Final outcome with aggregated statistics.
 
-```bash
-echo "Explain this code" | gemini
-```
+## Exit codes
 
-### Combining with file input
+The CLI returns standard exit codes to indicate the result of the headless
+execution:
 
-Read from files and process with Gemini:
+- `0`: Success.
+- `1`: General error or API failure.
+- `42`: Input error (invalid prompt or arguments).
+- `53`: Turn limit exceeded.
 
-```bash
-cat README.md | gemini --prompt "Summarize this documentation"
-```
+## Next steps
 
-## Output formats
-
-### Text output (default)
-
-Standard human-readable output:
-
-```bash
-gemini -p "What is the capital of France?"
-```
-
-Response format:
-
-```
-The capital of France is Paris.
-```
-
-### JSON output
-
-Returns structured data including response, statistics, and metadata. This
-format is ideal for programmatic processing and automation scripts.
-
-#### Response schema
-
-The JSON output follows this high-level structure:
-
-```json
-{
-  "response": "string", // The main AI-generated content answering your prompt
-  "stats": {
-    // Usage metrics and performance data
-    "models": {
-      // Per-model API and token usage statistics
-      "[model-name]": {
-        "api": {
-          /* request counts, errors, latency */
-        },
-        "tokens": {
-          /* prompt, response, cached, total counts */
-        }
-      }
-    },
-    "tools": {
-      // Tool execution statistics
-      "totalCalls": "number",
-      "totalSuccess": "number",
-      "totalFail": "number",
-      "totalDurationMs": "number",
-      "totalDecisions": {
-        /* accept, reject, modify, auto_accept counts */
-      },
-      "byName": {
-        /* per-tool detailed stats */
-      }
-    },
-    "files": {
-      // File modification statistics
-      "totalLinesAdded": "number",
-      "totalLinesRemoved": "number"
-    }
-  },
-  "error": {
-    // Present only when an error occurred
-    "type": "string", // Error type (e.g., "ApiError", "AuthError")
-    "message": "string", // Human-readable error description
-    "code": "number" // Optional error code
-  }
-}
-```
-
-#### Example usage
-
-```bash
-gemini -p "What is the capital of France?" --output-format json
-```
-
-Response:
-
-```json
-{
-  "response": "The capital of France is Paris.",
-  "stats": {
-    "models": {
-      "gemini-2.5-pro": {
-        "api": {
-          "totalRequests": 2,
-          "totalErrors": 0,
-          "totalLatencyMs": 5053
-        },
-        "tokens": {
-          "prompt": 24939,
-          "candidates": 20,
-          "total": 25113,
-          "cached": 21263,
-          "thoughts": 154,
-          "tool": 0
-        }
-      },
-      "gemini-2.5-flash": {
-        "api": {
-          "totalRequests": 1,
-          "totalErrors": 0,
-          "totalLatencyMs": 1879
-        },
-        "tokens": {
-          "prompt": 8965,
-          "candidates": 10,
-          "total": 9033,
-          "cached": 0,
-          "thoughts": 30,
-          "tool": 28
-        }
-      }
-    },
-    "tools": {
-      "totalCalls": 1,
-      "totalSuccess": 1,
-      "totalFail": 0,
-      "totalDurationMs": 1881,
-      "totalDecisions": {
-        "accept": 0,
-        "reject": 0,
-        "modify": 0,
-        "auto_accept": 1
-      },
-      "byName": {
-        "google_web_search": {
-          "count": 1,
-          "success": 1,
-          "fail": 0,
-          "durationMs": 1881,
-          "decisions": {
-            "accept": 0,
-            "reject": 0,
-            "modify": 0,
-            "auto_accept": 1
-          }
-        }
-      }
-    },
-    "files": {
-      "totalLinesAdded": 0,
-      "totalLinesRemoved": 0
-    }
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### Streaming JSON output
-
-Returns real-time events as newline-delimited JSON (JSONL). Each significant
-action (initialization, messages, tool calls, results) emits immediately as it
-occurs. This format is ideal for monitoring long-running operations, building
-UIs with live progress, and creating automation pipelines that react to events.
-
-#### When to use streaming JSON
-
-Use `--output-format stream-json` when you need:
-
-- **Real-time progress monitoring** - See tool calls and responses as they
-  happen
-- **Event-driven automation** - React to specific events (e.g., tool failures)
-- **Live UI updates** - Build interfaces showing AI agent activity in real-time
-- **Detailed execution logs** - Capture complete interaction history with
-  timestamps
-- **Pipeline integration** - Stream events to logging/monitoring systems
-
-#### Event types
-
-The streaming format emits 6 event types:
-
-1. **`init`** - Session starts (includes session_id, model)
-2. **`message`** - User prompts and assistant responses
-3. **`tool_use`** - Tool call requests with parameters
-4. **`tool_result`** - Tool execution results (success/error)
-5. **`error`** - Non-fatal errors and warnings
-6. **`result`** - Final session outcome with aggregated stats
-
-#### Basic usage
-
-```bash
-# Stream events to console
-gemini --output-format stream-json --prompt "What is 2+2?"
-
-# Save event stream to file
-gemini --output-format stream-json --prompt "Analyze this code" > events.jsonl
-
-# Parse with jq
-gemini --output-format stream-json --prompt "List files" | jq -r '.type'
-```
-
-#### Example output
-
-Each line is a complete JSON event:
-
-```jsonl
-{"type":"init","timestamp":"2025-10-10T12:00:00.000Z","session_id":"abc123","model":"gemini-2.0-flash-exp"}
-{"type":"message","role":"user","content":"List files in current directory","timestamp":"2025-10-10T12:00:01.000Z"}
-{"type":"tool_use","tool_name":"Bash","tool_id":"bash-123","parameters":{"command":"ls -la"},"timestamp":"2025-10-10T12:00:02.000Z"}
-{"type":"tool_result","tool_id":"bash-123","status":"success","output":"file1.txt\nfile2.txt","timestamp":"2025-10-10T12:00:03.000Z"}
-{"type":"message","role":"assistant","content":"Here are the files...","delta":true,"timestamp":"2025-10-10T12:00:04.000Z"}
-{"type":"result","status":"success","stats":{"total_tokens":250,"input_tokens":50,"output_tokens":200,"duration_ms":3000,"tool_calls":1},"timestamp":"2025-10-10T12:00:05.000Z"}
-```
-
-### File redirection
-
-Save output to files or pipe to other commands:
-
-```bash
-# Save to file
-gemini -p "Explain Docker" > docker-explanation.txt
-gemini -p "Explain Docker" --output-format json > docker-explanation.json
-
-# Append to file
-gemini -p "Add more details" >> docker-explanation.txt
-
-# Pipe to other tools
-gemini -p "What is Kubernetes?" --output-format json | jq '.response'
-gemini -p "Explain microservices" | wc -w
-gemini -p "List programming languages" | grep -i "python"
-```
-
-## Configuration options
-
-Key command-line options for headless usage:
-
-| Option                  | Description                        | Example                                            |
-| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
-| `--prompt`, `-p`        | Run in headless mode               | `gemini -p "query"`                                |
-| `--output-format`       | Specify output format (text, json) | `gemini -p "query" --output-format json`           |
-| `--model`, `-m`         | Specify the Gemini model           | `gemini -p "query" -m gemini-2.5-flash`            |
-| `--debug`, `-d`         | Enable debug mode                  | `gemini -p "query" --debug`                        |
-| `--include-directories` | Include additional directories     | `gemini -p "query" --include-directories src,docs` |
-| `--yolo`, `-y`          | Auto-approve all actions           | `gemini -p "query" --yolo`                         |
-| `--approval-mode`       | Set approval mode                  | `gemini -p "query" --approval-mode auto_edit`      |
-
-For complete details on all available configuration options, settings files, and
-environment variables, see the
-[Configuration Guide](../get-started/configuration.md).
-
-## Examples
-
-#### Code review
-
-```bash
-cat src/auth.py | gemini -p "Review this authentication code for security issues" > security-review.txt
-```
-
-#### Generate commit messages
-
-```bash
-result=$(git diff --cached | gemini -p "Write a concise commit message for these changes" --output-format json)
-echo "$result" | jq -r '.response'
-```
-
-#### API documentation
-
-```bash
-result=$(cat api/routes.js | gemini -p "Generate OpenAPI spec for these routes" --output-format json)
-echo "$result" | jq -r '.response' > openapi.json
-```
-
-#### Batch code analysis
-
-```bash
-for file in src/*.py; do
-    echo "Analyzing $file..."
-    result=$(cat "$file" | gemini -p "Find potential bugs and suggest improvements" --output-format json)
-    echo "$result" | jq -r '.response' > "reports/$(basename "$file").analysis"
-    echo "Completed analysis for $(basename "$file")" >> reports/progress.log
-done
-```
-
-#### Code review
-
-```bash
-result=$(git diff origin/main...HEAD | gemini -p "Review these changes for bugs, security issues, and code quality" --output-format json)
-echo "$result" | jq -r '.response' > pr-review.json
-```
-
-#### Log analysis
-
-```bash
-grep "ERROR" /var/log/app.log | tail -20 | gemini -p "Analyze these errors and suggest root cause and fixes" > error-analysis.txt
-```
-
-#### Release notes generation
-
-```bash
-result=$(git log --oneline v1.0.0..HEAD | gemini -p "Generate release notes from these commits" --output-format json)
-response=$(echo "$result" | jq -r '.response')
-echo "$response"
-echo "$response" >> CHANGELOG.md
-```
-
-#### Model and tool usage tracking
-
-```bash
-result=$(gemini -p "Explain this database schema" --include-directories db --output-format json)
-total_tokens=$(echo "$result" | jq -r '.stats.models // {} | to_entries | map(.value.tokens.total) | add // 0')
-models_used=$(echo "$result" | jq -r '.stats.models // {} | keys | join(", ") | if . == "" then "none" else . end')
-tool_calls=$(echo "$result" | jq -r '.stats.tools.totalCalls // 0')
-tools_used=$(echo "$result" | jq -r '.stats.tools.byName // {} | keys | join(", ") | if . == "" then "none" else . end')
-echo "$(date): $total_tokens tokens, $tool_calls tool calls ($tools_used) used with models: $models_used" >> usage.log
-echo "$result" | jq -r '.response' > schema-docs.md
-echo "Recent usage trends:"
-tail -5 usage.log
-```
-
-## Resources
-
-- [CLI Configuration](../get-started/configuration.md) - Complete configuration
-  guide
-- [Authentication](../get-started/authentication.md) - Setup authentication
-- [Commands](./commands.md) - Interactive commands reference
-- [Tutorials](./tutorials.md) - Step-by-step automation guides
+- Follow the [Automation tutorial](./tutorials/automation.md) for practical
+  scripting examples.
+- See the [CLI reference](./cli-reference.md) for all available flags.

docs/cli/index.md

@@ -1,61 +1,123 @@
-# Gemini CLI
+# Using Gemini CLI
 
-Within Gemini CLI, `packages/cli` is the frontend for users to send and receive
-prompts with the Gemini AI model and its associated tools. For a general
-overview of Gemini CLI, see the [main documentation page](../index.md).
+Gemini CLI is a terminal-first interface that brings the power of Gemini AI
+models directly into your development workflow. It lets you interact with AI
+using your local files, shell environment, and project context, creating a
+bridge between generative AI and your system tools.
 
-## Basic features
+## User guides
 
-- **[Commands](./commands.md):** A reference for all built-in slash commands
-- **[Custom commands](./custom-commands.md):** Create your own commands and
-  shortcuts for frequently used prompts.
-- **[Headless mode](./headless.md):** Use Gemini CLI programmatically for
-  scripting and automation.
-- **[Model selection](./model.md):** Configure the Gemini AI model used by the
-  CLI.
-- **[Settings](./settings.md):** Configure various aspects of the CLI's behavior
-  and appearance.
-- **[Themes](./themes.md):** Customizing the CLI's appearance with different
-  themes.
-- **[Keyboard shortcuts](./keyboard-shortcuts.md):** A reference for all
-  keyboard shortcuts to improve your workflow.
-- **[Tutorials](./tutorials.md):** Step-by-step guides for common tasks.
+These guides provide step-by-step instructions and practical examples for using
+Gemini CLI in your daily development workflow.
 
-## Advanced features
+- **[Quickstart](../get-started/index.md):** Get up and running with Gemini CLI
+  in minutes.
+- **[Examples](../get-started/examples.md):** See practical examples of Gemini
+  CLI in action.
+- **[Get started with skills](./tutorials/skills-getting-started.md):** Learn
+  how to use and manage specialized expertise.
+- **[File management](./tutorials/file-management.md):** How to include, search,
+  and modify local files.
+- **[Set up an MCP server](./tutorials/mcp-setup.md):** Configure Model Context
+  Protocol servers for custom tools.
+- **[Manage context and memory](./tutorials/memory-management.md):** Manage
+  persistent instructions and individual facts.
+- **[Manage sessions and history](./tutorials/session-management.md):** Resume,
+  manage, and rewind your conversations.
+- **[Execute shell commands](./tutorials/shell-commands.md):** Execute system
+  commands safely directly from your prompt.
+- **[Plan tasks with todos](./tutorials/task-planning.md):** Using todos for
+  complex, multi-step agent requests.
+- **[Web search and fetch](./tutorials/web-tools.md):** Searching and fetching
+  content from the web.
 
-- **[Checkpointing](./checkpointing.md):** Automatically save and restore
-  snapshots of your session and files.
-- **[Enterprise configuration](./enterprise.md):** Deploying and manage Gemini
-  CLI in an enterprise environment.
-- **[Sandboxing](./sandbox.md):** Isolate tool execution in a secure,
-  containerized environment.
-- **[Telemetry](./telemetry.md):** Configure observability to monitor usage and
-  performance.
-- **[Token caching](./token-caching.md):** Optimize API costs by caching tokens.
-- **[Trusted folders](./trusted-folders.md):** A security feature to control
-  which projects can use the full capabilities of the CLI.
-- **[Ignoring files (.geminiignore)](./gemini-ignore.md):** Exclude specific
-  files and directories from being accessed by tools.
-- **[Context files (GEMINI.md)](./gemini-md.md):** Provide persistent,
-  hierarchical context to the model.
+## Features
 
-## Non-interactive mode
+Technical reference documentation for each capability of Gemini CLI.
 
-Gemini CLI can be run in a non-interactive mode, which is useful for scripting
-and automation. In this mode, you pipe input to the CLI, it executes the
-command, and then it exits.
+- **[/about](../cli/commands.md#about):** Show version info.
+- **[/auth](../cli/commands.md#auth):** Change authentication method.
+- **[/bug](../cli/commands.md#bug):** File an issue about Gemini CLI.
+- **[/chat](../cli/commands.md#chat):** Save and resume conversation history.
+- **[/clear](../cli/commands.md#clear):** Clear the terminal screen.
+- **[/compress](../cli/commands.md#compress):** Replace context with a summary.
+- **[/copy](../cli/commands.md#copy):** Copy output to clipboard.
+- **[/directory](../cli/commands.md#directory-or-dir):** Manage workspace
+  directories.
+- **[/docs](../cli/commands.md#docs):** Open documentation in browser.
+- **[/editor](../cli/commands.md#editor):** Select preferred editor.
+- **[/extensions](../cli/commands.md#extensions):** List active extensions.
+- **[/help](../cli/commands.md#help-or):** Display help information.
+- **[/hooks](../hooks/index.md):** Manage hooks for lifecycle events.
+- **[/ide](../ide-integration/index.md):** Manage IDE integration.
+- **[/init](../cli/commands.md#init):** Create a GEMINI.md context file.
+- **[/mcp](../tools/mcp-server.md):** Manage Model Context Protocol servers.
+- **[/memory](../cli/commands.md#memory):** Manage instructional context.
+- **[/model](./model.md):** Choose Gemini model.
+- **[/policies](../cli/commands.md#policies):** Manage security policies.
+- **[/privacy](../cli/commands.md#privacy):** Display privacy notice.
+- **[/quit](../cli/commands.md#quit-or-exit):** Exit Gemini CLI.
+- **[/restore](../cli/commands.md#restore):** Restore file state.
+- **[/resume](../cli/commands.md#resume):** Browse and resume sessions.
+- **[/rewind](./rewind.md):** Navigate backward through history.
+- **[/settings](./settings.md):** Open settings editor.
+- **[/setup-github](../cli/commands.md#setup-github):** Set up GitHub Actions.
+- **[/shells](../cli/commands.md#shells-or-bashes):** Toggle background shells
+  view.
+- **[/skills](./skills.md):** Manage Agent Skills.
+- **[/stats](../cli/commands.md#stats):** Display session statistics.
+- **[/terminal-setup](../cli/commands.md#terminal-setup):** Configure
+  keybindings.
+- **[/theme](./themes.md):** Change visual theme.
+- **[/tools](../cli/commands.md#tools):** Display list of available tools.
+- **[/vim](../cli/commands.md#vim):** Toggle vim mode.
+- **[Activate skill (tool)](../tools/activate-skill.md):** Internal mechanism
+  for loading expert procedures.
+- **[Ask user (tool)](../tools/ask-user.md):** Internal dialog system for
+  clarification.
+- **[Checkpointing](./checkpointing.md):** Automatic session snapshots.
+- **[File system (tool)](../tools/file-system.md):** Technical details for local
+  file operations.
+- **[Headless mode](./headless.md):** Programmatic and scripting interface.
+- **[Internal documentation (tool)](../tools/internal-docs.md):** Technical
+  lookup for CLI features.
+- **[Memory (tool)](../tools/memory.md):** Storage details for persistent facts.
+- **[Model routing](./model-routing.md):** Automatic fallback resilience.
+- **[Plan mode (experimental)](./plan-mode.md):** Use a safe, read-only mode for
+  planning complex changes.
+- **[Sandboxing](./sandbox.md):** Isolate tool execution.
+- **[Shell (tool)](../tools/shell.md):** Detailed system execution parameters.
+- **[Telemetry](./telemetry.md):** Usage and performance metric details.
+- **[Todo (tool)](../tools/todos.md):** Progress tracking specification.
+- **[Token caching](./token-caching.md):** Performance optimization.
+- **[Web fetch (tool)](../tools/web-fetch.md):** URL retrieval and extraction
+  details.
+- **[Web search (tool)](../tools/web-search.md):** Google Search integration
+  technicals.
 
