docs: clarify MCP tool policies and name sanitization

- Explicitly document the requirement for qualified names (server__tool) or mcpName field for MCP tool allowlisting.
- Explain the security boundary preventing built-in tool rules from matching MCP tools.
- Document the 'Underscore Rule' for name sanitization (e.g., spaces to underscores).

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

@@ -45,6 +45,10 @@ Write precisely to ensure your instructions are unambiguous.
   specific verbs.
 - **Examples:** Use meaningful names in examples; avoid placeholders like
   "foo" or "bar."
+- **Quota and limit terminology:** For any content involving resource capacity
+  or using the word "quota" or "limit", strictly adhere to the guidelines in
+  the `quota-limit-style-guide.md` resource file. Generally, Use "quota" for the
+  administrative bucket and "limit" for the numerical ceiling.
 
 ### Formatting and syntax
 Apply consistent formatting to make documentation visually organized and

.gemini/skills/docs-writer/quota-limit-style-guide.md

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+# Style Guide: Quota vs. Limit
+
+This guide defines the usage of "quota," "limit," and related terms in
+user-facing interfaces.
+
+## TL;DR
+
+- **`quota`**: The administrative "bucket." Use for settings, billing, and
+  requesting increases. (e.g., "Adjust your storage **quota**.")
+- **`limit`**: The real-time numerical "ceiling." Use for error messages when a
+  user is blocked. (e.g., "You've reached your request **limit**.")
+- **When blocked, combine them:** Explain the **limit** that was hit and the
+  **quota** that is the remedy. (e.g., "You've reached the request **limit** for
+  your developer **quota**.")
+- **Related terms:** Use `usage` for consumption tracking, `restriction` for
+  fixed rules, and `reset` for when a limit refreshes.
+
+---
+
+## Detailed Guidelines
+
+### Definitions
+
+- **Quota is the "what":** It identifies the category of resource being managed
+  (e.g., storage quota, GPU quota, request/prompt quota).
+- **Limit is the "how much":** It defines the numerical boundary.
+
+Use **quota** when referring to the administrative concept or the request for
+more. Use **limit** when discussing the specific point of exhaustion.
+
+### When to use "quota"
+
+Use this term for **account management, billing, and settings.** It describes
+the entitlement the user has purchased or been assigned.
+
+**Examples:**
+
+- **Navigation label:** Quota and usage
+- **Contextual help:** Your **usage quota** is managed by your organization. To
+  request an increase, contact your administrator.
+
+### When to use "limit"
+
+Use this term for **real-time feedback, notifications, and error messages.** It
+identifies the specific wall the user just hit.
+
+**Examples:**
+
+- **Error message:** You’ve reached the 50-request-per-minute **limit**.
+- **Inline warning:** Input exceeds the 32k token **limit**.
+
+### How to use both together
+
+When a user is blocked, combine both terms to explain the **event** (limit) and
+the **remedy** (quota).
+
+**Example:**
+
+- **Heading:** Daily usage limit reached
+- **Body:** You've reached the maximum daily capacity for your developer quota.
+  To continue working today, upgrade your quota.

.gemini/skills/github-issue-creator/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+---
+name: github-issue-creator
+description:
+  Use this skill when asked to create a GitHub issue. It handles different issue
+  types (bug, feature, etc.) using repository templates and ensures proper
+  labeling.
+---
+
+# GitHub Issue Creator
+
+This skill guides the creation of high-quality GitHub issues that adhere to the
+repository's standards and use the appropriate templates.
+
+## Workflow
+
+Follow these steps to create a GitHub issue:
+
+1.  **Identify Issue Type**: Determine if the request is a bug report, feature
+    request, or other category.
+
+2.  **Locate Template**: Search for issue templates in
+    `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/`.
+    - `bug_report.yml`
+    - `feature_request.yml`
+    - `website_issue.yml`
+    - If no relevant YAML template is found, look for `.md` templates in the same
+      directory.
+
+3.  **Read Template**: Read the content of the identified template file to
+    understand the required fields.
+
+4.  **Draft Content**: Draft the issue title and body/fields.
+    - If using a YAML template (form), prepare values for each `id` defined in
+      the template.
+    - If using a Markdown template, follow its structure exactly.
+    - **Default Label**: Always include the `🔒 maintainer only` label unless the
+      user explicitly requests otherwise.
+
+5.  **Create Issue**: Use the `gh` CLI to create the issue.
+    - **CRITICAL:** To avoid shell escaping and formatting issues with
+      multi-line Markdown or complex text, ALWAYS write the description/body to
+      a temporary file first.
+
+    **For Markdown Templates or Simple Body:**
+    ```bash
+    # 1. Write the drafted content to a temporary file
+    # 2. Create the issue using the --body-file flag
+    gh issue create --title "Succinct title" --body-file <temp_file_path> --label "🔒 maintainer only"
+    # 3. Remove the temporary file
+    rm <temp_file_path>
+    ```
+
+    **For YAML Templates (Forms):**
+    While `gh issue create` supports `--body-file`, YAML forms usually expect
+    key-value pairs via flags if you want to bypass the interactive prompt.
+    However, the most reliable non-interactive way to ensure formatting is
+    preserved for long text fields is to use the `--body` or `--body-file` if the
+    form has been converted to a standard body, OR to use the `--field` flags
+    for YAML forms.
+
+    *Note: For the `gemini-cli` repository which uses YAML forms, you can often
+    submit the content as a single body if a specific field-based submission is
+    not required by the automation.*
+
+6.  **Verify**: Confirm the issue was created successfully and provide the link
+    to the user.
+
+## Principles
+
+- **Clarity**: Titles should be descriptive and follow project conventions.
+- **Defensive Formatting**: Always use temporary files with `--body-file` to
+  prevent newline and special character issues.
+- **Maintainer Priority**: Default to internal/maintainer labels to keep the
+  backlog organized.
+- **Completeness**: Provide all requested information (e.g., version info,
+  reproduction steps).

.github/CODEOWNERS

@@ -14,3 +14,4 @@
 
 # Docs have a dedicated approver group in addition to maintainers
 /docs/ @google-gemini/gemini-cli-maintainers @google-gemini/gemini-cli-docs
+/README.md @google-gemini/gemini-cli-maintainers @google-gemini/gemini-cli-docs

.github/workflows/chained_e2e.yml

@@ -290,6 +290,7 @@ jobs:
         with:
           ref: '${{ needs.parse_run_context.outputs.sha }}'
           repository: '${{ needs.parse_run_context.outputs.repository }}'
+          fetch-depth: 0
 
       - name: 'Set up Node.js 20.x'
         uses: 'actions/setup-node@49933ea5288caeca8642d1e84afbd3f7d6820020' # ratchet:actions-node@v4
@@ -302,7 +303,14 @@ jobs:
       - name: 'Build project'
         run: 'npm run build'
 
+      - name: 'Check if evals should run'
+        id: 'check_evals'
+        run: |
+          SHOULD_RUN=$(node scripts/changed_prompt.js)
+          echo "should_run=$SHOULD_RUN" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+
       - name: 'Run Evals (Required to pass)'
+        if: "${{ steps.check_evals.outputs.should_run == 'true' }}"
         env:
           GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
         run: 'npm run test:always_passing_evals'

.github/workflows/deflake.yml

@@ -117,7 +117,6 @@ jobs:
     name: 'Slow E2E - Win'
     runs-on: 'gemini-cli-windows-16-core'
     if: "github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli'"
-
     steps:
       - name: 'Checkout'
         uses: 'actions/checkout@08eba0b27e820071cde6df949e0beb9ba4906955' # ratchet:actions/checkout@v5

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

@@ -23,6 +23,10 @@ jobs:
     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 }}'
@@ -33,7 +37,7 @@ jobs:
         env:
           DRY_RUN: '${{ inputs.dry_run }}'
         with:
-          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
+          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token || secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
           script: |
             const dryRun = process.env.DRY_RUN === 'true';
             const thirtyDaysAgo = new Date();

.github/workflows/gemini-self-assign-issue.yml

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ jobs:
     if: |-
       github.repository == 'google-gemini/gemini-cli' &&
       github.event_name == 'issue_comment' &&
-      contains(github.event.comment.body, '/assign')
+      (contains(github.event.comment.body, '/assign') || contains(github.event.comment.body, '/unassign'))
     runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
     steps:
       - name: 'Generate GitHub App Token'
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ jobs:
           permission-issues: 'write'
 
       - name: 'Assign issue to user'
+        if: "contains(github.event.comment.body, '/assign')"
         uses: 'actions/github-script@60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea'
         with:
           github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
@@ -108,3 +109,42 @@ jobs:
               issue_number: issueNumber,
               body: `👋 @${commenter}, you've been assigned to this issue! Thank you for taking the time to contribute. Make sure to check out our [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).`
             });
+
+      - name: 'Unassign issue from user'
+        if: "contains(github.event.comment.body, '/unassign')"
+        uses: 'actions/github-script@60a0d83039c74a4aee543508d2ffcb1c3799cdea'
+        with:
+          github-token: '${{ steps.generate_token.outputs.token }}'
+          script: |
+            const issueNumber = context.issue.number;
+            const commenter = context.actor;
+            const owner = context.repo.owner;
+            const repo = context.repo.repo;
+            const commentBody = context.payload.comment.body.trim();
+
+            if (commentBody !== '/unassign') {
+              return;
+            }
+
+            const issue = await github.rest.issues.get({
+              owner: owner,
+              repo: repo,
+              issue_number: issueNumber,
+            });
+
+            const isAssigned = issue.data.assignees.some(assignee => assignee.login === commenter);
+
+            if (isAssigned) {
+              await github.rest.issues.removeAssignees({
+                owner: owner,
+                repo: repo,
+                issue_number: issueNumber,
+                assignees: [commenter]
+              });
+              await github.rest.issues.createComment({
+                owner: owner,
+                repo: repo,
+                issue_number: issueNumber,
+                body: `👋 @${commenter}, you have been unassigned from this issue.`
+              });
+            }

.github/workflows/release-nightly.yml

@@ -145,7 +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.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          github-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
           dry-run: '${{ steps.vars.outputs.is_dry_run }}'
           working-directory: './release'
 

.github/workflows/release-promote.yml

@@ -335,6 +335,7 @@ jobs:
     name: 'Create Nightly PR'
     needs: ['publish-stable', 'calculate-versions']
     runs-on: 'ubuntu-latest'
+    environment: "${{ github.event.inputs.environment || 'prod' }}"
     permissions:
       contents: 'write'
       pull-requests: 'write'
@@ -397,7 +398,7 @@ jobs:
           branch-name: '${{ 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.GITHUB_TOKEN }}'
+          github-token: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_CLI_ROBOT_GITHUB_PAT }}'
           dry-run: '${{ github.event.inputs.dry_run }}'
 
       - name: 'Create Issue on Failure'

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

@@ -0,0 +1,160 @@
+name: 'Test Build Binary'
+
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+permissions:
+  contents: 'read'
+
+defaults:
+  run:
+    shell: 'bash'
+
+jobs:
+  build-node-binary:
+    name: 'Build Binary (${{ matrix.os }})'
+    runs-on: '${{ matrix.os }}'
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix:
+        include:
+          - os: 'ubuntu-latest'
+            platform_name: 'linux-x64'
+            arch: 'x64'
+          - os: 'windows-latest'
+            platform_name: 'win32-x64'
+            arch: 'x64'
+          - os: 'macos-latest' # Apple Silicon (ARM64)
+            platform_name: 'darwin-arm64'
+            arch: 'arm64'
+          - os: 'macos-latest' # Intel (x64) running on ARM via Rosetta
+            platform_name: 'darwin-x64'
+            arch: 'x64'
+
+    steps:
+      - name: 'Checkout'
+        uses: 'actions/checkout@v4'
+
+      - name: 'Optimize Windows Performance'
+        if: "matrix.os == 'windows-latest'"
+        run: |
+          Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $true
+          Stop-Service -Name "wsearch" -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+          Set-Service -Name "wsearch" -StartupType Disabled
+          Stop-Service -Name "SysMain" -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+          Set-Service -Name "SysMain" -StartupType Disabled
+        shell: 'powershell'
+
+      - name: 'Set up Node.js'
+        uses: 'actions/setup-node@v4'
+        with:
+          node-version-file: '.nvmrc'
+          architecture: '${{ matrix.arch }}'
+          cache: 'npm'
+
+      - name: 'Install dependencies'
+        run: 'npm ci'
+
+      - name: 'Check Secrets'
+        id: 'check_secrets'
+        run: |
+          echo "has_win_cert=${{ secrets.WINDOWS_PFX_BASE64 != '' }}" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+          echo "has_mac_cert=${{ secrets.MACOS_CERT_P12_BASE64 != '' }}" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+
+      - name: 'Setup Windows SDK (Windows)'
+        if: "matrix.os == 'windows-latest'"
+        uses: 'microsoft/setup-msbuild@v2'
+
+      - name: 'Add Signtool to Path (Windows)'
+        if: "matrix.os == 'windows-latest'"
+        run: |
+          $signtoolPath = Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\bin" -Recurse -Filter "signtool.exe" | Sort-Object FullName -Descending | Select-Object -First 1 -ExpandProperty DirectoryName
+          echo "Found signtool at: $signtoolPath"
+          echo "$signtoolPath" >> $env:GITHUB_PATH
+        shell: 'pwsh'
+
+      - name: 'Setup macOS Keychain'
+        if: "startsWith(matrix.os, 'macos') && steps.check_secrets.outputs.has_mac_cert == 'true' && github.event_name != 'pull_request'"
+        env:
+          BUILD_CERTIFICATE_BASE64: '${{ secrets.MACOS_CERT_P12_BASE64 }}'
+          P12_PASSWORD: '${{ secrets.MACOS_CERT_PASSWORD }}'
+          KEYCHAIN_PASSWORD: 'temp-password'
+        run: |
+          # Create the P12 file
+          echo "$BUILD_CERTIFICATE_BASE64" | base64 --decode > certificate.p12
+
+          # Create a temporary keychain
+          security create-keychain -p "$KEYCHAIN_PASSWORD" build.keychain
+          security default-keychain -s build.keychain
+          security unlock-keychain -p "$KEYCHAIN_PASSWORD" build.keychain
+
+          # Import the certificate
+          security import certificate.p12 -k build.keychain -P "$P12_PASSWORD" -T /usr/bin/codesign
+
+          # Allow codesign to access it
+          security set-key-partition-list -S apple-tool:,apple: -s -k "$KEYCHAIN_PASSWORD" build.keychain
+
+          # Set Identity for build script
+          echo "APPLE_IDENTITY=${{ secrets.MACOS_CERT_IDENTITY }}" >> "$GITHUB_ENV"
+
+      - name: 'Setup Windows Certificate'
+        if: "matrix.os == 'windows-latest' && steps.check_secrets.outputs.has_win_cert == 'true' && github.event_name != 'pull_request'"
+        env:
+          PFX_BASE64: '${{ secrets.WINDOWS_PFX_BASE64 }}'
+          PFX_PASSWORD: '${{ secrets.WINDOWS_PFX_PASSWORD }}'
+        run: |
+          $pfx_cert_byte = [System.Convert]::FromBase64String("$env:PFX_BASE64")
+          $certPath = Join-Path (Get-Location) "cert.pfx"
+          [IO.File]::WriteAllBytes($certPath, $pfx_cert_byte)
+          echo "WINDOWS_PFX_FILE=$certPath" >> $env:GITHUB_ENV
+          echo "WINDOWS_PFX_PASSWORD=$env:PFX_PASSWORD" >> $env:GITHUB_ENV
+        shell: 'pwsh'
+
+      - name: 'Build Binary'
+        run: 'npm run build:binary'
+
+      - name: 'Build Core Package'
+        run: 'npm run build -w @google/gemini-cli-core'
+
+      - name: 'Verify Output Exists'
+        run: |
+          if [ -f "dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini" ]; then
+            echo "Binary found at dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini"
+          elif [ -f "dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini.exe" ]; then
+            echo "Binary found at dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini.exe"
+          else
+            echo "Error: Binary not found in dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/"
+            ls -R dist/
+            exit 1
+          fi
+
+      - name: 'Smoke Test Binary'
+        run: |
+          echo "Running binary smoke test..."
+          if [ -f "dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini.exe" ]; then
+            "./dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini.exe" --version
+          else
+            "./dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini" --version
+          fi
+
+      - name: 'Run Integration Tests'
+        if: "github.event_name != 'pull_request'"
+        env:
+          GEMINI_API_KEY: '${{ secrets.GEMINI_API_KEY }}'
+        run: |
+          echo "Running integration tests with binary..."
+          if [[ "${{ matrix.os }}" == 'windows-latest' ]]; then
+            BINARY_PATH="$(cygpath -m "$(pwd)/dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini.exe")"
+          else
+            BINARY_PATH="$(pwd)/dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/gemini"
+          fi
+          echo "Using binary at $BINARY_PATH"
+          export INTEGRATION_TEST_GEMINI_BINARY_PATH="$BINARY_PATH"
+          npm run test:integration:sandbox:none -- --testTimeout=600000
+
+      - name: 'Upload Artifact'
+        uses: 'actions/upload-artifact@v4'
+        with:
+          name: 'gemini-cli-${{ matrix.platform_name }}'
+          path: 'dist/${{ matrix.platform_name }}/'
+          retention-days: 5

.gitignore

@@ -61,4 +61,4 @@ gemini-debug.log
 .genkit
 .gemini-clipboard/
 .eslintcache
-evals/logs/
+evals/logs/

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -75,11 +75,14 @@ Replace `<PR_NUMBER>` with your pull request number. Authors are encouraged to
 run this on their own PRs for self-review, and reviewers should use it to
 augment their manual review process.
 
-### Self assigning issues
+### Self-assigning and unassigning issues
 
-To assign an issue to yourself, simply add a comment with the text `/assign`.
-The comment must contain only that text and nothing else. This command will
-assign the issue to you, provided it is not already assigned.
+To assign an issue to yourself, simply add a comment with the text `/assign`. To
+unassign yourself from an issue, add a comment with the text `/unassign`.
+
+The comment must contain only that text and nothing else. These commands will
+assign or unassign the issue as requested, provided the conditions are met
+(e.g., an issue must be unassigned to be assigned).
 
 Please note that you can have a maximum of 3 issues assigned to you at any given
 time.

README.md

@@ -282,14 +282,14 @@ gemini
   quickly.
 - [**Authentication Setup**](./docs/get-started/authentication.md) - Detailed
   auth configuration.
-- [**Configuration Guide**](./docs/get-started/configuration.md) - Settings and
+- [**Configuration Guide**](./docs/reference/configuration.md) - Settings and
   customization.
-- [**Keyboard Shortcuts**](./docs/cli/keyboard-shortcuts.md) - Productivity
-  tips.
+- [**Keyboard Shortcuts**](./docs/reference/keyboard-shortcuts.md) -
+  Productivity tips.
 
 ### Core Features
 
-- [**Commands Reference**](./docs/cli/commands.md) - All slash commands
+- [**Commands Reference**](./docs/reference/commands.md) - All slash commands
   (`/help`, `/chat`, etc).
 - [**Custom Commands**](./docs/cli/custom-commands.md) - Create your own
   reusable commands.
@@ -323,15 +323,16 @@ gemini
 - [**Enterprise Guide**](./docs/cli/enterprise.md) - Deploy and manage in a
   corporate environment.
 - [**Telemetry & Monitoring**](./docs/cli/telemetry.md) - Usage tracking.
-- [**Tools API Development**](./docs/core/tools-api.md) - Create custom tools.
+- [**Tools API Development**](./docs/reference/tools-api.md) - Create custom
+  tools.
 - [**Local development**](./docs/local-development.md) - Local development
   tooling.
 
 ### Troubleshooting & Support
 
-- [**Troubleshooting Guide**](./docs/troubleshooting.md) - Common issues and
-  solutions.
-- [**FAQ**](./docs/faq.md) - Frequently asked questions.
+- [**Troubleshooting Guide**](./docs/resources/troubleshooting.md) - Common
+  issues and solutions.
+- [**FAQ**](./docs/resources/faq.md) - Frequently asked questions.
 - Use `/bug` command to report issues directly from the CLI.
 
 ### Using MCP Servers
@@ -377,7 +378,8 @@ for planned features and priorities.
 
 ### Uninstall
 
-See the [Uninstall Guide](docs/cli/uninstall.md) for removal instructions.
+See the [Uninstall Guide](./docs/resources/uninstall.md) for removal
+instructions.
 
 ## 📄 Legal
 

docs/changelogs/index.md

@@ -18,6 +18,27 @@ on GitHub.
 | [Preview](preview.md) | Experimental features ready for early feedback. |
 | [Stable](latest.md)   | Stable, recommended for general use.            |
 
+## Announcements: v0.31.0 - 2026-02-27
+
+- **Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview:** Gemini CLI now supports the new Gemini 3.1 Pro
+  Preview model
+  ([#19676](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19676) by
+  @sehoon38).
+- **Experimental Browser Agent:** We've introduced a new experimental browser
+  agent to interact with web pages
+  ([#19284](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19284) by
+  @gsquared94).
+- **Policy Engine Updates:** The policy engine now supports project-level
+  policies, MCP server wildcards, and tool annotation matching
+  ([#18682](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18682) by
+  @Abhijit-2592,
+  [#20024](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20024) by @jerop).
+- **Web Fetch Improvements:** We've implemented an experimental direct web fetch
+  feature and added rate limiting to mitigate DDoS risks
+  ([#19557](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19557) by @mbleigh,
+  [#19567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19567) by
+  @mattKorwel).
+
 ## Announcements: v0.30.0 - 2026-02-25
 
 - **SDK & Custom Skills:** Introduced the initial SDK package, enabling dynamic
@@ -443,8 +464,9 @@ on GitHub.
   page in their default browser directly from the CLI using the `/extension`
   explore command. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11846)
   by [@JayadityaGit](https://github.com/JayadityaGit)).
-- **Configurable compression:** Users can modify the compression threshold in
-  `/settings`. The default has been made more proactive
+- **Configurable compression:** Users can modify the context compression
+  threshold in `/settings` (decimal with percentage display). The default has
+  been made more proactive
   ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12317) by
   [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)).
 - **API key authentication:** Users can now securely enter and store their

docs/changelogs/latest.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Latest stable release: v0.30.1
+# Latest stable release: v0.31.0
 
 Released: February 27, 2026
 
@@ -11,326 +11,405 @@ npm install -g @google/gemini-cli
 
 ## Highlights
 
-- **SDK & Custom Skills**: Introduced the initial SDK package, dynamic system
-  instructions, `SessionContext` for SDK tool calls, and support for custom
-  skills.
-- **Policy Engine Enhancements**: Added a `--policy` flag for user-defined
-  policies, strict seatbelt profiles, and transitioned away from
-  `--allowed-tools`.
-- **UI & Themes**: Introduced a generic searchable list for settings and
-  extensions, added Solarized Dark and Light themes, text wrapping capabilities
-  to markdown tables, and a clean UI toggle prototype.
-- **Vim Support & Ctrl-Z**: Improved Vim support to provide a more complete
-  experience and added support for Ctrl-Z suspension.
-- **Plan Mode & Tools**: Plan Mode now supports project exploration without
-  planning and skills can be enabled in plan mode. Tool output masking is
-  enabled by default, and core tool definitions have been centralized.
+- **Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview:** Gemini CLI now supports the new Gemini 3.1 Pro
+  Preview model.
+- **Experimental Browser Agent:** We've introduced a new experimental browser
+  agent to directly interact with web pages and retrieve context.
+- **Policy Engine Updates:** The policy engine has been expanded to support
+  project-level policies, MCP server wildcards, and tool annotation matching,
+  providing greater control over tool executions.
+- **Web Fetch Enhancements:** A new experimental direct web fetch tool has been
+  implemented, alongside rate-limiting features for enhanced security.
+- **Improved Plan Mode:** Plan Mode now includes support for custom storage
+  directories, automatic model switching, and summarizing work after execution.
 
 ## What's Changed
 
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 58df1c6 to release/v0.30.0-pr-20374 [CONFLICTS] by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#20567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20567)
-- feat(ux): added text wrapping capabilities to markdown tables by @devr0306 in
-  [#18240](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18240)
-- Revert "fix(mcp): ensure MCP transport is closed to prevent memory leaks" by
-  @skeshive in [#18771](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18771)
-- chore(release): bump version to 0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#18772](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18772)
-- chore: cleanup unused and add unlisted dependencies in packages/core by
-  @adamfweidman in
-  [#18762](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18762)
-- chore(core): update activate_skill prompt verbiage to be more direct by
-  @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#18605](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18605)
-- Add autoconfigure memory usage setting to the dialog by @jacob314 in
-  [#18510](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18510)
-- fix(core): prevent race condition in policy persistence by @braddux in
-  [#18506](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18506)
-- fix(evals): prevent false positive in hierarchical memory test by
-  @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#18777](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18777)
-- test(evals): mark all `save_memory` evals as `USUALLY_PASSES` due to
-  unreliability by @jerop in
-  [#18786](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18786)
-- feat(cli): add setting to hide shortcuts hint UI by @LyalinDotCom in
-  [#18562](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18562)
-- feat(core): formalize 5-phase sequential planning workflow by @jerop in
-  [#18759](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18759)
-- Introduce limits for search results. by @gundermanc in
-  [#18767](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18767)
-- fix(cli): allow closing debug console after auto-open via flicker by
+- Use ranged reads and limited searches and fuzzy editing improvements by
+  @gundermanc in
+  [#19240](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19240)
+- Fix bottom border color by @jacob314 in
+  [#19266](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19266)
+- Release note generator fix by @g-samroberts in
+  [#19363](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19363)
+- test(evals): add behavioral tests for tool output masking by @NTaylorMullen in
+  [#19172](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19172)
+- docs: clarify preflight instructions in GEMINI.md by @NTaylorMullen in
+  [#19377](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19377)
+- feat(cli): add gemini --resume hint on exit by @Mag1ck in
+  [#16285](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16285)
+- fix: optimize height calculations for ask_user dialog by @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#19017](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19017)
+- feat(cli): add Alt+D for forward word deletion by @scidomino in
+  [#19300](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19300)
+- Disable failing eval test by @chrstnb in
+  [#19455](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19455)
+- fix(cli): support legacy onConfirm callback in ToolActionsContext by
   @SandyTao520 in
-  [#18795](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18795)
-- feat(masking): enable tool output masking by default by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#18564](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18564)
-- perf(ui): optimize table rendering by memoizing styled characters by @devr0306
-  in [#18770](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18770)
-- feat: multi-line text answers in ask-user tool by @jackwotherspoon in
-  [#18741](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18741)
-- perf(cli): truncate large debug logs and limit message history by @mattKorwel
-  in [#18663](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18663)
-- fix(core): complete MCP discovery when configured servers are skipped by
+  [#19369](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19369)
+- chore(deps): bump tar from 7.5.7 to 7.5.8 by @.github/dependabot.yml[bot] in
+  [#19367](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19367)
+- fix(plan): allow safe fallback when experiment setting for plan is not enabled
+  but approval mode at startup is plan by @Adib234 in
+  [#19439](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19439)
+- Add explicit color-convert dependency by @chrstnb in
+  [#19460](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19460)
+- feat(devtools): migrate devtools package into monorepo by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#18936](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18936)
+- fix(core): clarify plan mode constraints and exit mechanism by @jerop in
+  [#19438](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19438)
+- feat(cli): add macOS run-event notifications (interactive only) by
   @LyalinDotCom in
-  [#18586](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18586)
-- fix(core): cache CLI version to ensure consistency during sessions by
-  @sehoon38 in [#18793](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18793)
-- fix(cli): resolve double rendering in shpool and address vscode lint warnings
-  by @braddux in
-  [#18704](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18704)
-- feat(plan): document and validate Plan Mode policy overrides by @jerop in
-  [#18825](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18825)
-- Fix pressing any key to exit select mode. by @jacob314 in
-  [#18421](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18421)
-- fix(cli): update F12 behavior to only open drawer if browser fails by
+  [#19056](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19056)
+- Changelog for v0.29.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#19361](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19361)
+- fix(ui): preventing empty history items from being added by @devr0306 in
+  [#19014](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19014)
+- Changelog for v0.30.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#19364](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19364)
+- feat(core): add support for MCP progress updates by @NTaylorMullen in
+  [#19046](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19046)
+- fix(core): ensure directory exists before writing conversation file by
+  @godwiniheuwa in
+  [#18429](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18429)
+- fix(ui): move margin from top to bottom in ToolGroupMessage by @imadraude in
+  [#17198](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17198)
+- fix(cli): treat unknown slash commands as regular input instead of showing
+  error by @skyvanguard in
+  [#17393](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17393)
+- feat(core): experimental in-progress steering hints (2 of 2) by @joshualitt in
+  [#19307](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19307)
+- docs(plan): add documentation for plan mode command by @Adib234 in
+  [#19467](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19467)
+- fix(core): ripgrep fails when pattern looks like ripgrep flag by @syvb in
+  [#18858](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18858)
+- fix(cli): disable auto-completion on Shift+Tab to preserve mode cycling by
+  @NTaylorMullen in
+  [#19451](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19451)
+- use issuer instead of authorization_endpoint for oauth discovery by
+  @garrettsparks in
+  [#17332](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17332)
+- feat(cli): include `/dir add` directories in @ autocomplete suggestions by
+  @jasmeetsb in [#19246](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19246)
+- feat(admin): Admin settings should only apply if adminControlsApplicable =
+  true and fetch errors should be fatal by @skeshive in
+  [#19453](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19453)
+- Format strict-development-rules command by @g-samroberts in
+  [#19484](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19484)
+- feat(core): centralize compatibility checks and add TrueColor detection by
+  @spencer426 in
+  [#19478](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19478)
+- Remove unused files and update index and sidebar. by @g-samroberts in
+  [#19479](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19479)
+- Migrate core render util to use xterm.js as part of the rendering loop. by
+  @jacob314 in [#19044](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19044)
+- Changelog for v0.30.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#19496](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19496)
+- build: replace deprecated built-in punycode with userland package by @jacob314
+  in [#19502](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19502)
+- Speculative fixes to try to fix react error. by @jacob314 in
+  [#19508](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19508)
+- fix spacing by @jacob314 in
+  [#19494](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19494)
+- fix(core): ensure user rejections update tool outcome for telemetry by
+  @abhiasap in [#18982](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18982)
+- fix(acp): Initialize config (#18897) by @Mervap in
+  [#18898](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18898)
+- fix(core): add error logging for IDE fetch failures by @yuvrajangadsingh in
+  [#17981](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17981)
+- feat(acp): support set_mode interface (#18890) by @Mervap in
+  [#18891](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18891)
+- fix(core): robust workspace-based IDE connection discovery by @ehedlund in
+  [#18443](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18443)
+- Deflake windows tests. by @jacob314 in
+  [#19511](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19511)
+- Fix: Avoid tool confirmation timeout when no UI listeners are present by
+  @pdHaku0 in [#17955](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17955)
+- format md file by @scidomino in
+  [#19474](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19474)
+- feat(cli): add experimental.useOSC52Copy setting by @scidomino in
+  [#19488](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19488)
+- feat(cli): replace loading phrases boolean with enum setting by @LyalinDotCom
+  in [#19347](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19347)
+- Update skill to adjust for generated results. by @g-samroberts in
+  [#19500](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19500)
+- Fix message too large issue. by @gundermanc in
+  [#19499](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19499)
+- fix(core): prevent duplicate tool approval entries in auto-saved.toml by
+  @Abhijit-2592 in
+  [#19487](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19487)
+- fix(core): resolve crash in ClearcutLogger when os.cpus() is empty by @Adib234
+  in [#19555](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19555)
+- chore(core): improve encapsulation and remove unused exports by @adamfweidman
+  in [#19556](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19556)
+- Revert "Add generic searchable list to back settings and extensions (… by
+  @chrstnb in [#19434](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19434)
+- fix(core): improve error type extraction for telemetry by @yunaseoul in
+  [#19565](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19565)
+- fix: remove extra padding in Composer by @jackwotherspoon in
+  [#19529](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19529)
+- feat(plan): support configuring custom plans storage directory by @jerop in
+  [#19577](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19577)
+- Migrate files to resource or references folder. by @g-samroberts in
+  [#19503](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19503)
+- feat(policy): implement project-level policy support by @Abhijit-2592 in
+  [#18682](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18682)
+- feat(core): Implement parallel FC for read only tools. by @joshualitt in
+  [#18791](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18791)
+- chore(skills): adds pr-address-comments skill to work on PR feedback by
+  @mbleigh in [#19576](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19576)
+- refactor(sdk): introduce session-based architecture by @mbleigh in
+  [#19180](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19180)
+- fix(ci): add fallback JSON extraction to issue triage workflow by @bdmorgan in
+  [#19593](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19593)
+- feat(core): refine Edit and WriteFile tool schemas for Gemini 3 by
   @SandyTao520 in
-  [#18829](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18829)
-- feat(plan): allow skills to be enabled in plan mode by @Adib234 in
-  [#18817](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18817)
-- docs(plan): add documentation for plan mode tools by @jerop in
-  [#18827](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18827)
-- Remove experimental note in extension settings docs by @chrstnb in
-  [#18822](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18822)
-- Update prompt and grep tool definition to limit context size by @gundermanc in
-  [#18780](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18780)
-- docs(plan): add `ask_user` tool documentation by @jerop in
-  [#18830](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18830)
-- Revert unintended credentials exposure by @Adib234 in
-  [#18840](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18840)
-- feat(core): update internal utility models to Gemini 3 by @SandyTao520 in
-  [#18773](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18773)
-- feat(a2a): add value-resolver for auth credential resolution by @adamfweidman
-  in [#18653](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18653)
-- Removed getPlainTextLength by @devr0306 in
-  [#18848](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18848)
-- More grep prompt tweaks by @gundermanc in
-  [#18846](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18846)
-- refactor(cli): Reactive useSettingsStore hook by @psinha40898 in
-  [#14915](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/14915)
-- fix(mcp): Ensure that stdio MCP server execution has the `GEMINI_CLI=1` env
-  variable populated. by @richieforeman in
-  [#18832](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18832)
-- fix(core): improve headless mode detection for flags and query args by @galz10
-  in [#18855](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18855)
-- refactor(cli): simplify UI and remove legacy inline tool confirmation logic by
-  @abhipatel12 in
-  [#18566](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18566)
-- feat(cli): deprecate --allowed-tools and excludeTools in favor of policy
-  engine by @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#18508](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18508)
-- fix(workflows): improve maintainer detection for automated PR actions by
-  @bdmorgan in [#18869](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18869)
-- refactor(cli): consolidate useToolScheduler and delete legacy implementation
-  by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#18567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18567)
-- Update changelog for v0.28.0 and v0.29.0-preview0 by @g-samroberts in
-  [#18819](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18819)
-- fix(core): ensure sub-agents are registered regardless of tools.allowed by
+  [#19476](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19476)
+- Changelog for v0.30.0-preview.3 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#19585](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19585)
+- fix(plan): exclude EnterPlanMode tool from YOLO mode by @Adib234 in
+  [#19570](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19570)
+- chore: resolve build warnings and update dependencies by @mattKorwel in
+  [#18880](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18880)
+- feat(ui): add source indicators to slash commands by @ehedlund in
+  [#18839](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18839)
+- docs: refine Plan Mode documentation structure and workflow by @jerop in
+  [#19644](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19644)
+- Docs: Update release information regarding Gemini 3.1 by @jkcinouye in
+  [#19568](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19568)
+- fix(security): rate limit web_fetch tool to mitigate DDoS via prompt injection
+  by @mattKorwel in
+  [#19567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19567)
+- Add initial implementation of /extensions explore command by @chrstnb in
+  [#19029](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19029)
+- fix: use discoverOAuthFromWWWAuthenticate for reactive OAuth flow (#18760) by
+  @maximus12793 in
+  [#19038](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19038)
+- Search updates by @alisa-alisa in
+  [#19482](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19482)
+- feat(cli): add support for numpad SS3 sequences by @scidomino in
+  [#19659](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19659)
+- feat(cli): enhance folder trust with configuration discovery and security
+  warnings by @galz10 in
+  [#19492](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19492)
+- feat(ui): improve startup warnings UX with dismissal and show-count limits by
+  @spencer426 in
+  [#19584](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19584)
+- feat(a2a): Add API key authentication provider by @adamfweidman in
+  [#19548](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19548)
+- Send accepted/removed lines with ACCEPT_FILE telemetry. by @gundermanc in
+  [#19670](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19670)
+- feat(models): support Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and fixes by @sehoon38 in
+  [#19676](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19676)
+- feat(plan): enforce read-only constraints in Plan Mode by @mattKorwel in
+  [#19433](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19433)
+- fix(cli): allow perfect match @scripts/test-windows-paths.js completions to
+  submit on Enter by @spencer426 in
+  [#19562](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19562)
+- fix(core): treat 503 Service Unavailable as retryable quota error by @sehoon38
+  in [#19642](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19642)
+- Update sidebar.json for to allow top nav tabs. by @g-samroberts in
+  [#19595](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19595)
+- security: strip deceptive Unicode characters from terminal output by @ehedlund
+  in [#19026](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19026)
+- Fixes 'input.on' is not a function error in Gemini CLI by @gundermanc in
+  [#19691](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19691)
+- Revert "feat(ui): add source indicators to slash commands" by @ehedlund in
+  [#19695](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19695)
+- security: implement deceptive URL detection and disclosure in tool
+  confirmations by @ehedlund in
+  [#19288](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19288)
+- fix(core): restore auth consent in headless mode and add unit tests by
+  @ehedlund in [#19689](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19689)
+- Fix unsafe assertions in code_assist folder. by @gundermanc in
+  [#19706](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19706)
+- feat(cli): make JetBrains warning more specific by @jacob314 in
+  [#19687](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19687)
+- fix(cli): extensions dialog UX polish by @jacob314 in
+  [#19685](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19685)
+- fix(cli): use getDisplayString for manual model selection in dialog by
+  @sehoon38 in [#19726](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19726)
+- feat(policy): repurpose "Always Allow" persistence to workspace level by
+  @Abhijit-2592 in
+  [#19707](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19707)
+- fix(cli): re-enable CLI banner by @sehoon38 in
+  [#19741](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19741)
+- Disallow and suppress unsafe assignment by @gundermanc in
+  [#19736](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19736)
+- feat(core): migrate read_file to 1-based start_line/end_line parameters by
+  @adamfweidman in
+  [#19526](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19526)
+- feat(cli): improve CTRL+O experience for both standard and alternate screen
+  buffer (ASB) modes by @jwhelangoog in
+  [#19010](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19010)
+- Utilize pipelining of grep_search -> read_file to eliminate turns by
+  @gundermanc in
+  [#19574](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19574)
+- refactor(core): remove unsafe type assertions in error utils (Phase 1.1) by
   @mattKorwel in
-  [#18870](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18870)
-- Show notification when there's a conflict with an extensions command by
-  @chrstnb in [#17890](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17890)
-- fix(cli): dismiss '?' shortcuts help on hotkeys and active states by
-  @LyalinDotCom in
-  [#18583](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18583)
-- fix(core): prioritize conditional policy rules and harden Plan Mode by
-  @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#18882](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18882)
-- feat(core): refine Plan Mode system prompt for agentic execution by
+  [#19750](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19750)
+- Disallow unsafe returns. by @gundermanc in
+  [#19767](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19767)
+- fix(cli): filter subagent sessions from resume history by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#19698](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19698)
+- chore(lint): fix lint errors seen when running npm run lint by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#19844](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19844)
+- feat(core): remove unnecessary login verbiage from Code Assist auth by
   @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#18799](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18799)
-- feat(plan): create metrics for usage of `AskUser` tool by @Adib234 in
-  [#18820](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18820)
-- feat(cli): support Ctrl-Z suspension by @scidomino in
-  [#18931](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18931)
-- fix(github-actions): use robot PAT for release creation to trigger release
-  notes by @SandyTao520 in
-  [#18794](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18794)
-- feat: add strict seatbelt profiles and remove unusable closed profiles by
+  [#19861](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19861)
+- fix(plan): time share by approval mode dashboard reporting negative time
+  shares by @Adib234 in
+  [#19847](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19847)
+- fix(core): allow any preview model in quota access check by @bdmorgan in
+  [#19867](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19867)
+- fix(core): prevent omission placeholder deletions in replace/write_file by
+  @nsalerni in [#19870](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19870)
+- fix(core): add uniqueness guard to edit tool by @Shivangisharma4 in
+  [#19890](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19890)
+- refactor(config): remove enablePromptCompletion from settings by @sehoon38 in
+  [#19974](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19974)
+- refactor(core): move session conversion logic to core by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#19972](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19972)
+- Fix: Persist manual model selection on restart #19864 by @Nixxx19 in
+  [#19891](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19891)
+- fix(core): increase default retry attempts and add quota error backoff by
+  @sehoon38 in [#19949](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19949)
+- feat(core): add policy chain support for Gemini 3.1 by @sehoon38 in
+  [#19991](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19991)
+- Updates command reference and /stats command. by @g-samroberts in
+  [#19794](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19794)
+- Fix for silent failures in non-interactive mode by @owenofbrien in
+  [#19905](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19905)
+- fix(plan): allow plan mode writes on Windows and fix prompt paths by @Adib234
+  in [#19658](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19658)
+- fix(core): prevent OAuth server crash on unexpected requests by @reyyanxahmed
+  in [#19668](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19668)
+- feat: Map tool kinds to explicit ACP.ToolKind values and update test … by
+  @sripasg in [#19547](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19547)
+- chore: restrict gemini-automted-issue-triage to only allow echo by @galz10 in
+  [#20047](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20047)
+- Allow ask headers longer than 16 chars by @scidomino in
+  [#20041](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20041)
+- fix(core): prevent state corruption in McpClientManager during collis by @h30s
+  in [#19782](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19782)
+- fix(bundling): copy devtools package to bundle for runtime resolution by
   @SandyTao520 in
-  [#18876](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18876)
-- chore: cleanup unused and add unlisted dependencies in packages/a2a-server by
-  @adamfweidman in
-  [#18916](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18916)
-- fix(plan): isolate plan files per session by @Adib234 in
-  [#18757](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18757)
-- fix: character truncation in raw markdown mode by @jackwotherspoon in
-  [#18938](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18938)
-- feat(cli): prototype clean UI toggle and minimal-mode bleed-through by
-  @LyalinDotCom in
-  [#18683](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18683)
-- ui(polish) blend background color with theme by @jacob314 in
-  [#18802](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18802)
-- Add generic searchable list to back settings and extensions by @chrstnb in
-  [#18838](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18838)
-- feat(ui): align `AskUser` color scheme with UX spec by @jerop in
-  [#18943](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18943)
-- Hide AskUser tool validation errors from UI (agent self-corrects) by @jerop in
-  [#18954](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18954)
-- bug(cli) fix flicker due to AppContainer continuous initialization by
-  @jacob314 in [#18958](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18958)
-- feat(admin): Add admin controls documentation by @skeshive in
-  [#18644](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18644)
-- feat(cli): disable ctrl-s shortcut outside of alternate buffer mode by
-  @jacob314 in [#18887](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18887)
-- fix(vim): vim support that feels (more) complete by @ppgranger in
-  [#18755](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18755)
-- feat(policy): add --policy flag for user defined policies by @allenhutchison
-  in [#18500](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18500)
-- Update installation guide by @g-samroberts in
-  [#18823](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18823)
-- refactor(core): centralize tool definitions (Group 1: replace, search, grep)
-  by @aishaneeshah in
-  [#18944](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18944)
-- refactor(cli): finalize event-driven transition and remove interaction bridge
-  by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#18569](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18569)
-- Fix drag and drop escaping by @scidomino in
-  [#18965](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18965)
-- feat(sdk): initial package bootstrap for SDK by @mbleigh in
-  [#18861](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18861)
-- feat(sdk): implements SessionContext for SDK tool calls by @mbleigh in
-  [#18862](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18862)
-- fix(plan): make question type required in AskUser tool by @Adib234 in
-  [#18959](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18959)
-- fix(core): ensure --yolo does not force headless mode by @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#18976](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18976)
-- refactor(core): adopt `CoreToolCallStatus` enum for type safety by @jerop in
-  [#18998](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18998)
-- Enable in-CLI extension management commands for team by @chrstnb in
-  [#18957](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18957)
-- Adjust lint rules to avoid unnecessary warning. by @scidomino in
-  [#18970](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18970)
-- fix(vscode): resolve unsafe type assertion lint errors by @ehedlund in
-  [#19006](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19006)
-- Remove unnecessary eslint config file by @scidomino in
-  [#19015](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19015)
-- fix(core): Prevent loop detection false positives on lists with long shared
-  prefixes by @SandyTao520 in
-  [#18975](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18975)
-- feat(core): fallback to chat-base when using unrecognized models for chat by
-  @SandyTao520 in
-  [#19016](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19016)
-- docs: fix inconsistent commandRegex example in policy engine by @NTaylorMullen
-  in [#19027](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19027)
-- fix(plan): persist the approval mode in UI even when agent is thinking by
-  @Adib234 in [#18955](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18955)
-- feat(sdk): Implement dynamic system instructions by @mbleigh in
-  [#18863](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18863)
-- Docs: Refresh docs to organize and standardize reference materials. by
-  @jkcinouye in [#18403](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18403)
-- fix windows escaping (and broken tests) by @scidomino in
-  [#19011](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19011)
-- refactor: use `CoreToolCallStatus` in the the history data model by @jerop in
-  [#19033](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19033)
-- feat(cleanup): enable 30-day session retention by default by @skeshive in
-  [#18854](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18854)
-- feat(plan): hide plan write and edit operations on plans in Plan Mode by
-  @jerop in [#19012](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19012)
-- bug(ui) fix flicker refreshing background color by @jacob314 in
-  [#19041](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19041)
-- chore: fix dep vulnerabilities by @scidomino in
-  [#19036](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19036)
-- Revamp automated changelog skill by @g-samroberts in
-  [#18974](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18974)
-- feat(sdk): implement support for custom skills by @mbleigh in
-  [#19031](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19031)
-- refactor(core): complete centralization of core tool definitions by
+  [#19766](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19766)
+- feat(policy): Support MCP Server Wildcards in Policy Engine by @jerop in
+  [#20024](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20024)
+- docs(CONTRIBUTING): update React DevTools version to 6 by @mmgok in
+  [#20014](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20014)
+- feat(core): optimize tool descriptions and schemas for Gemini 3 by
   @aishaneeshah in
-  [#18991](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18991)
-- feat: add /commands reload to refresh custom TOML commands by @korade-krushna
-  in [#19078](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19078)
-- fix(cli): wrap terminal capability queries in hidden sequence by @srithreepo
-  in [#19080](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19080)
-- fix(workflows): fix GitHub App token permissions for maintainer detection by
-  @bdmorgan in [#19139](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19139)
-- test: fix hook integration test flakiness on Windows CI by @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#18665](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18665)
-- fix(core): Encourage non-interactive flags for scaffolding commands by
-  @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#18804](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18804)
-- fix(core): propagate User-Agent header to setup-phase CodeAssist API calls by
-  @gsquared94 in
-  [#19182](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19182)
-- docs: document .agents/skills alias and discovery precedence by @kevmoo in
-  [#19166](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19166)
-- feat(cli): add loading state to new agents notification by @sehoon38 in
-  [#19190](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19190)
-- Add base branch to workflow. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19189](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19189)
-- feat(cli): handle invalid model names in useQuotaAndFallback by @sehoon38 in
-  [#19222](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19222)
-- docs: custom themes in extensions by @jackwotherspoon in
-  [#19219](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19219)
-- Disable workspace settings when starting GCLI in the home directory. by
-  @kevinjwang1 in
-  [#19034](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19034)
-- feat(cli): refactor model command to support set and manage subcommands by
-  @sehoon38 in [#19221](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19221)
-- Add refresh/reload aliases to slash command subcommands by @korade-krushna in
-  [#19218](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19218)
-- refactor: consolidate development rules and add cli guidelines by @jacob314 in
-  [#19214](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19214)
-- chore(ui): remove outdated tip about model routing by @sehoon38 in
-  [#19226](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19226)
-- feat(core): support custom reasoning models by default by @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#19227](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19227)
-- Add Solarized Dark and Solarized Light themes by @rmedranollamas in
-  [#19064](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19064)
-- fix(telemetry): replace JSON.stringify with safeJsonStringify in file
-  exporters by @gsquared94 in
-  [#19244](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19244)
-- feat(telemetry): add keychain availability and token storage metrics by
-  @abhipatel12 in
-  [#18971](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18971)
-- feat(cli): update approval mode cycle order by @jerop in
-  [#19254](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19254)
-- refactor(cli): code review cleanup fix for tab+tab by @jacob314 in
-  [#18967](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18967)
-- feat(plan): support project exploration without planning when in plan mode by
-  @Adib234 in [#18992](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18992)
-- feat: add role-specific statistics to telemetry and UI (cont. #15234) by
-  @yunaseoul in [#18824](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18824)
-- feat(cli): remove Plan Mode from rotation when actively working by @jerop in
-  [#19262](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19262)
-- Fix side breakage where anchors don't work in slugs. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19261](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19261)
-- feat(config): add setting to make directory tree context configurable by
-  @kevin-ramdass in
-  [#19053](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19053)
-- fix(acp): Wait for mcp initialization in acp (#18893) by @Mervap in
-  [#18894](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18894)
-- docs: format UTC times in releases doc by @pavan-sh in
-  [#18169](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18169)
-- Docs: Clarify extensions documentation. by @jkcinouye in
-  [#19277](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19277)
-- refactor(core): modularize tool definitions by model family by @aishaneeshah
-  in [#19269](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19269)
-- fix(paths): Add cross-platform path normalization by @spencer426 in
-  [#18939](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18939)
-- feat(core): experimental in-progress steering hints (1 of 3) by @joshualitt in
-  [#19008](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19008)
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 261788c to release/v0.30.0-preview.0-pr-19453 to patch
-  version v0.30.0-preview.0 and create version 0.30.0-preview.1 by
+  [#19643](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19643)
+- feat(core): implement experimental direct web fetch by @mbleigh in
+  [#19557](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19557)
+- feat(core): replace expected_replacements with allow_multiple in replace tool
+  by @SandyTao520 in
+  [#20033](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20033)
+- fix(sandbox): harden image packaging integrity checks by @aviralgarg05 in
+  [#19552](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19552)
+- fix(core): allow environment variable expansion and explicit overrides for MCP
+  servers by @galz10 in
+  [#18837](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18837)
+- feat(policy): Implement Tool Annotation Matching in Policy Engine by @jerop in
+  [#20029](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20029)
+- fix(core): prevent utility calls from changing session active model by
+  @adamfweidman in
+  [#20035](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20035)
+- fix(cli): skip workspace policy loading when in home directory by
+  @Abhijit-2592 in
+  [#20054](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20054)
+- fix(scripts): Add Windows (win32/x64) support to lint.js by @ZafeerMahmood in
+  [#16193](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16193)
+- fix(a2a-server): Remove unsafe type assertions in agent by @Nixxx19 in
+  [#19723](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19723)
+- Fix: Handle corrupted token file gracefully when switching auth types (#19845)
+  by @Nixxx19 in
+  [#19850](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19850)
+- fix critical dep vulnerability by @scidomino in
+  [#20087](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20087)
+- Add new setting to configure maxRetries by @kevinjwang1 in
+  [#20064](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20064)
+- Stabilize tests. by @gundermanc in
+  [#20095](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20095)
+- make windows tests mandatory by @scidomino in
+  [#20096](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20096)
+- Add 3.1 pro preview to behavioral evals. by @gundermanc in
+  [#20088](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20088)
+- feat:PR-rate-limit by @JagjeevanAK in
+  [#19804](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19804)
+- feat(cli): allow expanding full details of MCP tool on approval by @y-okt in
+  [#19916](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19916)
+- feat(security): Introduce Conseca framework by @shrishabh in
+  [#13193](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13193)
+- fix(cli): Remove unsafe type assertions in activityLogger #19713 by @Nixxx19
+  in [#19745](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19745)
+- feat: implement AfterTool tail tool calls by @googlestrobe in
+  [#18486](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18486)
+- ci(actions): fix PR rate limiter excluding maintainers by @scidomino in
+  [#20117](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20117)
+- Shortcuts: Move SectionHeader title below top line and refine styling by
+  @keithguerin in
+  [#18721](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18721)
+- refactor(ui): Update and simplify use of gray colors in themes by @keithguerin
+  in [#20141](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20141)
+- fix punycode2 by @jacob314 in
+  [#20154](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20154)
+- feat(ide): add GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID env var to override IDE process detection by
+  @kiryltech in [#15842](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15842)
+- feat(policy): Propagate Tool Annotations for MCP Servers by @jerop in
+  [#20083](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20083)
+- fix(a2a-server): pass allowedTools settings to core Config by @reyyanxahmed in
+  [#19680](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19680)
+- feat(mcp): add progress bar, throttling, and input validation for MCP tool
+  progress by @jasmeetsb in
+  [#19772](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19772)
+- feat(policy): centralize plan mode tool visibility in policy engine by @jerop
+  in [#20178](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20178)
+- feat(browser): implement experimental browser agent by @gsquared94 in
+  [#19284](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19284)
+- feat(plan): summarize work after executing a plan by @jerop in
+  [#19432](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19432)
+- fix(core): create new McpClient on restart to apply updated config by @h30s in
+  [#20126](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20126)
+- Changelog for v0.30.0-preview.5 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#20107](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20107)
+- Update packages. by @jacob314 in
+  [#20152](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20152)
+- Fix extension env dir loading issue by @chrstnb in
+  [#20198](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20198)
+- restrict /assign to help-wanted issues by @scidomino in
+  [#20207](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20207)
+- feat(plan): inject message when user manually exits Plan mode by @jerop in
+  [#20203](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20203)
+- feat(extensions): enforce folder trust for local extension install by @galz10
+  in [#19703](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19703)
+- feat(hooks): adds support for RuntimeHook functions. by @mbleigh in
+  [#19598](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19598)
+- Docs: Update UI links. by @jkcinouye in
+  [#20224](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20224)
+- feat: prompt users to run /terminal-setup with yes/no by @ishaanxgupta in
+  [#16235](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16235)
+- fix: additional high vulnerabilities (minimatch, cross-spawn) by @adamfweidman
+  in [#20221](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20221)
+- feat(telemetry): Add context breakdown to API response event by @SandyTao520
+  in [#19699](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19699)
+- Docs: Add nested sub-folders for related topics by @g-samroberts in
+  [#20235](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20235)
+- feat(plan): support automatic model switching for Plan Mode by @jerop in
+  [#20240](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20240)
+- fix(patch): cherry-pick 58df1c6 to release/v0.31.0-preview.0-pr-20374 to patch
+  version v0.31.0-preview.0 and create version 0.31.0-preview.1 by
   @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#19490](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19490)
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick c43500c to release/v0.30.0-preview.1-pr-19502 to patch
-  version v0.30.0-preview.1 and create version 0.30.0-preview.2 by
+  [#20568](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20568)
+- fix(patch): cherry-pick ea48bd9 to release/v0.31.0-preview.1-pr-20577
+  [CONFLICTS] by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#20592](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20592)
+- fix(patch): cherry-pick 32e777f to release/v0.31.0-preview.2-pr-20531 to patch
+  version v0.31.0-preview.2 and create version 0.31.0-preview.3 by
   @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#19521](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19521)
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick aa9163d to release/v0.30.0-preview.3-pr-19991 to patch
-  version v0.30.0-preview.3 and create version 0.30.0-preview.4 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#20040](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20040)
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 2c1d6f8 to release/v0.30.0-preview.4-pr-19369 to patch
-  version v0.30.0-preview.4 and create version 0.30.0-preview.5 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#20086](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20086)
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick d96bd05 to release/v0.30.0-preview.5-pr-19867 to patch
-  version v0.30.0-preview.5 and create version 0.30.0-preview.6 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#20112](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20112)
+  [#20607](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20607)
 
 **Full Changelog**:
-https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.29.7...v0.30.1
+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.30.1...v0.31.0

docs/changelogs/preview.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Preview release: v0.31.0-preview.1
+# Preview release: v0.32.0-preview.0
 
 Released: February 27, 2026
 
@@ -13,404 +13,196 @@ npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@preview
 
 ## Highlights
 
-- **Plan Mode Enhancements**: Numerous additions including automatic model
-  switching, custom storage directory configuration, message injection upon
-  manual exit, enforcement of read-only constraints, and centralized tool
-  visibility in the policy engine.
-- **Policy Engine Updates**: Project-level policy support added, alongside MCP
-  server wildcard support, tool annotation propagation and matching, and
-  workspace-level "Always Allow" persistence.
-- **MCP Integration Improvements**: Better integration through support for MCP
-  progress updates with input validation and throttling, environment variable
-  expansion for servers, and full details expansion on tool approval.
-- **CLI & Core UX Enhancements**: Several UI and quality-of-life updates such as
-  Alt+D for forward word deletion, macOS run-event notifications, enhanced
-  folder trust configurations with security warnings, improved startup warnings,
-  and a new experimental browser agent.
-- **Security & Stability**: Introduced the Conseca framework, deceptive URL and
-  Unicode character detection, stricter access checks, rate limits on web fetch,
-  and resolved multiple dependency vulnerabilities.
+- **Plan Mode Enhancements**: Significant updates to Plan Mode, including
+  support for modifying plans in external editors, adaptive workflows based on
+  task complexity, and new integration tests.
+- **Agent and Core Engine Updates**: Enabled the generalist agent, introduced
+  `Kind.Agent` for sub-agent classification, implemented task tracking
+  foundation, and improved Agent-to-Agent (A2A) streaming and content
+  extraction.
+- **CLI & User Experience**: Introduced interactive shell autocompletion, added
+  a new verbosity mode for cleaner error reporting, enabled parallel loading of
+  extensions, and improved UI hints and shortcut handling.
+- **Billing and Security**: Implemented G1 AI credits overage flow with enhanced
+  billing telemetry, updated the authentication handshake to specification, and
+  added support for a policy engine in extensions.
+- **Stability and Bug Fixes**: Addressed numerous issues including 100% CPU
+  consumption by orphaned processes, enhanced retry logic for Code Assist,
+  reduced intrusive MCP errors, and merged duplicate imports across packages.
 