-The following example pipes a command to Gemini CLI from your terminal:
+## Configuration
 
-```bash
-echo "What is fine tuning?" | gemini
-```
+Settings and customization options for Gemini CLI.
 
-You can also use the `--prompt` or `-p` flag:
+- **[Custom commands](./custom-commands.md):** Personalized shortcuts.
+- **[Enterprise configuration](./enterprise.md):** Professional environment
+  controls.
+- **[Ignore files (.geminiignore)](./gemini-ignore.md):** Exclusion pattern
+  reference.
+- **[Model configuration](./generation-settings.md):** Fine-tune generation
+  parameters like temperature and thinking budget.
+- **[Project context (GEMINI.md)](./gemini-md.md):** Technical hierarchy of
+  context files.
+- **[Settings](./settings.md):** Full `settings.json` schema.
+- **[System prompt override](./system-prompt.md):** Instruction replacement
+  logic.
+- **[Themes](./themes.md):** UI personalization technical guide.
+- **[Trusted folders](./trusted-folders.md):** Security permission logic.
 
-```bash
-gemini -p "What is fine tuning?"
-```
+## Next steps
 
-For comprehensive documentation on headless usage, scripting, automation, and
-advanced examples, see the **[Headless mode](./headless.md)** guide.
+- Explore the [Command reference](./commands.md) to learn about all available
+  slash commands.
+- Read about [Project context](./gemini-md.md) to understand how to provide
+  persistent instructions to the model.
+- See the [CLI reference](./cli-reference.md) for a quick cheatsheet of flags.

docs/cli/keyboard-shortcuts.md

@@ -8,43 +8,50 @@ available combinations.
 
 #### Basic Controls
 
-| Action                                       | Keys    |
-| -------------------------------------------- | ------- |
-| Confirm the current selection or choice.     | `Enter` |
-| Dismiss dialogs or cancel the current focus. | `Esc`   |
+| Action                                                          | Keys                  |
+| --------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- |
+| Confirm the current selection or choice.                        | `Enter`               |
+| Dismiss dialogs or cancel the current focus.                    | `Esc`<br />`Ctrl + [` |
+| Cancel the current request or quit the CLI when input is empty. | `Ctrl + C`            |
+| Exit the CLI when the input buffer is empty.                    | `Ctrl + D`            |
 
 #### Cursor Movement
 
-| Action                                    | Keys                   |
-| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
-| Move the cursor to the start of the line. | `Ctrl + A`<br />`Home` |
-| Move the cursor to the end of the line.   | `Ctrl + E`<br />`End`  |
+| Action                                      | Keys                                                         |
+| ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| Move the cursor to the start of the line.   | `Ctrl + A`<br />`Home (no Shift, Ctrl)`                      |
+| Move the cursor to the end of the line.     | `Ctrl + E`<br />`End (no Shift, Ctrl)`                       |
+| Move the cursor up one line.                | `Up Arrow (no Shift, Alt, Ctrl, Cmd)`                        |
+| Move the cursor down one line.              | `Down Arrow (no Shift, Alt, Ctrl, Cmd)`                      |
+| Move the cursor one character to the left.  | `Left Arrow (no Shift, Alt, Ctrl, Cmd)`                      |
+| Move the cursor one character to the right. | `Right Arrow (no Shift, Alt, Ctrl, Cmd)`<br />`Ctrl + F`     |
+| Move the cursor one word to the left.       | `Ctrl + Left Arrow`<br />`Alt + Left Arrow`<br />`Alt + B`   |
+| Move the cursor one word to the right.      | `Ctrl + Right Arrow`<br />`Alt + Right Arrow`<br />`Alt + F` |
 
 #### Editing
 
-| Action                                           | Keys                                      |
-| ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
-| Delete from the cursor to the end of the line.   | `Ctrl + K`                                |
-| Delete from the cursor to the start of the line. | `Ctrl + U`                                |
-| Clear all text in the input field.               | `Ctrl + C`                                |
-| Delete the previous word.                        | `Ctrl + Backspace`<br />`Cmd + Backspace` |
-
-#### Screen Control
-
-| Action                                       | Keys       |
-| -------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
-| Clear the terminal screen and redraw the UI. | `Ctrl + L` |
+| Action                                           | Keys                                                             |
+| ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Delete from the cursor to the end of the line.   | `Ctrl + K`                                                       |
+| Delete from the cursor to the start of the line. | `Ctrl + U`                                                       |
+| Clear all text in the input field.               | `Ctrl + C`                                                       |
+| Delete the previous word.                        | `Ctrl + Backspace`<br />`Alt + Backspace`<br />`Ctrl + W`        |
+| Delete the next word.                            | `Ctrl + Delete`<br />`Alt + Delete`<br />`Alt + D`               |
+| Delete the character to the left.                | `Backspace`<br />`Ctrl + H`                                      |
+| Delete the character to the right.               | `Delete`<br />`Ctrl + D`                                         |
+| Undo the most recent text edit.                  | `Cmd + Z (no Shift)`<br />`Alt + Z (no Shift)`                   |
+| Redo the most recent undone text edit.           | `Shift + Ctrl + Z`<br />`Shift + Cmd + Z`<br />`Shift + Alt + Z` |
 
 #### Scrolling
 
-| Action                   | Keys                 |
-| ------------------------ | -------------------- |
-| Scroll content up.       | `Shift + Up Arrow`   |
-| Scroll content down.     | `Shift + Down Arrow` |
-| Scroll to the top.       | `Home`               |
-| Scroll to the bottom.    | `End`                |
-| Scroll up by one page.   | `Page Up`            |
-| Scroll down by one page. | `Page Down`          |
+| Action                   | Keys                              |
+| ------------------------ | --------------------------------- |
+| Scroll content up.       | `Shift + Up Arrow`                |
+| Scroll content down.     | `Shift + Down Arrow`              |
+| Scroll to the top.       | `Ctrl + Home`<br />`Shift + Home` |
+| Scroll to the bottom.    | `Ctrl + End`<br />`Shift + End`   |
+| Scroll up by one page.   | `Page Up`                         |
+| Scroll down by one page. | `Page Down`                       |
 
 #### History & Search
 
@@ -53,17 +60,20 @@ available combinations.
 | Show the previous entry in history.          | `Ctrl + P (no Shift)` |
 | Show the next entry in history.              | `Ctrl + N (no Shift)` |
 | Start reverse search through history.        | `Ctrl + R`            |
-| Insert the selected reverse-search match.    | `Enter (no Ctrl)`     |
+| Submit the selected reverse-search match.    | `Enter (no Ctrl)`     |
 | Accept a suggestion while reverse searching. | `Tab`                 |
+| Browse and rewind previous interactions.     | `Double Esc`          |
 
 #### Navigation
 
-| Action                           | Keys                                        |
-| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
-| Move selection up in lists.      | `Up Arrow (no Shift)`                       |
-| Move selection down in lists.    | `Down Arrow (no Shift)`                     |
-| Move up within dialog options.   | `Up Arrow (no Shift)`<br />`K (no Shift)`   |
-| Move down within dialog options. | `Down Arrow (no Shift)`<br />`J (no Shift)` |
+| Action                                             | Keys                                        |
+| -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
+| Move selection up in lists.                        | `Up Arrow (no Shift)`                       |
+| Move selection down in lists.                      | `Down Arrow (no Shift)`                     |
+| Move up within dialog options.                     | `Up Arrow (no Shift)`<br />`K (no Shift)`   |
+| Move down within dialog options.                   | `Down Arrow (no Shift)`<br />`J (no Shift)` |
+| Move to the next item or question in a dialog.     | `Tab (no Shift)`                            |
+| Move to the previous item or question in a dialog. | `Shift + Tab`                               |
 
 #### Suggestions & Completions
 
@@ -77,67 +87,68 @@ available combinations.
 
 #### Text Input
 
-| Action                               | Keys                                                                                        |
-| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| Submit the current prompt.           | `Enter (no Ctrl, no Shift, no Cmd, not Paste)`                                              |
-| Insert a newline without submitting. | `Ctrl + Enter`<br />`Cmd + Enter`<br />`Paste + Enter`<br />`Shift + Enter`<br />`Ctrl + J` |
-
-#### External Tools
-
-| Action                                         | Keys       |
-| ---------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
-| Open the current prompt in an external editor. | `Ctrl + X` |
-| Paste from the clipboard.                      | `Ctrl + V` |
+| Action                                         | Keys                                                                                      |
+| ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Submit the current prompt.                     | `Enter (no Shift, Alt, Ctrl, Cmd)`                                                        |
+| Insert a newline without submitting.           | `Ctrl + Enter`<br />`Cmd + Enter`<br />`Alt + Enter`<br />`Shift + Enter`<br />`Ctrl + J` |
+| Open the current prompt in an external editor. | `Ctrl + X`                                                                                |
+| Paste from the clipboard.                      | `Ctrl + V`<br />`Cmd + V`<br />`Alt + V`                                                  |
 
 #### App Controls
 
-| Action                                                            | Keys       |
-| ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
-| Toggle detailed error information.                                | `F12`      |
-| Toggle the full TODO list.                                        | `Ctrl + T` |
-| Toggle IDE context details.                                       | `Ctrl + G` |
-| Toggle Markdown rendering.                                        | `Cmd + M`  |
-| Toggle copy mode when the terminal is using the alternate buffer. | `Ctrl + S` |
-| Expand a height-constrained response to show additional lines.    | `Ctrl + S` |
-| Toggle focus between the shell and Gemini input.                  | `Ctrl + F` |
-
-#### Session Control
-
-| Action                                       | Keys       |
-| -------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
-| Cancel the current request or quit the CLI.  | `Ctrl + C` |
-| Exit the CLI when the input buffer is empty. | `Ctrl + D` |
+| Action                                                                                                                                             | Keys             |
+| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
+| Toggle detailed error information.                                                                                                                 | `F12`            |
+| Toggle the full TODO list.                                                                                                                         | `Ctrl + T`       |
+| Show IDE context details.                                                                                                                          | `Ctrl + G`       |
+| Toggle Markdown rendering.                                                                                                                         | `Alt + M`        |
+| Toggle copy mode when in alternate buffer mode.                                                                                                    | `Ctrl + S`       |
+| Toggle YOLO (auto-approval) mode for tool calls.                                                                                                   | `Ctrl + Y`       |
+| Cycle through approval modes: default (prompt), auto_edit (auto-approve edits), and plan (read-only). Plan mode is skipped when the agent is busy. | `Shift + Tab`    |
+| Expand and collapse blocks of content when not in alternate buffer mode.                                                                           | `Ctrl + O`       |
+| Expand or collapse a paste placeholder when cursor is over placeholder.                                                                            | `Ctrl + O`       |
+| Toggle current background shell visibility.                                                                                                        | `Ctrl + B`       |
+| Toggle background shell list.                                                                                                                      | `Ctrl + L`       |
+| Kill the active background shell.                                                                                                                  | `Ctrl + K`       |
+| Confirm selection in background shell list.                                                                                                        | `Enter`          |
+| Dismiss background shell list.                                                                                                                     | `Esc`            |
+| Move focus from background shell to Gemini.                                                                                                        | `Shift + Tab`    |
+| Move focus from background shell list to Gemini.                                                                                                   | `Tab (no Shift)` |
+| Show warning when trying to move focus away from background shell.                                                                                 | `Tab (no Shift)` |
+| Show warning when trying to move focus away from shell input.                                                                                      | `Tab (no Shift)` |
+| Move focus from Gemini to the active shell.                                                                                                        | `Tab (no Shift)` |
+| Move focus from the shell back to Gemini.                                                                                                          | `Shift + Tab`    |
+| Clear the terminal screen and redraw the UI.                                                                                                       | `Ctrl + L`       |
+| Restart the application.                                                                                                                           | `R`              |
+| Suspend the CLI and move it to the background.                                                                                                     | `Ctrl + Z`       |
 
 <!-- KEYBINDINGS-AUTOGEN:END -->
 
 ## Additional context-specific shortcuts
 
-- `Ctrl+Y`: Toggle YOLO (auto-approval) mode for tool calls.
-- `Shift+Tab`: Toggle Auto Edit (auto-accept edits) mode.
-- `Option+M` (macOS): Entering `µ` with Option+M also toggles Markdown
-  rendering, matching `Cmd+M`.
+- `Option+B/F/M` (macOS only): Are interpreted as `Cmd+B/F/M` even if your
+  terminal isn't configured to send Meta with Option.
 - `!` on an empty prompt: Enter or exit shell mode.
+- `?` on an empty prompt: Toggle the shortcuts panel above the input. Press
+  `Esc`, `Backspace`, any printable key, or a registered app hotkey to close it.
+  The panel also auto-hides while the agent is running/streaming or when
+  action-required dialogs are shown. Press `?` again to close the panel and
+  insert a `?` into the prompt.
+- `Tab` + `Tab` (while typing in the prompt): Toggle between minimal and full UI
+  details when no completion/search interaction is active. The selected mode is
+  remembered for future sessions. Full UI remains the default on first run, and
+  single `Tab` keeps its existing completion/focus behavior.
+- `Shift + Tab` (while typing in the prompt): Cycle approval modes: default,
+  auto-edit, and plan (skipped when agent is busy).
 - `\` (at end of a line) + `Enter`: Insert a newline without leaving single-line
   mode.
-- `Ctrl+Delete` / `Meta+Delete`: Delete the word to the right of the cursor.
-- `Ctrl+B` or `Left Arrow`: Move the cursor one character to the left while
-  editing text.
-- `Ctrl+F` or `Right Arrow`: Move the cursor one character to the right; with an
-  embedded shell attached, `Ctrl+F` still toggles focus.
-- `Ctrl+D` or `Delete`: Remove the character immediately to the right of the
-  cursor.
-- `Ctrl+H` or `Backspace`: Remove the character immediately to the left of the
-  cursor.
-- `Ctrl+Left Arrow` / `Meta+Left Arrow` / `Meta+B`: Move one word to the left.
-- `Ctrl+Right Arrow` / `Meta+Right Arrow` / `Meta+F`: Move one word to the
-  right.
-- `Ctrl+W`: Delete the word to the left of the cursor (in addition to
-  `Ctrl+Backspace` / `Cmd+Backspace`).
-- `Ctrl+Z` / `Ctrl+Shift+Z`: Undo or redo the most recent text edit.
-- `Meta+Enter`: Open the current input in an external editor (alias for
-  `Ctrl+X`).
-- `Esc` pressed twice quickly: Clear the current input buffer.
+- `Esc` pressed twice quickly: Clear the input prompt if it is not empty,
+  otherwise browse and rewind previous interactions.
 - `Up Arrow` / `Down Arrow`: When the cursor is at the top or bottom of a
   single-line input, navigate backward or forward through prompt history.
 - `Number keys (1-9, multi-digit)` inside selection dialogs: Jump directly to
   the numbered radio option and confirm when the full number is entered.
+- `Ctrl + O`: Expand or collapse paste placeholders (`[Pasted Text: X lines]`)
+  inline when the cursor is over the placeholder.
+- `Double-click` on a paste placeholder (alternate buffer mode only): Expand to
+  view full content inline. Double-click again to collapse.

docs/cli/model-routing.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-## Model routing
+# Model routing
 
 Gemini CLI includes a model routing feature that automatically switches to a
 fallback model in case of a model failure. This feature is enabled by default
@@ -6,24 +6,25 @@ and provides resilience when the primary model is unavailable.
 
 ## How it works
 
-Model routing is not based on prompt complexity, but is a fallback mechanism.
-Here's how it works:
+Model routing is managed by the `ModelAvailabilityService`, which monitors model
+health and automatically routes requests to available models based on defined
+policies.
 
-1.  **Model failure:** If the currently selected model fails to respond (for
-    example, due to a server error or other issue), the CLI will initiate the
-    fallback process.
+1.  **Model failure:** If the currently selected model fails (e.g., due to quota
+    or server errors), the CLI will initiate the fallback process.
 
-2.  **User consent:** The CLI will prompt you to ask if you want to switch to
-    the fallback model. This is handled by the `fallbackModelHandler`.
+2.  **User consent:** Depending on the failure and the model's policy, the CLI
+    may prompt you to switch to a fallback model (by default always prompts
+    you).
 
-3.  **Fallback activation:** If you consent, the CLI will activate the fallback
-    mode by calling `config.setFallbackMode(true)`.
+    Some internal utility calls (such as prompt completion and classification)
+    use a silent fallback chain for `gemini-2.5-flash-lite` and will fall back
+    to `gemini-2.5-flash` and `gemini-2.5-pro` without prompting or changing the
+    configured model.
 
-4.  **Model switch:** On the next request, the CLI will use the
-    `DEFAULT_GEMINI_FLASH_MODEL` as the fallback model. This is handled by the
-    `resolveModel` function in
-    `packages/cli/src/zed-integration/zedIntegration.ts` which checks if
-    `isInFallbackMode()` is true.
+3.  **Model switch:** If approved, or if the policy allows for silent fallback,
+    the CLI will use an available fallback model for the current turn or the
+    remainder of the session.
 