 ## What's Changed
 
-- fix(patch): cherry-pick 58df1c6 to release/v0.31.0-preview.0-pr-20374 to patch
-  version v0.31.0-preview.0 and create version 0.31.0-preview.1 by
-  @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#20568](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20568)
-- Use ranged reads and limited searches and fuzzy editing improvements by
-  @gundermanc in
-  [#19240](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19240)
-- Fix bottom border color by @jacob314 in
-  [#19266](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19266)
-- Release note generator fix by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19363](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19363)
-- test(evals): add behavioral tests for tool output masking by @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#19172](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19172)
-- docs: clarify preflight instructions in GEMINI.md by @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#19377](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19377)
-- feat(cli): add gemini --resume hint on exit by @Mag1ck in
-  [#16285](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16285)
-- fix: optimize height calculations for ask_user dialog by @jackwotherspoon in
-  [#19017](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19017)
-- feat(cli): add Alt+D for forward word deletion by @scidomino in
-  [#19300](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19300)
-- Disable failing eval test by @chrstnb in
-  [#19455](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19455)
-- fix(cli): support legacy onConfirm callback in ToolActionsContext by
+- feat(plan): add integration tests for plan mode by @Adib234 in
+  [#20214](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20214)
+- fix(acp): update auth handshake to spec by @skeshive in
+  [#19725](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19725)
+- feat(core): implement robust A2A streaming reassembly and fix task continuity
+  by @adamfweidman in
+  [#20091](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20091)
+- feat(cli): load extensions in parallel by @scidomino in
+  [#20229](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20229)
+- Plumb the maxAttempts setting through Config args by @kevinjwang1 in
+  [#20239](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20239)
+- fix(cli): skip 404 errors in setup-github file downloads by @h30s in
+  [#20287](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20287)
+- fix(cli): expose model.name setting in settings dialog for persistence by
+  @achaljhawar in
+  [#19605](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19605)
+- docs: remove legacy cmd examples in favor of powershell by @scidomino in
+  [#20323](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20323)
+- feat(core): Enable model steering in workspace. by @joshualitt in
+  [#20343](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20343)
+- fix: remove trailing comma in issue triage workflow settings json by @Nixxx19
+  in [#20265](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20265)
+- feat(core): implement task tracker foundation and service by @anj-s in
+  [#19464](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19464)
+- test: support tests that include color information by @jacob314 in
+  [#20220](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20220)
+- feat(core): introduce Kind.Agent for sub-agent classification by @abhipatel12
+  in [#20369](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20369)
+- Changelog for v0.30.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#20252](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20252)
+- Update changelog workflow to reject nightly builds by @g-samroberts in
+  [#20248](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20248)
+- Changelog for v0.31.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#20249](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20249)
+- feat(cli): hide workspace policy update dialog and auto-accept by default by
+  @Abhijit-2592 in
+  [#20351](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20351)
+- feat(core): rename grep_search include parameter to include_pattern by
   @SandyTao520 in
-  [#19369](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19369)
-- chore(deps): bump tar from 7.5.7 to 7.5.8 by dependabot[bot] in
-  [#19367](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19367)
-- fix(plan): allow safe fallback when experiment setting for plan is not enabled
-  but approval mode at startup is plan by @Adib234 in
-  [#19439](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19439)
-- Add explicit color-convert dependency by @chrstnb in
-  [#19460](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19460)
-- feat(devtools): migrate devtools package into monorepo by @SandyTao520 in
-  [#18936](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18936)
-- fix(core): clarify plan mode constraints and exit mechanism by @jerop in
-  [#19438](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19438)
-- feat(cli): add macOS run-event notifications (interactive only) by
-  @LyalinDotCom in
-  [#19056](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19056)
-- Changelog for v0.29.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#19361](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19361)
-- fix(ui): preventing empty history items from being added by @devr0306 in
-  [#19014](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19014)
-- Changelog for v0.30.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#19364](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19364)
-- feat(core): add support for MCP progress updates by @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#19046](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19046)
-- fix(core): ensure directory exists before writing conversation file by
-  @godwiniheuwa in
-  [#18429](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18429)
-- fix(ui): move margin from top to bottom in ToolGroupMessage by @imadraude in
-  [#17198](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17198)
-- fix(cli): treat unknown slash commands as regular input instead of showing
-  error by @skyvanguard in
-  [#17393](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17393)
-- feat(core): experimental in-progress steering hints (2 of 2) by @joshualitt in
-  [#19307](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19307)
-- docs(plan): add documentation for plan mode command by @Adib234 in
-  [#19467](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19467)
-- fix(core): ripgrep fails when pattern looks like ripgrep flag by @syvb in
-  [#18858](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18858)
-- fix(cli): disable auto-completion on Shift+Tab to preserve mode cycling by
-  @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#19451](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19451)
-- use issuer instead of authorization_endpoint for oauth discovery by
-  @garrettsparks in
-  [#17332](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17332)
-- feat(cli): include `/dir add` directories in @ autocomplete suggestions by
-  @jasmeetsb in [#19246](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19246)
-- feat(admin): Admin settings should only apply if adminControlsApplicable =
-  true and fetch errors should be fatal by @skeshive in
-  [#19453](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19453)
-- Format strict-development-rules command by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19484](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19484)
-- feat(core): centralize compatibility checks and add TrueColor detection by
+  [#20328](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20328)
+- feat(plan): support opening and modifying plan in external editor by @Adib234
+  in [#20348](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20348)
+- feat(cli): implement interactive shell autocompletion by @mrpmohiburrahman in
+  [#20082](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20082)
+- fix(core): allow /memory add to work in plan mode by @Jefftree in
+  [#20353](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20353)
+- feat(core): add HTTP 499 to retryable errors and map to RetryableQuotaError by
+  @bdmorgan in [#20432](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20432)
+- feat(core): Enable generalist agent by @joshualitt in
+  [#19665](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19665)
+- Updated tests in TableRenderer.test.tsx to use SVG snapshots by @devr0306 in
+  [#20450](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20450)
+- Refactor Github Action per b/485167538 by @google-admin in
+  [#19443](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19443)
+- fix(github): resolve actionlint and yamllint regressions from #19443 by @jerop
+  in [#20467](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20467)
+- fix: action var usage by @galz10 in
+  [#20492](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20492)
+- feat(core): improve A2A content extraction by @adamfweidman in
+  [#20487](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20487)
+- fix(cli): support quota error fallbacks for all authentication types by
+  @sehoon38 in [#20475](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20475)
+- fix(core): flush transcript for pure tool-call responses to ensure BeforeTool
+  hooks see complete state by @krishdef7 in
+  [#20419](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20419)
+- feat(plan): adapt planning workflow based on complexity of task by @jerop in
+  [#20465](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20465)
+- fix: prevent orphaned processes from consuming 100% CPU when terminal closes
+  by @yuvrajangadsingh in
+  [#16965](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16965)
+- feat(core): increase fetch timeout and fix [object Object] error
+  stringification by @bdmorgan in
+  [#20441](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20441)
+- [Gemma x Gemini CLI] Add an Experimental Gemma Router that uses a LiteRT-LM
+  shim into the Composite Model Classifier Strategy by @sidwan02 in
+  [#17231](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17231)
+- docs(plan): update documentation regarding supporting editing of plan files
+  during plan approval by @Adib234 in
+  [#20452](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20452)
+- test(cli): fix flaky ToolResultDisplay overflow test by @jwhelangoog in
+  [#20518](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20518)
+- ui(cli): reduce length of Ctrl+O hint by @jwhelangoog in
+  [#20490](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20490)
+- fix(ui): correct styled table width calculations by @devr0306 in
+  [#20042](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20042)
+- Avoid overaggressive unescaping by @scidomino in
+  [#20520](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20520)
+- feat(telemetry) Instrument traces with more attributes and make them available
+  to OTEL users by @heaventourist in
+  [#20237](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20237)
+- Add support for policy engine in extensions by @chrstnb in
+  [#20049](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20049)
+- Docs: Update to Terms of Service & FAQ by @jkcinouye in
+  [#20488](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20488)
+- Fix bottom border rendering for search and add a regression test. by @jacob314
+  in [#20517](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20517)
+- fix(core): apply retry logic to CodeAssistServer for all users by @bdmorgan in
+  [#20507](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20507)
+- Fix extension MCP server env var loading by @chrstnb in
+  [#20374](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20374)
+- feat(ui): add 'ctrl+o' hint to truncated content message by @jerop in
+  [#20529](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20529)
+- Fix flicker showing message to press ctrl-O again to collapse. by @jacob314 in
+  [#20414](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20414)
+- fix(cli): hide shortcuts hint while model is thinking or the user has typed a
+  prompt + add debounce to avoid flicker by @jacob314 in
+  [#19389](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19389)
+- feat(plan): update planning workflow to encourage multi-select with
+  descriptions of options by @Adib234 in
+  [#20491](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20491)
+- refactor(core,cli): useAlternateBuffer read from config by @psinha40898 in
+  [#20346](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20346)
+- fix(cli): ensure dialogs stay scrolled to bottom in alternate buffer mode by
+  @jacob314 in [#20527](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20527)
+- fix(core): revert auto-save of policies to user space by @Abhijit-2592 in
+  [#20531](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20531)
+- Demote unreliable test. by @gundermanc in
+  [#20571](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20571)
+- fix(core): handle optional response fields from code assist API by @sehoon38
+  in [#20345](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20345)
+- fix(cli): keep thought summary when loading phrases are off by @LyalinDotCom
+  in [#20497](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20497)
+- feat(cli): add temporary flag to disable workspace policies by @Abhijit-2592
+  in [#20523](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20523)
+- Disable expensive and scheduled workflows on personal forks by @dewitt in
+  [#20449](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20449)
+- Moved markdown parsing logic to a separate util file by @devr0306 in
+  [#20526](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20526)
+- fix(plan): prevent agent from using ask_user for shell command confirmation by
+  @Adib234 in [#20504](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20504)
+- fix(core): disable retries for code assist streaming requests by @sehoon38 in
+  [#20561](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20561)
+- feat(billing): implement G1 AI credits overage flow with billing telemetry by
+  @gsquared94 in
+  [#18590](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18590)
+- feat: better error messages by @gsquared94 in
+  [#20577](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20577)
+- fix(ui): persist expansion in AskUser dialog when navigating options by @jerop
+  in [#20559](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20559)
+- fix(cli): prevent sub-agent tool calls from leaking into UI by @abhipatel12 in
+  [#20580](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20580)
+- fix(cli): Shell autocomplete polish by @jacob314 in
+  [#20411](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20411)
+- Changelog for v0.31.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#20590](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20590)
+- Add slash command for promoting behavioral evals to CI blocking by @gundermanc
+  in [#20575](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20575)
+- Changelog for v0.30.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
+  [#20589](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20589)
+- Add low/full CLI error verbosity mode for cleaner UI by @LyalinDotCom in
+  [#20399](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20399)
+- Disable Gemini PR reviews on draft PRs. by @gundermanc in
+  [#20362](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20362)
+- Docs: FAQ update by @jkcinouye in
+  [#20585](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20585)
+- fix(core): reduce intrusive MCP errors and deduplicate diagnostics by
   @spencer426 in
-  [#19478](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19478)
-- Remove unused files and update index and sidebar. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19479](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19479)
-- Migrate core render util to use xterm.js as part of the rendering loop. by
-  @jacob314 in [#19044](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19044)
-- Changelog for v0.30.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#19496](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19496)
-- build: replace deprecated built-in punycode with userland package by @jacob314
-  in [#19502](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19502)
-- Speculative fixes to try to fix react error. by @jacob314 in
-  [#19508](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19508)
-- fix spacing by @jacob314 in
-  [#19494](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19494)
-- fix(core): ensure user rejections update tool outcome for telemetry by
-  @abhiasap in [#18982](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18982)
-- fix(acp): Initialize config (#18897) by @Mervap in
-  [#18898](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18898)
-- fix(core): add error logging for IDE fetch failures by @yuvrajangadsingh in
-  [#17981](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17981)
-- feat(acp): support set_mode interface (#18890) by @Mervap in
-  [#18891](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18891)
-- fix(core): robust workspace-based IDE connection discovery by @ehedlund in
-  [#18443](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18443)
-- Deflake windows tests. by @jacob314 in
-  [#19511](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19511)
-- Fix: Avoid tool confirmation timeout when no UI listeners are present by
-  @pdHaku0 in [#17955](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17955)
-- format md file by @scidomino in
-  [#19474](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19474)
-- feat(cli): add experimental.useOSC52Copy setting by @scidomino in
-  [#19488](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19488)
-- feat(cli): replace loading phrases boolean with enum setting by @LyalinDotCom
-  in [#19347](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19347)
-- Update skill to adjust for generated results. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19500](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19500)
-- Fix message too large issue. by @gundermanc in
-  [#19499](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19499)
-- fix(core): prevent duplicate tool approval entries in auto-saved.toml by
-  @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#19487](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19487)
-- fix(core): resolve crash in ClearcutLogger when os.cpus() is empty by @Adib234
-  in [#19555](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19555)
-- chore(core): improve encapsulation and remove unused exports by @adamfweidman
-  in [#19556](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19556)
-- Revert "Add generic searchable list to back settings and extensions (… by
-  @chrstnb in [#19434](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19434)
-- fix(core): improve error type extraction for telemetry by @yunaseoul in
-  [#19565](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19565)
-- fix: remove extra padding in Composer by @jackwotherspoon in
-  [#19529](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19529)
-- feat(plan): support configuring custom plans storage directory by @jerop in
-  [#19577](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19577)
-- Migrate files to resource or references folder. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19503](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19503)
-- feat(policy): implement project-level policy support by @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#18682](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18682)
-- feat(core): Implement parallel FC for read only tools. by @joshualitt in
-  [#18791](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18791)
-- chore(skills): adds pr-address-comments skill to work on PR feedback by
-  @mbleigh in [#19576](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19576)
-- refactor(sdk): introduce session-based architecture by @mbleigh in
-  [#19180](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19180)
-- fix(ci): add fallback JSON extraction to issue triage workflow by @bdmorgan in
-  [#19593](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19593)
-- feat(core): refine Edit and WriteFile tool schemas for Gemini 3 by
-  @SandyTao520 in
-  [#19476](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19476)
-- Changelog for v0.30.0-preview.3 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#19585](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19585)
-- fix(plan): exclude EnterPlanMode tool from YOLO mode by @Adib234 in
-  [#19570](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19570)
-- chore: resolve build warnings and update dependencies by @mattKorwel in
-  [#18880](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18880)
-- feat(ui): add source indicators to slash commands by @ehedlund in
-  [#18839](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18839)
-- docs: refine Plan Mode documentation structure and workflow by @jerop in
-  [#19644](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19644)
-- Docs: Update release information regarding Gemini 3.1 by @jkcinouye in
-  [#19568](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19568)
-- fix(security): rate limit web_fetch tool to mitigate DDoS via prompt injection
-  by @mattKorwel in
-  [#19567](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19567)
-- Add initial implementation of /extensions explore command by @chrstnb in
-  [#19029](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19029)
-- fix: use discoverOAuthFromWWWAuthenticate for reactive OAuth flow (#18760) by
-  @maximus12793 in
-  [#19038](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19038)
-- Search updates by @alisa-alisa in
-  [#19482](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19482)
-- feat(cli): add support for numpad SS3 sequences by @scidomino in
-  [#19659](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19659)
-- feat(cli): enhance folder trust with configuration discovery and security
-  warnings by @galz10 in
-  [#19492](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19492)
-- feat(ui): improve startup warnings UX with dismissal and show-count limits by
-  @spencer426 in
-  [#19584](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19584)
-- feat(a2a): Add API key authentication provider by @adamfweidman in
-  [#19548](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19548)
-- Send accepted/removed lines with ACCEPT_FILE telemetry. by @gundermanc in
-  [#19670](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19670)
-- feat(models): support Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and fixes by @sehoon38 in
-  [#19676](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19676)
-- feat(plan): enforce read-only constraints in Plan Mode by @mattKorwel in
-  [#19433](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19433)
-- fix(cli): allow perfect match @scripts/test-windows-paths.js completions to
-  submit on Enter by @spencer426 in
-  [#19562](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19562)
-- fix(core): treat 503 Service Unavailable as retryable quota error by @sehoon38
-  in [#19642](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19642)
-- Update sidebar.json for to allow top nav tabs. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19595](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19595)
-- security: strip deceptive Unicode characters from terminal output by @ehedlund
-  in [#19026](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19026)
-- Fixes 'input.on' is not a function error in Gemini CLI by @gundermanc in
-  [#19691](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19691)
-- Revert "feat(ui): add source indicators to slash commands" by @ehedlund in
-  [#19695](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19695)
-- security: implement deceptive URL detection and disclosure in tool
-  confirmations by @ehedlund in
-  [#19288](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19288)
-- fix(core): restore auth consent in headless mode and add unit tests by
-  @ehedlund in [#19689](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19689)
-- Fix unsafe assertions in code_assist folder. by @gundermanc in
-  [#19706](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19706)
-- feat(cli): make JetBrains warning more specific by @jacob314 in
-  [#19687](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19687)
-- fix(cli): extensions dialog UX polish by @jacob314 in
-  [#19685](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19685)
-- fix(cli): use getDisplayString for manual model selection in dialog by
-  @sehoon38 in [#19726](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19726)
-- feat(policy): repurpose "Always Allow" persistence to workspace level by
-  @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#19707](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19707)
-- fix(cli): re-enable CLI banner by @sehoon38 in
-  [#19741](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19741)
-- Disallow and suppress unsafe assignment by @gundermanc in
-  [#19736](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19736)
-- feat(core): migrate read_file to 1-based start_line/end_line parameters by
-  @adamfweidman in
-  [#19526](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19526)
-- feat(cli): improve CTRL+O experience for both standard and alternate screen
-  buffer (ASB) modes by @jwhelangoog in
-  [#19010](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19010)
-- Utilize pipelining of grep_search -> read_file to eliminate turns by
-  @gundermanc in
-  [#19574](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19574)
-- refactor(core): remove unsafe type assertions in error utils (Phase 1.1) by
-  @mattKorwel in
-  [#19750](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19750)
-- Disallow unsafe returns. by @gundermanc in
-  [#19767](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19767)
-- fix(cli): filter subagent sessions from resume history by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#19698](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19698)
-- chore(lint): fix lint errors seen when running npm run lint by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#19844](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19844)
-- feat(core): remove unnecessary login verbiage from Code Assist auth by
-  @NTaylorMullen in
-  [#19861](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19861)
-- fix(plan): time share by approval mode dashboard reporting negative time
-  shares by @Adib234 in
-  [#19847](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19847)
-- fix(core): allow any preview model in quota access check by @bdmorgan in
-  [#19867](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19867)
-- fix(core): prevent omission placeholder deletions in replace/write_file by
-  @nsalerni in [#19870](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19870)
-- fix(core): add uniqueness guard to edit tool by @Shivangisharma4 in
-  [#19890](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19890)
-- refactor(config): remove enablePromptCompletion from settings by @sehoon38 in
-  [#19974](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19974)
-- refactor(core): move session conversion logic to core by @abhipatel12 in
-  [#19972](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19972)
-- Fix: Persist manual model selection on restart #19864 by @Nixxx19 in
-  [#19891](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19891)
-- fix(core): increase default retry attempts and add quota error backoff by
-  @sehoon38 in [#19949](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19949)
-- feat(core): add policy chain support for Gemini 3.1 by @sehoon38 in
-  [#19991](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19991)
-- Updates command reference and /stats command. by @g-samroberts in
-  [#19794](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19794)
-- Fix for silent failures in non-interactive mode by @owenofbrien in
-  [#19905](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19905)
-- fix(plan): allow plan mode writes on Windows and fix prompt paths by @Adib234
-  in [#19658](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19658)
-- fix(core): prevent OAuth server crash on unexpected requests by @reyyanxahmed
-  in [#19668](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19668)
-- feat: Map tool kinds to explicit ACP.ToolKind values and update test … by
-  @sripasg in [#19547](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19547)
-- chore: restrict gemini-automted-issue-triage to only allow echo by @galz10 in
-  [#20047](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20047)
-- Allow ask headers longer than 16 chars by @scidomino in
-  [#20041](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20041)
-- fix(core): prevent state corruption in McpClientManager during collis by @h30s
-  in [#19782](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19782)
-- fix(bundling): copy devtools package to bundle for runtime resolution by
-  @SandyTao520 in
-  [#19766](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19766)
-- feat(policy): Support MCP Server Wildcards in Policy Engine by @jerop in
-  [#20024](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20024)
-- docs(CONTRIBUTING): update React DevTools version to 6 by @mmgok in
-  [#20014](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20014)
-- feat(core): optimize tool descriptions and schemas for Gemini 3 by
-  @aishaneeshah in
-  [#19643](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19643)
-- feat(core): implement experimental direct web fetch by @mbleigh in
-  [#19557](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19557)
-- feat(core): replace expected_replacements with allow_multiple in replace tool
-  by @SandyTao520 in
-  [#20033](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20033)
-- fix(sandbox): harden image packaging integrity checks by @aviralgarg05 in
-  [#19552](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19552)
-- fix(core): allow environment variable expansion and explicit overrides for MCP
-  servers by @galz10 in
-  [#18837](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18837)
-- feat(policy): Implement Tool Annotation Matching in Policy Engine by @jerop in
-  [#20029](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20029)
-- fix(core): prevent utility calls from changing session active model by
-  @adamfweidman in
-  [#20035](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20035)
-- fix(cli): skip workspace policy loading when in home directory by
-  @Abhijit-2592 in
-  [#20054](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20054)
-- fix(scripts): Add Windows (win32/x64) support to lint.js by @ZafeerMahmood in
-  [#16193](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16193)
-- fix(a2a-server): Remove unsafe type assertions in agent by @Nixxx19 in
-  [#19723](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19723)
-- Fix: Handle corrupted token file gracefully when switching auth types (#19845)
-  by @Nixxx19 in
-  [#19850](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19850)
-- fix critical dep vulnerability by @scidomino in
-  [#20087](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20087)
-- Add new setting to configure maxRetries by @kevinjwang1 in
-  [#20064](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20064)
-- Stabilize tests. by @gundermanc in
-  [#20095](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20095)
-- make windows tests mandatory by @scidomino in
-  [#20096](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20096)
-- Add 3.1 pro preview to behavioral evals. by @gundermanc in
-  [#20088](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20088)
-- feat:PR-rate-limit by @JagjeevanAK in
-  [#19804](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19804)
-- feat(cli): allow expanding full details of MCP tool on approval by @y-okt in
-  [#19916](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19916)
-- feat(security): Introduce Conseca framework by @shrishabh in
-  [#13193](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/13193)
-- fix(cli): Remove unsafe type assertions in activityLogger #19713 by @Nixxx19
-  in [#19745](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19745)
-- feat: implement AfterTool tail tool calls by @googlestrobe in
-  [#18486](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18486)
-- ci(actions): fix PR rate limiter excluding maintainers by @scidomino in
-  [#20117](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20117)
-- Shortcuts: Move SectionHeader title below top line and refine styling by
-  @keithguerin in
-  [#18721](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18721)
-- refactor(ui): Update and simplify use of gray colors in themes by @keithguerin
-  in [#20141](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20141)
-- fix punycode2 by @jacob314 in
-  [#20154](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20154)
-- feat(ide): add GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID env var to override IDE process detection by
-  @kiryltech in [#15842](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/15842)
-- feat(policy): Propagate Tool Annotations for MCP Servers by @jerop in
-  [#20083](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20083)
-- fix(a2a-server): pass allowedTools settings to core Config by @reyyanxahmed in
-  [#19680](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19680)
-- feat(mcp): add progress bar, throttling, and input validation for MCP tool
-  progress by @jasmeetsb in
-  [#19772](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19772)
-- feat(policy): centralize plan mode tool visibility in policy engine by @jerop
-  in [#20178](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20178)
-- feat(browser): implement experimental browser agent by @gsquared94 in
-  [#19284](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19284)
-- feat(plan): summarize work after executing a plan by @jerop in
-  [#19432](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19432)
-- fix(core): create new McpClient on restart to apply updated config by @h30s in
-  [#20126](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20126)
-- Changelog for v0.30.0-preview.5 by @gemini-cli-robot in
-  [#20107](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20107)
-- Update packages. by @jacob314 in
-  [#20152](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20152)
-- Fix extension env dir loading issue by @chrstnb in
-  [#20198](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20198)
-- restrict /assign to help-wanted issues by @scidomino in
-  [#20207](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20207)
-- feat(plan): inject message when user manually exits Plan mode by @jerop in
-  [#20203](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20203)
-- feat(extensions): enforce folder trust for local extension install by @galz10
-  in [#19703](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19703)
-- feat(hooks): adds support for RuntimeHook functions. by @mbleigh in
-  [#19598](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19598)
-- Docs: Update UI links. by @jkcinouye in
-  [#20224](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20224)
-- feat: prompt users to run /terminal-setup with yes/no by @ishaanxgupta in
-  [#16235](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16235)
-- fix: additional high vulnerabilities (minimatch, cross-spawn) by @adamfweidman
-  in [#20221](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20221)
-- feat(telemetry): Add context breakdown to API response event by @SandyTao520
-  in [#19699](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19699)
-- Docs: Add nested sub-folders for related topics by @g-samroberts in
-  [#20235](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20235)
-- feat(plan): support automatic model switching for Plan Mode by @jerop in
-  [#20240](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20240)
+  [#20232](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20232)
+- docs: fix spelling typos in installation guide by @campox747 in
+  [#20579](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20579)
+- Promote stable tests to CI blocking. by @gundermanc in
+  [#20581](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20581)
+- feat(core): enable contiguous parallel admission for Kind.Agent tools by
+  @abhipatel12 in
+  [#20583](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20583)
+- Enforce import/no-duplicates as error by @Nixxx19 in
+  [#19797](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19797)
+- fix: merge duplicate imports in sdk and test-utils packages (1/4) by @Nixxx19
+  in [#19777](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19777)
+- fix: merge duplicate imports in a2a-server package (2/4) by @Nixxx19 in
+  [#19781](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19781)
 
 **Full Changelog**:
-https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.30.0-preview.6...v0.31.0-preview.1
+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.31.0-preview.3...v0.32.0-preview.0

docs/cli/cli-reference.md

@@ -5,18 +5,18 @@ 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) |
+| 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`<br>`Get-Content 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
 

docs/cli/custom-commands.md

@@ -278,11 +278,20 @@ Let's create a global command that asks the model to refactor a piece of code.
 First, ensure the user commands directory exists, then create a `refactor`
 subdirectory for organization and the final TOML file.
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 mkdir -p ~/.gemini/commands/refactor
 touch ~/.gemini/commands/refactor/pure.toml
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\commands\refactor"
+New-Item -ItemType File -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\commands\refactor\pure.toml"
+```
+
 **2. Add the content to the file:**
 
 Open `~/.gemini/commands/refactor/pure.toml` in your editor and add the

docs/cli/enterprise.md

@@ -203,6 +203,15 @@ 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.
 
+**PowerShell Profile (Windows alternative):**
+
+On Windows, administrators can achieve similar results by adding the environment
+variable to the system-wide or user-specific PowerShell profile:
+
+```powershell
+Add-Content -Path $PROFILE -Value '$env:GEMINI_CLI_SYSTEM_SETTINGS_PATH="C:\ProgramData\gemini-cli\settings.json"'
+```
+
 ## User isolation in shared environments
 
 In shared compute environments (like ML experiment runners or shared build
@@ -214,12 +223,22 @@ 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.
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 # Isolate state for a specific job
 export GEMINI_CLI_HOME="/tmp/gemini-job-123"
 gemini
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+# Isolate state for a specific job
+$env:GEMINI_CLI_HOME="C:\temp\gemini-job-123"
+gemini
+```
+
 ## Restricting tool access
 
 You can significantly enhance security by controlling which tools the Gemini

docs/cli/model.md

@@ -19,24 +19,15 @@ Use the following command in Gemini CLI:
 
 Running this command will open a dialog with your options:
 
-| 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.                                                   |
+| Option            | Description                                                    | Models                                       |
+| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
+| Auto (Gemini 3)   | Let the system choose the best Gemini 3 model for your task.   | gemini-3-pro-preview, gemini-3-flash-preview |
+| 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.                         |
 
 We recommend selecting one of the above **Auto** options. However, you can
 select **Manual** to select a specific model from those available.
 
-### Gemini 3 and preview features
-
-> **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](../reference/configuration.md).

docs/cli/plan-mode.md

@@ -21,13 +21,15 @@ implementation. It allows you to:
   - [Entering Plan Mode](#entering-plan-mode)
   - [Planning Workflow](#planning-workflow)
   - [Exiting Plan Mode](#exiting-plan-mode)
+  - [Commands](#commands)
 - [Tool Restrictions](#tool-restrictions)
   - [Customizing Planning with Skills](#customizing-planning-with-skills)
   - [Customizing Policies](#customizing-policies)
     - [Example: Allow git commands in Plan Mode](#example-allow-git-commands-in-plan-mode)
-    - [Example: Enable research subagents in Plan Mode](#example-enable-research-subagents-in-plan-mode)
+    - [Example: Enable custom subagents in Plan Mode](#example-enable-custom-subagents-in-plan-mode)
   - [Custom Plan Directory and Policies](#custom-plan-directory-and-policies)
 - [Automatic Model Routing](#automatic-model-routing)
+- [Cleanup](#cleanup)
 
 ## Enabling Plan Mode
 
@@ -109,8 +111,9 @@ structure, and consultation level are proportional to the task's complexity:
     - **Iterate:** Provide feedback to refine the plan.
     - **Refine manually:** Press **Ctrl + X** to open the plan file in your
       [preferred external editor]. This allows you to manually refine the plan
-      steps before approval. The CLI will automatically refresh and show the
-      updated plan after you save and close the editor.
+      steps before approval. If you make any changes and save the file, the CLI
+      will automatically send the updated plan back to the agent for review and
+      iteration.
 
 For more complex or specialized planning tasks, you can
 [customize the planning workflow with skills](#customizing-planning-with-skills).
@@ -124,6 +127,10 @@ To exit Plan Mode, you can:
 - **Tool:** Gemini CLI calls the [`exit_plan_mode`] tool to present the
   finalized plan for your approval.
 
+### Commands
+
+- **`/plan copy`**: Copy the currently approved plan to your clipboard.
+
 ## Tool Restrictions
 
 Plan Mode enforces strict safety policies to prevent accidental changes.
@@ -132,6 +139,7 @@ These are the only allowed tools:
 
 - **FileSystem (Read):** [`read_file`], [`list_directory`], [`glob`]
 - **Search:** [`grep_search`], [`google_web_search`]
+- **Research Subagents:** [`codebase_investigator`], [`cli_help`]
 - **Interaction:** [`ask_user`]
 - **MCP Tools (Read):** Read-only [MCP tools] (e.g., `github_read_issue`,
   `postgres_read_schema`) are allowed.
@@ -202,16 +210,17 @@ priority = 100
 modes = ["plan"]
 ```
 
-#### Example: Enable research subagents in Plan Mode
+#### Example: Enable custom subagents in Plan Mode
 
-You can enable experimental research [subagents] like `codebase_investigator` to
-help gather architecture details during the planning phase.
+Built-in research [subagents] like [`codebase_investigator`] and [`cli_help`]
+are enabled by default in Plan Mode. You can enable additional [custom
+subagents] by adding a rule to your policy.
 
 `~/.gemini/policies/research-subagents.toml`
 
 ```toml
 [[rule]]
-toolName = "codebase_investigator"
+toolName = "my_custom_subagent"
 decision = "allow"
 priority = 100
 modes = ["plan"]
@@ -289,6 +298,24 @@ performance. You can disable this automatic switching in your settings:
 }
 ```
 
+## Cleanup
+
+By default, Gemini CLI automatically cleans up old session data, including all
+associated plan files and task trackers.
+
+- **Default behavior:** Sessions (and their plans) are retained for **30 days**.
+- **Configuration:** You can customize this behavior via the `/settings` command
+  (search for **Session Retention**) or in your `settings.json` file. See
+  [session retention] for more details.
+
+Manual deletion also removes all associated artifacts:
+
+- **Command Line:** Use `gemini --delete-session <index|id>`.
+- **Session Browser:** Press `/resume`, navigate to a session, and press `x`.
+
+If you use a [custom plans directory](#custom-plan-directory-and-policies),
+those files are not automatically deleted and must be managed manually.
+
 [`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
@@ -299,7 +326,10 @@ performance. You can disable this automatic switching in your settings:
 [MCP tools]: /docs/tools/mcp-server.md
 [`save_memory`]: /docs/tools/memory.md
 [`activate_skill`]: /docs/cli/skills.md
+[`codebase_investigator`]: /docs/core/subagents.md#codebase_investigator
+[`cli_help`]: /docs/core/subagents.md#cli_help
 [subagents]: /docs/core/subagents.md
+[custom subagents]: /docs/core/subagents.md#creating-custom-subagents
 [policy engine]: /docs/reference/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
@@ -310,3 +340,4 @@ performance. You can disable this automatic switching in your settings:
 [auto model]: /docs/reference/configuration.md#model-settings
 [model routing]: /docs/cli/telemetry.md#model-routing
 [preferred external editor]: /docs/reference/configuration.md#general
+[session retention]: /docs/cli/session-management.md#session-retention

docs/cli/sandbox.md

@@ -55,12 +55,27 @@ from your organization's registry.
 ```bash
 # Enable sandboxing with command flag
 gemini -s -p "analyze the code structure"
+```
 
-# Use environment variable
+**Use environment variable**
+
+**macOS/Linux**
+
+```bash
 export GEMINI_SANDBOX=true
 gemini -p "run the test suite"
+```
 
-# Configure in settings.json
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+$env:GEMINI_SANDBOX="true"
+gemini -p "run the test suite"
+```
+
+**Configure in settings.json**
+
+```json
 {
   "tools": {
     "sandbox": "docker"
@@ -99,26 +114,51 @@ use cases.
 
 To disable SELinux labeling for volume mounts, you can set the following:
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 export SANDBOX_FLAGS="--security-opt label=disable"
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+$env:SANDBOX_FLAGS="--security-opt label=disable"
+```
+
 Multiple flags can be provided as a space-separated string:
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 export SANDBOX_FLAGS="--flag1 --flag2=value"
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+$env:SANDBOX_FLAGS="--flag1 --flag2=value"
+```
+
 ## Linux UID/GID handling
 
 The sandbox automatically handles user permissions on Linux. Override these
 permissions with:
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 export SANDBOX_SET_UID_GID=true   # Force host UID/GID
 export SANDBOX_SET_UID_GID=false  # Disable UID/GID mapping
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+$env:SANDBOX_SET_UID_GID="true"   # Force host UID/GID
+$env:SANDBOX_SET_UID_GID="false"  # Disable UID/GID mapping
+```
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 ### Common issues

docs/cli/session-management.md

@@ -121,27 +121,36 @@ session lengths.
 
 ### Session retention
 
-To prevent your history from growing indefinitely, enable automatic cleanup
-policies in your settings.
+By default, Gemini CLI automatically cleans up old session data to prevent your
+history from growing indefinitely. When a session is deleted, Gemini CLI also
+removes all associated data, including implementation plans, task trackers, tool
+outputs, and activity logs.
+
+The default policy is to **retain sessions for 30 days**.
+
+#### Configuration
+
+You can customize these policies using the `/settings` command or by manually
+editing your `settings.json` file:
 
 ```json
 {
   "general": {
     "sessionRetention": {
       "enabled": true,
-      "maxAge": "30d", // Keep sessions for 30 days
-      "maxCount": 50 // Keep the 50 most recent sessions
+      "maxAge": "30d",
+      "maxCount": 50
     }
   }
 }
 ```
 
 - **`enabled`**: (boolean) Master switch for session cleanup. Defaults to
-  `false`.
+  `true`.
 - **`maxAge`**: (string) Duration to keep sessions (for example, "24h", "7d",
-  "4w"). Sessions older than this are deleted.
+  "4w"). Sessions older than this are deleted. Defaults to `"30d"`.
 - **`maxCount`**: (number) Maximum number of sessions to retain. The oldest
-  sessions exceeding this count are deleted.
+  sessions exceeding this count are deleted. Defaults to undefined (unlimited).
 - **`minRetention`**: (string) Minimum retention period (safety limit). Defaults
   to `"1d"`. Sessions newer than this period are never deleted by automatic
   cleanup.

docs/cli/settings.md

@@ -32,8 +32,8 @@ they appear in the UI.
 | Plan Model Routing      | `general.plan.modelRouting`        | Automatically switch between Pro and Flash models based on Plan Mode status. Uses Pro for the planning phase and Flash for the implementation phase.                           | `true`      |
 | Max Chat Model Attempts | `general.maxAttempts`              | Maximum number of attempts for requests to the main chat model. Cannot exceed 10.                                                                                              | `10`        |
 | Debug Keystroke Logging | `general.debugKeystrokeLogging`    | Enable debug logging of keystrokes to the console.                                                                                                                             | `false`     |
-| Enable Session Cleanup  | `general.sessionRetention.enabled` | Enable automatic session cleanup                                                                                                                                               | `false`     |
-| Keep chat history       | `general.sessionRetention.maxAge`  | Automatically delete chats older than this time period (e.g., "30d", "7d", "24h", "1w")                                                                                        | `undefined` |
+| Enable Session Cleanup  | `general.sessionRetention.enabled` | Enable automatic session cleanup                                                                                                                                               | `true`      |
+| Keep chat history       | `general.sessionRetention.maxAge`  | Automatically delete chats older than this time period (e.g., "30d", "7d", "24h", "1w")                                                                                        | `"30d"`     |
 
 ### Output
 
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ they appear in the UI.
 | 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 Context Window Percentage       | `ui.footer.hideContextPercentage`      | Hides the context window usage 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`   |
@@ -89,13 +89,13 @@ they appear in the UI.
 
 ### Model
 
-| UI Label                | Setting                      | Description                                                                            | Default     |
-| ----------------------- | ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Model                   | `model.name`                 | The Gemini model to use for conversations.                                             | `undefined` |
-| 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). | `0.5`       |
-| 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`      |
+| UI Label                      | Setting                      | Description                                                                            | Default     |
+| ----------------------------- | ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
+| Model                         | `model.name`                 | The Gemini model to use for conversations.                                             | `undefined` |
+| Max Session Turns             | `model.maxSessionTurns`      | Maximum number of user/model/tool turns to keep in a session. -1 means unlimited.      | `-1`        |
+| Context 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
 

docs/cli/telemetry.md

@@ -103,23 +103,52 @@ Before using either method below, complete these steps:
 
 1. Set your Google Cloud project ID:
    - For telemetry in a separate project from inference:
+
+     **macOS/Linux**
+
      ```bash
      export OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-telemetry-project-id"
      ```
+
+     **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+     ```powershell
+     $env:OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-telemetry-project-id"
+     ```
+
    - For telemetry in the same project as inference:
+
+     **macOS/Linux**
+
      ```bash
      export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
      ```
 
+     **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+     ```powershell
+     $env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
+     ```
+
 2. Authenticate with Google Cloud:
    - If using a user account:
      ```bash
      gcloud auth application-default login
      ```
    - If using a service account:
+
+     **macOS/Linux**
+
      ```bash
      export GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="/path/to/your/service-account.json"
      ```
+
+     **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+     ```powershell
+     $env:GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="C:\path\to\your\service-account.json"
+     ```
+
 3. Make sure your account or service account has these IAM roles:
    - Cloud Trace Agent
    - Monitoring Metric Writer

docs/cli/tutorials/automation.md

@@ -37,10 +37,18 @@ output.
 
 Pipe a file:
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 cat error.log | gemini "Explain why this failed"
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+Get-Content error.log | gemini "Explain why this failed"
+```
+
 Pipe a command:
 
 ```bash
@@ -57,7 +65,10 @@ results to a file.
 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`:
+1.  Save the following code as `generate_docs.sh` (or `generate_docs.ps1` for
+    Windows):
+
+    **macOS/Linux (`generate_docs.sh`)**
 
     ```bash
     #!/bin/bash
@@ -72,13 +83,34 @@ one.
     done
     ```
 
+    **Windows PowerShell (`generate_docs.ps1`)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    # Loop through all Python files
+    Get-ChildItem -Filter *.py | ForEach-Object {
+      Write-Host "Generating docs for $($_.Name)..."
+
+      $newName = $_.Name -replace '\.py$', '.md'
+      # Ask Gemini CLI to generate the documentation and print it to stdout
+      gemini "Generate a Markdown documentation summary for @$($_.Name). Print the result to standard output." | Out-File -FilePath $newName -Encoding utf8
+    }
+    ```
+
 2.  Make the script executable and run it in your directory:
 
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     chmod +x generate_docs.sh
     ./generate_docs.sh
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    .\generate_docs.ps1
+    ```
+
     This creates a corresponding Markdown file for every Python file in the
     folder.
 
@@ -90,7 +122,10 @@ like `jq`. To get pure JSON data from the model, combine the
 
 ### Scenario: Extract and return structured data
 
-1.  Save the following script as `generate_json.sh`:
+1.  Save the following script as `generate_json.sh` (or `generate_json.ps1` for
+    Windows):
+
+    **macOS/Linux (`generate_json.sh`)**
 
     ```bash
     #!/bin/bash
@@ -105,13 +140,35 @@ like `jq`. To get pure JSON data from the model, combine the
     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`:
+    **Windows PowerShell (`generate_json.ps1`)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    # Ensure we are in a project root
+    if (-not (Test-Path "package.json")) {
+      Write-Error "Error: package.json not found."
+      exit 1
+    }
+
+    # Extract data (requires jq installed, or you can use ConvertFrom-Json)
+    $output = gemini --output-format json "Return a raw JSON object with keys 'version' and 'deps' from @package.json" | ConvertFrom-Json
+    $output.response | Out-File -FilePath data.json -Encoding utf8
+    ```
+
+2.  Run the script:
+
+    **macOS/Linux**
 
     ```bash
     chmod +x generate_json.sh
     ./generate_json.sh
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    .\generate_json.ps1
+    ```
+
 3.  Check `data.json`. The file should look like this:
 
     ```json
@@ -129,8 +186,10 @@ 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.
+You can add a function to your shell configuration to create a `git commit`
+wrapper that writes the message for you.
+
+**macOS/Linux (Bash/Zsh)**
 
 1.  Open your `.zshrc` file (or `.bashrc` if you use Bash) in your preferred
     text editor.
@@ -170,6 +229,43 @@ to create a `git commit` wrapper that writes the message for you.
     source ~/.zshrc
     ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+1.  Open your PowerShell profile in your preferred text editor.
+
+    ```powershell
+    notepad $PROFILE
+    ```
+
+2.  Scroll to the very bottom of the file and paste this code:
+
+    ```powershell
+    function gcommit {
+      # Get the diff of staged changes
+      $diff = git diff --staged
+
+      if (-not $diff) {
+        Write-Host "No staged changes to commit."
+        return
+      }
+
+      # Ask Gemini to write the message
+      Write-Host "Generating commit message..."
+      $msg = $diff | gemini "Write a concise Conventional Commit message for this diff. Output ONLY the message."
+
+      # Commit with the generated message
+      git commit -m "$msg"
+    }
+    ```
+
+    Save your file and exit.
+
+3.  Run this command to make the function available immediately:
+
+    ```powershell
+    . $PROFILE
+    ```
+
 4.  Use your new command:
 
     ```bash

docs/cli/tutorials/mcp-setup.md

@@ -20,10 +20,18 @@ Most MCP servers require authentication. For GitHub, you need a PAT.
     **Read/Write** access to **Issues** and **Pull Requests**.
 3.  Store it in your environment:
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 export GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN="github_pat_..."
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+$env:GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN="github_pat_..."
+```
+
 ## How to configure Gemini CLI
 
 You tell Gemini about new servers by editing your `settings.json`.

docs/cli/tutorials/skills-getting-started.md

@@ -14,10 +14,18 @@ responding correctly.
 
 1.  Run the following command to create the folders:
 
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     mkdir -p .gemini/skills/api-auditor/scripts
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path ".gemini\skills\api-auditor\scripts"
+    ```
+
 ### Create the definition
 
 1.  Create a file at `.gemini/skills/api-auditor/SKILL.md`. This tells the agent

docs/extensions/reference.md

@@ -122,7 +122,10 @@ The manifest file defines the extension's behavior and configuration.
     }
   },
   "contextFileName": "GEMINI.md",
-  "excludeTools": ["run_shell_command"]
+  "excludeTools": ["run_shell_command"],
+  "plan": {
+    "directory": ".gemini/plans"
+  }
 }
 ```
 
@@ -157,6 +160,11 @@ The manifest file defines the extension's behavior and configuration.
   `"excludeTools": ["run_shell_command(rm -rf)"]` will block the `rm -rf`
   command. Note that this differs from the MCP server `excludeTools`
   functionality, which can be listed in the MCP server config.
+- `plan`: Planning features configuration.
+  - `directory`: The directory where planning artifacts are stored. This serves
+    as a fallback if the user hasn't specified a plan directory in their
+    settings. If not specified by either the extension or the user, the default
+    is `~/.gemini/tmp/<project>/<session-id>/plans/`.
 
 When Gemini CLI starts, it loads all the extensions and merges their
 configurations. If there are any conflicts, the workspace configuration takes

docs/extensions/writing-extensions.md

@@ -189,10 +189,18 @@ Custom commands create shortcuts for complex prompts.
 
 1.  Create a `commands` directory and a subdirectory for your command group:
 
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     mkdir -p commands/fs
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "commands\fs"
+    ```
+
 2.  Create a file named `commands/fs/grep-code.toml`:
 
     ```toml
@@ -252,10 +260,18 @@ Skills are activated only when needed, which saves context tokens.
 
 1.  Create a `skills` directory and a subdirectory for your skill:
 
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     mkdir -p skills/security-audit
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "skills\security-audit"
+    ```
+
 2.  Create a `skills/security-audit/SKILL.md` file:
 
     ```markdown

docs/get-started/authentication.md

@@ -78,11 +78,20 @@ To authenticate and use Gemini CLI with a Gemini API key:
 
 2. Set the `GEMINI_API_KEY` environment variable to your key. For example:
 
+   **macOS/Linux**
+
    ```bash
    # Replace YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY with the key from AI Studio
    export GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY"
    ```
 
+   **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+   ```powershell
+   # Replace YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY with the key from AI Studio
+   $env:GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY"
+   ```
+
    To make this setting persistent, see
    [Persisting Environment Variables](#persisting-vars).
 
@@ -114,12 +123,22 @@ or the location where you want to run your jobs.
 
 For example:
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 # Replace with your project ID and desired location (e.g., us-central1)
 export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
 export GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION="YOUR_PROJECT_LOCATION"
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+# Replace with your project ID and desired location (e.g., us-central1)
+$env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
+$env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION="YOUR_PROJECT_LOCATION"
+```
+
 To make any Vertex AI environment variable settings persistent, see
 [Persisting Environment Variables](#persisting-vars).
 
@@ -130,9 +149,17 @@ Consider this authentication method if you have Google Cloud CLI installed.
 > **Note:** If you have previously set `GOOGLE_API_KEY` or `GEMINI_API_KEY`, you
 > must unset them to use ADC:
 >
+> **macOS/Linux**
+>
 > ```bash
 > unset GOOGLE_API_KEY GEMINI_API_KEY
 > ```
+>
+> **Windows (PowerShell)**
+>
+> ```powershell
+> Remove-Item Env:\GOOGLE_API_KEY, Env:\GEMINI_API_KEY -ErrorAction Ignore
+> ```
 
 1. Verify you have a Google Cloud project and Vertex AI API is enabled.
 
@@ -160,9 +187,17 @@ pipelines, or if your organization restricts user-based ADC or API key creation.
 > **Note:** If you have previously set `GOOGLE_API_KEY` or `GEMINI_API_KEY`, you
 > must unset them:
 >
+> **macOS/Linux**
+>
 > ```bash
 > unset GOOGLE_API_KEY GEMINI_API_KEY
 > ```
+>
+> **Windows (PowerShell)**
+>
+> ```powershell
+> Remove-Item Env:\GOOGLE_API_KEY, Env:\GEMINI_API_KEY -ErrorAction Ignore
+> ```
 
 1.  [Create a service account and key](https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/keys-create-delete)
     and download the provided JSON file. Assign the "Vertex AI User" role to the
@@ -171,11 +206,20 @@ pipelines, or if your organization restricts user-based ADC or API key creation.
 2.  Set the `GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS` environment variable to the JSON
     file's absolute path. For example:
 
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     # Replace /path/to/your/keyfile.json with the actual path
     export GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="/path/to/your/keyfile.json"
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    # Replace C:\path\to\your\keyfile.json with the actual path
+    $env:GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="C:\path\to\your\keyfile.json"
+    ```
+
 3.  [Configure your Google Cloud Project](#set-gcp).
 
 4.  Start the CLI:
@@ -195,11 +239,20 @@ pipelines, or if your organization restricts user-based ADC or API key creation.
 
 2.  Set the `GOOGLE_API_KEY` environment variable:
 
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     # Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY with your Vertex AI API key
     export GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    # Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY with your Vertex AI API key
+    $env:GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
+    ```
+
     > **Note:** If you see errors like
     > `"API keys are not supported by this API..."`, your organization might
     > restrict API key usage for this service. Try the other Vertex AI
@@ -243,11 +296,20 @@ To configure Gemini CLI to use a Google Cloud project, do the following:
 
     For example, to set the `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT_ID` variable:
 
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     # Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Google Cloud project ID
     export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    # Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Google Cloud project ID
+    $env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
+    ```
+
     To make this setting persistent, see
     [Persisting Environment Variables](#persisting-vars).
 
@@ -257,16 +319,22 @@ To avoid setting environment variables for every terminal session, you can
 persist them with the following methods:
 
 1.  **Add your environment variables to your shell configuration file:** Append
-    the `export ...` commands to your shell's startup file (e.g., `~/.bashrc`,
-    `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`) and reload your shell (e.g.,
-    `source ~/.bashrc`).
+    the environment variable commands to your shell's startup file.
+
+    **macOS/Linux** (e.g., `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`, or `~/.profile`):
 
     ```bash
-    # Example for .bashrc
     echo 'export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"' >> ~/.bashrc
     source ~/.bashrc
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)** (e.g., `$PROFILE`):
+
+    ```powershell
+    Add-Content -Path $PROFILE -Value '$env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"'
+    . $PROFILE
+    ```
+
     > **Warning:** Be aware that when you export API keys or service account
     > paths in your shell configuration file, any process launched from that
     > shell can read them.
@@ -274,10 +342,13 @@ persist them with the following methods:
 2.  **Use a `.env` file:** Create a `.gemini/.env` file in your project
     directory or home directory. Gemini CLI automatically loads variables from
     the first `.env` file it finds, searching up from the current directory,
-    then in `~/.gemini/.env` or `~/.env`. `.gemini/.env` is recommended.
+    then in your home directory's `.gemini/.env` (e.g., `~/.gemini/.env` or
+    `%USERPROFILE%\.gemini\.env`).
 
     Example for user-wide settings:
 
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     mkdir -p ~/.gemini
     cat >> ~/.gemini/.env <<'EOF'
@@ -286,6 +357,16 @@ persist them with the following methods:
     EOF
     ```
 
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini"
+    @"
+    GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
+    # Add other variables like GEMINI_API_KEY as needed
+    "@ | Out-File -FilePath "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\.env" -Encoding utf8 -Append
+    ```
+
 Variables are loaded from the first file found, not merged.
 
 ## Running in Google Cloud environments <a id="cloud-env"></a>

docs/get-started/installation.md

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ installation methods, and release types.
   - "Casual" usage: 4GB+ RAM (short sessions, common tasks and edits)
   - "Power" usage: 16GB+ RAM (long sessions, large codebases, deep context)
 - **Runtime:** Node.js 20.0.0+
-- **Shell:** Bash or Zsh
+- **Shell:** Bash, Zsh, or PowerShell
 - **Location:**
   [Gemini Code Assist supported locations](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/resources/available-locations#americas)
 - **Internet connection required**

docs/hooks/best-practices.md

@@ -167,6 +167,8 @@ try {
 Run hook scripts manually with sample JSON input to verify they behave as
 expected before hooking them up to the CLI.
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 # Create test input
 cat > test-input.json << 'EOF'
@@ -187,7 +189,30 @@ cat test-input.json | .gemini/hooks/my-hook.sh
 
 # Check exit code
 echo "Exit code: $?"
+```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+# Create test input
+@"
+{
+  "session_id": "test-123",
+  "cwd": "C:\\temp\\test",
+  "hook_event_name": "BeforeTool",
+  "tool_name": "write_file",
+  "tool_input": {
+    "file_path": "test.txt",
+    "content": "Test content"
+  }
+}
+"@ | Out-File -FilePath test-input.json -Encoding utf8
+
+# Test the hook
+Get-Content test-input.json | .\.gemini\hooks\my-hook.ps1
+
+# Check exit code
+Write-Host "Exit code: $LASTEXITCODE"
 ```
 
 ### Check exit codes
@@ -333,7 +358,7 @@ tool_name=$(echo "$input" | jq -r '.tool_name')
 
 ### Make scripts executable
 
-Always make hook scripts executable:
+Always make hook scripts executable on macOS/Linux:
 
 ```bash
 chmod +x .gemini/hooks/*.sh
@@ -341,6 +366,10 @@ chmod +x .gemini/hooks/*.js
 
 ```
 
+**Windows Note**: On Windows, PowerShell scripts (`.ps1`) don't use `chmod`, but
+you may need to ensure your execution policy allows them to run (e.g.,
+`Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser`).
+
 ### Version control
 
 Commit hooks to share with your team:
@@ -481,6 +510,9 @@ ls -la .gemini/hooks/my-hook.sh
 chmod +x .gemini/hooks/my-hook.sh
 ```
 
+**Windows Note**: On Windows, ensure your execution policy allows running
+scripts (e.g., `Get-ExecutionPolicy`).
+
 **Verify script path:** Ensure the path in `settings.json` resolves correctly.
 
 ```bash

docs/hooks/writing-hooks.md

@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ Create a directory for hooks and a simple logging script.
 > This example uses `jq` to parse JSON. If you don't have it installed, you can
 > perform similar logic using Node.js or Python.
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 mkdir -p .gemini/hooks
 cat > .gemini/hooks/log-tools.sh << 'EOF'
@@ -52,6 +54,28 @@ EOF
 chmod +x .gemini/hooks/log-tools.sh
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path ".gemini\hooks"
+@"
+# Read hook input from stdin
+`$inputJson = `$input | Out-String | ConvertFrom-Json
+
+# Extract tool name
+`$toolName = `$inputJson.tool_name
+
+# Log to stderr (visible in terminal if hook fails, or captured in logs)
+[Console]::Error.WriteLine("Logging tool: `$toolName")
+
+# Log to file
+"[`$(Get-Date -Format 'o')] Tool executed: `$toolName" | Out-File -FilePath ".gemini\tool-log.txt" -Append -Encoding utf8
+
+# Return success with empty JSON
+"{}"
+"@ | Out-File -FilePath ".gemini\hooks\log-tools.ps1" -Encoding utf8
+```
+
 ## Exit Code Strategies
 
 There are two ways to control or block an action in Gemini CLI:

docs/ide-integration/index.md

@@ -177,10 +177,18 @@ standalone terminal and want to manually associate it with a specific IDE
 instance, you can set the `GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID` environment variable to the
 process ID (PID) of your IDE.
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 export GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID=12345
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+$env:GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID=12345
+```
+
 When this variable is set, Gemini CLI will skip automatic detection and attempt
 to connect using the provided PID.
 

docs/reference/commands.md

@@ -270,6 +270,9 @@ Slash commands provide meta-level control over the CLI itself.
   one has been generated.
   - **Note:** This feature requires the `experimental.plan` setting to be
     enabled in your configuration.
+- **Sub-commands:**
+  - **`copy`**:
+    - **Description:** Copy the currently approved plan to your clipboard.
 