 ### Model selection precedence
 

docs/cli/model.md

@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 # Gemini CLI model selection (`/model` command)
 
-Select your Gemini CLI model. The `/model` command opens a dialog where you can
-configure the model used by Gemini CLI, giving you more control over your
-results.
+Select your Gemini CLI model. The `/model` command lets you configure the model
+used by Gemini CLI, giving you more control over your results. Use **Pro**
+models for complex tasks and reasoning, **Flash** models for high speed results,
+or the (recommended) **Auto** setting to choose the best model for your tasks.
 
-**Note:** The `/model` command (and the `--model` flag) does not override the
-model used by sub-agents. Consequently, even when using the `/model` flag you
-may see other models used in your model usage reports.
+> **Note:** The `/model` command (and the `--model` flag) does not override the
+> model used by sub-agents. Consequently, even when using the `/model` flag you
+> may see other models used in your model usage reports.
 
 ## How to use the `/model` command
 
@@ -16,46 +17,45 @@ Use the following command in Gemini CLI:
 /model
 ```
 
-Running this command will open a dialog with your model options:
+Running this command will open a dialog with your options:
 
-| Option             | Description                                                   | Models                                                                                     |
-| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
-| Auto (recommended) | Let the system choose the best model for your task.           | gemini-3-pro-preview (if enabled), gemini-2.5-pro, gemini-2.5-flash, gemini-2.5-flash-lite |
-| Pro                | For complex tasks that require deep reasoning and creativity. | gemini-3-pro-preview (if enabled), gemini-2.5-pro                                          |
-| Flash              | For tasks that need a balance of speed and reasoning.         | gemini-2.5-flash                                                                           |
-| Flash-Lite         | For simple tasks that need to be done quickly.                | gemini-2.5-flash-lite                                                                      |
+| Option            | Description                                                    | Models                                                                 |
+| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Auto (Gemini 3)   | Let the system choose the best Gemini 3 model for your task.   | gemini-3-pro-preview (if enabled), gemini-3-flash-preview (if enabled) |
+| Auto (Gemini 2.5) | Let the system choose the best Gemini 2.5 model for your task. | gemini-2.5-pro, gemini-2.5-flash                                       |
+| Manual            | Select a specific model.                                       | Any available model.                                                   |
 
-### Gemini 3 Pro and preview features
+We recommend selecting one of the above **Auto** options. However, you can
+select **Manual** to select a specific model from those available.
 
-Note: Gemini 3 is not currently available on all account types. To learn more
-about Gemini 3 access, refer to
-[Gemini 3 Pro on Gemini CLI](../get-started/gemini-3.md).
+### Gemini 3 and preview features
 
-To enable Gemini 3 Pro (if available), enable
-[**Preview features** by using the `settings` command](../cli/settings.md). Once
-enabled, Gemini CLI will attempt to use Gemini 3 Pro when you select **Auto** or
-**Pro**. Both **Auto** and **Pro** will try to use Gemini 3 Pro before falling
-back to Gemini 2.5 Pro.
+> **Note:** Gemini 3 is not currently available on all account types. To learn
+> more about Gemini 3 access, refer to
+> [Gemini 3 on Gemini CLI](../get-started/gemini-3.md).
+
+To enable Gemini 3 Pro and Gemini 3 Flash (if available), enable
+[**Preview Features** by using the `settings` command](../cli/settings.md).
 
 You can also use the `--model` flag to specify a particular Gemini model on
 startup. For more details, refer to the
-[configuration documentation](./configuration.md).
+[configuration documentation](../get-started/configuration.md).
 
 Changes to these settings will be applied to all subsequent interactions with
 Gemini CLI.
 
 ## Best practices for model selection
 
-- **Default to Auto (recommended).** For most users, the _Auto (recommended)_
-  model provides a balance between speed and performance, automatically
-  selecting the correct model based on the complexity of the task. Example:
-  Developing a web application could include a mix of complex tasks (building
-  architecture and scaffolding the project) and simple tasks (generating CSS).
+- **Default to Auto.** For most users, the _Auto_ option model provides a
+  balance between speed and performance, automatically selecting the correct
+  model based on the complexity of the task. Example: Developing a web
+  application could include a mix of complex tasks (building architecture and
+  scaffolding the project) and simple tasks (generating CSS).
 
 - **Switch to Pro if you aren't getting the results you want.** If you think you
-  need your model to be a little "smarter," use Pro. Pro will provide you with
-  the highest levels of reasoning and creativity. Example: A complex or
-  multi-stage debugging task.
+  need your model to be a little "smarter," you can manually select Pro. Pro
+  will provide you with the highest levels of reasoning and creativity. Example:
+  A complex or multi-stage debugging task.
 
 - **Switch to Flash or Flash-Lite if you need faster results.** If you need a
   simple response quickly, Flash or Flash-Lite is the best option. Example:

docs/cli/plan-mode.md

@@ -0,0 +1,190 @@
+# Plan Mode (experimental)
+
+Plan Mode is a safe, read-only mode for researching and designing complex
+changes. It prevents modifications while you research, design and plan an
+implementation strategy.
+
+> **Note: Plan Mode is currently an experimental feature.**
+>
+> Experimental features are subject to change. To use Plan Mode, enable it via
+> `/settings` (search for `Plan`) or add the following to your `settings.json`:
+>
+> ```json
+> {
+>   "experimental": {
+>     "plan": true
+>   }
+> }
+> ```
+>
+> Your feedback is invaluable as we refine this feature. If you have ideas,
+> suggestions, or encounter issues:
+>
+> - Use the `/bug` command within the CLI to file an issue.
+> - [Open an issue](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues) on
+>   GitHub.
+
+- [Starting in Plan Mode](#starting-in-plan-mode)
+- [How to use Plan Mode](#how-to-use-plan-mode)
+  - [Entering Plan Mode](#entering-plan-mode)
+  - [The Planning Workflow](#the-planning-workflow)
+  - [Exiting Plan Mode](#exiting-plan-mode)
+- [Tool Restrictions](#tool-restrictions)
+  - [Customizing Planning with Skills](#customizing-planning-with-skills)
+  - [Customizing Policies](#customizing-policies)
+
+## Starting in Plan Mode
+
+You can configure Gemini CLI to start directly in Plan Mode by default:
+
+1.  Type `/settings` in the CLI.
+2.  Search for `Default Approval Mode`.
+3.  Set the value to `Plan`.
+
+Other ways to start in Plan Mode:
+
+- **CLI Flag:** `gemini --approval-mode=plan`
+- **Manual Settings:** Manually update your `settings.json`:
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "general": {
+      "defaultApprovalMode": "plan"
+    }
+  }
+  ```
+
+## How to use Plan Mode
+
+### Entering Plan Mode
+
+You can enter Plan Mode in three ways:
+
+1.  **Keyboard Shortcut:** Press `Shift+Tab` to cycle through approval modes
+    (`Default` -> `Auto-Edit` -> `Plan`).
+
+    > **Note:** Plan Mode is automatically removed from the rotation when the
+    > agent is actively processing or showing confirmation dialogs.
+
+2.  **Command:** Type `/plan` in the input box.
+3.  **Natural Language:** Ask the agent to "start a plan for...". The agent will
+    then call the [`enter_plan_mode`] tool to switch modes.
+
+### The Planning Workflow
+
+1.  **Requirements:** The agent clarifies goals using [`ask_user`].
+2.  **Exploration:** The agent uses read-only tools (like [`read_file`]) to map
+    the codebase and validate assumptions.
+3.  **Design:** The agent proposes alternative approaches with a recommended
+    solution for you to choose from.
+4.  **Planning:** A detailed plan is written to a temporary Markdown file.
+5.  **Review:** You review the plan.
+    - **Approve:** Exit Plan Mode and start implementation (switching to
+      Auto-Edit or Default approval mode).
+    - **Iterate:** Provide feedback to refine the plan.
+
+### Exiting Plan Mode
+
+To exit Plan Mode:
+
+1. **Keyboard Shortcut:** Press `Shift+Tab` to cycle to the desired mode.
+2. **Tool:** The agent calls the [`exit_plan_mode`] tool to present the
+   finalized plan for your approval.
+
+## Tool Restrictions
+
+Plan Mode enforces strict safety policies to prevent accidental changes.
+
+These are the only allowed tools:
+
+- **FileSystem (Read):** [`read_file`], [`list_directory`], [`glob`]
+- **Search:** [`grep_search`], [`google_web_search`]
+- **Interaction:** [`ask_user`]
+- **MCP Tools (Read):** Read-only [MCP tools] (e.g., `github_read_issue`,
+  `postgres_read_schema`) are allowed.
+- **Planning (Write):** [`write_file`] and [`replace`] ONLY allowed for `.md`
+  files in the `~/.gemini/tmp/<project>/<session-id>/plans/` directory.
+- **Skills:** [`activate_skill`] (allows loading specialized instructions and
+  resources in a read-only manner)
+
+### Customizing Planning with Skills
+
+You can leverage [Agent Skills](./skills.md) to customize how Gemini CLI
+approaches planning for specific types of tasks. When a skill is activated
+during Plan Mode, its specialized instructions and procedural workflows will
+guide the research and design phases.
+
+For example:
+
+- A **"Database Migration"** skill could ensure the plan includes data safety
+  checks and rollback strategies.
+- A **"Security Audit"** skill could prompt the agent to look for specific
+  vulnerabilities during codebase exploration.
+- A **"Frontend Design"** skill could guide the agent to use specific UI
+  components and accessibility standards in its proposal.
+
+To use a skill in Plan Mode, you can explicitly ask the agent to "use the
+[skill-name] skill to plan..." or the agent may autonomously activate it based
+on the task description.
+
+### Customizing Policies
+
+Plan Mode is designed to be read-only by default to ensure safety during the
+research phase. However, you may occasionally need to allow specific tools to
+assist in your planning.
+
+Because user policies (Tier 2) have a higher base priority than built-in
+policies (Tier 1), you can override Plan Mode's default restrictions by creating
+a rule in your `~/.gemini/policies/` directory.
+
+#### Example: Allow `git status` and `git diff` in Plan Mode
+
+This rule allows you to check the repository status and see changes while in
+Plan Mode.
+
+`~/.gemini/policies/git-research.toml`
+
+```toml
+[[rule]]
+toolName = "run_shell_command"
+commandPrefix = ["git status", "git diff"]
+decision = "allow"
+priority = 100
+modes = ["plan"]
+```
+
+#### Example: Enable research sub-agents in Plan Mode
+
+You can enable [experimental research sub-agents] like `codebase_investigator`
+to help gather architecture details during the planning phase.
+
+`~/.gemini/policies/research-subagents.toml`
+
+```toml
+[[rule]]
+toolName = "codebase_investigator"
+decision = "allow"
+priority = 100
+modes = ["plan"]
+```
+
+Tell the agent it can use these tools in your prompt, for example: _"You can
+check ongoing changes in git."_
+
+For more information on how the policy engine works, see the [Policy Engine
+Guide].
+
+[`list_directory`]: /docs/tools/file-system.md#1-list_directory-readfolder
+[`read_file`]: /docs/tools/file-system.md#2-read_file-readfile
+[`grep_search`]: /docs/tools/file-system.md#5-grep_search-searchtext
+[`write_file`]: /docs/tools/file-system.md#3-write_file-writefile
+[`glob`]: /docs/tools/file-system.md#4-glob-findfiles
+[`google_web_search`]: /docs/tools/web-search.md
+[`replace`]: /docs/tools/file-system.md#6-replace-edit
+[MCP tools]: /docs/tools/mcp-server.md
+[`activate_skill`]: /docs/cli/skills.md
+[experimental research sub-agents]: /docs/core/subagents.md
+[Policy Engine Guide]: /docs/core/policy-engine.md
+[`enter_plan_mode`]: /docs/tools/planning.md#1-enter_plan_mode-enterplanmode
+[`exit_plan_mode`]: /docs/tools/planning.md#2-exit_plan_mode-exitplanmode
+[`ask_user`]: /docs/tools/ask-user.md

docs/cli/rewind.md

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+# Rewind
+
+The `/rewind` command lets you go back to a previous state in your conversation
+and, optionally, revert any file changes made by the AI during those
+interactions. This is a powerful tool for undoing mistakes, exploring different
+approaches, or simply cleaning up your session history.
+
+## Usage
+
+To use the rewind feature, simply type `/rewind` into the input prompt and press
+**Enter**.
+
+Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut: **Press `Esc` twice**.
+
+## Interface
+
+When you trigger a rewind, an interactive list of your previous interactions
+appears.
+
+1.  **Select interaction:** Use the **Up/Down arrow keys** to navigate through
+    the list. The most recent interactions are at the bottom.
+2.  **Preview:** As you select an interaction, you'll see a preview of the user
+    prompt and, if applicable, the number of files changed during that step.
+3.  **Confirm selection:** Press **Enter** on the interaction you want to rewind
+    back to.
+4.  **Action selection:** After selecting an interaction, you'll be presented
+    with a confirmation dialog with up to three options:
+    - **Rewind conversation and revert code changes:** Reverts both the chat
+      history and the file modifications to the state before the selected
+      interaction.
+    - **Rewind conversation:** Only reverts the chat history. File changes are
+      kept.
+    - **Revert code changes:** Only reverts the file modifications. The chat
+      history is kept.
+    - **Do nothing (esc):** Cancels the rewind operation.
+
+If no code changes were made since the selected point, the options related to
+reverting code changes will be hidden.
+
+## Key considerations
+
+- **Destructive action:** Rewinding is a destructive action for your current
+  session history and potentially your files. Use it with care.
+- **Agent awareness:** When you rewind the conversation, the AI model loses all
+  memory of the interactions that were removed. If you only revert code changes,
+  you may need to inform the model that the files have changed.
+- **Manual edits:** Rewinding only affects file changes made by the AI's edit
+  tools. It does **not** undo manual edits you've made or changes triggered by
+  the shell tool (`!`).
+- **Compression:** Rewind works across chat compression points by reconstructing
+  the history from stored session data.

docs/cli/sandbox.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Before using sandboxing, you need to install and set up the Gemini CLI:
 npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
 ```
 
-To verify the installation
+To verify the installation:
 
 ```bash
 gemini --version
@@ -82,10 +82,11 @@ gemini -p "run the test suite"
 Built-in profiles (set via `SEATBELT_PROFILE` env var):
 
 - `permissive-open` (default): Write restrictions, network allowed
-- `permissive-closed`: Write restrictions, no network
 - `permissive-proxied`: Write restrictions, network via proxy
 - `restrictive-open`: Strict restrictions, network allowed
-- `restrictive-closed`: Maximum restrictions
+- `restrictive-proxied`: Strict restrictions, network via proxy
+- `strict-open`: Read and write restrictions, network allowed
+- `strict-proxied`: Read and write restrictions, network via proxy
 
 ### Custom sandbox flags
 

docs/cli/session-management.md

@@ -1,32 +1,36 @@
-# Session Management
+# Session management
 
-Gemini CLI includes robust session management features that automatically save
-your conversation history. This allows you to interrupt your work and resume
-exactly where you left off, review past interactions, and manage your
-conversation history effectively.
+Session management saves your conversation history so you can resume your work
+where you left off. Use these features to review past interactions, manage
+history across different projects, and configure how long data is retained.
 
-## Automatic Saving
+## Automatic saving
 
-Every time you interact with Gemini CLI, your session is automatically saved.
-This happens in the background without any manual intervention.
+Your session history is recorded automatically as you interact with the model.
+This background process ensures your work is preserved even if you interrupt a
+session.
 
 - **What is saved:** The complete conversation history, including:
   - Your prompts and the model's responses.
   - All tool executions (inputs and outputs).
-  - Token usage statistics (input/output/cached, etc.).
-  - Assistant thoughts/reasoning summaries (when available).
-- **Location:** Sessions are stored in `~/.gemini/tmp/<project_hash>/chats/`.
+  - Token usage statistics (input, output, cached, etc.).
+  - Assistant thoughts and reasoning summaries (when available).
+- **Location:** Sessions are stored in `~/.gemini/tmp/<project_hash>/chats/`,
+  where `<project_hash>` is a unique identifier based on your project's root
+  directory.
 - **Scope:** Sessions are project-specific. Switching directories to a different
-  project will switch to that project's session history.
+  project switches to that project's session history.
 
-## Resuming Sessions
+## Resuming sessions
 
 You can resume a previous session to continue the conversation with all prior
-context restored.
+context restored. Resuming is supported both through command-line flags and an
+interactive browser.
 
-### From the Command Line
+### From the command line
 
-When starting the CLI, you can use the `--resume` (or `-r`) flag:
+When starting Gemini CLI, use the `--resume` (or `-r`) flag to load existing
+sessions.
 
 - **Resume latest:**
 
@@ -36,8 +40,8 @@ When starting the CLI, you can use the `--resume` (or `-r`) flag:
 
   This immediately loads the most recent session.
 
-- **Resume by index:** First, list available sessions (see
-  [Listing Sessions](#listing-sessions)), then use the index number:
+- **Resume by index:** List available sessions first (see
+  [Listing sessions](#listing-sessions)), then use the index number:
 
   ```bash
   gemini --resume 1
@@ -48,30 +52,35 @@ When starting the CLI, you can use the `--resume` (or `-r`) flag:
   gemini --resume a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890
   ```
 
-### From the Interactive Interface
+### From the interactive interface
 
-While the CLI is running, you can use the `/resume` slash command to open the
-**Session Browser**:
+While the CLI is running, use the `/resume` slash command to open the **Session
+Browser**:
 
 ```text
 /resume
 ```
 
-This opens an interactive interface where you can:
+The Session Browser provides an interactive interface where you can perform the
+following actions:
 
 - **Browse:** Scroll through a list of your past sessions.
 - **Preview:** See details like the session date, message count, and the first
   user prompt.
 - **Search:** Press `/` to enter search mode, then type to filter sessions by ID
   or content.
-- **Select:** Press `Enter` to resume the selected session.
+- **Select:** Press **Enter** to resume the selected session.
+- **Esc:** Press **Esc** to exit the Session Browser.
 