 ### `/policies`
 

docs/reference/configuration.md

@@ -159,12 +159,12 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
 
 - **`general.sessionRetention.enabled`** (boolean):
   - **Description:** Enable automatic session cleanup
-  - **Default:** `false`
+  - **Default:** `true`
 
 - **`general.sessionRetention.maxAge`** (string):
   - **Description:** Automatically delete chats older than this time period
     (e.g., "30d", "7d", "24h", "1w")
-  - **Default:** `undefined`
+  - **Default:** `"30d"`
 
 - **`general.sessionRetention.maxCount`** (number):
   - **Description:** Alternative: Maximum number of sessions to keep (most
@@ -175,11 +175,6 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Description:** Minimum retention period (safety limit, defaults to "1d")
   - **Default:** `"1d"`
 
-- **`general.sessionRetention.warningAcknowledged`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** INTERNAL: Whether the user has acknowledged the session
-    retention warning
-  - **Default:** `false`
-
 #### `output`
 
 - **`output.format`** (enum):
@@ -268,7 +263,7 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Default:** `false`
 
 - **`ui.footer.hideContextPercentage`** (boolean):
-  - **Description:** Hides the context window remaining percentage.
+  - **Description:** Hides the context window usage percentage.
   - **Default:** `true`
 
 - **`ui.hideFooter`** (boolean):
@@ -1332,7 +1327,8 @@ the `advanced.excludedEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
 - **`GEMINI_MODEL`**:
   - Specifies the default Gemini model to use.
   - Overrides the hardcoded default
-  - Example: `export GEMINI_MODEL="gemini-3-flash-preview"`
+  - Example: `export GEMINI_MODEL="gemini-3-flash-preview"` (Windows PowerShell:
+    `$env:GEMINI_MODEL="gemini-3-flash-preview"`)
 - **`GEMINI_CLI_IDE_PID`**:
   - Manually specifies the PID of the IDE process to use for integration. This
     is useful when running Gemini CLI in a standalone terminal while still
@@ -1344,12 +1340,14 @@ the `advanced.excludedEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
   - By default, this is the user's system home directory. The CLI will create a
     `.gemini` folder inside this directory.
   - Useful for shared compute environments or keeping CLI state isolated.
-  - Example: `export GEMINI_CLI_HOME="/path/to/user/config"`
+  - Example: `export GEMINI_CLI_HOME="/path/to/user/config"` (Windows
+    PowerShell: `$env:GEMINI_CLI_HOME="C:\path\to\user\config"`)
 - **`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"`.
+  - Example: `export GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"` (Windows PowerShell:
+    `$env:GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"`).
 - **`GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT`**:
   - Your Google Cloud Project ID.
   - Required for using Code Assist or Vertex AI.
@@ -1360,18 +1358,23 @@ the `advanced.excludedEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
     you have `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT` set in your global environment in Cloud
     Shell, it will be overridden by this default. To use a different project in
     Cloud Shell, you must define `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT` in a `.env` file.
-  - Example: `export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"`.
+  - Example: `export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"` (Windows
+    PowerShell: `$env: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"`
+    (Windows PowerShell:
+    `$env:GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS="C:\path\to\your\credentials.json"`)
 - **`GOOGLE_GENAI_API_VERSION`**:
   - Specifies the API version to use for Gemini API requests.
   - When set, overrides the default API version used by the SDK.
-  - Example: `export GOOGLE_GENAI_API_VERSION="v1"`
+  - Example: `export GOOGLE_GENAI_API_VERSION="v1"` (Windows PowerShell:
+    `$env:GOOGLE_GENAI_API_VERSION="v1"`)
 - **`OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT`**:
   - Your Google Cloud Project ID for Telemetry in Google Cloud
-  - Example: `export OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"`.
+  - Example: `export OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"` (Windows
+    PowerShell: `$env:OTLP_GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"`).
 - **`GEMINI_TELEMETRY_ENABLED`**:
   - Set to `true` or `1` to enable telemetry. Any other value is treated as
     disabling it.
@@ -1399,7 +1402,8 @@ the `advanced.excludedEnvVars` setting in your `settings.json` file.
 - **`GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION`**:
   - Your Google Cloud Project Location (e.g., us-central1).
   - Required for using Vertex AI in non-express mode.
-  - Example: `export GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION="YOUR_PROJECT_LOCATION"`.
+  - Example: `export GOOGLE_CLOUD_LOCATION="YOUR_PROJECT_LOCATION"` (Windows
+    PowerShell: `$env: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.

docs/reference/keyboard-shortcuts.md

@@ -152,3 +152,13 @@ available combinations.
   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.
+
+## Limitations
+
+- On [Windows Terminal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Terminal):
+  - `shift+enter` is not supported.
+  - `shift+tab`
+    [is not supported](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/issues/20314)
+    on Node 20 and earlier versions of Node 22.
+- On macOS's [Terminal](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_(macOS)>):
+  - `shift+enter` is not supported.

docs/reference/policy-engine.md

@@ -10,9 +10,19 @@ confirmation.
 To create your first policy:
 
 1.  **Create the policy directory** if it doesn't exist:
+
+    **macOS/Linux**
+
     ```bash
     mkdir -p ~/.gemini/policies
     ```
+
+    **Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+    ```powershell
+    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\.gemini\policies"
+    ```
+
 2.  **Create a new policy file** (e.g., `~/.gemini/policies/my-rules.toml`). You
     can use any filename ending in `.toml`; all such files in this directory
     will be loaded and combined:
@@ -64,12 +74,22 @@ primary conditions are the tool's name and its arguments.
 
 The `toolName` in the rule must match the name of the tool being called.
 
+- **Qualified MCP Names**: Tools from MCP servers are internally prefixed with
+  their server name (for example, `server__tool`). To match an MCP tool, you
+  must use the qualified name or the `mcpName` field. Unqualified names (for
+  example, `toolName = "my_tool"`) don't match MCP tools.
 - **Wildcards**: You can use wildcards to match multiple tools.
   - `*`: Matches **any tool** (built-in or MCP).
   - `server__*`: Matches any tool from a specific MCP server.
   - `*__toolName`: Matches a specific tool name across **all** MCP servers.
   - `*__*`: Matches **any tool from any MCP server**.
 
+> **Note:** **Built-in Protection**: Unqualified rules for built-in tools (like
+> `read_file` or `run_shell_command`) are strictly scoped. A rule for
+> `read_file` will only match the built-in tool and won't automatically allow
+> `my_server__read_file`. This prevents malicious servers from hijacking
+> permissions of built-in tools.
+
 #### Arguments pattern
 
 If `argsPattern` is specified, the tool's arguments are converted to a stable
@@ -155,6 +175,20 @@ A rule matches a tool call if all of its conditions are met:
     provided regular expression. If the arguments don't match the pattern, the
     rule does not apply.
 
+### Name sanitization (The "Underscore Rule")
+
+Gemini CLI sanitizes server and tool names to ensure compatibility with the
+Gemini API.
+
+- **Invalid characters**: Any character that is not a letter, number, underscore
+  (`_`), dot (`.`), colon (`:`), or hyphen (`-`) is replaced with an
+  **underscore**.
+- **Spaces**: Spaces are always converted to underscores. For example, a server
+  named `"Google Drive"` is registered as `"Google_Drive"`.
+- **Case sensitivity**: Matching is case-insensitive.
+
+Your TOML rules must use these sanitized names to match correctly at runtime.
+
 ## Configuration
 
 Policies are defined in `.toml` files. The CLI loads these files from Default,

docs/resources/faq.md

@@ -88,10 +88,18 @@ You can configure your Google Cloud Project ID using an environment variable.
 
 Set the `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT` environment variable in your shell:
 
+**macOS/Linux**
+
 ```bash
 export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
 ```
 
+**Windows (PowerShell)**
+
+```powershell
+$env:GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="your-project-id"
+```
+
 To make this setting permanent, add this line to your shell's startup file
 (e.g., `~/.bashrc`, `~/.zshrc`).
 

docs/resources/troubleshooting.md

@@ -55,10 +55,13 @@ topics on:
     - Set the `NODE_USE_SYSTEM_CA=1` environment variable to tell Node.js to use
       the operating system's native certificate store (where corporate
       certificates are typically already installed).
-      - Example: `export NODE_USE_SYSTEM_CA=1`
+      - Example: `export NODE_USE_SYSTEM_CA=1` (Windows PowerShell:
+        `$env:NODE_USE_SYSTEM_CA=1`)
     - Set the `NODE_EXTRA_CA_CERTS` environment variable to the absolute path of
       your corporate root CA certificate file.
       - Example: `export NODE_EXTRA_CA_CERTS=/path/to/your/corporate-ca.crt`
+        (Windows PowerShell:
+        `$env:NODE_EXTRA_CA_CERTS="C:\path\to\your\corporate-ca.crt"`)
 
 ## Common error messages and solutions
 

docs/sidebar.json

@@ -94,7 +94,14 @@
           { "label": "Agent Skills", "slug": "docs/cli/skills" },
           { "label": "Checkpointing", "slug": "docs/cli/checkpointing" },
           { "label": "Headless mode", "slug": "docs/cli/headless" },
-          { "label": "Hooks", "slug": "docs/hooks" },
+          {
+            "label": "Hooks",
+            "collapsed": true,
+            "items": [
+              { "label": "Overview", "slug": "docs/hooks" },
+              { "label": "Reference", "slug": "docs/hooks/reference" }
+            ]
+          },
           { "label": "IDE integration", "slug": "docs/ide-integration" },
           { "label": "MCP servers", "slug": "docs/tools/mcp-server" },
           { "label": "Model routing", "slug": "docs/cli/model-routing" },

docs/tools/mcp-server.md

@@ -559,6 +559,9 @@ Upon successful connection:
      with underscores
    - Names longer than 63 characters are truncated with middle replacement
      (`___`)
+   - See
+     [Name sanitization](/docs/reference/policy-engine.md#name-sanitization-the-underscore-rule)
+     in the policy engine reference for more details.
 
 ### 3. Conflict resolution
 

esbuild.config.js

@@ -88,6 +88,9 @@ const cliConfig = {
   outfile: 'bundle/gemini.js',
   define: {
     'process.env.CLI_VERSION': JSON.stringify(pkg.version),
+    'process.env.GEMINI_SANDBOX_IMAGE_DEFAULT': JSON.stringify(
+      pkg.config?.sandboxImageUri,
+    ),
   },
   plugins: createWasmPlugins(),
   alias: {

eslint.config.js

@@ -25,6 +25,18 @@ const __dirname = path.dirname(__filename);
 const projectRoot = __dirname;
 const currentYear = new Date().getFullYear();
 
+const commonRestrictedSyntaxRules = [
+  {
+    selector: 'CallExpression[callee.name="require"]',
+    message: 'Avoid using require(). Use ES6 imports instead.',
+  },
+  {
+    selector: 'ThrowStatement > Literal:not([value=/^\\w+Error:/])',
+    message:
+      'Do not throw string literals or non-Error objects. Throw new Error("...") instead.',
+  },
+];
+
 export default tseslint.config(
   {
     // Global ignores
@@ -120,18 +132,7 @@ export default tseslint.config(
       'no-cond-assign': 'error',
       'no-debugger': 'error',
       'no-duplicate-case': 'error',
-      'no-restricted-syntax': [
-        'error',
-        {
-          selector: 'CallExpression[callee.name="require"]',
-          message: 'Avoid using require(). Use ES6 imports instead.',
-        },
-        {
-          selector: 'ThrowStatement > Literal:not([value=/^\\w+Error:/])',
-          message:
-            'Do not throw string literals or non-Error objects. Throw new Error("...") instead.',
-        },
-      ],
+      'no-restricted-syntax': ['error', ...commonRestrictedSyntaxRules],
       'no-unsafe-finally': 'error',
       'no-unused-expressions': 'off', // Disable base rule
       '@typescript-eslint/no-unused-expressions': [
@@ -171,6 +172,28 @@ export default tseslint.config(
       ],
     },
   },
+  {
+    // API Response Optionality enforcement for Code Assist
+    files: ['packages/core/src/code_assist/**/*.{ts,tsx}'],
+    rules: {
+      'no-restricted-syntax': [
+        'error',
+        ...commonRestrictedSyntaxRules,
+        {
+          selector:
+            'TSInterfaceDeclaration[id.name=/.+Response$/] TSPropertySignature:not([optional=true])',
+          message:
+            'All fields in API response interfaces (*Response) must be marked as optional (?) to prevent developers from accidentally assuming a field will always be present based on current backend behavior.',
+        },
+        {
+          selector:
+            'TSTypeAliasDeclaration[id.name=/.+Response$/] TSPropertySignature:not([optional=true])',
+          message:
+            'All fields in API response types (*Response) must be marked as optional (?) to prevent developers from accidentally assuming a field will always be present based on current backend behavior.',
+        },
+      ],
+    },
+  },
   {
     // Rules that only apply to product code
     files: ['packages/*/src/**/*.{ts,tsx}'],

evals/README.md

@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@
 Behavioral evaluations (evals) are tests designed to validate the agent's
 behavior in response to specific prompts. They serve as a critical feedback loop
 for changes to system prompts, tool definitions, and other model-steering
-mechanisms.
+mechanisms, and as a tool for assessing feature reliability by model, and
+preventing regressions.
 
 ## Why Behavioral Evals?
 
@@ -30,6 +31,48 @@ CLI's features.
   those that are generally reliable but might occasionally vary
   (`USUALLY_PASSES`).
 
+## Best Practices
+
+When designing behavioral evals, aim for scenarios that accurately reflect
+real-world usage while remaining small and maintainable.
+
+- **Realistic Complexity**: Evals should be complicated enough to be
+  "realistic." They should operate on actual files and a source directory,
+  mirroring how a real agent interacts with a workspace. Remember that the agent
+  may behave differently in a larger codebase, so we want to avoid scenarios
+  that are too simple to be realistic.
+  - _Good_: An eval that provides a small, functional React component and asks
+    the agent to add a specific feature, requiring it to read the file,
+    understand the context, and write the correct changes.
+  - _Bad_: An eval that simply asks the agent a trivia question or asks it to
+    write a generic script without providing any local workspace context.
+- **Maintainable Size**: Evals should be small enough to reason about and
+  maintain. We probably can't check in an entire repo as a test case, though
+  over time we will want these evals to mature into more and more realistic
+  scenarios.
+  - _Good_: A test setup with 2-3 files (e.g., a source file, a config file, and
+    a test file) that isolates the specific behavior being evaluated.
+  - _Bad_: A test setup containing dozens of files from a complex framework
+    where the setup logic itself is prone to breaking.
+- **Unambiguous and Reliable Assertions**: Assertions must be clear and specific
+  to ensure the test passes for the right reason.
+  - _Good_: Checking that a modified file contains a specific AST node or exact
+    string, or verifying that a tool was called with with the right parameters.
+  - _Bad_: Only checking for a tool call, which could happen for an unrelated
+    reason. Expecting specific LLM output.
+- **Fail First**: Have tests that failed before your prompt or tool change. We
+  want to be sure the test fails before your "fix". It's pretty easy to
+  accidentally create a passing test that asserts behaviors we get for free. In
+  general, every eval should be accompanied by prompt change, and most prompt
+  changes should be accompanied by an eval.
+  - _Good_: Observing a failure, writing an eval that reliably reproduces the
+    failure, modifying the prompt/tool, and then verifying the eval passes.
+  - _Bad_: Writing an eval that passes on the first run and assuming your new
+    prompt change was responsible.
+- **Less is More**: Prefer fewer, more realistic tests that assert the major
+  paths vs. more tests that are more unit-test like. These are evals, so the
+  value is in testing how the agent works in a semi-realistic scenario.
+
 ## Creating an Evaluation
 
 Evaluations are located in the `evals` directory. Each evaluation is a Vitest

evals/ask_user.eval.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import { describe, expect } from 'vitest';
+import { evalTest } from './test-helper.js';
+
+describe('ask_user', () => {
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    name: 'Agent uses AskUser tool to present multiple choice options',
+    prompt: `Use the ask_user tool to ask me what my favorite color is. Provide 3 options: red, green, or blue.`,
+    assert: async (rig) => {
+      const wasToolCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall('ask_user');
+      expect(wasToolCalled, 'Expected ask_user tool to be called').toBe(true);
+    },
+  });
+
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    name: 'Agent uses AskUser tool to clarify ambiguous requirements',
+    files: {
+      'package.json': JSON.stringify({ name: 'my-app', version: '1.0.0' }),
+    },
+    prompt: `I want to build a new feature in this app. Ask me questions to clarify the requirements before proceeding.`,
+    assert: async (rig) => {
+      const wasToolCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall('ask_user');
+      expect(wasToolCalled, 'Expected ask_user tool to be called').toBe(true);
+    },
+  });
+
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    name: 'Agent uses AskUser tool before performing significant ambiguous rework',
+    files: {
+      'packages/core/src/index.ts': '// index\nexport const version = "1.0.0";',
+      'packages/core/src/util.ts': '// util\nexport function help() {}',
+      'packages/core/package.json': JSON.stringify({
+        name: '@google/gemini-cli-core',
+      }),
+      'README.md': '# Gemini CLI',
+    },
+    prompt: `Refactor the entire core package to be better.`,
+    assert: async (rig) => {
+      const wasPlanModeCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall('enter_plan_mode');
+      expect(wasPlanModeCalled, 'Expected enter_plan_mode to be called').toBe(
+        true,
+      );
+
+      const wasAskUserCalled = await rig.waitForToolCall('ask_user');
+      expect(
+        wasAskUserCalled,
+        'Expected ask_user tool to be called to clarify the significant rework',
+      ).toBe(true);
+    },
+  });
+
+  // --- Regression Tests for Recent Fixes ---
+
+  // Regression test for issue #20177: Ensure the agent does not use `ask_user` to
+  // confirm shell commands. Fixed via prompt refinements and tool definition
+  // updates to clarify that shell command confirmation is handled by the UI.
+  // See fix: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20504
+  evalTest('USUALLY_PASSES', {
+    name: 'Agent does NOT use AskUser to confirm shell commands',
+    files: {
+      'package.json': JSON.stringify({
+        scripts: { build: 'echo building' },
+      }),
+    },
+    prompt: `Run 'npm run build' in the current directory.`,
+    assert: async (rig) => {
+      await rig.waitForTelemetryReady();
+
+      const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
+      const wasShellCalled = toolLogs.some(
+        (log) => log.toolRequest.name === 'run_shell_command',
+      );
+      const wasAskUserCalled = toolLogs.some(
+        (log) => log.toolRequest.name === 'ask_user',
+      );
+
+      expect(
+        wasShellCalled,
+        'Expected run_shell_command tool to be called',
+      ).toBe(true);
+      expect(
+        wasAskUserCalled,
+        'ask_user should not be called to confirm shell commands',
+      ).toBe(false);
+    },
+  });
+});

integration-tests/hooks-agent-flow.test.ts

@@ -165,14 +165,15 @@ describe('Hooks Agent Flow', () => {
 
       // BeforeModel hook to track message counts across LLM calls
       const messageCountFile = join(rig.testDir!, 'message-counts.json');
+      const escapedPath = JSON.stringify(messageCountFile);
       const beforeModelScript = `
         const fs = require('fs');
         const input = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(0, 'utf-8'));
         const messageCount = input.llm_request?.contents?.length || 0;
         let counts = [];
-        try { counts = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(${JSON.stringify(messageCountFile)}, 'utf-8')); } catch (e) {}
+        try { counts = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(${escapedPath}, 'utf-8')); } catch (e) {}
         counts.push(messageCount);
-        fs.writeFileSync(${JSON.stringify(messageCountFile)}, JSON.stringify(counts));
+        fs.writeFileSync(${escapedPath}, JSON.stringify(counts));
         console.log(JSON.stringify({ decision: 'allow' }));
       `;
       const beforeModelScriptPath = rig.createScript(

integration-tests/json-output.test.ts

@@ -81,7 +81,9 @@ describe('JSON output', () => {
     const message = (thrown as Error).message;
 
     // Use a regex to find the first complete JSON object in the string
-    const jsonMatch = message.match(/{[\s\S]*}/);
+    // We expect the JSON to start with a quote (e.g. {"error": ...}) to avoid
+    // matching random error objects printed to stderr (like ENOENT).
+    const jsonMatch = message.match(/{\s*"[\s\S]*}/);
 
     // Fail if no JSON-like text was found
     expect(

integration-tests/plan-mode.test.ts

@@ -4,8 +4,10 @@
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
+import { writeFileSync } from 'node:fs';
+import { join } from 'node:path';
 import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach } from 'vitest';
-import { TestRig, checkModelOutputContent } from './test-helper.js';
+import { TestRig, checkModelOutputContent, GEMINI_DIR } from './test-helper.js';
 
 describe('Plan Mode', () => {
   let rig: TestRig;
@@ -62,50 +64,98 @@ describe('Plan Mode', () => {
     });
   });
 
-  it.skip('should allow write_file only in the plans directory in plan mode', async () => {
-    await rig.setup(
-      'should allow write_file only in the plans directory in plan mode',
-      {
-        settings: {
-          experimental: { plan: true },
-          tools: {
-            core: ['write_file', 'read_file', 'list_directory'],
-            allowed: ['write_file'],
+  it('should allow write_file to the plans directory in plan mode', async () => {
+    const plansDir = '.gemini/tmp/foo/123/plans';
+    const testName =
+      'should allow write_file to the plans directory in plan mode';
+
+    await rig.setup(testName, {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { plan: true },
+        tools: {
+          core: ['write_file', 'read_file', 'list_directory'],
+        },
+        general: {
+          defaultApprovalMode: 'plan',
+          plan: {
+            directory: plansDir,
           },
-          general: { defaultApprovalMode: 'plan' },
         },
       },
-    );
-
-    // We ask the agent to create a plan for a feature, which should trigger a write_file in the plans directory.
-    // Verify that write_file outside of plan directory fails
-    await rig.run({
-      approvalMode: 'plan',
-      stdin:
-        'Create a file called plan.md in the plans directory. Then create a file called hello.txt in the current directory',
     });
 
-    const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
-    const writeLogs = toolLogs.filter(
-      (l) => l.toolRequest.name === 'write_file',
+    // Disable the interactive terminal setup prompt in tests
+    writeFileSync(
+      join(rig.homeDir!, GEMINI_DIR, 'state.json'),
+      JSON.stringify({ terminalSetupPromptShown: true }, null, 2),
     );
 
-    const planWrite = writeLogs.find(
+    const run = await rig.runInteractive({
+      approvalMode: 'plan',
+    });
+
+    await run.type('Create a file called plan.md in the plans directory.');
+    await run.type('\r');
+
+    await rig.expectToolCallSuccess(['write_file'], 30000, (args) =>
+      args.includes('plan.md'),
+    );
+
+    const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
+    const planWrite = toolLogs.find(
       (l) =>
+        l.toolRequest.name === 'write_file' &&
         l.toolRequest.args.includes('plans') &&
         l.toolRequest.args.includes('plan.md'),
     );
+    expect(planWrite?.toolRequest.success).toBe(true);
+  });
 
-    const blockedWrite = writeLogs.find((l) =>
-      l.toolRequest.args.includes('hello.txt'),
+  it('should deny write_file to non-plans directory in plan mode', async () => {
+    const plansDir = '.gemini/tmp/foo/123/plans';
+    const testName =
+      'should deny write_file to non-plans directory in plan mode';
+
+    await rig.setup(testName, {
+      settings: {
+        experimental: { plan: true },
+        tools: {
+          core: ['write_file', 'read_file', 'list_directory'],
+        },
+        general: {
+          defaultApprovalMode: 'plan',
+          plan: {
+            directory: plansDir,
+          },
+        },
+      },
+    });
+
+    // Disable the interactive terminal setup prompt in tests
+    writeFileSync(
+      join(rig.homeDir!, GEMINI_DIR, 'state.json'),
+      JSON.stringify({ terminalSetupPromptShown: true }, null, 2),
     );
 
-    // Model is undeterministic, sometimes a blocked write appears in tool logs and sometimes it doesn't
-    if (blockedWrite) {
-      expect(blockedWrite?.toolRequest.success).toBe(false);
-    }
+    const run = await rig.runInteractive({
+      approvalMode: 'plan',
+    });
 
-    expect(planWrite?.toolRequest.success).toBe(true);
+    await run.type('Create a file called hello.txt in the current directory.');
+    await run.type('\r');
+
+    const toolLogs = rig.readToolLogs();
+    const writeLog = toolLogs.find(
+      (l) =>
+        l.toolRequest.name === 'write_file' &&
+        l.toolRequest.args.includes('hello.txt'),
+    );
+
+    // In Plan Mode, writes outside the plans directory should be blocked.
+    // Model is undeterministic, sometimes it doesn't even try, but if it does, it must fail.
+    if (writeLog) {
+      expect(writeLog.toolRequest.success).toBe(false);
+    }
   });
 
   it('should be able to enter plan mode from default mode', async () => {
@@ -119,6 +169,12 @@ describe('Plan Mode', () => {
       },
     });
 
+    // Disable the interactive terminal setup prompt in tests
+    writeFileSync(
+      join(rig.homeDir!, GEMINI_DIR, 'state.json'),
+      JSON.stringify({ terminalSetupPromptShown: true }, null, 2),
+    );
+
     // Start in default mode and ask to enter plan mode.
     await rig.run({
       approvalMode: 'default',
@@ -126,10 +182,7 @@ describe('Plan Mode', () => {
         'I want to perform a complex refactoring. Please enter plan mode so we can design it first.',
     });
 
-    const enterPlanCallFound = await rig.waitForToolCall(
-      'enter_plan_mode',
-      10000,
-    );
+    const enterPlanCallFound = await rig.waitForToolCall('enter_plan_mode');
     expect(enterPlanCallFound, 'Expected enter_plan_mode to be called').toBe(
       true,
     );

integration-tests/run_shell_command.test.ts

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ const { shell } = getShellConfiguration();
 function getLineCountCommand(): { command: string; tool: string } {
   switch (shell) {
     case 'powershell':
+      return { command: `Measure-Object -Line`, tool: 'Measure-Object' };
     case 'cmd':
       return { command: `find /c /v`, tool: 'find' };
     case 'bash':
@@ -238,8 +239,12 @@ describe('run_shell_command', () => {
   });
 
   it('should succeed in yolo mode', async () => {
+    const isWindows = process.platform === 'win32';
     await rig.setup('should succeed in yolo mode', {
-      settings: { tools: { core: ['run_shell_command'] } },
+      settings: {
+        tools: { core: ['run_shell_command'] },
+        shell: isWindows ? { enableInteractiveShell: false } : undefined,
+      },
     });
 
     const testFile = rig.createFile('test.txt', 'Lorem\nIpsum\nDolor\n');

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-  "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+  "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-      "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+      "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
       "workspaces": [
         "packages/*"
       ],
@@ -6298,16 +6298,36 @@
         "node": ">= 12"
       }
     },
-    "node_modules/clipboardy": {
-      "version": "5.0.0",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/clipboardy/-/clipboardy-5.0.0.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-MQfKHaD09eP80Pev4qBxZLbxJK/ONnqfSYAPlCmPh+7BDboYtO/3BmB6HGzxDIT0SlTRc2tzS8lQqfcdLtZ0Kg==",
+    "node_modules/clipboard-image": {
+      "version": "0.1.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/clipboard-image/-/clipboard-image-0.1.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-SWk7FgaXLNFld19peQ/rTe0n97lwR1WbkqxV6JKCAOh7U52AKV/PeMFCyt/8IhBdqyDA8rdyewQMKZqvWT5Akg==",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
-        "execa": "^9.6.0",
+        "run-jxa": "^3.0.0"
+      },
+      "bin": {
+        "clipboard-image": "cli.js"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=20"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/clipboardy": {
+      "version": "5.2.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/clipboardy/-/clipboardy-5.2.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-RWp4E/ivQAzgF4QSWA9sjeW+Bjo+U2SvebkDhNIfO7y65eGdXPUxMTdIKYsn+bxM3ItPHGm3e68Bv3fgQ3mARw==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "clipboard-image": "^0.1.0",
+        "execa": "^9.6.1",
         "is-wayland": "^0.1.0",
         "is-wsl": "^3.1.0",
-        "is64bit": "^2.0.0"
+        "is64bit": "^2.0.0",
+        "powershell-utils": "^0.2.0"
       },
       "engines": {
         "node": ">=20"
@@ -6563,6 +6583,9 @@
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/content-disposition/-/content-disposition-1.0.1.tgz",
       "integrity": "sha512-oIXISMynqSqm241k6kcQ5UwttDILMK4BiurCfGEREw6+X9jkkpEe5T9FZaApyLGGOnFuyMWZpdolTXMtvEJ08Q==",
       "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "safe-buffer": "5.2.1"
+      },
       "engines": {
         "node": ">=18"
       },
@@ -6729,6 +6752,33 @@
         "node": ">= 8"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/crypto-random-string": {
+      "version": "4.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/crypto-random-string/-/crypto-random-string-4.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-x8dy3RnvYdlUcPOjkEHqozhiwzKNSq7GcPuXFbnyMOCHxX8V3OgIg/pYuabl2sbUPfIJaeAQB7PMOK8DFIdoRA==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "type-fest": "^1.0.1"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=12"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/crypto-random-string/node_modules/type-fest": {
+      "version": "1.4.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/type-fest/-/type-fest-1.4.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-yGSza74xk0UG8k+pLh5oeoYirvIiWo5t0/o3zHHAO2tRDiZcxWP7fywNlXhqb6/r6sWvwi+RsyQMWhVLe4BVuA==",
+      "license": "(MIT OR CC0-1.0)",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=10"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/css-select": {
       "version": "5.2.2",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/css-select/-/css-select-5.2.2.tgz",
@@ -8419,9 +8469,9 @@
       }
     },
     "node_modules/execa": {
-      "version": "9.6.0",
-      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/execa/-/execa-9.6.0.tgz",
-      "integrity": "sha512-jpWzZ1ZhwUmeWRhS7Qv3mhpOhLfwI+uAX4e5fOcXqwMR7EcJ0pj2kV1CVzHVMX/LphnKWD3LObjZCoJ71lKpHw==",
+      "version": "9.6.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/execa/-/execa-9.6.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-9Be3ZoN4LmYR90tUoVu2te2BsbzHfhJyfEiAVfz7N5/zv+jduIfLrV2xdQXOHbaD6KgpGdO9PRPM1Y4Q9QkPkA==",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "@sindresorhus/merge-streams": "^4.0.0",
@@ -8539,6 +8589,15 @@
         "express": ">= 4.11"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/express/node_modules/debug": {
+      "version": "2.6.9",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/debug/-/debug-2.6.9.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-bC7ElrdJaJnPbAP+1EotYvqZsb3ecl5wi6Bfi6BJTUcNowp6cvspg0jXznRTKDjm/E7AdgFBVeAPVMNcKGsHMA==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "ms": "2.0.0"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/extend": {
       "version": "3.0.2",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/extend/-/extend-3.0.2.tgz",
@@ -8790,13 +8849,24 @@
         "statuses": "^2.0.1"
       },
       "engines": {
-        "node": ">= 18.0.0"
-      },
-      "funding": {
-        "type": "opencollective",
-        "url": "https://opencollective.com/express"
+        "node": ">= 0.8"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/finalhandler/node_modules/debug": {
+      "version": "2.6.9",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/debug/-/debug-2.6.9.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-bC7ElrdJaJnPbAP+1EotYvqZsb3ecl5wi6Bfi6BJTUcNowp6cvspg0jXznRTKDjm/E7AdgFBVeAPVMNcKGsHMA==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "ms": "2.0.0"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/finalhandler/node_modules/ms": {
+      "version": "2.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/ms/-/ms-2.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-Tpp60P6IUJDTuOq/5Z8cdskzJujfwqfOTkrwIwj7IRISpnkJnT6SyJ4PCPnGMoFjC9ddhal5KVIYtAt97ix05A==",
+      "license": "MIT"
+    },
     "node_modules/find-up": {
       "version": "5.0.0",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/find-up/-/find-up-5.0.0.tgz",
@@ -11671,6 +11741,21 @@
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       "license": "ISC"
     },
+    "node_modules/macos-version": {
+      "version": "6.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/macos-version/-/macos-version-6.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-O2S8voA+pMfCHhBn/TIYDXzJ1qNHpPDU32oFxglKnVdJABiYYITt45oLkV9yhwA3E2FDwn3tQqUFrTsr1p3sBQ==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "semver": "^7.3.5"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": "^12.20.0 || ^14.13.1 || >=16.0.0"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/magic-string": {
       "version": "0.30.21",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/magic-string/-/magic-string-0.30.21.tgz",
@@ -11806,6 +11891,12 @@
         "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/merge-stream": {
+      "version": "2.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/merge-stream/-/merge-stream-2.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-abv/qOcuPfk3URPfDzmZU1LKmuw8kT+0nIHvKrKgFrwifol/doWcdA4ZqsWQ8ENrFKkd67Mfpo/LovbIUsbt3w==",
+      "license": "MIT"
+    },
     "node_modules/merge2": {
       "version": "1.4.1",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/merge2/-/merge2-1.4.1.tgz",
@@ -13356,6 +13447,18 @@
         "node": "^10 || ^12 || >=14"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/powershell-utils": {
+      "version": "0.2.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/powershell-utils/-/powershell-utils-0.2.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-ZlsFlG7MtSFCoc5xreOvBAozCJ6Pf06opgJjh9ONEv418xpZSAzNjstD36C6+JwOnfSqOW/9uDkqKjezTdxZhw==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=20"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/prelude-ls": {
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       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/prelude-ls/-/prelude-ls-1.2.1.tgz",
@@ -14238,6 +14341,107 @@
         "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/run-jxa": {
+      "version": "3.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/run-jxa/-/run-jxa-3.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-4f2CrY7H+sXkKXJn/cE6qRA3z+NMVO7zvlZ/nUV0e62yWftpiLAfw5eV9ZdomzWd2TXWwEIiGjAT57+lWIzzvA==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "execa": "^5.1.1",
+        "macos-version": "^6.0.0",
+        "subsume": "^4.0.0",
+        "type-fest": "^2.0.0"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": "^12.20.0 || ^14.13.1 || >=16.0.0"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/run-jxa/node_modules/execa": {
+      "version": "5.1.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/execa/-/execa-5.1.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-8uSpZZocAZRBAPIEINJj3Lo9HyGitllczc27Eh5YYojjMFMn8yHMDMaUHE2Jqfq05D/wucwI4JGURyXt1vchyg==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "cross-spawn": "^7.0.3",
+        "get-stream": "^6.0.0",
+        "human-signals": "^2.1.0",
+        "is-stream": "^2.0.0",
+        "merge-stream": "^2.0.0",
+        "npm-run-path": "^4.0.1",
+        "onetime": "^5.1.2",
+        "signal-exit": "^3.0.3",
+        "strip-final-newline": "^2.0.0"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=10"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sindresorhus/execa?sponsor=1"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/run-jxa/node_modules/get-stream": {
+      "version": "6.0.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/get-stream/-/get-stream-6.0.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-ts6Wi+2j3jQjqi70w5AlN8DFnkSwC+MqmxEzdEALB2qXZYV3X/b1CTfgPLGJNMeAWxdPfU8FO1ms3NUfaHCPYg==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=10"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
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+      "license": "Apache-2.0",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=10.17.0"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/run-jxa/node_modules/npm-run-path": {
+      "version": "4.0.1",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/npm-run-path/-/npm-run-path-4.0.1.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-S48WzZW777zhNIrn7gxOlISNAqi9ZC/uQFnRdbeIHhZhCA6UqpkOT8T1G7BvfdgP4Er8gF4sUbaS0i7QvIfCWw==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "path-key": "^3.0.0"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=8"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/run-jxa/node_modules/signal-exit": {
+      "version": "3.0.7",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/signal-exit/-/signal-exit-3.0.7.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-wnD2ZE+l+SPC/uoS0vXeE9L1+0wuaMqKlfz9AMUo38JsyLSBWSFcHR1Rri62LZc12vLr1gb3jl7iwQhgwpAbGQ==",
+      "license": "ISC"
+    },
+    "node_modules/run-jxa/node_modules/strip-final-newline": {
+      "version": "2.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/strip-final-newline/-/strip-final-newline-2.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-BrpvfNAE3dcvq7ll3xVumzjKjZQ5tI1sEUIKr3Uoks0XUl45St3FlatVqef9prk4jRDzhW6WZg+3bk93y6pLjA==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=6"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/run-jxa/node_modules/type-fest": {
+      "version": "2.19.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/type-fest/-/type-fest-2.19.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-RAH822pAdBgcNMAfWnCBU3CFZcfZ/i1eZjwFU/dsLKumyuuP3niueg2UAukXYF0E2AAoc82ZSSf9J0WQBinzHA==",
+      "license": "(MIT OR CC0-1.0)",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=12.20"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/run-parallel": {
       "version": "1.2.0",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/run-parallel/-/run-parallel-1.2.0.tgz",
@@ -15174,6 +15378,34 @@
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       "license": "MIT"
     },
+    "node_modules/subsume": {
+      "version": "4.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/subsume/-/subsume-4.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-BWnYJElmHbYZ/zKevy+TG+SsyoFCmRPDHJbR1MzLxkPOv1Jp/4hGhVUtP98s+wZBsBsHwCXvPTP0x287/WMjGg==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "escape-string-regexp": "^5.0.0",
+        "unique-string": "^3.0.0"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": "^12.20.0 || ^14.13.1 || >=16.0.0"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/subsume/node_modules/escape-string-regexp": {
+      "version": "5.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/escape-string-regexp/-/escape-string-regexp-5.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-/veY75JbMK4j1yjvuUxuVsiS/hr/4iHs9FTT6cgTexxdE0Ly/glccBAkloH/DofkjRbZU3bnoj38mOmhkZ0lHw==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=12"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/superagent": {
       "version": "10.2.3",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/superagent/-/superagent-10.2.3.tgz",
@@ -16156,6 +16388,21 @@
         "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
       }
     },
+    "node_modules/unique-string": {
+      "version": "3.0.0",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/unique-string/-/unique-string-3.0.0.tgz",
+      "integrity": "sha512-VGXBUVwxKMBUznyffQweQABPRRW1vHZAbadFZud4pLFAqRGvv/96vafgjWFqzourzr8YonlQiPgH0YCJfawoGQ==",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "crypto-random-string": "^4.0.0"
+      },
+      "engines": {
+        "node": ">=12"
+      },
+      "funding": {
+        "url": "https://github.com/sponsors/sindresorhus"
+      }
+    },
     "node_modules/universal-user-agent": {
       "version": "7.0.3",
       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/universal-user-agent/-/universal-user-agent-7.0.3.tgz",
@@ -17056,7 +17303,7 @@
     },
     "packages/a2a-server": {
       "name": "@google/gemini-cli-a2a-server",
-      "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+      "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
       "dependencies": {
         "@a2a-js/sdk": "^0.3.8",
         "@google-cloud/storage": "^7.16.0",
@@ -17114,7 +17361,7 @@
     },
     "packages/cli": {
       "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-      "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+      "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "dependencies": {
         "@agentclientprotocol/sdk": "^0.12.0",
@@ -17126,7 +17373,7 @@
         "ansi-regex": "^6.2.2",
         "chalk": "^4.1.2",
         "cli-spinners": "^2.9.2",
-        "clipboardy": "^5.0.0",
+        "clipboardy": "~5.2.0",
         "color-convert": "^2.0.1",
         "command-exists": "^1.2.9",
         "comment-json": "^4.2.5",
@@ -17197,7 +17444,7 @@
     },
     "packages/core": {
       "name": "@google/gemini-cli-core",
-      "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+      "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "dependencies": {
         "@a2a-js/sdk": "^0.3.8",
@@ -17462,7 +17709,7 @@
     },
     "packages/devtools": {
       "name": "@google/gemini-cli-devtools",
-      "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+      "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "dependencies": {
         "ws": "^8.16.0"
@@ -17477,7 +17724,7 @@
     },
     "packages/sdk": {
       "name": "@google/gemini-cli-sdk",
-      "version": "0.29.0-nightly.20260203.71f46f116",
+      "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "dependencies": {
         "@google/gemini-cli-core": "file:../core",
@@ -17494,7 +17741,7 @@
     },
     "packages/test-utils": {
       "name": "@google/gemini-cli-test-utils",
-      "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+      "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
       "license": "Apache-2.0",
       "dependencies": {
         "@google/gemini-cli-core": "file:../core",
@@ -17511,7 +17758,7 @@
     },
     "packages/vscode-ide-companion": {
       "name": "gemini-cli-vscode-ide-companion",
-      "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+      "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
       "license": "LICENSE",
       "dependencies": {
         "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": "^1.23.0",

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-  "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+  "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
   "engines": {
     "node": ">=20.0.0"
   },
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
     "url": "git+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli.git"
   },
   "config": {
-    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d"
+    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538"
   },
   "scripts": {
     "start": "cross-env NODE_ENV=development node scripts/start.js",
@@ -37,10 +37,12 @@
     "build:all": "npm run build && npm run build:sandbox && npm run build:vscode",
     "build:packages": "npm run build --workspaces",
     "build:sandbox": "node scripts/build_sandbox.js",
+    "build:binary": "node scripts/build_binary.js",
     "bundle": "npm run generate && npm run build --workspace=@google/gemini-cli-devtools && node esbuild.config.js && node scripts/copy_bundle_assets.js",
-    "test": "npm run test --workspaces --if-present",
-    "test:ci": "npm run test:ci --workspaces --if-present && npm run test:scripts",
+    "test": "npm run test --workspaces --if-present && npm run test:sea-launch",
+    "test:ci": "npm run test:ci --workspaces --if-present && npm run test:scripts && npm run test:sea-launch",
     "test:scripts": "vitest run --config ./scripts/tests/vitest.config.ts",
+    "test:sea-launch": "vitest run sea/sea-launch.test.js",
     "test:always_passing_evals": "vitest run --config evals/vitest.config.ts",
     "test:all_evals": "cross-env RUN_EVALS=1 vitest run --config evals/vitest.config.ts",
     "test:e2e": "cross-env VERBOSE=true KEEP_OUTPUT=true npm run test:integration:sandbox:none",

packages/a2a-server/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli-a2a-server",
-  "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+  "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
   "description": "Gemini CLI A2A Server",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",

packages/a2a-server/src/agent/task.ts

@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ import {
   type ToolCallConfirmationDetails,
   type Config,
   type UserTierId,
-  type AnsiOutput,
+  type ToolLiveOutput,
+  isSubagentProgress,
   EDIT_TOOL_NAMES,
   processRestorableToolCalls,
 } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
@@ -336,11 +337,13 @@ export class Task {
 
   private _schedulerOutputUpdate(
     toolCallId: string,
-    outputChunk: string | AnsiOutput,
+    outputChunk: ToolLiveOutput,
   ): void {
     let outputAsText: string;
     if (typeof outputChunk === 'string') {
       outputAsText = outputChunk;
+    } else if (isSubagentProgress(outputChunk)) {
+      outputAsText = JSON.stringify(outputChunk);
     } else {
       outputAsText = outputChunk
         .map((line) => line.map((token) => token.text).join(''))

packages/a2a-server/src/config/config.test.ts

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ vi.mock('@google/gemini-cli-core', async (importOriginal) => {
       const mockConfig = {
         ...params,
         initialize: vi.fn(),
+        waitForMcpInit: vi.fn(),
         refreshAuth: vi.fn(),
         getExperiments: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
           flags: {
@@ -94,6 +95,7 @@ describe('loadConfig', () => {
           const mockConfig = {
             ...(params as object),
             initialize: vi.fn(),
+            waitForMcpInit: vi.fn(),
             refreshAuth: vi.fn(),
             getExperiments: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({
               flags: {

packages/a2a-server/src/config/config.ts

@@ -166,6 +166,8 @@ export async function loadConfig(
 
   // Needed to initialize ToolRegistry, and git checkpointing if enabled
   await config.initialize();
+
+  await config.waitForMcpInit();
   startupProfiler.flush(config);
 
   await refreshAuthentication(config, adcFilePath, 'Config');

packages/a2a-server/src/http/app.ts

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
-import express from 'express';
+import express, { type Request } from 'express';
 
 import type { AgentCard, Message } from '@a2a-js/sdk';
 import {
@@ -13,8 +13,9 @@ import {
   InMemoryTaskStore,
   DefaultExecutionEventBus,
   type AgentExecutionEvent,
+  UnauthenticatedUser,
 } from '@a2a-js/sdk/server';
-import { A2AExpressApp } from '@a2a-js/sdk/server/express'; // Import server components
+import { A2AExpressApp, type UserBuilder } from '@a2a-js/sdk/server/express'; // Import server components
 import { v4 as uuidv4 } from 'uuid';
 import { logger } from '../utils/logger.js';
 import type { AgentSettings } from '../types.js';
@@ -55,8 +56,17 @@ const coderAgentCard: AgentCard = {
     pushNotifications: false,
     stateTransitionHistory: true,
   },
-  securitySchemes: undefined,
-  security: undefined,
+  securitySchemes: {
+    bearerAuth: {
+      type: 'http',
+      scheme: 'bearer',
+    },
+    basicAuth: {
+      type: 'http',
+      scheme: 'basic',
+    },
+  },
+  security: [{ bearerAuth: [] }, { basicAuth: [] }],
   defaultInputModes: ['text'],
   defaultOutputModes: ['text'],
   skills: [
@@ -81,6 +91,35 @@ export function updateCoderAgentCardUrl(port: number) {
   coderAgentCard.url = `http://localhost:${port}/`;
 }
 
+const customUserBuilder: UserBuilder = async (req: Request) => {
+  const auth = req.headers['authorization'];
+  if (auth) {
+    const scheme = auth.split(' ')[0];
+    logger.info(
+      `[customUserBuilder] Received Authorization header with scheme: ${scheme}`,
+    );
+  }
+  if (!auth) return new UnauthenticatedUser();
+
+  // 1. Bearer Auth
+  if (auth.startsWith('Bearer ')) {
+    const token = auth.substring(7);
+    if (token === 'valid-token') {
+      return { userName: 'bearer-user', isAuthenticated: true };
+    }
+  }
+
+  // 2. Basic Auth
+  if (auth.startsWith('Basic ')) {
+    const credentials = Buffer.from(auth.substring(6), 'base64').toString();
+    if (credentials === 'admin:password') {
+      return { userName: 'basic-user', isAuthenticated: true };
+    }
+  }
+
+  return new UnauthenticatedUser();
+};
+
 async function handleExecuteCommand(
   req: express.Request,
   res: express.Response,
@@ -204,7 +243,7 @@ export async function createApp() {
       requestStorage.run({ req }, next);
     });
 
-    const appBuilder = new A2AExpressApp(requestHandler);
+    const appBuilder = new A2AExpressApp(requestHandler, customUserBuilder);
     expressApp = appBuilder.setupRoutes(expressApp, '');
     expressApp.use(express.json());
 

packages/cli/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-  "version": "0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d",
+  "version": "0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538",
   "description": "Gemini CLI",
   "license": "Apache-2.0",
   "repository": {
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
     "dist"
   ],
   "config": {
-    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.30.0-nightly.20260210.a2174751d"
+    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.34.0-nightly.20260303.34f0c1538"
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@agentclientprotocol/sdk": "^0.12.0",
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
     "ansi-regex": "^6.2.2",
     "chalk": "^4.1.2",
     "cli-spinners": "^2.9.2",
-    "clipboardy": "^5.0.0",
+    "clipboardy": "~5.2.0",
     "color-convert": "^2.0.1",
     "command-exists": "^1.2.9",
     "comment-json": "^4.2.5",

packages/cli/src/config/config.test.ts

@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ import {
   debugLogger,
   ApprovalMode,
   type MCPServerConfig,
+  type GeminiCLIExtension,
+  Storage,
 } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import { loadCliConfig, parseArguments, type CliArgs } from './config.js';
 import {
@@ -3524,4 +3526,101 @@ describe('loadCliConfig mcpEnabled', () => {
     expect(config.getAllowedMcpServers()).toEqual(['serverA']);
     expect(config.getBlockedMcpServers()).toEqual(['serverB']);
   });
+
+  describe('extension plan settings', () => {
+    beforeEach(() => {
+      vi.spyOn(Storage.prototype, 'getProjectTempDir').mockReturnValue(
+        '/mock/home/user/.gemini/tmp/test-project',
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('should use plan directory from active extension when user has not specified one', async () => {
+      process.argv = ['node', 'script.js'];
+      const settings = createTestMergedSettings({
+        experimental: { plan: true },
+      });
+      const argv = await parseArguments(settings);
+
+      vi.spyOn(ExtensionManager.prototype, 'getExtensions').mockReturnValue([
+        {
+          name: 'ext-plan',
+          isActive: true,
+          plan: { directory: 'ext-plans-dir' },
+        } as unknown as GeminiCLIExtension,
+      ]);
+
+      const config = await loadCliConfig(settings, 'test-session', argv);
+      expect(config.storage.getPlansDir()).toContain('ext-plans-dir');
+    });
+
+    it('should NOT use plan directory from active extension when user has specified one', async () => {
+      process.argv = ['node', 'script.js'];
+      const settings = createTestMergedSettings({
+        experimental: { plan: true },
+        general: {
+          plan: { directory: 'user-plans-dir' },
+        },
+      });
+      const argv = await parseArguments(settings);
+
+      vi.spyOn(ExtensionManager.prototype, 'getExtensions').mockReturnValue([
+        {
+          name: 'ext-plan',
+          isActive: true,
+          plan: { directory: 'ext-plans-dir' },
+        } as unknown as GeminiCLIExtension,
+      ]);
+
+      const config = await loadCliConfig(settings, 'test-session', argv);
+      expect(config.storage.getPlansDir()).toContain('user-plans-dir');
+      expect(config.storage.getPlansDir()).not.toContain('ext-plans-dir');
+    });
+
+    it('should NOT use plan directory from inactive extension', async () => {
+      process.argv = ['node', 'script.js'];
+      const settings = createTestMergedSettings({
+        experimental: { plan: true },
+      });
+      const argv = await parseArguments(settings);
+
+      vi.spyOn(ExtensionManager.prototype, 'getExtensions').mockReturnValue([
+        {
+          name: 'ext-plan',
+          isActive: false,
+          plan: { directory: 'ext-plans-dir-inactive' },
+        } as unknown as GeminiCLIExtension,
+      ]);
+
+      const config = await loadCliConfig(settings, 'test-session', argv);
+      expect(config.storage.getPlansDir()).not.toContain(
+        'ext-plans-dir-inactive',
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('should use default path if neither user nor extension settings provide a plan directory', async () => {
+      process.argv = ['node', 'script.js'];
+      const settings = createTestMergedSettings({
+        experimental: { plan: true },
+      });
+      const argv = await parseArguments(settings);
+
+      // No extensions providing plan directory
+      vi.spyOn(ExtensionManager.prototype, 'getExtensions').mockReturnValue([]);
+
+      const config = await loadCliConfig(settings, 'test-session', argv);
+      // Should return the default managed temp directory path
+      expect(config.storage.getPlansDir()).toBe(
+        path.join(
+          '/mock',
+          'home',
+          'user',
+          '.gemini',
+          'tmp',
+          'test-project',
+          'test-session',
+          'plans',
+        ),
+      );
+    });
+  });
 });

packages/cli/src/config/config.ts

@@ -511,6 +511,10 @@ export async function loadCliConfig(
   });
   await extensionManager.loadExtensions();
 
+  const extensionPlanSettings = extensionManager
+    .getExtensions()
+    .find((ext) => ext.isActive && ext.plan?.directory)?.plan;
+
   const experimentalJitContext = settings.experimental?.jitContext ?? false;
 
   let memoryContent: string | HierarchicalMemory = '';
@@ -827,7 +831,9 @@ export async function loadCliConfig(
     enableAgents: settings.experimental?.enableAgents,
     plan: settings.experimental?.plan,
     directWebFetch: settings.experimental?.directWebFetch,
-    planSettings: settings.general?.plan,
+    planSettings: settings.general?.plan?.directory
+      ? settings.general.plan
+      : (extensionPlanSettings ?? settings.general?.plan),
     enableEventDrivenScheduler: true,
     skillsSupport: settings.skills?.enabled ?? true,
     disabledSkills: settings.skills?.disabled,

packages/cli/src/config/extension-manager.ts

@@ -886,6 +886,7 @@ Would you like to attempt to install via "git clone" instead?`,
         themes: config.themes,
         rules,
         checkers,
+        plan: config.plan,
       };
     } catch (e) {
       debugLogger.error(

packages/cli/src/config/extension.ts

@@ -33,6 +33,15 @@ export interface ExtensionConfig {
    * These themes will be registered when the extension is activated.
    */
   themes?: CustomTheme[];
+  /**
+   * Planning features configuration contributed by this extension.
+   */
+  plan?: {
+    /**
+     * The directory where planning artifacts are stored.
+     */
+    directory?: string;
+  };
 }
 
 export interface ExtensionUpdateInfo {

packages/cli/src/config/extensions/__snapshots__/consent-consent-maybeRequestConsentOrFail-consent-string-generation-should-request-consent-if-skills-change.snap.svg

@@ -10,11 +10,15 @@
     <text x="0" y="53" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * server2 (remote): https://remote.com                                                            </text>
     <text x="0" y="70" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">This extension will append info to your gemini.md context using my-context.md                       </text>
     <text x="0" y="87" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">This extension will exclude the following core tools: tool1,tool2                                   </text>
-    <text x="0" y="121" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">Agent Skills:                                                                                       </text>
+    <text x="0" y="121" fill="#ffffff" textLength="117" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs" font-weight="bold">Agent Skills:</text>
     <text x="0" y="155" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">This extension will install the following agent skills:                                             </text>
-    <text x="0" y="189" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * skill1: desc1                                                                                   </text>
+    <text x="0" y="189" fill="#ffffff" textLength="36" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * </text>
+    <text x="36" y="189" fill="#ffffff" textLength="54" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs" font-weight="bold">skill1</text>
+    <text x="90" y="189" fill="#ffffff" textLength="810" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">: desc1                                                                                   </text>
     <text x="0" y="206" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">    (Source: /mock/temp/dir/skill1/SKILL.md) (2 items in directory)                                 </text>
-    <text x="0" y="240" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * skill2: desc2                                                                                   </text>
+    <text x="0" y="240" fill="#ffffff" textLength="36" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * </text>
+    <text x="36" y="240" fill="#ffffff" textLength="54" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs" font-weight="bold">skill2</text>
+    <text x="90" y="240" fill="#ffffff" textLength="810" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">: desc2                                                                                   </text>
     <text x="0" y="257" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">    (Source: /mock/temp/dir/skill2/SKILL.md) (1 items in directory)                                 </text>
     <text x="0" y="308" fill="#cdcd00" textLength="891" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">The extension you are about to install may have been created by a third-party developer and sourced</text>
     <text x="0" y="325" fill="#cdcd00" textLength="882" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">from a public repository. Google does not vet, endorse, or guarantee the functionality or security</text>

packages/cli/src/config/extensions/__snapshots__/consent-consent-maybeRequestConsentOrFail-consent-string-generation-should-show-a-warning-if-the-skill-directory-cannot-be-read.snap.svg

@@ -5,9 +5,11 @@
   <rect width="920" height="343" fill="#000000" />
   <g transform="translate(10, 10)">
     <text x="0" y="2" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">Installing extension &quot;test-ext&quot;.                                                                    </text>
-    <text x="0" y="36" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">Agent Skills:                                                                                       </text>
+    <text x="0" y="36" fill="#ffffff" textLength="117" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs" font-weight="bold">Agent Skills:</text>
     <text x="0" y="70" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">This extension will install the following agent skills:                                             </text>
-    <text x="0" y="104" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * locked-skill: A skill in a locked dir                                                           </text>
+    <text x="0" y="104" fill="#ffffff" textLength="36" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * </text>
+    <text x="36" y="104" fill="#ffffff" textLength="108" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs" font-weight="bold">locked-skill</text>
+    <text x="144" y="104" fill="#ffffff" textLength="756" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">: A skill in a locked dir                                                           </text>
     <text x="0" y="121" fill="#ffffff" textLength="405" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">    (Source: /mock/temp/dir/locked/SKILL.md) </text>
     <text x="405" y="121" fill="#cd0000" textLength="342" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">⚠️ (Could not count items in directory)</text>
     <text x="0" y="172" fill="#cdcd00" textLength="891" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">The extension you are about to install may have been created by a third-party developer and sourced</text>

packages/cli/src/config/extensions/__snapshots__/consent-consent-skillsConsentString-should-generate-a-consent-string-for-skills.snap.svg