-## Managing Sessions
+## Managing sessions
 
-### Listing Sessions
+You can list and delete sessions to keep your history organized and manage disk
+space.
+
+### Listing sessions
 
 To see a list of all available sessions for the current project from the command
-line:
+line, use the `--list-sessions` flag:
 
 ```bash
 gemini --list-sessions
@@ -87,12 +96,12 @@ Available sessions for this project (3):
   3. Update documentation (Just now) [abcd1234]
 ```
 
-### Deleting Sessions
+### Deleting sessions
 
 You can remove old or unwanted sessions to free up space or declutter your
 history.
 
-**From the Command Line:** Use the `--delete-session` flag with an index or ID:
+**From the command line:** Use the `--delete-session` flag with an index or ID:
 
 ```bash
 gemini --delete-session 2
@@ -102,17 +111,18 @@ gemini --delete-session 2
 
 1.  Open the browser with `/resume`.
 2.  Navigate to the session you want to remove.
-3.  Press `x`.
+3.  Press **x**.
 
 ## Configuration
 
 You can configure how Gemini CLI manages your session history in your
-`settings.json` file.
+`settings.json` file. These settings let you control retention policies and
+session lengths.
 
-### Session Retention
+### Session retention
 
-To prevent your history from growing indefinitely, you can enable automatic
-cleanup policies.
+To prevent your history from growing indefinitely, enable automatic cleanup
+policies in your settings.
 
 ```json
 {
@@ -126,20 +136,20 @@ cleanup policies.
 }
 ```
 
-- **`enabled`**: (boolean) Master switch for session cleanup. Default is
+- **`enabled`**: (boolean) Master switch for session cleanup. Defaults to
   `false`.
-- **`maxAge`**: (string) Duration to keep sessions (e.g., "24h", "7d", "4w").
-  Sessions older than this will be deleted.
+- **`maxAge`**: (string) Duration to keep sessions (for example, "24h", "7d",
+  "4w"). Sessions older than this are deleted.
 - **`maxCount`**: (number) Maximum number of sessions to retain. The oldest
-  sessions exceeding this count will be deleted.
+  sessions exceeding this count are deleted.
 - **`minRetention`**: (string) Minimum retention period (safety limit). Defaults
-  to `"1d"`; sessions newer than this period are never deleted by automatic
+  to `"1d"`. Sessions newer than this period are never deleted by automatic
   cleanup.
 
-### Session Limits
+### Session limits
 
-You can also limit the length of individual sessions to prevent context windows
-from becoming too large and expensive.
+You can limit the length of individual sessions to prevent context windows from
+becoming too large and expensive.
 
 ```json
 {
@@ -149,10 +159,17 @@ from becoming too large and expensive.
 }
 ```
 
-- **`maxSessionTurns`**: (number) The maximum number of turns (user + model
+- **`maxSessionTurns`**: (number) The maximum number of turns (user and model
   exchanges) allowed in a single session. Set to `-1` for unlimited (default).
 
   **Behavior when limit is reached:**
-  - **Interactive Mode:** The CLI shows an informational message and stops
+  - **Interactive mode:** The CLI shows an informational message and stops
     sending requests to the model. You must manually start a new session.
-  - **Non-Interactive Mode:** The CLI exits with an error.
+  - **Non-interactive mode:** The CLI exits with an error.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Explore the [Memory tool](../tools/memory.md) to save persistent information
+  across sessions.
+- Learn how to [Checkpoint](./checkpointing.md) your session state.
+- Check out the [CLI reference](./cli-reference.md) for all command-line flags.

docs/cli/settings.md

@@ -18,45 +18,57 @@ Note: Workspace settings override user settings.
 Here is a list of all the available settings, grouped by category and ordered as
 they appear in the UI.
 
+<!-- SETTINGS-AUTOGEN:START -->
+
 ### General
 
-| UI Label                        | Setting                            | Description                                                                  | Default     |
-| ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Preview Features (e.g., models) | `general.previewFeatures`          | Enable preview features (e.g., preview models).                              | `false`     |
-| Vim Mode                        | `general.vimMode`                  | Enable Vim keybindings.                                                      | `false`     |
-| Disable Auto Update             | `general.disableAutoUpdate`        | Disable automatic updates.                                                   | `false`     |
-| Enable Prompt Completion        | `general.enablePromptCompletion`   | Enable AI-powered prompt completion suggestions while typing.                | `false`     |
-| Debug Keystroke Logging         | `general.debugKeystrokeLogging`    | Enable debug logging of keystrokes to the console.                           | `false`     |
-| Session Retention               | `general.sessionRetention`         | Settings for automatic session cleanup. This feature is disabled by default. | `undefined` |
-| Enable Session Cleanup          | `general.sessionRetention.enabled` | Enable automatic session cleanup.                                            | `false`     |
+| 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' is not supported yet. | `"default"` |
+| Enable Auto Update       | `general.enableAutoUpdate`         | Enable automatic updates.                                                                                                                                                      | `true`      |
+| Enable Prompt Completion | `general.enablePromptCompletion`   | Enable AI-powered prompt completion suggestions while typing.                                                                                                                  | `false`     |
+| Debug Keystroke Logging  | `general.debugKeystrokeLogging`    | Enable debug logging of keystrokes to the console.                                                                                                                             | `false`     |
+| Enable Session Cleanup   | `general.sessionRetention.enabled` | Enable automatic session cleanup                                                                                                                                               | `false`     |
+| Keep chat history        | `general.sessionRetention.maxAge`  | Automatically delete chats older than this time period (e.g., "30d", "7d", "24h", "1w")                                                                                        | `undefined` |
 
 ### Output
 
-| UI Label      | Setting         | Description                                            | Default |
-| ------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |
-| Output Format | `output.format` | The format of the CLI output. Can be `text` or `json`. | `text`  |
+| UI Label      | Setting         | Description                                            | Default  |
+| ------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | -------- |
+| Output Format | `output.format` | The format of the CLI output. Can be `text` or `json`. | `"text"` |
 
 ### UI
 
-| UI Label                       | Setting                                  | Description                                                          | Default |
-| ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
-| Hide Window Title              | `ui.hideWindowTitle`                     | Hide the window title bar.                                           | `false` |
-| Show Status in Title           | `ui.showStatusInTitle`                   | Show Gemini CLI status and thoughts in the terminal window title.    | `false` |
-| Hide Tips                      | `ui.hideTips`                            | Hide helpful tips in the UI.                                         | `false` |
-| Hide Banner                    | `ui.hideBanner`                          | Hide the application banner.                                         | `false` |
-| Hide Context Summary           | `ui.hideContextSummary`                  | Hide the context summary (GEMINI.md, MCP servers) above the input.   | `false` |
-| Hide CWD                       | `ui.footer.hideCWD`                      | Hide the current working directory path in the footer.               | `false` |
-| Hide Sandbox Status            | `ui.footer.hideSandboxStatus`            | Hide the sandbox status indicator in the footer.                     | `false` |
-| Hide Model Info                | `ui.footer.hideModelInfo`                | Hide the model name and context usage in the footer.                 | `false` |
-| Hide Context Window Percentage | `ui.footer.hideContextPercentage`        | Hides the context window remaining percentage.                       | `true`  |
-| Hide Footer                    | `ui.hideFooter`                          | Hide the footer from the UI.                                         | `false` |
-| Show Memory Usage              | `ui.showMemoryUsage`                     | Display memory usage information in the UI.                          | `false` |
-| Show Line Numbers              | `ui.showLineNumbers`                     | Show line numbers in the chat.                                       | `false` |
-| Show Citations                 | `ui.showCitations`                       | Show citations for generated text in the chat.                       | `false` |
-| Use Full Width                 | `ui.useFullWidth`                        | Use the entire width of the terminal for output.                     | `true`  |
-| Use Alternate Screen Buffer    | `ui.useAlternateBuffer`                  | Use an alternate screen buffer for the UI, preserving shell history. | `true`  |
-| Disable Loading Phrases        | `ui.accessibility.disableLoadingPhrases` | Disable loading phrases for accessibility.                           | `false` |
-| Screen Reader Mode             | `ui.accessibility.screenReader`          | Render output in plain-text to be more screen reader accessible.     | `false` |
+| UI Label                             | Setting                                 | Description                                                                                                                                                       | Default |
+| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
+| Auto Theme Switching                 | `ui.autoThemeSwitching`                 | Automatically switch between default light and dark themes based on terminal background color.                                                                    | `true`  |
+| Terminal Background Polling Interval | `ui.terminalBackgroundPollingInterval`  | Interval in seconds to poll the terminal background color.                                                                                                        | `60`    |
+| Hide Window Title                    | `ui.hideWindowTitle`                    | Hide the window title bar                                                                                                                                         | `false` |
+| Inline Thinking                      | `ui.inlineThinkingMode`                 | Display model thinking inline: off or full.                                                                                                                       | `"off"` |
+| Show Thoughts in Title               | `ui.showStatusInTitle`                  | Show Gemini CLI model thoughts in the terminal window title during the working phase                                                                              | `false` |
+| Dynamic Window Title                 | `ui.dynamicWindowTitle`                 | Update the terminal window title with current status icons (Ready: ◇, Action Required: ✋, Working: ✦)                                                            | `true`  |
+| Show Home Directory Warning          | `ui.showHomeDirectoryWarning`           | Show a warning when running Gemini CLI in the home directory.                                                                                                     | `true`  |
+| Hide Tips                            | `ui.hideTips`                           | Hide helpful tips in the UI                                                                                                                                       | `false` |
+| Show Shortcuts Hint                  | `ui.showShortcutsHint`                  | Show the "? for shortcuts" hint above the input.                                                                                                                  | `true`  |
+| Hide Banner                          | `ui.hideBanner`                         | Hide the application banner                                                                                                                                       | `false` |
+| Hide Context Summary                 | `ui.hideContextSummary`                 | Hide the context summary (GEMINI.md, MCP servers) above the input.                                                                                                | `false` |
+| Hide CWD                             | `ui.footer.hideCWD`                     | Hide the current working directory path in the footer.                                                                                                            | `false` |
+| Hide Sandbox Status                  | `ui.footer.hideSandboxStatus`           | Hide the sandbox status indicator in the footer.                                                                                                                  | `false` |
+| Hide Model Info                      | `ui.footer.hideModelInfo`               | Hide the model name and context usage in the footer.                                                                                                              | `false` |
+| Hide Context Window Percentage       | `ui.footer.hideContextPercentage`       | Hides the context window remaining percentage.                                                                                                                    | `true`  |
+| Hide Footer                          | `ui.hideFooter`                         | Hide the footer from the UI                                                                                                                                       | `false` |
+| Show Memory Usage                    | `ui.showMemoryUsage`                    | Display memory usage information in the UI                                                                                                                        | `false` |
+| Show Line Numbers                    | `ui.showLineNumbers`                    | Show line numbers in the chat.                                                                                                                                    | `true`  |
+| Show Citations                       | `ui.showCitations`                      | Show citations for generated text in the chat.                                                                                                                    | `false` |
+| Show Model Info In Chat              | `ui.showModelInfoInChat`                | Show the model name in the chat for each model turn.                                                                                                              | `false` |
+| Show User Identity                   | `ui.showUserIdentity`                   | Show the logged-in user's identity (e.g. email) in the UI.                                                                                                        | `true`  |
+| Use Alternate Screen Buffer          | `ui.useAlternateBuffer`                 | Use an alternate screen buffer for the UI, preserving shell history.                                                                                              | `false` |
+| Use Background Color                 | `ui.useBackgroundColor`                 | Whether to use background colors in the UI.                                                                                                                       | `true`  |
+| Incremental Rendering                | `ui.incrementalRendering`               | Enable incremental rendering for the UI. This option will reduce flickering but may cause rendering artifacts. Only supported when useAlternateBuffer is enabled. | `true`  |
+| Show Spinner                         | `ui.showSpinner`                        | Show the spinner during operations.                                                                                                                               | `true`  |
+| Enable Loading Phrases               | `ui.accessibility.enableLoadingPhrases` | Enable loading phrases during operations.                                                                                                                         | `true`  |
+| Screen Reader Mode                   | `ui.accessibility.screenReader`         | Render output in plain-text to be more screen reader accessible                                                                                                   | `false` |
 
 ### IDE
 
@@ -69,44 +81,68 @@ they appear in the UI.
 | UI Label                | Setting                      | Description                                                                            | Default |
 | ----------------------- | ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
 | Max Session Turns       | `model.maxSessionTurns`      | Maximum number of user/model/tool turns to keep in a session. -1 means unlimited.      | `-1`    |
-| Compression Threshold   | `model.compressionThreshold` | The fraction of context usage at which to trigger context compression (e.g. 0.2, 0.3). | `0.2`   |
+| Compression Threshold   | `model.compressionThreshold` | The fraction of context usage at which to trigger context compression (e.g. 0.2, 0.3). | `0.5`   |
+| Disable Loop Detection  | `model.disableLoopDetection` | Disable automatic detection and prevention of infinite loops.                          | `false` |
 | Skip Next Speaker Check | `model.skipNextSpeakerCheck` | Skip the next speaker check.                                                           | `true`  |
 
 ### Context
 
-| UI Label                             | Setting                                           | Description                                                                                                                                     | Default |
-| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
-| Memory Discovery Max Dirs            | `context.discoveryMaxDirs`                        | Maximum number of directories to search for memory.                                                                                             | `200`   |
-| Load Memory From Include Directories | `context.loadMemoryFromIncludeDirectories`        | Controls how /memory refresh loads GEMINI.md files. When true, include directories are scanned; when false, only the current directory is used. | `false` |
-| Respect .gitignore                   | `context.fileFiltering.respectGitIgnore`          | Respect .gitignore files when searching.                                                                                                        | `true`  |
-| Respect .geminiignore                | `context.fileFiltering.respectGeminiIgnore`       | Respect .geminiignore files when searching.                                                                                                     | `true`  |
-| Enable Recursive File Search         | `context.fileFiltering.enableRecursiveFileSearch` | Enable recursive file search functionality when completing @ references in the prompt.                                                          | `true`  |
-| Disable Fuzzy Search                 | `context.fileFiltering.disableFuzzySearch`        | Disable fuzzy search when searching for files.                                                                                                  | `false` |
+| UI Label                             | Setting                                           | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Default |
+| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
+| Memory Discovery Max Dirs            | `context.discoveryMaxDirs`                        | Maximum number of directories to search for memory.                                                                                                                                                                                         | `200`   |
+| Load Memory From Include Directories | `context.loadMemoryFromIncludeDirectories`        | Controls how /memory refresh loads GEMINI.md files. When true, include directories are scanned; when false, only the current directory is used.                                                                                             | `false` |
+| Respect .gitignore                   | `context.fileFiltering.respectGitIgnore`          | Respect .gitignore files when searching.                                                                                                                                                                                                    | `true`  |
+| Respect .geminiignore                | `context.fileFiltering.respectGeminiIgnore`       | Respect .geminiignore files when searching.                                                                                                                                                                                                 | `true`  |
+| Enable Recursive File Search         | `context.fileFiltering.enableRecursiveFileSearch` | Enable recursive file search functionality when completing @ references in the prompt.                                                                                                                                                      | `true`  |
+| Enable Fuzzy Search                  | `context.fileFiltering.enableFuzzySearch`         | Enable fuzzy search when searching for files.                                                                                                                                                                                               | `true`  |
+| Custom Ignore File Paths             | `context.fileFiltering.customIgnoreFilePaths`     | Additional ignore file paths to respect. These files take precedence over .geminiignore and .gitignore. Files earlier in the array take precedence over files later in the array, e.g. the first file takes precedence over the second one. | `[]`    |
 
 ### Tools
 
-| UI Label                         | Setting                              | Description                                                                                                     | Default |
-| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
-| Enable Interactive Shell         | `tools.shell.enableInteractiveShell` | Use node-pty for an interactive shell experience. Fallback to child_process still applies.                      | `true`  |
-| Show Color                       | `tools.shell.showColor`              | Show color in shell output.                                                                                     | `false` |
-| Auto Accept                      | `tools.autoAccept`                   | Automatically accept and execute tool calls that are considered safe (e.g., read-only operations).              | `false` |
-| Use Ripgrep                      | `tools.useRipgrep`                   | Use ripgrep for file content search instead of the fallback implementation. Provides faster search performance. | `true`  |
-| Enable Tool Output Truncation    | `tools.enableToolOutputTruncation`   | Enable truncation of large tool outputs.                                                                        | `true`  |
-| Tool Output Truncation Threshold | `tools.truncateToolOutputThreshold`  | Truncate tool output if it is larger than this many characters. Set to -1 to disable.                           | `10000` |
-| Tool Output Truncation Lines     | `tools.truncateToolOutputLines`      | The number of lines to keep when truncating tool output.                                                        | `100`   |
-| Enable Message Bus Integration   | `tools.enableMessageBusIntegration`  | Enable policy-based tool confirmation via message bus integration.                                              | `true`  |
+| UI Label                         | Setting                              | Description                                                                                                                                                                | Default |
+| -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
+| Enable Interactive Shell         | `tools.shell.enableInteractiveShell` | Use node-pty for an interactive shell experience. Fallback to child_process still applies.                                                                                 | `true`  |
+| Show Color                       | `tools.shell.showColor`              | Show color in shell output.                                                                                                                                                | `false` |
+| Use Ripgrep                      | `tools.useRipgrep`                   | Use ripgrep for file content search instead of the fallback implementation. Provides faster search performance.                                                            | `true`  |
+| Tool Output Truncation Threshold | `tools.truncateToolOutputThreshold`  | Maximum characters to show when truncating large tool outputs. Set to 0 or negative to disable truncation.                                                                 | `40000` |
+| Disable LLM Correction           | `tools.disableLLMCorrection`         | Disable LLM-based error correction for edit tools. When enabled, tools will fail immediately if exact string matches are not found, instead of attempting to self-correct. | `true`  |
 
 ### Security
 
-| UI Label                   | Setting                        | Description                                        | Default |
-| -------------------------- | ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
-| Disable YOLO Mode          | `security.disableYoloMode`     | Disable YOLO mode, even if enabled by a flag.      | `false` |
-| Blocks extensions from Git | `security.blockGitExtensions`  | Blocks installing and loading extensions from Git. | `false` |
-| Folder Trust               | `security.folderTrust.enabled` | Setting to track whether Folder trust is enabled.  | `false` |
+| UI Label                              | Setting                                         | Description                                                                                                                                                             | Default |
+| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
+| Disable YOLO Mode                     | `security.disableYoloMode`                      | Disable YOLO mode, even if enabled by a flag.                                                                                                                           | `false` |
+| Allow Permanent Tool Approval         | `security.enablePermanentToolApproval`          | Enable the "Allow for all future sessions" option in tool confirmation dialogs.                                                                                         | `false` |
+| Blocks extensions from Git            | `security.blockGitExtensions`                   | Blocks installing and loading extensions from Git.                                                                                                                      | `false` |
+| Extension Source Regex Allowlist      | `security.allowedExtensions`                    | List of Regex patterns for allowed extensions. If nonempty, only extensions that match the patterns in this list are allowed. Overrides the blockGitExtensions setting. | `[]`    |
+| Folder Trust                          | `security.folderTrust.enabled`                  | Setting to track whether Folder trust is enabled.                                                                                                                       | `true`  |
+| Enable Environment Variable Redaction | `security.environmentVariableRedaction.enabled` | Enable redaction of environment variables that may contain secrets.                                                                                                     | `false` |
+
+### Advanced
+
+| UI Label                          | Setting                        | Description                                   | Default |
+| --------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------- | ------- |
+| Auto Configure Max Old Space Size | `advanced.autoConfigureMemory` | Automatically configure Node.js memory limits | `false` |
 
 ### Experimental
 
-| UI Label                            | Setting                                                 | Description                                                  | Default |
-| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |
-| Enable Codebase Investigator        | `experimental.codebaseInvestigatorSettings.enabled`     | Enable the Codebase Investigator agent.                      | `true`  |
-| Codebase Investigator Max Num Turns | `experimental.codebaseInvestigatorSettings.maxNumTurns` | Maximum number of turns for the Codebase Investigator agent. | `10`    |
+| UI Label                   | Setting                                  | Description                                                                         | Default |
+| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
+| Enable Tool Output Masking | `experimental.toolOutputMasking.enabled` | Enables tool output masking to save tokens.                                         | `true`  |
+| Use OSC 52 Paste           | `experimental.useOSC52Paste`             | Use OSC 52 sequence for pasting instead of clipboardy (useful for remote sessions). | `false` |
+| Plan                       | `experimental.plan`                      | Enable planning features (Plan Mode and tools).                                     | `false` |
+
+### Skills
+
+| UI Label            | Setting          | Description          | Default |
+| ------------------- | ---------------- | -------------------- | ------- |
+| Enable Agent Skills | `skills.enabled` | Enable Agent Skills. | `true`  |
+
+### HooksConfig
+
+| UI Label           | Setting                     | Description                                                                      | Default |
+| ------------------ | --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
+| Enable Hooks       | `hooksConfig.enabled`       | Canonical toggle for the hooks system. When disabled, no hooks will be executed. | `true`  |
+| Hook Notifications | `hooksConfig.notifications` | Show visual indicators when hooks are executing.                                 | `true`  |
+
+<!-- SETTINGS-AUTOGEN:END -->

docs/cli/skills.md

@@ -0,0 +1,134 @@
+# Agent Skills
+
+Agent Skills allow you to extend Gemini CLI with specialized expertise,
+procedural workflows, and task-specific resources. Based on the
+[Agent Skills](https://agentskills.io) open standard, a "skill" is a
+self-contained directory that packages instructions and assets into a
+discoverable capability.
+
+## Overview
+
+Unlike general context files ([`GEMINI.md`](./gemini-md.md)), which provide
+persistent workspace-wide background, Skills represent **on-demand expertise**.
+This allows Gemini to maintain a vast library of specialized capabilities—such
+as security auditing, cloud deployments, or codebase migrations—without
+cluttering the model's immediate context window.
+
+Gemini autonomously decides when to employ a skill based on your request and the
+skill's description. When a relevant skill is identified, the model "pulls in"
+the full instructions and resources required to complete the task using the
+`activate_skill` tool.
+
+## Key Benefits
+
+- **Shared Expertise:** Package complex workflows (like a specific team's PR
+  review process) into a folder that anyone can use.
+- **Repeatable Workflows:** Ensure complex multi-step tasks are performed
+  consistently by providing a procedural framework.
+- **Resource Bundling:** Include scripts, templates, or example data alongside
+  instructions so the agent has everything it needs.
+- **Progressive Disclosure:** Only skill metadata (name and description) is
+  loaded initially. Detailed instructions and resources are only disclosed when
+  the model explicitly activates the skill, saving context tokens.
+
+## Skill Discovery Tiers
+
+Gemini CLI discovers skills from three primary locations:
+
+1.  **Workspace Skills**: Located in `.gemini/skills/` or the `.agents/skills/`
+    alias. Workspace skills are typically committed to version control and
+    shared with the team.
+2.  **User Skills**: Located in `~/.gemini/skills/` or the `~/.agents/skills/`
+    alias. These are personal skills available across all your workspaces.
+3.  **Extension Skills**: Skills bundled within installed
+    [extensions](../extensions/index.md).
+
+**Precedence:** If multiple skills share the same name, higher-precedence
+locations override lower ones: **Workspace > User > Extension**.
+
+Within the same tier (user or workspace), the `.agents/skills/` alias takes
+precedence over the `.gemini/skills/` directory. This generic alias provides an
+intuitive path for managing agent-specific expertise that remains compatible
+across different AI agent tools.
+
+## Managing Skills
+
+### In an Interactive Session
+
+Use the `/skills` slash command to view and manage available expertise:
+
+- `/skills list` (default): Shows all discovered skills and their status.
+- `/skills link <path>`: Links agent skills from a local directory via symlink.
+- `/skills disable <name>`: Prevents a specific skill from being used.
+- `/skills enable <name>`: Re-enables a disabled skill.
+- `/skills reload`: Refreshes the list of discovered skills from all tiers.
+
+_Note: `/skills disable` and `/skills enable` default to the `user` scope. Use
+`--scope workspace` to manage workspace-specific settings._
+
+### From the Terminal
+
+The `gemini skills` command provides management utilities:
+
+```bash
+# List all discovered skills
+gemini skills list
+
+# Link agent skills from a local directory via symlink
+# Discovers skills (SKILL.md or */SKILL.md) and creates symlinks in ~/.gemini/skills
+# (or ~/.agents/skills)
+gemini skills link /path/to/my-skills-repo
+
+# Link to the workspace scope (.gemini/skills or .agents/skills)
+gemini skills link /path/to/my-skills-repo --scope workspace
+
+# Install a skill from a Git repository, local directory, or zipped skill file (.skill)
+# Uses the user scope by default (~/.gemini/skills or ~/.agents/skills)
+gemini skills install https://github.com/user/repo.git
+gemini skills install /path/to/local/skill
+gemini skills install /path/to/local/my-expertise.skill
+
+# Install a specific skill from a monorepo or subdirectory using --path
+gemini skills install https://github.com/my-org/my-skills.git --path skills/frontend-design
+
+# Install to the workspace scope (.gemini/skills or .agents/skills)
+gemini skills install /path/to/skill --scope workspace
+
+# Uninstall a skill by name
+gemini skills uninstall my-expertise --scope workspace
+
+# Enable a skill (globally)
+gemini skills enable my-expertise
+
+# Disable a skill. Can use --scope to specify workspace or user (defaults to workspace)
+gemini skills disable my-expertise --scope workspace
+```
+
+## How it Works
+
+1.  **Discovery**: At the start of a session, Gemini CLI scans the discovery
+    tiers and injects the name and description of all enabled skills into the
+    system prompt.
+2.  **Activation**: When Gemini identifies a task matching a skill's
+    description, it calls the `activate_skill` tool.
+3.  **Consent**: You will see a confirmation prompt in the UI detailing the
+    skill's name, purpose, and the directory path it will gain access to.
+4.  **Injection**: Upon your approval:
+    - The `SKILL.md` body and folder structure is added to the conversation
+      history.
+    - The skill's directory is added to the agent's allowed file paths, granting
+      it permission to read any bundled assets.
+5.  **Execution**: The model proceeds with the specialized expertise active. It
+    is instructed to prioritize the skill's procedural guidance within reason.
+
+### Skill activation
+
+Once a skill is activated (typically by Gemini identifying a task that matches
+the skill's description and your approval), its specialized instructions and
+resources are loaded into the agent's context. A skill remains active and its
+guidance is prioritized for the duration of the session.
+
+## Creating your own skills
+
+To create your own skills, see the [Create Agent Skills](./creating-skills.md)
+guide.

docs/cli/system-prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+# System Prompt Override (GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD)
+
+The core system instructions that guide Gemini CLI can be completely replaced
+with your own Markdown file. This feature is controlled via the
+`GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD` environment variable.
+
+## Overview
+
+The `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD` variable instructs the CLI to use an external Markdown
+file for its system prompt, completely overriding the built-in default. This is
+a full replacement, not a merge. If you use a custom file, none of the original
+core instructions will apply unless you include them yourself.
+
+This feature is intended for advanced users who need to enforce strict,
+project-specific behavior or create a customized persona.
+
+> Tip: You can export the current default system prompt to a file first, review
+> it, and then selectively modify or replace it (see
+> [“Export the default prompt”](#export-the-default-prompt-recommended)).
+
+## How to enable
+
+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).
+
+- Use the project default path (`.gemini/system.md`):
+  - `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=true` or `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=1`
+  - The CLI reads `./.gemini/system.md` (relative to your current project
+    directory).
+
+- Use a custom file path:
+  - `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=/absolute/path/to/my-system.md`
+  - Relative paths are supported and resolved from the current working
+    directory.
+  - Tilde expansion is supported (e.g., `~/my-system.md`).
+
+- Disable the override (use built‑in prompt):
+  - `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=false` or `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=0` or unset the variable.
+
+If the override is enabled but the target file does not exist, the CLI will
+error with: `missing system prompt file '<path>'`.
+
+## Quick examples
+
+- One‑off session using a project file:
+  - `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=1 gemini`
+- Persist for a project using `.gemini/.env`:
+  - 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`
+
+## UI indicator
+
+When `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD` is active, the CLI shows a `|⌐■_■|` indicator in the UI
+to signal custom system‑prompt mode.
+
+## Variable Substitution
+
+When using a custom system prompt file, you can use the following variables to
+dynamically include built-in content:
+
+- `${AgentSkills}`: Injects a complete section (including header) of all
+  available agent skills.
+- `${SubAgents}`: Injects a complete section (including header) of available
+  sub-agents.
+- `${AvailableTools}`: Injects a bulleted list of all currently enabled tool
+  names.
+- Tool Name Variables: Injects the actual name of a tool using the pattern:
+  `${toolName}_ToolName` (e.g., `${write_file_ToolName}`,
+  `${run_shell_command_ToolName}`).
+
+  This pattern is generated dynamically for all available tools.
+
+### Example
+
+```markdown
+# Custom System Prompt
+
+You are a helpful assistant. ${AgentSkills}
+${SubAgents}
+
+## Tooling
+
+The following tools are available to you: ${AvailableTools}
+
+You can use ${write_file_ToolName} to save logs.
+```
+
+## Export the default prompt (recommended)
+
+Before overriding, export the current default prompt so you can review required
+safety and workflow rules.
+
+- Write the built‑in prompt to the project default path:
+  - `GEMINI_WRITE_SYSTEM_MD=1 gemini`
+- Or write to a custom path:
+  - `GEMINI_WRITE_SYSTEM_MD=~/prompts/DEFAULT_SYSTEM.md gemini`
+
+This creates the file and writes the current built‑in system prompt to it.
+
+## Best practices: SYSTEM.md vs GEMINI.md
+
+- 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.
+
+Keep SYSTEM.md minimal but complete for safety and tool operation. Keep
+GEMINI.md focused on high‑level guidance and project specifics.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- Error: `missing system prompt file '…'`
+  - Ensure the referenced path exists and is readable.
+  - For `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=1|true`, create `./.gemini/system.md` in your project.
+- Override not taking effect
+  - Confirm the variable is loaded (use `.gemini/.env` or export in your shell).
+  - Paths are resolved from the current working directory; try an absolute path.
+- Restore defaults
+  - Unset `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD` or set it to `0`/`false`.

docs/cli/telemetry.md

@@ -8,14 +8,17 @@ Learn how to enable and setup OpenTelemetry for Gemini CLI.
   - [Configuration](#configuration)
   - [Google Cloud telemetry](#google-cloud-telemetry)
     - [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+    - [Authenticating with CLI Credentials](#authenticating-with-cli-credentials)
     - [Direct export (recommended)](#direct-export-recommended)
     - [Collector-based export (advanced)](#collector-based-export-advanced)
+    - [Monitoring Dashboards](#monitoring-dashboards)
   - [Local telemetry](#local-telemetry)
     - [File-based output (recommended)](#file-based-output-recommended)
     - [Collector-based export (advanced)](#collector-based-export-advanced-1)
   - [Logs and metrics](#logs-and-metrics)
     - [Logs](#logs)
       - [Sessions](#sessions)
+      - [Approval Mode](#approval-mode)
       - [Tools](#tools)
       - [Files](#files)
       - [API](#api)
@@ -213,6 +216,24 @@ forward data to Google Cloud.
    - Open `~/.gemini/tmp/<projectHash>/otel/collector-gcp.log` to view local
      collector logs.
 
+### Monitoring Dashboards
+
+Gemini CLI provides a pre-configured
+[Google Cloud Monitoring](https://cloud.google.com/monitoring) dashboard to
+visualize your telemetry.
+
+This dashboard can be found under **Google Cloud Monitoring Dashboard
+Templates** as "**Gemini CLI Monitoring**".
+
+![Gemini CLI Monitoring Dashboard Overview](/docs/assets/monitoring-dashboard-overview.png)
+
+![Gemini CLI Monitoring Dashboard Metrics](/docs/assets/monitoring-dashboard-metrics.png)
+
+![Gemini CLI Monitoring Dashboard Logs](/docs/assets/monitoring-dashboard-logs.png)
+
+To learn more, check out this blog post:
+[Instant insights: Gemini CLI’s new pre-configured monitoring dashboards](https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/developers-practitioners/instant-insights-gemini-clis-new-pre-configured-monitoring-dashboards/).
+
 ## Local telemetry
 
 For local development and debugging, you can capture telemetry data locally:
@@ -254,9 +275,9 @@ For local development and debugging, you can capture telemetry data locally:
 The following section describes the structure of logs and metrics generated for
 Gemini CLI.
 
-The `session.id`, `installation.id`, and `user.email` (available only when
-authenticated with a Google account) are included as common attributes on all
-logs and metrics.
+The `session.id`, `installation.id`, `active_approval_mode`, and `user.email`
+(available only when authenticated with a Google account) are included as common
+attributes on all logs and metrics.
 
 ### Logs
 
@@ -295,9 +316,34 @@ Captures startup configuration and user prompt submissions.
     - `prompt` (string; excluded if `telemetry.logPrompts` is `false`)
     - `auth_type` (string)
 
+#### Approval Mode
+
+Tracks changes and duration of approval modes.
+
+##### Lifecycle
+
+- `approval_mode_switch`: Approval mode was changed.
+  - **Attributes**:
+    - `from_mode` (string)
+    - `to_mode` (string)
+
+- `approval_mode_duration`: Duration spent in an approval mode.
+  - **Attributes**:
+    - `mode` (string)
+    - `duration_ms` (int)
+
+##### Execution
+
+These events track the execution of an approval mode, such as Plan Mode.
+
+- `plan_execution`: A plan was executed and the session switched from plan mode
+  to active execution.
+  - **Attributes**:
+    - `approval_mode` (string)
+
 #### Tools
 
-Captures tool executions, output truncation, and Smart Edit behavior.
+Captures tool executions, output truncation, and Edit behavior.
 
 - `gemini_cli.tool_call`: Emitted for each tool (function) call.
   - **Attributes**:
@@ -314,7 +360,21 @@ Captures tool executions, output truncation, and Smart Edit behavior.
     - `extension_name` (string, if applicable)
     - `extension_id` (string, if applicable)
     - `content_length` (int, if applicable)
-    - `metadata` (if applicable)
+    - `metadata` (if applicable), which includes for the `AskUser` tool:
+      - `ask_user` (object):
+        - `question_types` (array of strings)
+        - `ask_user_dismissed` (boolean)
+        - `ask_user_empty_submission` (boolean)
+        - `ask_user_answer_count` (number)
+      - `diffStat` (if applicable), which includes:
+        - `model_added_lines` (number)
+        - `model_removed_lines` (number)
+        - `model_added_chars` (number)
+        - `model_removed_chars` (number)
+        - `user_added_lines` (number)
+        - `user_removed_lines` (number)
+        - `user_added_chars` (number)
+        - `user_removed_chars` (number)
 
 - `gemini_cli.tool_output_truncated`: Output of a tool call was truncated.
   - **Attributes**:
@@ -325,11 +385,11 @@ Captures tool executions, output truncation, and Smart Edit behavior.
     - `lines` (int)
     - `prompt_id` (string)
 
-- `gemini_cli.smart_edit_strategy`: Smart Edit strategy chosen.
+- `gemini_cli.edit_strategy`: Edit strategy chosen.
   - **Attributes**:
     - `strategy` (string)
 
-- `gemini_cli.smart_edit_correction`: Smart Edit correction result.
+- `gemini_cli.edit_correction`: Edit correction result.
   - **Attributes**:
     - `correction` ("success" | "failure")
 
@@ -675,6 +735,17 @@ Agent lifecycle metrics: runs, durations, and turns.
   - **Attributes**:
     - `agent_name` (string)
 
+##### Approval Mode
+
+###### Execution
+
+These metrics track the adoption and usage of specific approval workflows, such
+as Plan Mode.
+
+- `gemini_cli.plan.execution.count` (Counter, Int): Counts plan executions.
+  - **Attributes**:
+    - `approval_mode` (string)
+
 ##### UI
 
 UI stability signals such as flicker count.

docs/cli/themes.md

@@ -16,12 +16,14 @@ using the `/theme` command within Gemini CLI:
   - `Default`
   - `Dracula`
   - `GitHub`
+  - `Solarized Dark`
 - **Light themes:**
   - `ANSI Light`
   - `Ayu Light`
   - `Default Light`
   - `GitHub Light`
   - `Google Code`
+  - `Solarized Light`
   - `Xcode`
 
 ### Changing themes
@@ -46,15 +48,15 @@ remembered across sessions.
 
 ## Custom color themes
 
-Gemini CLI allows you to create your own custom color themes by specifying them
-in your `settings.json` file. This gives you full control over the color palette
+Gemini CLI lets you create your own custom color themes by specifying them in
+your `settings.json` file. This gives you full control over the color palette
 used in the CLI.
 
 ### How to define a custom theme
 
 Add a `customThemes` block to your user, project, or system `settings.json`
 file. Each custom theme is defined as an object with a unique name and a set of
-color keys. For example:
+nested configuration objects. For example:
 