@@ -6,7 +6,9 @@
   <g transform="translate(10, 10)">
     <text x="0" y="2" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">Installing agent skill(s) from &quot;https://example.com/repo.git&quot;.                                      </text>
     <text x="0" y="36" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">The following agent skill(s) will be installing:                                                    </text>
-    <text x="0" y="70" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * skill1: desc1                                                                                   </text>
+    <text x="0" y="70" fill="#ffffff" textLength="36" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">  * </text>
+    <text x="36" y="70" fill="#ffffff" textLength="54" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs" font-weight="bold">skill1</text>
+    <text x="90" y="70" fill="#ffffff" textLength="810" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">: desc1                                                                                   </text>
     <text x="0" y="87" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">    (Source: /mock/temp/dir/skill1/SKILL.md) (1 items in directory)                                 </text>
     <text x="0" y="121" fill="#ffffff" textLength="900" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">Install Destination: /mock/target/dir                                                               </text>
     <text x="0" y="155" fill="#cdcd00" textLength="882" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">Agent skills inject specialized instructions and domain-specific knowledge into the agent&apos;s system</text>

packages/cli/src/config/sandboxConfig.ts

@@ -102,7 +102,9 @@ export async function loadSandboxConfig(
 
   const packageJson = await getPackageJson(__dirname);
   const image =
-    process.env['GEMINI_SANDBOX_IMAGE'] ?? packageJson?.config?.sandboxImageUri;
+    process.env['GEMINI_SANDBOX_IMAGE'] ??
+    process.env['GEMINI_SANDBOX_IMAGE_DEFAULT'] ??
+    packageJson?.config?.sandboxImageUri;
 
   return command && image ? { command, image } : undefined;
 }

packages/cli/src/config/settings.ts

@@ -185,9 +185,6 @@ export interface SessionRetentionSettings {
 
   /** Minimum retention period (safety limit, defaults to "1d") */
   minRetention?: string;
-
-  /** INTERNAL: Whether the user has acknowledged the session retention warning */
-  warningAcknowledged?: boolean;
 }
 
 export interface SettingsError {

packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts

@@ -117,6 +117,10 @@ export interface SettingDefinition {
    * For map-like objects without explicit `properties`, describes the shape of the values.
    */
   additionalProperties?: SettingCollectionDefinition;
+  /**
+   * Optional unit to display after the value (e.g. '%').
+   */
+  unit?: string;
   /**
    * Optional reference identifier for generators that emit a `$ref`.
    */
@@ -339,7 +343,7 @@ const SETTINGS_SCHEMA = {
             label: 'Enable Session Cleanup',
             category: 'General',
             requiresRestart: false,
-            default: false,
+            default: true as boolean,
             description: 'Enable automatic session cleanup',
             showInDialog: true,
           },
@@ -348,7 +352,7 @@ const SETTINGS_SCHEMA = {
             label: 'Keep chat history',
             category: 'General',
             requiresRestart: false,
-            default: undefined as string | undefined,
+            default: '30d' as string,
             description:
               'Automatically delete chats older than this time period (e.g., "30d", "7d", "24h", "1w")',
             showInDialog: true,
@@ -372,16 +376,6 @@ const SETTINGS_SCHEMA = {
             description: `Minimum retention period (safety limit, defaults to "${DEFAULT_MIN_RETENTION}")`,
             showInDialog: false,
           },
-          warningAcknowledged: {
-            type: 'boolean',
-            label: 'Warning Acknowledged',
-            category: 'General',
-            requiresRestart: false,
-            default: false,
-            showInDialog: false,
-            description:
-              'INTERNAL: Whether the user has acknowledged the session retention warning',
-          },
         },
         description: 'Settings for automatic session cleanup.',
       },
@@ -605,7 +599,7 @@ const SETTINGS_SCHEMA = {
             category: 'UI',
             requiresRestart: false,
             default: true,
-            description: 'Hides the context window remaining percentage.',
+            description: 'Hides the context window usage percentage.',
             showInDialog: true,
           },
         },
@@ -923,13 +917,14 @@ const SETTINGS_SCHEMA = {
       },
       compressionThreshold: {
         type: 'number',
-        label: 'Compression Threshold',
+        label: 'Context Compression Threshold',
         category: 'Model',
         requiresRestart: true,
         default: 0.5 as number,
         description:
           'The fraction of context usage at which to trigger context compression (e.g. 0.2, 0.3).',
         showInDialog: true,
+        unit: '%',
       },
       disableLoopDetection: {
         type: 'boolean',

packages/cli/src/gemini.tsx

@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ export async function startInteractiveUI(
               <ScrollProvider>
                 <OverflowProvider>
                   <SessionStatsProvider>
-                    <VimModeProvider settings={settings}>
+                    <VimModeProvider>
                       <AppContainer
                         config={config}
                         startupWarnings={startupWarnings}

packages/cli/src/test-utils/render.tsx

@@ -528,12 +528,13 @@ export const mockSettings = new LoadedSettings(
 // A minimal mock UIState to satisfy the context provider.
 // Tests that need specific UIState values should provide their own.
 const baseMockUiState = {
+  history: [],
   renderMarkdown: true,
   streamingState: StreamingState.Idle,
   terminalWidth: 100,
   terminalHeight: 40,
   currentModel: 'gemini-pro',
-  terminalBackgroundColor: 'black',
+  terminalBackgroundColor: 'black' as const,
   cleanUiDetailsVisible: false,
   allowPlanMode: true,
   activePtyId: undefined,
@@ -552,6 +553,9 @@ const baseMockUiState = {
     warningText: '',
   },
   bannerVisible: false,
+  nightly: false,
+  updateInfo: null,
+  pendingHistoryItems: [],
 };
 
 export const mockAppState: AppState = {
@@ -752,7 +756,7 @@ export const renderWithProviders = (
       <ConfigContext.Provider value={finalConfig}>
         <SettingsContext.Provider value={finalSettings}>
           <UIStateContext.Provider value={finalUiState}>
-            <VimModeProvider settings={finalSettings}>
+            <VimModeProvider>
               <ShellFocusContext.Provider value={shellFocus}>
                 <SessionStatsProvider>
                   <StreamingContext.Provider

packages/cli/src/test-utils/svg.ts

@@ -89,6 +89,7 @@ export const generateSvgForTerminal = (terminal: Terminal): string => {
       break;
     }
   }
+
   if (contentRows === 0) contentRows = 1; // Minimum 1 row
 
   const width = terminal.cols * charWidth + padding * 2;
@@ -113,6 +114,9 @@ export const generateSvgForTerminal = (terminal: Terminal): string => {
 
     let currentFgHex: string | null = null;
     let currentBgHex: string | null = null;
+    let currentIsBold = false;
+    let currentIsItalic = false;
+    let currentIsUnderline = false;
     let currentBlockStartCol = -1;
     let currentBlockText = '';
     let currentBlockNumCells = 0;
@@ -128,12 +132,20 @@ export const generateSvgForTerminal = (terminal: Terminal): string => {
             svg += `    <rect x="${xPos}" y="${yPos}" width="${rectWidth}" height="${charHeight}" fill="${currentBgHex}" />
 `;
           }
-          if (currentBlockText.trim().length > 0) {
+          if (currentBlockText.trim().length > 0 || currentIsUnderline) {
             const fill = currentFgHex || '#ffffff'; // Default text color
             const textWidth = currentBlockNumCells * charWidth;
+
+            let extraAttrs = '';
+            if (currentIsBold) extraAttrs += ' font-weight="bold"';
+            if (currentIsItalic) extraAttrs += ' font-style="italic"';
+            if (currentIsUnderline)
+              extraAttrs += ' text-decoration="underline"';
+
             // Use textLength to ensure the block fits exactly into its designated cells
-            svg += `    <text x="${xPos}" y="${yPos + 2}" fill="${fill}" textLength="${textWidth}" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs">${escapeXml(currentBlockText)}</text>
-`;
+            const textElement = `<text x="${xPos}" y="${yPos + 2}" fill="${fill}" textLength="${textWidth}" lengthAdjust="spacingAndGlyphs"${extraAttrs}>${escapeXml(currentBlockText)}</text>`;
+
+            svg += `    ${textElement}\n`;
           }
         }
       }
@@ -164,17 +176,27 @@ export const generateSvgForTerminal = (terminal: Terminal): string => {
         bgHex = tempFgHex || '#ffffff';
       }
 
+      const isBold = !!cell.isBold();
+      const isItalic = !!cell.isItalic();
+      const isUnderline = !!cell.isUnderline();
+
       let chars = cell.getChars();
       if (chars === '') chars = ' '.repeat(cellWidth);
 
       if (
         fgHex !== currentFgHex ||
         bgHex !== currentBgHex ||
+        isBold !== currentIsBold ||
+        isItalic !== currentIsItalic ||
+        isUnderline !== currentIsUnderline ||
         currentBlockStartCol === -1
       ) {
         finalizeBlock(x);
         currentFgHex = fgHex;
         currentBgHex = bgHex;
+        currentIsBold = isBold;
+        currentIsItalic = isItalic;
+        currentIsUnderline = isUnderline;
         currentBlockStartCol = x;
         currentBlockText = chars;
         currentBlockNumCells = cellWidth;
@@ -185,6 +207,7 @@ export const generateSvgForTerminal = (terminal: Terminal): string => {
     }
     finalizeBlock(line.length);
   }
+
   svg += `  </g>\n</svg>`;
   return svg;
 };

packages/cli/src/ui/AppContainer.tsx

@@ -146,7 +146,6 @@ import { requestConsentInteractive } from '../config/extensions/consent.js';
 import { useSessionBrowser } from './hooks/useSessionBrowser.js';
 import { useSessionResume } from './hooks/useSessionResume.js';
 import { useIncludeDirsTrust } from './hooks/useIncludeDirsTrust.js';
-import { useSessionRetentionCheck } from './hooks/useSessionRetentionCheck.js';
 import { isWorkspaceTrusted } from '../config/trustedFolders.js';
 import { useSettings } from './contexts/SettingsContext.js';
 import { terminalCapabilityManager } from './utils/terminalCapabilityManager.js';
@@ -1548,28 +1547,6 @@ Logging in with Google... Restarting Gemini CLI to continue.
 
   useIncludeDirsTrust(config, isTrustedFolder, historyManager, setCustomDialog);
 
-  const handleAutoEnableRetention = useCallback(() => {
-    const userSettings = settings.forScope(SettingScope.User).settings;
-    const currentRetention = userSettings.general?.sessionRetention ?? {};
-
-    settings.setValue(SettingScope.User, 'general.sessionRetention', {
-      ...currentRetention,
-      enabled: true,
-      maxAge: '30d',
-      warningAcknowledged: true,
-    });
-  }, [settings]);
-
-  const {
-    shouldShowWarning: shouldShowRetentionWarning,
-    checkComplete: retentionCheckComplete,
-    sessionsToDeleteCount,
-  } = useSessionRetentionCheck(
-    config,
-    settings.merged,
-    handleAutoEnableRetention,
-  );
-
   const tabFocusTimeoutRef = useRef<NodeJS.Timeout | null>(null);
 
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -2015,7 +1992,7 @@ Logging in with Google... Restarting Gemini CLI to continue.
   const nightly = props.version.includes('nightly');
 
   const dialogsVisible =
-    (shouldShowRetentionWarning && retentionCheckComplete) ||
+    shouldShowIdePrompt ||
     shouldShowIdePrompt ||
     isFolderTrustDialogOpen ||
     isPolicyUpdateDialogOpen ||
@@ -2202,9 +2179,7 @@ Logging in with Google... Restarting Gemini CLI to continue.
       history: historyManager.history,
       historyManager,
       isThemeDialogOpen,
-      shouldShowRetentionWarning:
-        shouldShowRetentionWarning && retentionCheckComplete,
-      sessionsToDeleteCount: sessionsToDeleteCount ?? 0,
+
       themeError,
       isAuthenticating,
       isConfigInitialized,
@@ -2334,9 +2309,7 @@ Logging in with Google... Restarting Gemini CLI to continue.
     }),
     [
       isThemeDialogOpen,
-      shouldShowRetentionWarning,
-      retentionCheckComplete,
-      sessionsToDeleteCount,
+
       themeError,
       isAuthenticating,
       isConfigInitialized,

packages/cli/src/ui/__snapshots__/App.test.tsx.snap

@@ -2,20 +2,20 @@
 
 exports[`App > Snapshots > renders default layout correctly 1`] = `
 "
- ███         █████████ 
-░░░███      ███░░░░░███
-  ░░░███   ███     ░░░ 
-    ░░░███░███         
-     ███░ ░███    █████
-   ███░   ░░███  ░░███ 
- ███░      ░░█████████ 
-░░░         ░░░░░░░░░  
+  ▝▜▄     Gemini CLI v1.2.3
+    ▝▜▄
+   ▗▟▀ 
+  ▝▀    
+
 
 Tips for getting started:
-1. Ask questions, edit files, or run commands.
-2. Be specific for the best results.
-3. Create GEMINI.md files to customize your interactions with Gemini.
-4. /help for more information.
+1. Create GEMINI.md files to customize your interactions
+2. /help for more information
+3. Ask coding questions, edit code or run commands
+4. Be specific for the best results
+
+
+
 
 
 
@@ -47,34 +47,31 @@ exports[`App > Snapshots > renders screen reader layout correctly 1`] = `
 "Notifications
 Footer
 
- ███         █████████ 
-░░░███      ███░░░░░███
-  ░░░███   ███     ░░░ 
-    ░░░███░███         
-     ███░ ░███    █████
-   ███░   ░░███  ░░███ 
- ███░      ░░█████████ 
-░░░         ░░░░░░░░░  
+  ▝▜▄     Gemini CLI v1.2.3
+    ▝▜▄
+   ▗▟▀ 
+  ▝▀    
+
 
 Tips for getting started:
-1. Ask questions, edit files, or run commands.
-2. Be specific for the best results.
-3. Create GEMINI.md files to customize your interactions with Gemini.
-4. /help for more information.
+1. Create GEMINI.md files to customize your interactions
+2. /help for more information
+3. Ask coding questions, edit code or run commands
+4. Be specific for the best results
 Composer
 "
 `;
 
 exports[`App > Snapshots > renders with dialogs visible 1`] = `
 "
- ███         █████████ 
-░░░███      ███░░░░░███
-  ░░░███   ███     ░░░ 
-    ░░░███░███         
-     ███░ ░███    █████
-   ███░   ░░███  ░░███ 
- ███░      ░░█████████ 
-░░░         ░░░░░░░░░  
+  ▝▜▄     Gemini CLI v1.2.3
+    ▝▜▄
+   ▗▟▀ 
+  ▝▀    
+
+
+
+
 
 
 
@@ -110,20 +107,17 @@ DialogManager
 
 exports[`App > should render ToolConfirmationQueue along with Composer when tool is confirming and experiment is on 1`] = `
 "
- ███         █████████ 
-░░░███      ███░░░░░███
-  ░░░███   ███     ░░░ 
-    ░░░███░███         
-     ███░ ░███    █████
-   ███░   ░░███  ░░███ 
- ███░      ░░█████████ 
-░░░         ░░░░░░░░░  
+  ▝▜▄     Gemini CLI v1.2.3
+    ▝▜▄
+   ▗▟▀ 
+  ▝▀    
+
 
 Tips for getting started:
-1. Ask questions, edit files, or run commands.
-2. Be specific for the best results.
-3. Create GEMINI.md files to customize your interactions with Gemini.
-4. /help for more information.
+1. Create GEMINI.md files to customize your interactions
+2. /help for more information
+3. Ask coding questions, edit code or run commands
+4. Be specific for the best results
 HistoryItemDisplay
 ╭──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
 │ Action Required                                                                                  │
@@ -146,6 +140,9 @@ HistoryItemDisplay
 
 
 
+
+
+
 Notifications
 Composer
 "

packages/cli/src/ui/auth/ApiAuthDialog.tsx

@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ export function ApiAuthDialog({
   return (
     <Box
       borderStyle="round"
-      borderColor={theme.border.focused}
+      borderColor={theme.ui.focus}
       flexDirection="column"
       padding={1}
       width="100%"

packages/cli/src/ui/auth/AuthDialog.tsx

@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ export function AuthDialog({
     return (
       <Box
         borderStyle="round"
-        borderColor={theme.border.focused}
+        borderColor={theme.ui.focus}
         flexDirection="row"
         padding={1}
         width="100%"
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ export function AuthDialog({
   return (
     <Box
       borderStyle="round"
-      borderColor={theme.border.focused}
+      borderColor={theme.ui.focus}
       flexDirection="row"
       padding={1}
       width="100%"

packages/cli/src/ui/commands/extensionsCommand.test.ts

@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@ import {
   ConfigExtensionDialog,
   type ConfigExtensionDialogProps,
 } from '../components/ConfigExtensionDialog.js';
+import {
+  ExtensionRegistryView,
+  type ExtensionRegistryViewProps,
+} from '../components/views/ExtensionRegistryView.js';
 import { type CommandContext, type SlashCommand } from './types.js';
 
 import {
@@ -39,6 +43,8 @@ import {
 } from '../../config/extension-manager.js';
 import { SettingScope } from '../../config/settings.js';
 import { stat } from 'node:fs/promises';
+import { type RegistryExtension } from '../../config/extensionRegistryClient.js';
+import { waitFor } from '../../test-utils/async.js';
 
 vi.mock('../../config/extension-manager.js', async (importOriginal) => {
   const actual =
@@ -167,6 +173,7 @@ describe('extensionsCommand', () => {
       },
       ui: {
         dispatchExtensionStateUpdate: mockDispatchExtensionState,
+        removeComponent: vi.fn(),
       },
     });
   });
@@ -429,6 +436,61 @@ describe('extensionsCommand', () => {
       throw new Error('Explore action not found');
     }
 
+    it('should return ExtensionRegistryView custom dialog when experimental.extensionRegistry is true', async () => {
+      mockContext.services.settings.merged.experimental.extensionRegistry = true;
+
+      const result = await exploreAction(mockContext, '');
+
+      expect(result).toBeDefined();
+      if (result?.type !== 'custom_dialog') {
+        throw new Error('Expected custom_dialog');
+      }
+
+      const component =
+        result.component as ReactElement<ExtensionRegistryViewProps>;
+      expect(component.type).toBe(ExtensionRegistryView);
+      expect(component.props.extensionManager).toBe(mockExtensionLoader);
+    });
+
+    it('should handle onSelect and onClose in ExtensionRegistryView', async () => {
+      mockContext.services.settings.merged.experimental.extensionRegistry = true;
+
+      const result = await exploreAction(mockContext, '');
+      if (result?.type !== 'custom_dialog') {
+        throw new Error('Expected custom_dialog');
+      }
+
+      const component =
+        result.component as ReactElement<ExtensionRegistryViewProps>;
+
+      const extension = {
+        extensionName: 'test-ext',
+        url: 'https://github.com/test/ext.git',
+      } as RegistryExtension;
+
+      vi.mocked(inferInstallMetadata).mockResolvedValue({
+        source: extension.url,
+        type: 'git',
+      });
+      mockInstallExtension.mockResolvedValue({ name: extension.url });
+
+      // Call onSelect
+      component.props.onSelect?.(extension);
+
+      await waitFor(() => {
+        expect(inferInstallMetadata).toHaveBeenCalledWith(extension.url);
+        expect(mockInstallExtension).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
+          source: extension.url,
+          type: 'git',
+        });
+      });
+      expect(mockContext.ui.removeComponent).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+
+      // Call onClose
+      component.props.onClose?.();
+      expect(mockContext.ui.removeComponent).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(2);
+    });
+
     it("should add an info message and call 'open' in a non-sandbox environment", async () => {
       // Ensure no special environment variables that would affect behavior
       vi.stubEnv('NODE_ENV', '');

packages/cli/src/ui/commands/extensionsCommand.ts

@@ -280,7 +280,9 @@ async function exploreAction(
         type: 'custom_dialog' as const,
         component: React.createElement(ExtensionRegistryView, {
           onSelect: (extension) => {
-            debugLogger.debug(`Selected extension: ${extension.extensionName}`);
+            debugLogger.log(`Selected extension: ${extension.extensionName}`);
+            void installAction(context, extension.url);
+            context.ui.removeComponent();
           },
           onClose: () => context.ui.removeComponent(),
           extensionManager,

packages/cli/src/ui/commands/hooksCommand.test.ts

@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 import { vi, describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach } from 'vitest';
 import { hooksCommand } from './hooksCommand.js';
 import { createMockCommandContext } from '../../test-utils/mockCommandContext.js';
-import { MessageType } from '../types.js';
 import type { HookRegistryEntry } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import { HookType, HookEventName, ConfigSource } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import type { CommandContext } from './types.js';
@@ -127,13 +126,10 @@ describe('hooksCommand', () => {
         createMockHook('test-hook', HookEventName.BeforeTool, true),
       ]);
 
-      await hooksCommand.action(mockContext, '');
+      const result = await hooksCommand.action(mockContext, '');
 
-      expect(mockContext.ui.addItem).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
-        expect.objectContaining({
-          type: MessageType.HOOKS_LIST,
-        }),
-      );
+      expect(result).toHaveProperty('type', 'custom_dialog');
+      expect(result).toHaveProperty('component');
     });
   });
 
@@ -161,7 +157,7 @@ describe('hooksCommand', () => {
       });
     });
 
-    it('should display panel even when hook system is not enabled', async () => {
+    it('should return custom_dialog even when hook system is not enabled', async () => {
       mockConfig.getHookSystem.mockReturnValue(null);
 
       const panelCmd = hooksCommand.subCommands!.find(
@@ -171,17 +167,13 @@ describe('hooksCommand', () => {
         throw new Error('panel command must have an action');
       }
 
-      await panelCmd.action(mockContext, '');
+      const result = await panelCmd.action(mockContext, '');
 
-      expect(mockContext.ui.addItem).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
-        expect.objectContaining({
-          type: MessageType.HOOKS_LIST,
-          hooks: [],
-        }),
-      );
+      expect(result).toHaveProperty('type', 'custom_dialog');
+      expect(result).toHaveProperty('component');
     });
 
-    it('should display panel when no hooks are configured', async () => {
+    it('should return custom_dialog when no hooks are configured', async () => {
       mockHookSystem.getAllHooks.mockReturnValue([]);
       (mockContext.services.settings.merged as Record<string, unknown>)[
         'hooksConfig'
@@ -194,17 +186,13 @@ describe('hooksCommand', () => {
         throw new Error('panel command must have an action');
       }
 
-      await panelCmd.action(mockContext, '');
+      const result = await panelCmd.action(mockContext, '');
 
-      expect(mockContext.ui.addItem).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
-        expect.objectContaining({
-          type: MessageType.HOOKS_LIST,
-          hooks: [],
-        }),
-      );
+      expect(result).toHaveProperty('type', 'custom_dialog');
+      expect(result).toHaveProperty('component');
     });
 
-    it('should display hooks list when hooks are configured', async () => {
+    it('should return custom_dialog when hooks are configured', async () => {
       const mockHooks: HookRegistryEntry[] = [
         createMockHook('echo-test', HookEventName.BeforeTool, true),
         createMockHook('notify', HookEventName.AfterAgent, false),
@@ -222,14 +210,10 @@ describe('hooksCommand', () => {
         throw new Error('panel command must have an action');
       }
 
-      await panelCmd.action(mockContext, '');
+      const result = await panelCmd.action(mockContext, '');
 
-      expect(mockContext.ui.addItem).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
-        expect.objectContaining({
-          type: MessageType.HOOKS_LIST,
-          hooks: mockHooks,
-        }),
-      );
+      expect(result).toHaveProperty('type', 'custom_dialog');
+      expect(result).toHaveProperty('component');
     });
   });
 

packages/cli/src/ui/commands/hooksCommand.ts

@@ -4,9 +4,13 @@
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
-import type { SlashCommand, CommandContext } from './types.js';
+import { createElement } from 'react';
+import type {
+  SlashCommand,
+  CommandContext,
+  OpenCustomDialogActionReturn,
+} from './types.js';
 import { CommandKind } from './types.js';
-import { MessageType, type HistoryItemHooksList } from '../types.js';
 import type {
   HookRegistryEntry,
   MessageActionReturn,
@@ -15,13 +19,14 @@ import { getErrorMessage } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import { SettingScope, isLoadableSettingScope } from '../../config/settings.js';
 import { enableHook, disableHook } from '../../utils/hookSettings.js';
 import { renderHookActionFeedback } from '../../utils/hookUtils.js';
+import { HooksDialog } from '../components/HooksDialog.js';
 
 /**
- * Display a formatted list of hooks with their status
+ * Display a formatted list of hooks with their status in a dialog
  */
-async function panelAction(
+function panelAction(
   context: CommandContext,
-): Promise<void | MessageActionReturn> {
+): MessageActionReturn | OpenCustomDialogActionReturn {
   const { config } = context.services;
   if (!config) {
     return {
@@ -34,12 +39,13 @@ async function panelAction(
   const hookSystem = config.getHookSystem();
   const allHooks = hookSystem?.getAllHooks() || [];
 
-  const hooksListItem: HistoryItemHooksList = {
-    type: MessageType.HOOKS_LIST,
-    hooks: allHooks,
+  return {
+    type: 'custom_dialog',
+    component: createElement(HooksDialog, {
+      hooks: allHooks,
+      onClose: () => context.ui.removeComponent(),
+    }),
   };
-
-  context.ui.addItem(hooksListItem);
 }
 
 /**
@@ -343,6 +349,7 @@ const panelCommand: SlashCommand = {
   altNames: ['list', 'show'],
   description: 'Display all registered hooks with their status',
   kind: CommandKind.BUILT_IN,
+  autoExecute: true,
   action: panelAction,
 };
 
@@ -393,5 +400,5 @@ export const hooksCommand: SlashCommand = {
     enableAllCommand,
     disableAllCommand,
   ],
-  action: async (context: CommandContext) => panelCommand.action!(context, ''),
+  action: (context: CommandContext) => panelCommand.action!(context, ''),
 };

packages/cli/src/ui/commands/planCommand.test.ts

@@ -14,7 +14,9 @@ import {
   coreEvents,
   processSingleFileContent,
   type ProcessedFileReadResult,
+  readFileWithEncoding,
 } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
+import { copyToClipboard } from '../utils/commandUtils.js';
 
 vi.mock('@google/gemini-cli-core', async (importOriginal) => {
   const actual =
@@ -25,6 +27,7 @@ vi.mock('@google/gemini-cli-core', async (importOriginal) => {
       emitFeedback: vi.fn(),
     },
     processSingleFileContent: vi.fn(),
+    readFileWithEncoding: vi.fn(),
     partToString: vi.fn((val) => val),
   };
 });
@@ -35,9 +38,14 @@ vi.mock('node:path', async (importOriginal) => {
     ...actual,
     default: { ...actual },
     join: vi.fn((...args) => args.join('/')),
+    basename: vi.fn((p) => p.split('/').pop()),
   };
 });
 
+vi.mock('../utils/commandUtils.js', () => ({
+  copyToClipboard: vi.fn(),
+}));
+
 describe('planCommand', () => {
   let mockContext: CommandContext;
 
@@ -115,4 +123,46 @@ describe('planCommand', () => {
       text: '# Approved Plan Content',
     });
   });
+
+  describe('copy subcommand', () => {
+    it('should copy the approved plan to clipboard', async () => {
+      const mockPlanPath = '/mock/plans/dir/approved-plan.md';
+      vi.mocked(
+        mockContext.services.config!.getApprovedPlanPath,
+      ).mockReturnValue(mockPlanPath);
+      vi.mocked(readFileWithEncoding).mockResolvedValue('# Plan Content');
+
+      const copySubCommand = planCommand.subCommands?.find(
+        (sc) => sc.name === 'copy',
+      );
+      if (!copySubCommand?.action) throw new Error('Copy action missing');
+
+      await copySubCommand.action(mockContext, '');
+
+      expect(readFileWithEncoding).toHaveBeenCalledWith(mockPlanPath);
+      expect(copyToClipboard).toHaveBeenCalledWith('# Plan Content');
+      expect(coreEvents.emitFeedback).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        'info',
+        'Plan copied to clipboard (approved-plan.md).',
+      );
+    });
+
+    it('should warn if no approved plan is found', async () => {
+      vi.mocked(
+        mockContext.services.config!.getApprovedPlanPath,
+      ).mockReturnValue(undefined);
+
+      const copySubCommand = planCommand.subCommands?.find(
+        (sc) => sc.name === 'copy',
+      );
+      if (!copySubCommand?.action) throw new Error('Copy action missing');
+
+      await copySubCommand.action(mockContext, '');
+
+      expect(coreEvents.emitFeedback).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+        'warning',
+        'No approved plan found to copy.',
+      );
+    });
+  });
 });

packages/cli/src/ui/commands/planCommand.ts

@@ -4,22 +4,54 @@
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
-import { CommandKind, type SlashCommand } from './types.js';
+import {
+  type CommandContext,
+  CommandKind,
+  type SlashCommand,
+} from './types.js';
 import {
   ApprovalMode,
   coreEvents,
   debugLogger,
   processSingleFileContent,
   partToString,
+  readFileWithEncoding,
 } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import { MessageType } from '../types.js';
 import * as path from 'node:path';
+import { copyToClipboard } from '../utils/commandUtils.js';
+
+async function copyAction(context: CommandContext) {
+  const config = context.services.config;
+  if (!config) {
+    debugLogger.debug('Plan copy command: config is not available in context');
+    return;
+  }
+
+  const planPath = config.getApprovedPlanPath();
+
+  if (!planPath) {
+    coreEvents.emitFeedback('warning', 'No approved plan found to copy.');
+    return;
+  }
+
+  try {
+    const content = await readFileWithEncoding(planPath);
+    await copyToClipboard(content);
+    coreEvents.emitFeedback(
+      'info',
+      `Plan copied to clipboard (${path.basename(planPath)}).`,
+    );
+  } catch (error) {
+    coreEvents.emitFeedback('error', `Failed to copy plan: ${error}`, error);
+  }
+}
 
 export const planCommand: SlashCommand = {
   name: 'plan',
   description: 'Switch to Plan Mode and view current plan',
   kind: CommandKind.BUILT_IN,
-  autoExecute: true,
+  autoExecute: false,
   action: async (context) => {
     const config = context.services.config;
     if (!config) {
@@ -62,4 +94,13 @@ export const planCommand: SlashCommand = {
       );
     }
   },
+  subCommands: [
+    {
+      name: 'copy',
+      description: 'Copy the currently approved plan to your clipboard',
+      kind: CommandKind.BUILT_IN,
+      autoExecute: true,
+      action: copyAction,
+    },
+  ],
 };

packages/cli/src/ui/components/AgentConfigDialog.tsx

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ import {
   BaseSettingsDialog,
   type SettingsDialogItem,
 } from './shared/BaseSettingsDialog.js';
+import { getNestedValue, isRecord } from '../../utils/settingsUtils.js';
 
 /**
  * Configuration field definition for agent settings
@@ -111,32 +112,12 @@ interface AgentConfigDialogProps {
   onSave?: () => void;
 }
 
-/**
- * Get a nested value from an object using a path array
- */
-function getNestedValue(
-  obj: Record<string, unknown> | undefined,
-  path: string[],
-): unknown {
-  if (!obj) return undefined;
-  let current: unknown = obj;
-  for (const key of path) {
-    if (current === null || current === undefined) return undefined;
-    if (typeof current !== 'object') return undefined;
-    // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
-    current = (current as Record<string, unknown>)[key];
-  }
-  return current;
-}
-
 /**
  * Set a nested value in an object using a path array, creating intermediate objects as needed
  */
-function setNestedValue(
-  obj: Record<string, unknown>,
-  path: string[],
-  value: unknown,
-): Record<string, unknown> {
+function setNestedValue(obj: unknown, path: string[], value: unknown): unknown {
+  if (!isRecord(obj)) return obj;
+
   const result = { ...obj };
   let current = result;
 
@@ -144,12 +125,17 @@ function setNestedValue(
     const key = path[i];
     if (current[key] === undefined || current[key] === null) {
       current[key] = {};
-    } else {
-      // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
-      current[key] = { ...(current[key] as Record<string, unknown>) };
+    } else if (isRecord(current[key])) {
+      current[key] = { ...current[key] };
+    }
+
+    const next = current[key];
+    if (isRecord(next)) {
+      current = next;
+    } else {
+      // Cannot traverse further through non-objects
+      return result;
     }
-    // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
-    current = current[key] as Record<string, unknown>;
   }
 
   const finalKey = path[path.length - 1];
@@ -267,11 +253,7 @@ export function AgentConfigDialog({
   const items: SettingsDialogItem[] = useMemo(
     () =>
       AGENT_CONFIG_FIELDS.map((field) => {
-        const currentValue = getNestedValue(
-          // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
-          pendingOverride as Record<string, unknown>,
-          field.path,
-        );
+        const currentValue = getNestedValue(pendingOverride, field.path);
         const defaultValue = getFieldDefaultFromDefinition(field, definition);
         const effectiveValue =
           currentValue !== undefined ? currentValue : defaultValue;
@@ -324,23 +306,18 @@ export function AgentConfigDialog({
       const field = AGENT_CONFIG_FIELDS.find((f) => f.key === key);
       if (!field || field.type !== 'boolean') return;
 