 ```json
 {
@@ -63,51 +65,52 @@ color keys. For example:
       "MyCustomTheme": {
         "name": "MyCustomTheme",
         "type": "custom",
-        "Background": "#181818",
-        ...
+        "background": {
+          "primary": "#181818"
+        },
+        "text": {
+          "primary": "#f0f0f0",
+          "secondary": "#a0a0a0"
+        }
       }
     }
   }
 }
 ```
 
-**Color keys:**
+**Configuration objects:**
 
-- `Background`
-- `Foreground`
-- `LightBlue`
-- `AccentBlue`
-- `AccentPurple`
-- `AccentCyan`
-- `AccentGreen`
-- `AccentYellow`
-- `AccentRed`
-- `Comment`
-- `Gray`
-- `DiffAdded` (optional, for added lines in diffs)
-- `DiffRemoved` (optional, for removed lines in diffs)
-- `DiffModified` (optional, for modified lines in diffs)
-
-You can also override individual UI text roles by adding a nested `text` object.
-This object supports the keys `primary`, `secondary`, `link`, `accent`, and
-`response`. When `text.response` is provided it takes precedence over
-`text.primary` for rendering model responses in chat.
+- **`text`**: Defines text colors.
+  - `primary`: The default text color.
+  - `secondary`: Used for less prominent text.
+  - `link`: Color for URLs and links.
+  - `accent`: Used for highlights and emphasis.
+  - `response`: Precedence over `primary` for rendering model responses.
+- **`background`**: Defines background colors.
+  - `primary`: The main background color of the UI.
+  - `diff.added`: Background for added lines in diffs.
+  - `diff.removed`: Background for removed lines in diffs.
+- **`border`**: Defines border colors.
+  - `default`: The standard border color.
+  - `focused`: Border color when an element is focused.
+- **`status`**: Colors for status indicators.
+  - `success`: Used for successful operations.
+  - `warning`: Used for warnings.
+  - `error`: Used for errors.
+- **`ui`**: Other UI elements.
+  - `comment`: Color for code comments.
+  - `symbol`: Color for code symbols and operators.
+  - `gradient`: An array of colors used for gradient effects.
 
 **Required properties:**
 
 - `name` (must match the key in the `customThemes` object and be a string)
 - `type` (must be the string `"custom"`)
-- `Background`
-- `Foreground`
-- `LightBlue`
-- `AccentBlue`
-- `AccentPurple`
-- `AccentCyan`
-- `AccentGreen`
-- `AccentYellow`
-- `AccentRed`
-- `Comment`
-- `Gray`
+
+While all sub-properties are technically optional, we recommend providing at
+least `background.primary`, `text.primary`, `text.secondary`, and the various
+accent colors via `text.link`, `text.accent`, and `status` to ensure a cohesive
+UI.
 
 You can use either hex codes (e.g., `#FF0000`) **or** standard CSS color names
 (e.g., `coral`, `teal`, `blue`) for any color value. See
@@ -142,23 +145,35 @@ custom theme defined in `settings.json`.
 
 ```json
 {
-  "name": "My File Theme",
+  "name": "Gruvbox Dark",
   "type": "custom",
-  "Background": "#282A36",
-  "Foreground": "#F8F8F2",
-  "LightBlue": "#82AAFF",
-  "AccentBlue": "#61AFEF",
-  "AccentPurple": "#BD93F9",
-  "AccentCyan": "#8BE9FD",
-  "AccentGreen": "#50FA7B",
-  "AccentYellow": "#F1FA8C",
-  "AccentRed": "#FF5555",
-  "Comment": "#6272A4",
-  "Gray": "#ABB2BF",
-  "DiffAdded": "#A6E3A1",
-  "DiffRemoved": "#F38BA8",
-  "DiffModified": "#89B4FA",
-  "GradientColors": ["#4796E4", "#847ACE", "#C3677F"]
+  "background": {
+    "primary": "#282828",
+    "diff": {
+      "added": "#2b3312",
+      "removed": "#341212"
+    }
+  },
+  "text": {
+    "primary": "#ebdbb2",
+    "secondary": "#a89984",
+    "link": "#83a598",
+    "accent": "#d3869b"
+  },
+  "border": {
+    "default": "#3c3836",
+    "focused": "#458588"
+  },
+  "status": {
+    "success": "#b8bb26",
+    "warning": "#fabd2f",
+    "error": "#fb4934"
+  },
+  "ui": {
+    "comment": "#928374",
+    "symbol": "#8ec07c",
+    "gradient": ["#cc241d", "#d65d0e", "#d79921"]
+  }
 }
 ```
 
@@ -182,6 +197,15 @@ untrusted sources.
   same [configuration precedence](../get-started/configuration.md) as other
   settings.
 
+### Themes from extensions
+
+[Extensions](../extensions/reference.md#themes) can also provide custom themes.
+Once an extension is installed and enabled, its themes are automatically added
+to the selection list in the `/theme` command.
+
+Themes from extensions appear with the extension name in parentheses to help you
+identify their source, for example: `shades-of-green (green-extension)`.
+
 ---
 
 ## Dark themes
@@ -210,6 +234,10 @@ untrusted sources.
 
 <img src="/assets/theme-github.png" alt="GitHub theme" width="600">
 
+### Solarized Dark
+
+<img src="/assets/theme-solarized-dark.png" alt="Solarized Dark theme" width="600">
+
 ## Light themes
 
 ### ANSI Light
@@ -232,6 +260,10 @@ untrusted sources.
 
 <img src="/assets/theme-google-light.png" alt="Google Code theme" width="600">
 
+### Solarized Light
+
+<img src="/assets/theme-solarized-light.png" alt="Solarized Light theme" width="600">
+
 ### Xcode
 
 <img src="/assets/theme-xcode-light.png" alt="Xcode Light theme" width="600">

docs/cli/tutorials.md

@@ -1,83 +0,0 @@
-# Tutorials
-
-This page contains tutorials for interacting with Gemini CLI.
-
-## Setting up a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server
-
-> [!CAUTION] Before using a third-party MCP server, ensure you trust its source
-> and understand the tools it provides. Your use of third-party servers is at
-> your own risk.
-
-This tutorial demonstrates how to set up an MCP server, using the
-[GitHub MCP server](https://github.com/github/github-mcp-server) as an example.
-The GitHub MCP server provides tools for interacting with GitHub repositories,
-such as creating issues and commenting on pull requests.
-
-### Prerequisites
-
-Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed and configured:
-
-- **Docker:** Install and run [Docker].
-- **GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT):** Create a new [classic] or
-  [fine-grained] PAT with the necessary scopes.
-
-[Docker]: https://www.docker.com/
-[classic]: https://github.com/settings/tokens/new
-[fine-grained]: https://github.com/settings/personal-access-tokens/new
-
-### Guide
-
-#### Configure the MCP server in `settings.json`
-
-In your project's root directory, create or open the
-[`.gemini/settings.json` file](../get-started/configuration.md). Within the
-file, add the `mcpServers` configuration block, which provides instructions for
-how to launch the GitHub MCP server.
-
-```json
-{
-  "mcpServers": {
-    "github": {
-      "command": "docker",
-      "args": [
-        "run",
-        "-i",
-        "--rm",
-        "-e",
-        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
-        "ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-server"
-      ],
-      "env": {
-        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "${GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN}"
-      }
-    }
-  }
-}
-```
-
-#### Set your GitHub token
-
-> [!CAUTION] Using a broadly scoped personal access token that has access to
-> personal and private repositories can lead to information from the private
-> repository being leaked into the public repository. We recommend using a
-> fine-grained access token that doesn't share access to both public and private
-> repositories.
-
-Use an environment variable to store your GitHub PAT:
-
-```bash
-GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN="pat_YourActualGitHubTokenHere"
-```
-
-Gemini CLI uses this value in the `mcpServers` configuration that you defined in
-the `settings.json` file.
-
-#### Launch Gemini CLI and verify the connection
-
-When you launch Gemini CLI, it automatically reads your configuration and
-launches the GitHub MCP server in the background. You can then use natural
-language prompts to ask Gemini CLI to perform GitHub actions. For example:
-
-```bash
-"get all open issues assigned to me in the 'foo/bar' repo and prioritize them"
-```

docs/cli/tutorials/automation.md

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+# Automate tasks with headless mode
+
+Automate tasks with Gemini CLI. Learn how to use headless mode, pipe data into
+Gemini CLI, automate workflows with shell scripts, and generate structured JSON
+output for other applications.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed and authenticated.
+- Familiarity with shell scripting (Bash/Zsh).
+
+## Why headless mode?
+
+Headless mode runs Gemini CLI once and exits. It's perfect for:
+
+- **CI/CD:** Analyzing pull requests automatically.
+- **Batch processing:** Summarizing a large number of log files.
+- **Tool building:** Creating your own "AI wrapper" scripts.
+
+## How to use headless mode
+
+Run Gemini CLI in headless mode by providing a prompt as a positional argument.
+This bypasses the interactive chat interface and prints the response to standard
+output (stdout).
+
+Run a single command:
+
+```bash
+gemini "Write a poem about TypeScript"
+```
+
+## How to pipe input to Gemini CLI
+
+Feed data into Gemini using the standard Unix pipe `|`. Gemini reads the
+standard input (stdin) as context and answers your question using standard
+output.
+
+Pipe a file:
+
+```bash
+cat error.log | gemini "Explain why this failed"
+```
+
+Pipe a command:
+
+```bash
+git diff | gemini "Write a commit message for these changes"
+```
+
+## Use Gemini CLI output in scripts
+
+Because Gemini prints to stdout, you can chain it with other tools or save the
+results to a file.
+
+### Scenario: Bulk documentation generator
+
+You have a folder of Python scripts and want to generate a `README.md` for each
+one.
+
+1.  Save the following code as `generate_docs.sh`:
+
+    ```bash
+    #!/bin/bash
+
+    # Loop through all Python files
+    for file in *.py; do
+      echo "Generating docs for $file..."
+
+      # Ask Gemini CLI to generate the documentation and print it to stdout
+      gemini "Generate a Markdown documentation summary for @$file. Print the
+      result to standard output." > "${file%.py}.md"
+    done
+    ```
+
+2.  Make the script executable and run it in your directory:
+
+    ```bash
+    chmod +x generate_docs.sh
+    ./generate_docs.sh
+    ```
+
+    This creates a corresponding Markdown file for every Python file in the
+    folder.
+
+## Extract structured JSON data
+
+When writing a script, you often need structured data (JSON) to pass to tools
+like `jq`. To get pure JSON data from the model, combine the
+`--output-format json` flag with `jq` to parse the response field.
+
+### Scenario: Extract and return structured data
+
+1.  Save the following script as `generate_json.sh`:
+
+    ```bash
+    #!/bin/bash
+
+    # Ensure we are in a project root
+    if [ ! -f "package.json" ]; then
+      echo "Error: package.json not found."
+      exit 1
+    fi
+
+    # Extract data
+    gemini --output-format json "Return a raw JSON object with keys 'version' and 'deps' from @package.json" | jq -r '.response' > data.json
+    ```
+
+2.  Run `generate_json.sh`:
+
+    ```bash
+    chmod +x generate_json.sh
+    ./generate_json.sh
+    ```
+
+3.  Check `data.json`. The file should look like this:
+
+    ```json
+    {
+      "version": "1.0.0",
+      "deps": {
+        "react": "^18.2.0"
+      }
+    }
+    ```
+
+## Build your own custom AI tools
+
+Use headless mode to perform custom, automated AI tasks.
+
+### Scenario: Create a "Smart Commit" alias
+
+You can add a function to your shell configuration (like `.zshrc` or `.bashrc`)
+to create a `git commit` wrapper that writes the message for you.
+
+1.  Open your `.zshrc` file (or `.bashrc` if you use Bash) in your preferred
+    text editor.
+
+    ```bash
+    nano ~/.zshrc
+    ```
+
+    **Note**: If you use VS Code, you can run `code ~/.zshrc`.
+
+2.  Scroll to the very bottom of the file and paste this code:
+
+    ```bash
+    function gcommit() {
+      # Get the diff of staged changes
+      diff=$(git diff --staged)
+
+      if [ -z "$diff" ]; then
+        echo "No staged changes to commit."
+        return 1
+      fi
+
+      # Ask Gemini to write the message
+      echo "Generating commit message..."
+      msg=$(echo "$diff" | gemini "Write a concise Conventional Commit message for this diff. Output ONLY the message.")
+
+      # Commit with the generated message
+      git commit -m "$msg"
+    }
+    ```
+
+    Save your file and exit.
+
+3.  Run this command to make the function available immediately:
+
+    ```bash
+    source ~/.zshrc
+    ```
+
+4.  Use your new command:
+
+    ```bash
+    gcommit
+    ```
+
+    Gemini CLI will analyze your staged changes and commit them with a generated
+    message.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Explore the [Headless mode reference](../../cli/headless.md) for full JSON
+  schema details.
+- Learn about [Shell commands](shell-commands.md) to let the agent run scripts
+  instead of just writing them.

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+# File management with Gemini CLI
+
+Explore, analyze, and modify your codebase using Gemini CLI. In this guide,
+you'll learn how to provide Gemini CLI with files and directories, modify and
+create files, and control what Gemini CLI can see.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed and authenticated.
+- A project directory to work with (e.g., a git repository).
+
+## How to give the agent context (Reading files)
+
+Gemini CLI will generally try to read relevant files, sometimes prompting you
+for access (depending on your settings). To ensure that Gemini CLI uses a file,
+you can also include it directly.
+
+### Direct file inclusion (`@`)
+
+If you know the path to the file you want to work on, use the `@` symbol. This
+forces the CLI to read the file immediately and inject its content into your
+prompt.
+
+```bash
+`@src/components/UserProfile.tsx Explain how this component handles user data.`
+```
+
+### Working with multiple files
+
+Complex features often span multiple files. You can chain `@` references to give
+the agent a complete picture of the dependencies.
+
+```bash
+`@src/components/UserProfile.tsx @src/types/User.ts Refactor the component to use the updated User interface.`
+```
+
+### Including entire directories
+
+For broad questions or refactoring, you can include an entire directory. Be
+careful with large folders, as this consumes more tokens.
+
+```bash
+`@src/utils/ Check these utility functions for any deprecated API usage.`
+```
+
+## How to find files (Exploration)
+
+If you _don't_ know the exact file path, you can ask Gemini CLI to find it for
+you. This is useful when navigating a new codebase or looking for specific
+logic.
+
+### Scenario: Find a component definition
+
+You know there's a `UserProfile` component, but you don't know where it lives.
+
+```none
+`Find the file that defines the UserProfile component.`
+```
+
+Gemini uses the `glob` or `list_directory` tools to search your project
+structure. It will return the specific path (e.g.,
+`src/components/UserProfile.tsx`), which you can then use with `@` in your next
+turn.
+
+> **Tip:** You can also ask for lists of files, like "Show me all the TypeScript
+> configuration files in the root directory."
+
+## How to modify code
+
+Once Gemini CLI has context, you can direct it to make specific edits. The agent
+is capable of complex refactoring, not just simple text replacement.
+
+```none
+`Update @src/components/UserProfile.tsx to show a loading spinner if the user data is null.`
+```
+
+Gemini CLI uses the `replace` tool to propose a targeted code change.
+
+### Creating new files
+
+You can also ask the agent to create entirely new files or folder structures.
+
+```none
+`Create a new file @src/components/LoadingSpinner.tsx with a simple Tailwind CSS spinner.`
+```
+
+Gemini CLI uses the `write_file` tool to generate the new file from scratch.
+
+## Review and confirm changes
+
+Gemini CLI prioritizes safety. Before any file is modified, it presents a
+unified diff of the proposed changes.
+
+```diff
+- if (!user) return null;
++ if (!user) return <LoadingSpinner />;
+```
+
+- **Red lines (-):** Code that will be removed.
+- **Green lines (+):** Code that will be added.
+
+Press **y** to confirm and apply the change to your local file system. If the
+diff doesn't look right, press **n** to cancel and refine your prompt.
+
+## Verify the result
+
+After the edit is complete, verify the fix. You can simply read the file again
+or, better yet, run your project's tests.
+
+```none
+`Run the tests for the UserProfile component.`
+```
+
+Gemini CLI uses the `run_shell_command` tool to execute your test runner (e.g.,
+`npm test` or `jest`). This ensures the changes didn't break existing
+functionality.
+
+## Advanced: Controlling what Gemini sees
+
+By default, Gemini CLI respects your `.gitignore` file. It won't read or search
+through `node_modules`, build artifacts, or other ignored paths.
+
+If you have sensitive files (like `.env`) or large assets that you want to keep
+hidden from the AI _without_ ignoring them in Git, you can create a
+`.geminiignore` file in your project root.
+
+**Example `.geminiignore`:**
+
+```text
+.env
+local-db-dump.sql
+private-notes.md
+```
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Learn how to [Manage context and memory](memory-management.md) to keep your
+  agent smarter over long sessions.
+- See [Execute shell commands](shell-commands.md) for more on running tests and
+  builds.
+- Explore the technical [File system reference](../../tools/file-system.md) for
+  advanced tool parameters.

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+# Set up an MCP server
+
+Connect Gemini CLI to your external databases and services. In this guide,
+you'll learn how to extend Gemini CLI's capabilities by installing the GitHub
+MCP server and using it to manage your repositories.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed.
+- **Docker:** Required for this specific example (many MCP servers run as Docker
+  containers).
+- **GitHub token:** A Personal Access Token (PAT) with repo permissions.
+
+## How to prepare your credentials
+
+Most MCP servers require authentication. For GitHub, you need a PAT.
+
+1.  Create a [fine-grained PAT](https://github.com/settings/tokens?type=beta).
+2.  Grant it **Read** access to **Metadata** and **Contents**, and
+    **Read/Write** access to **Issues** and **Pull Requests**.
+3.  Store it in your environment:
+
+```bash
+export GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN="github_pat_..."
+```
+
+## How to configure Gemini CLI
+
+You tell Gemini about new servers by editing your `settings.json`.
+
+1.  Open `~/.gemini/settings.json` (or the project-specific
+    `.gemini/settings.json`).
+2.  Add the `mcpServers` block. This tells Gemini: "Run this docker container
+    and talk to it."
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
+    "github": {
+      "command": "docker",
+      "args": [
+        "run",
+        "-i",
+        "--rm",
+        "-e",
+        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
+        "ghcr.io/modelcontextprotocol/servers/github:latest"
+      ],
+      "env": {
+        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "${GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN}"
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+> **Note:** The `command` is `docker`, and the rest are arguments passed to it.
+> We map the local environment variable into the container so your secret isn't
+> hardcoded in the config file.
+
+## How to verify the connection
+
+Restart Gemini CLI. It will automatically try to start the defined servers.
+
+**Command:** `/mcp list`
+
+You should see: `✓ github: docker ... - Connected`
+
+If you see `Disconnected` or an error, check that Docker is running and your API
+token is valid.
+
+## How to use the new tools
+
+Now that the server is running, the agent has new capabilities ("tools"). You
+don't need to learn special commands; just ask in natural language.
+
+### Scenario: Listing pull requests
+
+**Prompt:** `List the open PRs in the google/gemini-cli repository.`
+
+The agent will:
+
+1.  Recognize the request matches a GitHub tool.
+2.  Call `github_list_pull_requests`.
+3.  Present the data to you.
+
+### Scenario: Creating an issue
+
+**Prompt:**
+`Create an issue in my repo titled "Bug: Login fails" with the description "See logs".`
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- **Server won't start?** Try running the docker command manually in your
+  terminal to see if it prints an error (e.g., "image not found").
+- **Tools not found?** Run `/mcp refresh` to force the CLI to re-query the
+  server for its capabilities.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Explore the [MCP servers reference](../../tools/mcp-server.md) to learn about
+  SSE and HTTP transports for remote servers.
+- Browse the
+  [official MCP server list](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers) to
+  find connectors for Slack, Postgres, Google Drive, and more.

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+# Manage context and memory
+
+Control what Gemini CLI knows about you and your projects. In this guide, you'll
+learn how to define project-wide rules with `GEMINI.md`, teach the agent
+persistent facts, and inspect the active context.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed and authenticated.
+- A project directory where you want to enforce specific rules.
+
+## Why manage context?
+
+Out of the box, Gemini CLI is smart but generic. It doesn't know your preferred
+testing framework, your indentation style, or that you hate using `any` in
+TypeScript. Context management solves this by giving the agent persistent
+memory.
+
+You'll use these features when you want to:
+
+- **Enforce standards:** Ensure every generated file matches your team's style
+  guide.
+- **Set a persona:** Tell the agent to act as a "Senior Rust Engineer" or "QA
+  Specialist."
+- **Remember facts:** Save details like "My database port is 5432" so you don't
+  have to repeat them.
+
+## How to define project-wide rules (GEMINI.md)
+
+The most powerful way to control the agent's behavior is through `GEMINI.md`
+files. These are Markdown files containing instructions that are automatically
+loaded into every conversation.
+
+### Scenario: Create a project context file
+
+1.  In the root of your project, create a file named `GEMINI.md`.
+
+2.  Add your instructions:
+
+    ```markdown
+    # Project Instructions
+
+    - **Framework:** We use React with Vite.
+    - **Styling:** Use Tailwind CSS for all styling. Do not write custom CSS.
+    - **Testing:** All new components must include a Vitest unit test.
+    - **Tone:** Be concise. Don't explain basic React concepts.
+    ```
+
+3.  Start a new session. Gemini CLI will now know these rules automatically.
+
+### Scenario: Using the hierarchy
+
+Context is loaded hierarchically. This allows you to have general rules for
+everything and specific rules for sub-projects.
+
+1.  **Global:** `~/.gemini/GEMINI.md` (Rules for _every_ project you work on).
+2.  **Project Root:** `./GEMINI.md` (Rules for the current repository).
+3.  **Subdirectory:** `./src/GEMINI.md` (Rules specific to the `src` folder).
+
+**Example:** You might set "Always use strict typing" in your global config, but
+"Use Python 3.11" only in your backend repository.
+
+## How to teach the agent facts (Memory)
+
+Sometimes you don't want to write a config file. You just want to tell the agent
+something once and have it remember forever. You can do this naturally in chat.
+
+### Scenario: Saving a memory
+
+Just tell the agent to remember something.
+
+**Prompt:** `Remember that I prefer using 'const' over 'let' wherever possible.`
+
+The agent will use the `save_memory` tool to store this fact in your global
+memory file.
+
+**Prompt:** `Save the fact that the staging server IP is 10.0.0.5.`
+
+### Scenario: Using memory in conversation
+
+Once a fact is saved, you don't need to invoke it explicitly. The agent "knows"
+it.
+
+**Next Prompt:** `Write a script to deploy to staging.`
+
+**Agent Response:** "I'll write a script to deploy to **10.0.0.5**..."
+
+## How to manage and inspect context
+
+As your project grows, you might want to see exactly what instructions the agent
+is following.
+
+### Scenario: View active context
+
+To see the full, concatenated set of instructions currently loaded (from all
+`GEMINI.md` files and saved memories), use the `/memory show` command.
+
+**Command:** `/memory show`
+
+This prints the raw text the model receives at the start of the session. It's
+excellent for debugging why the agent might be ignoring a rule.
+
+### Scenario: Refresh context
+
+If you edit a `GEMINI.md` file while a session is running, the agent won't know
+immediately. Force a reload with:
+
+**Command:** `/memory refresh`
+
+## Best practices
+
+- **Keep it focused:** Don't dump your entire internal wiki into `GEMINI.md`.
+  Keep instructions actionable and relevant to code generation.
+- **Use negative constraints:** Explicitly telling the agent what _not_ to do
+  (e.g., "Do not use class components") is often more effective than vague
+  positive instructions.
+- **Review often:** Periodically check your `GEMINI.md` files to remove outdated
+  rules.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Learn about [Session management](session-management.md) to see how short-term
+  history works.
+- Explore the [Command reference](../../cli/commands.md) for more `/memory`
+  options.
+- Read the technical spec for [Project context](../../cli/gemini-md.md).

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+# Manage sessions and history
+
+Resume, browse, and rewind your conversations with Gemini CLI. In this guide,
+you'll learn how to switch between tasks, manage your session history, and undo
+mistakes using the rewind feature.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed and authenticated.
+- At least one active or past session.
+
+## How to resume where you left off
+
+It's common to switch context—maybe you're waiting for a build and want to work
+on a different feature. Gemini makes it easy to jump back in.
+
+### Scenario: Resume the last session
+
+The fastest way to pick up your most recent work is with the `--resume` flag (or
+`-r`).
+
+```bash
+gemini -r
+```
+
+This restores your chat history and memory, so you can say "Continue with the
+next step" immediately.
+
+### Scenario: Browse past sessions
+
+If you want to find a specific conversation from yesterday, use the interactive
+browser.
+
+**Command:** `/resume`
+
+This opens a searchable list of all your past sessions. You'll see:
+
+- A timestamp (e.g., "2 hours ago").
+- The first user message (helping you identify the topic).
+- The number of turns in the conversation.
+
+Select a session and press **Enter** to load it.
+
+## How to manage your workspace
+
+Over time, you'll accumulate a lot of history. Keeping your session list clean
+helps you find what you need.
+
+### Scenario: Deleting sessions
+
+In the `/resume` browser, navigate to a session you no longer need and press
+**x**. This permanently deletes the history for that specific conversation.
+
+You can also manage sessions from the command line:
+
+```bash
+# List all sessions with their IDs
+gemini --list-sessions
+
+# Delete a specific session by ID or index
+gemini --delete-session 1
+```
+
+## How to rewind time (Undo mistakes)
+
+Gemini CLI's **Rewind** feature is like `Ctrl+Z` for your workflow.
+
+### Scenario: Triggering rewind
+
+At any point in a chat, type `/rewind` or press **Esc** twice.
+
+### Scenario: Choosing a restore point
+
+You'll see a list of your recent interactions. Select the point _before_ the
+undesired changes occurred.
+
+### Scenario: Choosing what to revert
+
+Gemini gives you granular control over the undo process. You can choose to:
+
+1.  **Rewind conversation:** Only remove the chat history. The files stay
+    changed. (Useful if the code is good but the chat got off track).
+2.  **Revert code changes:** Keep the chat history but undo the file edits.
+    (Useful if you want to keep the context but retry the implementation).
+3.  **Rewind both:** Restore everything to exactly how it was.
+
+## How to fork conversations
+
+Sometimes you want to try two different approaches to the same problem.
+
+1.  Start a session and get to a decision point.
+2.  Save the current state with `/chat save decision-point`.
+3.  Try your first approach.
+4.  Later, use `/chat resume decision-point` to fork the conversation back to
+    that moment and try a different approach.
+
+This creates a new branch of history without losing your original work.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Learn about [Checkpointing](../../cli/checkpointing.md) to understand the
+  underlying safety mechanism.
+- Explore [Task planning](task-planning.md) to keep complex sessions organized.
+- See the [Command reference](../../cli/commands.md) for all `/chat` and
+  `/resume` options.

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+# Execute shell commands
+
+Use the CLI to run builds, manage git, and automate system tasks without leaving
+the conversation. In this guide, you'll learn how to run commands directly,
+automate complex workflows, and manage background processes safely.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed and authenticated.
+- Basic familiarity with your system's shell (Bash, Zsh, PowerShell, etc.).
+
+## How to run commands directly (`!`)
+
+Sometimes you just need to check a file size or git status without asking the AI
+to do it for you. You can pass commands directly to your shell using the `!`
+prefix.
+
+**Example:** `!ls -la`
+
+This executes `ls -la` immediately and prints the output to your terminal. The
+AI doesn't "see" this output unless you paste it back into the chat or use it in
+a prompt.
+
+### Scenario: Entering Shell mode
+
+If you're doing a lot of manual work, toggle "Shell Mode" by typing `!` and
+pressing **Enter**. Now, everything you type is sent to the shell until you exit
+(usually by pressing **Esc** or typing `exit`).
+
+## How to automate complex tasks
+
+You can automate tasks using a combination of Gemini CLI and shell commands.
+
+### Scenario: Run tests and fix failures
+
+You want to run tests and fix any failures.
+
+**Prompt:**
+`Run the unit tests. If any fail, analyze the error and try to fix the code.`
+
+**Workflow:**
+
+1.  Gemini calls `run_shell_command('npm test')`.
+2.  You see a confirmation prompt: `Allow command 'npm test'? [y/N]`.
+3.  You press `y`.
+4.  The tests run. If they fail, Gemini reads the error output.
+5.  Gemini uses `read_file` to inspect the failing test.
+6.  Gemini uses `replace` to fix the bug.
+7.  Gemini runs `npm test` again to verify the fix.
+
+This loop turns Gemini into an autonomous engineer.
+
+## How to manage background processes
+
+You can ask Gemini to start long-running tasks, like development servers or file
+watchers.
+
+**Prompt:** `Start the React dev server in the background.`
+
+Gemini will run the command (e.g., `npm run dev`) and detach it.
+
+### Scenario: Viewing active shells
+
+To see what's running in the background, use the `/shells` command.
+
+**Command:** `/shells`
+
+This opens a dashboard where you can view logs or kill runaway processes.
+
+## How to handle interactive commands
+
+Gemini CLI attempts to handle interactive commands (like `git add -p` or
+confirmation prompts) by streaming the output to you. However, for highly
+interactive tools (like `vim` or `top`), it's often better to run them yourself
+in a separate terminal window or use the `!` prefix.
+
+## Safety first
+
+Giving an AI access to your shell is powerful but risky. Gemini CLI includes
+several safety layers.
+
+### Confirmation prompts
+
+By default, **every** shell command requested by the agent requires your
+explicit approval.
+
+- **Allow once:** Runs the command one time.
+- **Allow always:** Trusts this specific command for the rest of the session.
+- **Deny:** Stops the agent.
+
+### Sandboxing
+
+For maximum security, especially when running untrusted code or exploring new
+projects, we strongly recommend enabling Sandboxing. This runs all shell
+commands inside a secure Docker container.
+
+**Enable sandboxing:** Use the `--sandbox` flag when starting the CLI:
+`gemini --sandbox`.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Learn about [Sandboxing](../../cli/sandbox.md) to safely run destructive
+  commands.
+- See the [Shell tool reference](../../tools/shell.md) for configuration options
+  like timeouts and working directories.
+- Explore [Task planning](task-planning.md) to see how shell commands fit into
+  larger workflows.

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+# Get started with Agent Skills
+
+Agent Skills extend Gemini CLI with specialized expertise. In this guide, you'll
+learn how to create your first skill, bundle custom scripts, and activate them
+during a session.
+
+## How to create a skill
+
+A skill is defined by a directory containing a `SKILL.md` file. Let's create an
+**API Auditor** skill that helps you verify if local or remote endpoints are
+responding correctly.
+
+### Create the directory structure
+
+1.  Run the following command to create the folders:
+
+    ```bash
+    mkdir -p .gemini/skills/api-auditor/scripts
+    ```
+
+### Create the definition
+
+1.  Create a file at `.gemini/skills/api-auditor/SKILL.md`. This tells the agent
+    _when_ to use the skill and _how_ to behave.
+
+    ```markdown
+    ---
+    name: api-auditor
+    description:
+      Expertise in auditing and testing API endpoints. Use when the user asks to
+      "check", "test", or "audit" a URL or API.
+    ---
+
+    # API Auditor Instructions
+
+    You act as a QA engineer specialized in API reliability. When this skill is
+    active, you MUST:
+
+    1.  **Audit**: Use the bundled `scripts/audit.js` utility to check the
+        status of the provided URL.
+    2.  **Report**: Analyze the output (status codes, latency) and explain any
+        failures in plain English.
+    3.  **Secure**: Remind the user if they are testing a sensitive endpoint
+        without an `https://` protocol.
+    ```
+
+### Add the tool logic
+
+Skills can bundle resources like scripts.
+
+1.  Create a file at `.gemini/skills/api-auditor/scripts/audit.js`. This is the
+    code the agent will run.
+
+    ```javascript
+    // .gemini/skills/api-auditor/scripts/audit.js
+    const url = process.argv[2];
+
+    if (!url) {
+      console.error('Usage: node audit.js <url>');
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+
+    console.log(`Auditing ${url}...`);
+    fetch(url, { method: 'HEAD' })
+      .then((r) => console.log(`Result: Success (Status ${r.status})`))
+      .catch((e) => console.error(`Result: Failed (${e.message})`));
+    ```
+
+## How to verify discovery
+
+Gemini CLI automatically discovers skills in the `.gemini/skills` directory. You
+can also use `.agents/skills` as a more generic alternative. Check that it found
+your new skill.
+
+**Command:** `/skills list`
+
+You should see `api-auditor` in the list of available skills.
+
+## How to use the skill
+
+Now, try it out. Start a new session and ask a question that triggers the
+skill's description.
+
+**User:** "Can you audit http://geminicli.com"
+
+Gemini recognizes the request matches the `api-auditor` description and asks for
+permission to activate it.
+
+**Model:** (After calling `activate_skill`) "I've activated the **api-auditor**
+skill. I'll run the audit script now..."
+
+Gemini then uses the `run_shell_command` tool to execute your bundled Node
+script:
+
+`node .gemini/skills/api-auditor/scripts/audit.js http://geminili.com`
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Explore the
+  [Agent Skills Authoring Guide](../../cli/skills.md#creating-a-skill) to learn
+  about more advanced features.
+- Learn how to share skills via [Extensions](../../extensions/index.md).

docs/cli/tutorials/task-planning.md

@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+# Plan tasks with todos
+
+Keep complex jobs on the rails with Gemini CLI's built-in task planning. In this
+guide, you'll learn how to ask for a plan, execute it step-by-step, and monitor
+progress with the todo list.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed and authenticated.
+- A complex task in mind (e.g., a multi-file refactor or new feature).
+
+## Why use task planning?
+
+Standard LLMs have a limited context window and can "forget" the original goal
+after 10 turns of code generation. Task planning provides:
+
+1.  **Visibility:** You see exactly what the agent plans to do _before_ it
+    starts.
+2.  **Focus:** The agent knows exactly which step it's working on right now.
+3.  **Resilience:** If the agent gets stuck, the plan helps it get back on
+    track.
+
+## How to ask for a plan
+
+The best way to trigger task planning is to explicitly ask for it.
+
+**Prompt:**
+`I want to migrate this project from JavaScript to TypeScript. Please make a plan first.`
+
+Gemini will analyze your codebase and use the `write_todos` tool to generate a
+structured list.
+
+**Example Plan:**
+
+1.  [ ] Create `tsconfig.json`.
+2.  [ ] Rename `.js` files to `.ts`.
+3.  [ ] Fix type errors in `utils.js`.
+4.  [ ] Fix type errors in `server.js`.
+5.  [ ] Verify build passes.
+
+## How to review and iterate
+
+Once the plan is generated, it appears in your CLI. Review it.
+
+- **Missing steps?** Tell the agent: "You forgot to add a step for installing
+  `@types/node`."
+- **Wrong order?** Tell the agent: "Let's verify the build _after_ each file,
+  not just at the end."
+
+The agent will update the todo list dynamically.
+
+## How to execute the plan
+
+Tell the agent to proceed.
+
+**Prompt:** `Looks good. Start with the first step.`
+
+As the agent works, you'll see the todo list update in real-time above the input
+box.
+
+- **Current focus:** The active task is highlighted (e.g.,
+  `[IN_PROGRESS] Create tsconfig.json`).
+- **Progress:** Completed tasks are marked as done.
+
+## How to monitor progress (`Ctrl+T`)
+
+For a long-running task, the full todo list might be hidden to save space. You
+can toggle the full view at any time.
+
+**Action:** Press **Ctrl+T**.
+
+This shows the complete list, including pending, in-progress, and completed
+items. It's a great way to check "how much is left?" without scrolling back up.
+
+## How to handle unexpected changes
+
+Plans change. Maybe you discover a library is incompatible halfway through.
+
+**Prompt:**
+`Actually, let's skip the 'server.js' refactor for now. It's too risky.`
+
+The agent will mark that task as `cancelled` or remove it, and move to the next
+item. This dynamic adjustment is what makes the todo system powerful—it's a
+living document, not a static text block.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Explore [Session management](session-management.md) to save your plan and
+  finish it tomorrow.
+- See the [Todo tool reference](../../tools/todos.md) for technical schema
+  details.
+- Learn about [Memory management](memory-management.md) to persist planning
+  preferences (e.g., "Always create a test plan first").

docs/cli/tutorials/web-tools.md

@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+# Web search and fetch
+
+Access the live internet directly from your prompt. In this guide, you'll learn
+how to search for up-to-date documentation, fetch deep context from specific
+URLs, and apply that knowledge to your code.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Gemini CLI installed and authenticated.
+- An internet connection.
+
+## How to research new technologies
+
+Imagine you want to use a library released yesterday. The model doesn't know
+about it yet. You need to teach it.
+
+### Scenario: Find documentation
+
+**Prompt:**
+`Search for the 'Bun 1.0' release notes and summarize the key changes.`
+
+Gemini uses the `google_web_search` tool to find relevant pages and synthesizes
+an answer. This "grounding" process ensures the agent isn't hallucinating
+features that don't exist.
+
+**Prompt:** `Find the documentation for the 'React Router v7' loader API.`
+
+## How to fetch deep context
+
+Search gives you a summary, but sometimes you need the raw details. The
+`web_fetch` tool lets you feed a specific URL directly into the agent's context.
+
+### Scenario: Reading a blog post
+
+You found a blog post with the exact solution to your bug.
+
+**Prompt:**
+`Read https://example.com/fixing-memory-leaks and explain how to apply it to my code.`
+
+Gemini will retrieve the page content (stripping away ads and navigation) and
+use it to answer your question.
+
+### Scenario: Comparing sources
+
+You can even fetch multiple pages to compare approaches.
+
+**Prompt:**
+`Compare the pagination patterns in https://api.example.com/v1/docs and https://api.example.com/v2/docs.`
+
+## How to apply knowledge to code
+
+The real power comes when you combine web tools with file editing.
+
+**Workflow:**
+
+1.  **Search:** "How do I implement auth with Supabase?"
+2.  **Fetch:** "Read this guide: https://supabase.com/docs/guides/auth."
+3.  **Implement:** "Great. Now use that pattern to create an `auth.ts` file in
+    my project."
+
+## How to troubleshoot errors
+
+When you hit an obscure error message, paste it into the chat.
+
+**Prompt:**
+`I'm getting 'Error: hydration mismatch' in Next.js. Search for recent solutions.`
+
+The agent will search sources such as GitHub issues, StackOverflow, and forums
+to find relevant fixes that might be too new to be in its base training set.
+
+## Next steps
+
+- Explore [File management](file-management.md) to see how to apply the code you
+  generate.
+- See the [Web search tool reference](../../tools/web-search.md) for citation
+  details.
+- See the [Web fetch tool reference](../../tools/web-fetch.md) for technical
+  limitations.

docs/cli/uninstall.md

@@ -45,3 +45,21 @@ npm uninstall -g @google/gemini-cli
 ```
 
 This command completely removes the package from your system.
+
+## Method 3: Homebrew
+
+If you installed the CLI globally using Homebrew (e.g.,
+`brew install gemini-cli`), use the `brew uninstall` command to remove it.
+
+```bash
+brew uninstall gemini-cli
+```
+
+## Method 4: MacPorts
+
+If you installed the CLI globally using MacPorts (e.g.,
+`sudo port install gemini-cli`), use the `port uninstall` command to remove it.
+
+```bash
+sudo port uninstall gemini-cli
+```

docs/core/concepts.md

@@ -0,0 +1,137 @@
+# Core concepts
+
+This guide explains the fundamental concepts and terminology used throughout the
+Gemini CLI ecosystem. Understanding these terms will help you make the most of
+the tool's capabilities.
+
+## Approval mode
+
+**Approval mode** determines the level of autonomy you grant to the agent when
+executing tools.
+
+- **Default:** The agent asks for confirmation before performing any potentially
+  impactful action (like writing files or running shell commands).
+- **Auto-edit:** File modifications are applied automatically, but shell
+  commands still require confirmation.
+- **YOLO (You Only Look Once):** The agent runs all tools without asking for
+  permission. High risk, high speed.
+
+## Checkpointing
+
+**Checkpointing** is a safety feature that automatically snapshots your
+project's file state before the agent performs any destructive action (like
+writing a file).
+
+- **Snapshots:** Stored in a hidden Git repository (separate from your project's
+  Git history).
+- **Restore:** Allows you to instantly revert changes if the agent makes a
+  mistake, using the `/restore` command.
+
+## Context
+
+**Context** refers to the information the agent has about your current task and
+environment. Gemini CLI provides context through several mechanisms:
+
+- **Conversation history:** The chat log of the current session.
+- **Project context (`GEMINI.md`):** Persistent instructions and rules defined
+  in your project's root or subdirectories.
+- **File content:** Files you explicitly reference (e.g., `@src/app.ts`) or that
+  the agent reads using tools.
+- **Environment:** Information about your operating system, shell, and working
+  directory.
+
+Effective context management is key to getting accurate and relevant responses.
+
+## Extension
+
+An **Extension** is a pluggable package that adds new capabilities to Gemini
+CLI. Extensions can bundle:
+
+- **Skills:** Specialized procedural knowledge.
+- **MCP Servers:** Connections to external tools and data.
+- **Commands:** Custom slash commands.
+
+## Headless mode
+
+**Headless mode** refers to running Gemini CLI without the interactive terminal
+UI (TUI). This is used for scripting, automation, and piping data into or out of
+the agent.
+
+- **Interactive:** `gemini` (starts the REPL).
+- **Headless:** `gemini "Fix this file"` (runs once and exits).
+
+## Hook
+
+A **Hook** is a script or function that intercepts specific lifecycle events in
+the CLI.
+
+- **Use cases:** Logging tool usage, validating user input, or modifying the
+  agent's system prompt dynamically.
+- **Lifecycle:** Hooks can run before or after the agent starts, before tools
+  are executed, or after the session ends.
+
+## Model Context Protocol (MCP)
+
+The **Model Context Protocol (MCP)** is an open standard that allows Gemini CLI
+to connect to external data sources and tools.
+
+- **MCP Server:** A lightweight application that exposes resources (data) and
+  tools (functions) to the CLI.
+- **Use case:** Connecting Gemini to a PostgreSQL database, a GitHub repository,
+  or a Slack workspace without building custom integration logic into the CLI
+  core.
+
+## Policy engine
+
+The **Policy Engine** is the security subsystem that enforces rules on tool
+execution. It evaluates every tool call against your configuration (e.g.,
+[Trusted folders](#trusted-folders), allowed commands) to decide whether to:
+
+- Allow the action immediately.
+- Require user confirmation.
+- Block the action entirely.
+
+## Sandboxing
+
+**Sandboxing** is an optional security mode that isolates the agent's execution
+environment. When enabled, the agent runs inside a secure container (e.g.,
+Docker), preventing it from accessing sensitive files or system resources
+outside of the designated workspace.
+
+## Session
+
+A **Session** is a single continuous interaction thread with the agent.
+
+- **State:** Sessions maintain conversation history and short-term memory.
+- **Persistence:** Sessions are automatically saved, allowing you to pause,
+  resume, or rewind them later.
+
+## Skill
+
+A **Skill** (or **Agent Skill**) is a package of specialized expertise that the
+agent can load on demand. Unlike general context, a skill provides specific
+procedural knowledge for a distinct task.
+
+- **Example:** A "Code Reviewer" skill might contain a checklist of security
+  vulnerabilities to look for and a specific format for reporting findings.
+- **Activation:** Skills are typically activated dynamically when the agent
+  recognizes a matching request.
+
+## Tool
+
+A **Tool** is a specific function or capability that the agent can execute.
+Tools allow the AI to interact with the outside world.
+
+- **Built-in tools:** Core capabilities like `read_file`, `run_shell_command`,
+  and `google_web_search`.
+- **MCP tools:** External tools provided by
+  [MCP servers](#model-context-protocol-mcp).
+
+When the agent uses a tool, it pauses generation, executes the code, and feeds
+the output back into its context window.
+
+## Trusted folders
+
+**Trusted folders** are specific directories you have explicitly authorized the
+agent to access without repeated confirmation prompts. This is a key component
+of the [Policy engine](#policy-engine) to balance security and usability.

docs/core/index.md

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ requests sent from `packages/cli`. For a general overview of Gemini CLI, see the
 
 ## Navigating this section
 
+- **[Sub-agents (experimental)](./subagents.md):** Learn how to create and use
+  specialized sub-agents for complex tasks.
 - **[Core tools API](./tools-api.md):** Information on how tools are defined,
   registered, and used by the core.
 - **[Memory Import Processor](./memport.md):** Documentation for the modular
@@ -68,6 +70,10 @@ If you are using the default "pro" model and the CLI detects that you are being
 rate-limited, it automatically switches to the "flash" model for the current
 session. This allows you to continue working without interruption.
 
+Internal utility calls that use `gemini-2.5-flash-lite` (for example, prompt
+completion and classification) silently fall back to `gemini-2.5-flash` and
+`gemini-2.5-pro` when quota is exhausted, without changing the configured model.
+
 ## File discovery service
 
 The file discovery service is responsible for finding files in the project that

docs/core/memport.md

@@ -83,7 +83,9 @@ The processor automatically detects and prevents circular imports:
 # file-a.md
 
 @./file-b.md
+```
 
+```markdown
 # file-b.md
 
 @./file-a.md <!-- This will be detected and prevented -->

docs/core/policy-engine.md

@@ -119,9 +119,17 @@ For example:
 
 Approval modes allow the policy engine to apply different sets of rules based on
 the CLI's operational mode. A rule can be associated with one or more modes
-(e.g., `yolo`, `autoEdit`). The rule will only be active if the CLI is running
-in one of its specified modes. If a rule has no modes specified, it is always
-active.
+(e.g., `yolo`, `autoEdit`, `plan`). The rule will only be active if the CLI is
+running in one of its specified modes. If a rule has no modes specified, it is
+always active.
+
+- `default`: The standard interactive mode where most write tools require
+  confirmation.
+- `autoEdit`: Optimized for automated code editing; some write tools may be
+  auto-approved.
+- `plan`: A strict, read-only mode for research and design. See [Customizing
+  Plan Mode Policies].
+- `yolo`: A mode where all tools are auto-approved (use with extreme caution).
 
 ## Rule matching
 
@@ -146,6 +154,38 @@ A rule matches a tool call if all of its conditions are met:
 Policies are defined in `.toml` files. The CLI loads these files from Default,
 User, and (if configured) Admin directories.
 
+### Policy locations
+
+| Tier      | Type   | Location                    |
+| :-------- | :----- | :-------------------------- |
+| **User**  | Custom | `~/.gemini/policies/*.toml` |
+| **Admin** | System | _See below (OS specific)_   |
+
+#### System-wide policies (Admin)
+
+Administrators can enforce system-wide policies (Tier 3) that override all user
+and default settings. These policies must be placed in specific, secure
+directories:
+
+| OS          | Policy Directory Path                             |
+| :---------- | :------------------------------------------------ |
+| **Linux**   | `/etc/gemini-cli/policies`                        |
+| **macOS**   | `/Library/Application Support/GeminiCli/policies` |
+| **Windows** | `C:\ProgramData\gemini-cli\policies`              |
+
+**Security Requirements:**
+
+To prevent privilege escalation, the CLI enforces strict security checks on
+admin directories. If checks fail, system policies are **ignored**.
+
+- **Linux / macOS:** Must be owned by `root` (UID 0) and NOT writable by group
+  or others (e.g., `chmod 755`).
+- **Windows:** Must be in `C:\ProgramData`. Standard users (`Users`, `Everyone`)
+  must NOT have `Write`, `Modify`, or `Full Control` permissions. _Tip: If you
+  see a security warning, use the folder properties to remove write permissions
+  for non-admin groups. You may need to "Disable inheritance" in Advanced
+  Security Settings._
+
 ### TOML rule schema
 
 Here is a breakdown of the fields available in a TOML policy rule:
@@ -168,9 +208,11 @@ commandPrefix = "git "
 
 # (Optional) A regex to match against the entire shell command.
 # This is also syntactic sugar for `toolName = "run_shell_command"`.
-# Note: This pattern is tested against the JSON representation of the arguments (e.g., `{"command":"<your_command>"}`), so anchors like `^` or `$` will apply to the full JSON string, not just the command text.
+# Note: This pattern is tested against the JSON representation of the arguments (e.g., `{"command":"<your_command>"}`).
+# Because it prepends `"command":"`, it effectively matches from the start of the command.
+# Anchors like `^` or `$` apply to the full JSON string, so `^` should usually be avoided here.
 # You cannot use commandPrefix and commandRegex in the same rule.
-commandRegex = "^git (commit|push)"
+commandRegex = "git (commit|push)"
 
 # The decision to take. Must be "allow", "deny", or "ask_user".
 decision = "ask_user"
@@ -178,6 +220,10 @@ decision = "ask_user"
 # The priority of the rule, from 0 to 999.
 priority = 10
 
+# (Optional) A custom message to display when a tool call is denied by this rule.
+# This message is returned to the model and user, useful for explaining *why* it was denied.
+deny_message = "Deletion is permanent"
+
 # (Optional) An array of approval modes where this rule is active.
 modes = ["autoEdit"]
 ```
@@ -250,6 +296,7 @@ only the `mcpName`.
 mcpName = "untrusted-server"
 decision = "deny"
 priority = 500
+deny_message = "This server is not trusted by the admin."
 ```
 
 ## Default policies
@@ -258,10 +305,13 @@ The Gemini CLI ships with a set of default policies to provide a safe
 out-of-the-box experience.
 
 - **Read-only tools** (like `read_file`, `glob`) are generally **allowed**.
-- **Agent delegation** (like `delegate_to_agent`) is **allowed** (sub-agent
-  actions are checked individually).
+- **Agent delegation** defaults to **`ask_user`** to ensure remote agents can
+  prompt for confirmation, but local sub-agent actions are executed silently and
+  checked individually.
 - **Write tools** (like `write_file`, `run_shell_command`) default to
   **`ask_user`**.
 - In **`yolo`** mode, a high-priority rule allows all tools.
 - In **`autoEdit`** mode, rules allow certain write operations to happen without
   prompting.
+
+[Customizing Plan Mode Policies]: /docs/cli/plan-mode.md#customizing-policies