-      const currentValue = getNestedValue(
-        // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
-        pendingOverride as Record<string, unknown>,
-        field.path,
-      );
+      const currentValue = getNestedValue(pendingOverride, field.path);
       const defaultValue = getFieldDefaultFromDefinition(field, definition);
       const effectiveValue =
         currentValue !== undefined ? currentValue : defaultValue;
       const newValue = !effectiveValue;
 
+      // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
       const newOverride = setNestedValue(
-        // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
-        pendingOverride as Record<string, unknown>,
+        pendingOverride,
         field.path,
         newValue,
       ) as AgentOverride;
-
       setPendingOverride(newOverride);
       setModifiedFields((prev) => new Set(prev).add(key));
 
@@ -375,9 +352,9 @@ export function AgentConfigDialog({
       }
 
       // Update pending override locally
+      // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
       const newOverride = setNestedValue(
-        // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
-        pendingOverride as Record<string, unknown>,
+        pendingOverride,
         field.path,
         parsed,
       ) as AgentOverride;
@@ -398,9 +375,9 @@ export function AgentConfigDialog({
       if (!field) return;
 
       // Remove the override (set to undefined)
+      // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
       const newOverride = setNestedValue(
-        // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-unsafe-type-assertion
-        pendingOverride as Record<string, unknown>,
+        pendingOverride,
         field.path,
         undefined,
       ) as AgentOverride;

packages/cli/src/ui/components/AppHeader.test.tsx

@@ -213,6 +213,12 @@ describe('<AppHeader />', () => {
 
   it('should NOT render Tips when tipsShown is 10 or more', async () => {
     const mockConfig = makeFakeConfig();
+    const uiState = {
+      bannerData: {
+        defaultText: '',
+        warningText: '',
+      },
+    };
 
     persistentStateMock.setData({ tipsShown: 10 });
 
@@ -220,6 +226,7 @@ describe('<AppHeader />', () => {
       <AppHeader version="1.0.0" />,
       {
         config: mockConfig,
+        uiState,
       },
     );
     await waitUntilReady();

packages/cli/src/ui/components/AppHeader.tsx

@@ -1,58 +1,113 @@
 /**
  * @license
- * Copyright 2025 Google LLC
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
-import { Box } from 'ink';
-import { Header } from './Header.js';
-import { Tips } from './Tips.js';
+import { Box, Text } from 'ink';
 import { UserIdentity } from './UserIdentity.js';
+import { Tips } from './Tips.js';
 import { useSettings } from '../contexts/SettingsContext.js';
 import { useConfig } from '../contexts/ConfigContext.js';
 import { useUIState } from '../contexts/UIStateContext.js';
 import { Banner } from './Banner.js';
 import { useBanner } from '../hooks/useBanner.js';
 import { useTips } from '../hooks/useTips.js';
+import { theme } from '../semantic-colors.js';
+import { ThemedGradient } from './ThemedGradient.js';
+import { CliSpinner } from './CliSpinner.js';
 
 interface AppHeaderProps {
   version: string;
   showDetails?: boolean;
 }
 
+const ICON = `▝▜▄  
+  ▝▜▄
+ ▗▟▀ 
+▝▀    `;
+
 export const AppHeader = ({ version, showDetails = true }: AppHeaderProps) => {
   const settings = useSettings();
   const config = useConfig();
-  const { nightly, terminalWidth, bannerData, bannerVisible } = useUIState();
+  const { terminalWidth, bannerData, bannerVisible, updateInfo } = useUIState();
 
   const { bannerText } = useBanner(bannerData);
   const { showTips } = useTips();
 
+  const showHeader = !(
+    settings.merged.ui.hideBanner || config.getScreenReader()
+  );
+
   if (!showDetails) {
     return (
       <Box flexDirection="column">
-        <Header version={version} nightly={false} />
+        {showHeader && (
+          <Box
+            flexDirection="row"
+            marginTop={1}
+            marginBottom={1}
+            paddingLeft={2}
+          >
+            <Box flexShrink={0}>
+              <ThemedGradient>{ICON}</ThemedGradient>
+            </Box>
+            <Box marginLeft={2} flexDirection="column">
+              <Box>
+                <Text bold color={theme.text.primary}>
+                  Gemini CLI
+                </Text>
+                <Text color={theme.text.secondary}> v{version}</Text>
+              </Box>
+            </Box>
+          </Box>
+        )}
       </Box>
     );
   }
 
   return (
     <Box flexDirection="column">
-      {!(settings.merged.ui.hideBanner || config.getScreenReader()) && (
-        <>
-          <Header version={version} nightly={nightly} />
-          {bannerVisible && bannerText && (
-            <Banner
-              width={terminalWidth}
-              bannerText={bannerText}
-              isWarning={bannerData.warningText !== ''}
-            />
-          )}
-        </>
+      {showHeader && (
+        <Box flexDirection="row" marginTop={1} marginBottom={1} paddingLeft={2}>
+          <Box flexShrink={0}>
+            <ThemedGradient>{ICON}</ThemedGradient>
+          </Box>
+          <Box marginLeft={2} flexDirection="column">
+            {/* Line 1: Gemini CLI vVersion [Updating] */}
+            <Box>
+              <Text bold color={theme.text.primary}>
+                Gemini CLI
+              </Text>
+              <Text color={theme.text.secondary}> v{version}</Text>
+              {updateInfo && (
+                <Box marginLeft={2}>
+                  <Text color={theme.text.secondary}>
+                    <CliSpinner /> Updating
+                  </Text>
+                </Box>
+              )}
+            </Box>
+
+            {/* Line 2: Blank */}
+            <Box height={1} />
+
+            {/* Lines 3 & 4: User Identity info (Email /auth and Plan /upgrade) */}
+            {settings.merged.ui.showUserIdentity !== false && (
+              <UserIdentity config={config} />
+            )}
+          </Box>
+        </Box>
       )}
-      {settings.merged.ui.showUserIdentity !== false && (
-        <UserIdentity config={config} />
+
+      {bannerVisible && bannerText && (
+        <Banner
+          width={terminalWidth}
+          bannerText={bannerText}
+          isWarning={bannerData.warningText !== ''}
+        />
       )}
+
       {!(settings.merged.ui.hideTips || config.getScreenReader()) &&
         showTips && <Tips config={config} />}
     </Box>

packages/cli/src/ui/components/BackgroundShellDisplay.tsx

@@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ export const BackgroundShellDisplay = ({
       height="100%"
       width="100%"
       borderStyle="single"
-      borderColor={isFocused ? theme.border.focused : undefined}
+      borderColor={isFocused ? theme.ui.focus : undefined}
     >
       <Box
         flexDirection="row"
@@ -438,7 +438,7 @@ export const BackgroundShellDisplay = ({
         borderRight={false}
         borderTop={false}
         paddingX={1}
-        borderColor={isFocused ? theme.border.focused : undefined}
+        borderColor={isFocused ? theme.ui.focus : undefined}
       >
         <Box flexDirection="row">
           {renderTabs()}

packages/cli/src/ui/components/ColorsDisplay.test.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,118 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import { renderWithProviders } from '../../test-utils/render.js';
+import { ColorsDisplay } from './ColorsDisplay.js';
+import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach, afterEach } from 'vitest';
+import { themeManager } from '../themes/theme-manager.js';
+import type { Theme, ColorsTheme } from '../themes/theme.js';
+import type { SemanticColors } from '../themes/semantic-tokens.js';
+
+describe('ColorsDisplay', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.spyOn(themeManager, 'getSemanticColors').mockReturnValue({
+      text: {
+        primary: '#ffffff',
+        secondary: '#cccccc',
+        link: '#0000ff',
+        accent: '#ff00ff',
+        response: '#ffffff',
+      },
+      background: {
+        primary: '#000000',
+        message: '#111111',
+        input: '#222222',
+        focus: '#333333',
+        diff: {
+          added: '#003300',
+          removed: '#330000',
+        },
+      },
+      border: {
+        default: '#555555',
+      },
+      ui: {
+        comment: '#666666',
+        symbol: '#cccccc',
+        active: '#0000ff',
+        dark: '#333333',
+        focus: '#0000ff',
+        gradient: undefined,
+      },
+      status: {
+        error: '#ff0000',
+        success: '#00ff00',
+        warning: '#ffff00',
+      },
+    });
+
+    vi.spyOn(themeManager, 'getActiveTheme').mockReturnValue({
+      name: 'Test Theme',
+      type: 'dark',
+      colors: {} as unknown as ColorsTheme,
+      semanticColors: {
+        text: {
+          primary: '#ffffff',
+          secondary: '#cccccc',
+          link: '#0000ff',
+          accent: '#ff00ff',
+          response: '#ffffff',
+        },
+        background: {
+          primary: '#000000',
+          message: '#111111',
+          input: '#222222',
+          diff: {
+            added: '#003300',
+            removed: '#330000',
+          },
+        },
+        border: {
+          default: '#555555',
+        },
+        ui: {
+          comment: '#666666',
+          symbol: '#cccccc',
+          active: '#0000ff',
+          dark: '#333333',
+          focus: '#0000ff',
+          gradient: undefined,
+        },
+        status: {
+          error: '#ff0000',
+          success: '#00ff00',
+          warning: '#ffff00',
+        },
+      } as unknown as SemanticColors,
+    } as unknown as Theme);
+  });
+
+  afterEach(() => {
+    vi.restoreAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  it('renders correctly', async () => {
+    const mockTheme = themeManager.getActiveTheme();
+    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
+      <ColorsDisplay activeTheme={mockTheme} />,
+    );
+    await waitUntilReady();
+    const output = lastFrame();
+
+    // Check for title and description
+    expect(output).toContain('How do colors get applied?');
+    expect(output).toContain('Hex:');
+
+    // Check for some color names and values    expect(output).toContain('text.primary');
+    expect(output).toContain('#ffffff');
+    expect(output).toContain('background.diff.added');
+    expect(output).toContain('#003300');
+    expect(output).toContain('border.default');
+    expect(output).toContain('#555555');
+
+    unmount();
+  });
+});

packages/cli/src/ui/components/ColorsDisplay.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,277 @@
+/**
+ * @license
+ * Copyright 2026 Google LLC
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+import type React from 'react';
+import { Box, Text } from 'ink';
+import Gradient from 'ink-gradient';
+import { theme } from '../semantic-colors.js';
+import type { Theme } from '../themes/theme.js';
+
+interface StandardColorRow {
+  type: 'standard';
+  name: string;
+  value: string;
+}
+
+interface GradientColorRow {
+  type: 'gradient';
+  name: string;
+  value: string[];
+}
+
+interface BackgroundColorRow {
+  type: 'background';
+  name: string;
+  value: string;
+}
+
+type ColorRow = StandardColorRow | GradientColorRow | BackgroundColorRow;
+
+const VALUE_COLUMN_WIDTH = 10;
+
+const COLOR_DESCRIPTIONS: Record<string, string> = {
+  'text.primary': 'Primary text color (uses terminal default if blank)',
+  'text.secondary': 'Secondary/dimmed text color',
+  'text.link': 'Hyperlink and highlighting color',
+  'text.accent': 'Accent color for emphasis',
+  'text.response':
+    'Color for model response text (uses terminal default if blank)',
+  'background.primary': 'Main terminal background color',
+  'background.message': 'Subtle background for message blocks',
+  'background.input': 'Background for the input prompt',
+  'background.focus': 'Background highlight for selected/focused items',
+  'background.diff.added': 'Background for added lines in diffs',
+  'background.diff.removed': 'Background for removed lines in diffs',
+  'border.default': 'Standard border color',
+  'ui.comment': 'Color for code comments and metadata',
+  'ui.symbol': 'Color for technical symbols and UI icons',
+  'ui.active': 'Border color for active or running elements',
+  'ui.dark': 'Deeply dimmed color for subtle UI elements',
+  'ui.focus':
+    'Color for focused elements (e.g. selected menu items, focused borders)',
+  'status.error': 'Color for error messages and critical status',
+  'status.success': 'Color for success messages and positive status',
+  'status.warning': 'Color for warnings and cautionary status',
+};
+
+interface ColorsDisplayProps {
+  activeTheme: Theme;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Determines a contrasting text color (black or white) based on the background color's luminance.
+ */
+function getContrastingTextColor(hex: string): string {
+  if (!hex || !hex.startsWith('#') || hex.length < 7) {
+    // Fallback for invalid hex codes or named colors
+    return theme.text.primary;
+  }
+  const r = parseInt(hex.slice(1, 3), 16);
+  const g = parseInt(hex.slice(3, 5), 16);
+  const b = parseInt(hex.slice(5, 7), 16);
+  // Using YIQ formula to determine luminance
+  const yiq = (r * 299 + g * 587 + b * 114) / 1000;
+  return yiq >= 128 ? '#000000' : '#FFFFFF';
+}
+
+export const ColorsDisplay: React.FC<ColorsDisplayProps> = ({
+  activeTheme,
+}) => {
+  const semanticColors = activeTheme.semanticColors;
+
+  const backgroundRows: BackgroundColorRow[] = [];
+  const standardRows: StandardColorRow[] = [];
+  let gradientRow: GradientColorRow | null = null;
+
+  if (semanticColors.ui.gradient && semanticColors.ui.gradient.length > 0) {
+    gradientRow = {
+      type: 'gradient',
+      name: 'ui.gradient',
+      value: semanticColors.ui.gradient,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Recursively flattens the semanticColors object.
+   */
+  const flattenColors = (obj: object, path: string = '') => {
+    for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(obj)) {
+      if (value === undefined || value === null) continue;
+      const newPath = path ? `${path}.${key}` : key;
+
+      if (key === 'gradient' && Array.isArray(value)) {
+        // Gradient handled separately
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      if (typeof value === 'object' && !Array.isArray(value)) {
+        flattenColors(value, newPath);
+      } else if (typeof value === 'string') {
+        if (newPath.startsWith('background.')) {
+          backgroundRows.push({
+            type: 'background',
+            name: newPath,
+            value,
+          });
+        } else {
+          standardRows.push({
+            type: 'standard',
+            name: newPath,
+            value,
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  };
+
+  flattenColors(semanticColors);
+
+  // Final order: Backgrounds first, then Standards, then Gradient
+  const allRows: ColorRow[] = [
+    ...backgroundRows,
+    ...standardRows,
+    ...(gradientRow ? [gradientRow] : []),
+  ];
+
+  return (
+    <Box
+      flexDirection="column"
+      paddingX={1}
+      paddingY={0}
+      borderStyle="round"
+      borderColor={theme.border.default}
+    >
+      <Box marginBottom={1} flexDirection="column">
+        <Text bold color={theme.text.accent}>
+          DEVELOPER TOOLS (Not visible to users)
+        </Text>
+        <Box marginTop={1} flexDirection="column">
+          <Text color={theme.text.primary}>
+            <Text bold>How do colors get applied?</Text>
+          </Text>
+          <Box marginLeft={2} flexDirection="column">
+            <Text color={theme.text.primary}>
+              • <Text bold>Hex:</Text> Rendered exactly by modern terminals. Not
+              overridden by app themes.
+            </Text>
+            <Text color={theme.text.primary}>
+              • <Text bold>Blank:</Text> Uses your terminal&apos;s default
+              foreground/background.
+            </Text>
+            <Text color={theme.text.primary}>
+              • <Text bold>Compatibility:</Text> On older terminals, hex is
+              approximated to the nearest ANSI color.
+            </Text>
+            <Text color={theme.text.primary}>
+              • <Text bold>ANSI Names:</Text> &apos;red&apos;,
+              &apos;green&apos;, etc. are mapped to your terminal app&apos;s
+              palette.
+            </Text>
+          </Box>
+        </Box>
+      </Box>
+
+      {/* Header */}
+      <Box flexDirection="row" marginBottom={0} paddingX={1}>
+        <Box width={VALUE_COLUMN_WIDTH}>
+          <Text bold color={theme.text.link} dimColor>
+            Value
+          </Text>
+        </Box>
+        <Box flexGrow={1}>
+          <Text bold color={theme.text.link} dimColor>
+            Name
+          </Text>
+        </Box>
+      </Box>
+
+      {/* All Rows */}
+      <Box flexDirection="column">
+        {allRows.map((row) => {
+          if (row.type === 'standard') return renderStandardRow(row);
+          if (row.type === 'gradient') return renderGradientRow(row);
+          if (row.type === 'background') return renderBackgroundRow(row);
+          return null;
+        })}
+      </Box>
+    </Box>
+  );
+};
+
+function renderStandardRow({ name, value }: StandardColorRow) {
+  const isHex = value.startsWith('#');
+  const displayColor = isHex ? value : theme.text.primary;
+  const description = COLOR_DESCRIPTIONS[name] || '';
+
+  return (
+    <Box key={name} flexDirection="row" paddingX={1}>
+      <Box width={VALUE_COLUMN_WIDTH}>
+        <Text color={displayColor}>{value || '(blank)'}</Text>
+      </Box>
+      <Box flexGrow={1} flexDirection="row">
+        <Box width="30%">
+          <Text color={displayColor}>{name}</Text>
+        </Box>
+        <Box flexGrow={1} paddingLeft={1}>
+          <Text color={theme.text.secondary}>{description}</Text>
+        </Box>
+      </Box>
+    </Box>
+  );
+}
+
+function renderGradientRow({ name, value }: GradientColorRow) {
+  const description = COLOR_DESCRIPTIONS[name] || '';
+
+  return (
+    <Box key={name} flexDirection="row" paddingX={1}>
+      <Box width={VALUE_COLUMN_WIDTH} flexDirection="column">
+        {value.map((c, i) => (
+          <Text key={i} color={c}>
+            {c}
+          </Text>
+        ))}
+      </Box>
+      <Box flexGrow={1} flexDirection="row">
+        <Box width="30%">
+          <Gradient colors={value}>
+            <Text>{name}</Text>
+          </Gradient>
+        </Box>
+        <Box flexGrow={1} paddingLeft={1}>
+          <Text color={theme.text.secondary}>{description}</Text>
+        </Box>
+      </Box>
+    </Box>
+  );
+}
+
+function renderBackgroundRow({ name, value }: BackgroundColorRow) {
+  const description = COLOR_DESCRIPTIONS[name] || '';
+
+  return (
+    <Box key={name} flexDirection="row" paddingX={1}>
+      <Box
+        width={VALUE_COLUMN_WIDTH}
+        backgroundColor={value}
+        justifyContent="center"
+        paddingX={1}
+      >
+        <Text color={getContrastingTextColor(value)} bold wrap="truncate">
+          {value || 'default'}
+        </Text>
+      </Box>
+      <Box flexGrow={1} flexDirection="row" paddingLeft={1}>
+        <Box width="30%">
+          <Text color={theme.text.primary}>{name}</Text>
+        </Box>
+        <Box flexGrow={1} paddingLeft={1}>
+          <Text color={theme.text.secondary}>{description}</Text>
+        </Box>
+      </Box>
+    </Box>
+  );
+}

packages/cli/src/ui/components/ContextUsageDisplay.test.tsx

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
-import { render } from '../../test-utils/render.js';
+import { renderWithProviders } from '../../test-utils/render.js';
 import { ContextUsageDisplay } from './ContextUsageDisplay.js';
 import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
 
@@ -17,18 +17,9 @@ vi.mock('@google/gemini-cli-core', async (importOriginal) => {
   };
 });
 
-vi.mock('../../config/settings.js', () => ({
-  DEFAULT_MODEL_CONFIGS: {},
-  LoadedSettings: class {
-    constructor() {
-      // this.merged = {};
-    }
-  },
-}));
-
 describe('ContextUsageDisplay', () => {
-  it('renders correct percentage left', async () => {
-    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = render(
+  it('renders correct percentage used', async () => {
+    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
       <ContextUsageDisplay
         promptTokenCount={5000}
         model="gemini-pro"
@@ -37,27 +28,56 @@ describe('ContextUsageDisplay', () => {
     );
     await waitUntilReady();
     const output = lastFrame();
-    expect(output).toContain('50% context left');
+    expect(output).toContain('50% context used');
     unmount();
   });
 
-  it('renders short label when terminal width is small', async () => {
-    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = render(
+  it('renders correctly when usage is 0%', async () => {
+    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
+      <ContextUsageDisplay
+        promptTokenCount={0}
+        model="gemini-pro"
+        terminalWidth={120}
+      />,
+    );
+    await waitUntilReady();
+    const output = lastFrame();
+    expect(output).toContain('0% context used');
+    unmount();
+  });
+
+  it('renders abbreviated label when terminal width is small', async () => {
+    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
       <ContextUsageDisplay
         promptTokenCount={2000}
         model="gemini-pro"
         terminalWidth={80}
       />,
+      { width: 80 },
     );
     await waitUntilReady();
     const output = lastFrame();
-    expect(output).toContain('80%');
-    expect(output).not.toContain('context left');
+    expect(output).toContain('20%');
+    expect(output).not.toContain('context used');
     unmount();
   });
 
-  it('renders 0% when full', async () => {
-    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = render(
+  it('renders 80% correctly', async () => {
+    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
+      <ContextUsageDisplay
+        promptTokenCount={8000}
+        model="gemini-pro"
+        terminalWidth={120}
+      />,
+    );
+    await waitUntilReady();
+    const output = lastFrame();
+    expect(output).toContain('80% context used');
+    unmount();
+  });
+
+  it('renders 100% when full', async () => {
+    const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
       <ContextUsageDisplay
         promptTokenCount={10000}
         model="gemini-pro"
@@ -66,7 +86,7 @@ describe('ContextUsageDisplay', () => {
     );
     await waitUntilReady();
     const output = lastFrame();
-    expect(output).toContain('0% context left');
+    expect(output).toContain('100% context used');
     unmount();
   });
 });

packages/cli/src/ui/components/ContextUsageDisplay.tsx

@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@
 import { Text } from 'ink';
 import { theme } from '../semantic-colors.js';
 import { getContextUsagePercentage } from '../utils/contextUsage.js';
+import { useSettings } from '../contexts/SettingsContext.js';
+import {
+  MIN_TERMINAL_WIDTH_FOR_FULL_LABEL,
+  DEFAULT_COMPRESSION_THRESHOLD,
+} from '../constants.js';
 
 export const ContextUsageDisplay = ({
   promptTokenCount,
@@ -14,17 +19,30 @@ export const ContextUsageDisplay = ({
   terminalWidth,
 }: {
   promptTokenCount: number;
-  model: string;
+  model: string | undefined;
   terminalWidth: number;
 }) => {
+  const settings = useSettings();
   const percentage = getContextUsagePercentage(promptTokenCount, model);
-  const percentageLeft = ((1 - percentage) * 100).toFixed(0);
+  const percentageUsed = (percentage * 100).toFixed(0);
 
-  const label = terminalWidth < 100 ? '%' : '% context left';
+  const threshold =
+    settings.merged.model?.compressionThreshold ??
+    DEFAULT_COMPRESSION_THRESHOLD;
+
+  let textColor = theme.text.secondary;
+  if (percentage >= 1.0) {
+    textColor = theme.status.error;
+  } else if (percentage >= threshold) {
+    textColor = theme.status.warning;
+  }
+
+  const label =
+    terminalWidth < MIN_TERMINAL_WIDTH_FOR_FULL_LABEL ? '%' : '% context used';
 
   return (
-    <Text color={theme.text.secondary}>
-      {percentageLeft}
+    <Text color={textColor}>
+      {percentageUsed}
       {label}
     </Text>
   );

packages/cli/src/ui/components/DetailedMessagesDisplay.test.tsx

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ describe('DetailedMessagesDisplay', () => {
     unmount();
   });
 
-  it('hides the F12 hint in low error verbosity mode', async () => {
+  it('shows the F12 hint even in low error verbosity mode', async () => {
     const messages: ConsoleMessageItem[] = [
       { type: 'error', content: 'Error message', count: 1 },
     ];
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ describe('DetailedMessagesDisplay', () => {
       },
     );
     await waitUntilReady();
-    expect(lastFrame()).not.toContain('(F12 to close)');
+    expect(lastFrame()).toContain('(F12 to close)');
     unmount();
   });
 

packages/cli/src/ui/components/DetailedMessagesDisplay.tsx

@@ -13,8 +13,6 @@ import {
   ScrollableList,
   type ScrollableListRef,
 } from './shared/ScrollableList.js';
-import { useConfig } from '../contexts/ConfigContext.js';
-import { useSettings } from '../contexts/SettingsContext.js';
 
 interface DetailedMessagesDisplayProps {
   messages: ConsoleMessageItem[];
@@ -29,10 +27,6 @@ export const DetailedMessagesDisplay: React.FC<
   DetailedMessagesDisplayProps
 > = ({ messages, maxHeight, width, hasFocus }) => {
   const scrollableListRef = useRef<ScrollableListRef<ConsoleMessageItem>>(null);
-  const config = useConfig();
-  const settings = useSettings();
-  const showHotkeyHint =
-    settings.merged.ui.errorVerbosity === 'full' || config.getDebugMode();
 
   const borderAndPadding = 3;
 
@@ -71,10 +65,7 @@ export const DetailedMessagesDisplay: React.FC<
     >
       <Box marginBottom={1}>
         <Text bold color={theme.text.primary}>
-          Debug Console{' '}
-          {showHotkeyHint && (
-            <Text color={theme.text.secondary}>(F12 to close)</Text>
-          )}
+          Debug Console <Text color={theme.text.secondary}>(F12 to close)</Text>
         </Text>
       </Box>
       <Box height={maxHeight} width={width - borderAndPadding}>

packages/cli/src/ui/components/DialogManager.tsx

@@ -37,9 +37,6 @@ import { AdminSettingsChangedDialog } from './AdminSettingsChangedDialog.js';
 import { IdeTrustChangeDialog } from './IdeTrustChangeDialog.js';
 import { NewAgentsNotification } from './NewAgentsNotification.js';
 import { AgentConfigDialog } from './AgentConfigDialog.js';
-import { SessionRetentionWarningDialog } from './SessionRetentionWarningDialog.js';
-import { useCallback } from 'react';
-import { SettingScope } from '../../config/settings.js';
 import { PolicyUpdateDialog } from './PolicyUpdateDialog.js';
 
 interface DialogManagerProps {
@@ -62,56 +59,8 @@ export const DialogManager = ({
     terminalHeight,
     staticExtraHeight,
     terminalWidth: uiTerminalWidth,
-    shouldShowRetentionWarning,
-    sessionsToDeleteCount,
   } = uiState;
 
-  const handleKeep120Days = useCallback(() => {
-    settings.setValue(
-      SettingScope.User,
-      'general.sessionRetention.warningAcknowledged',
-      true,
-    );
-    settings.setValue(
-      SettingScope.User,
-      'general.sessionRetention.enabled',
-      true,
-    );
-    settings.setValue(
-      SettingScope.User,
-      'general.sessionRetention.maxAge',
-      '120d',
-    );
-  }, [settings]);
-
-  const handleKeep30Days = useCallback(() => {
-    settings.setValue(
-      SettingScope.User,
-      'general.sessionRetention.warningAcknowledged',
-      true,
-    );
-    settings.setValue(
-      SettingScope.User,
-      'general.sessionRetention.enabled',
-      true,
-    );
-    settings.setValue(
-      SettingScope.User,
-      'general.sessionRetention.maxAge',
-      '30d',
-    );
-  }, [settings]);
-
-  if (shouldShowRetentionWarning && sessionsToDeleteCount !== undefined) {
-    return (
-      <SessionRetentionWarningDialog
-        onKeep120Days={handleKeep120Days}
-        onKeep30Days={handleKeep30Days}
-        sessionsToDeleteCount={sessionsToDeleteCount ?? 0}
-      />
-    );
-  }
-
   if (uiState.adminSettingsChanged) {
     return <AdminSettingsChangedDialog />;
   }
@@ -281,14 +230,12 @@ export const DialogManager = ({
     return (
       <Box flexDirection="column">
         <SettingsDialog
-          settings={settings}
           onSelect={() => uiActions.closeSettingsDialog()}
           onRestartRequest={async () => {
             await runExitCleanup();
             process.exit(RELAUNCH_EXIT_CODE);
           }}
           availableTerminalHeight={terminalHeight - staticExtraHeight}
-          config={config}
         />
       </Box>
     );

packages/cli/src/ui/components/ExitPlanModeDialog.test.tsx

@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ import { waitFor } from '../../test-utils/async.js';
 import { ExitPlanModeDialog } from './ExitPlanModeDialog.js';
 import { useKeypress } from '../hooks/useKeypress.js';
 import { keyMatchers, Command } from '../keyMatchers.js';
-import { openFileInEditor } from '../utils/editorUtils.js';
 import {
   ApprovalMode,
   validatePlanContent,
@@ -41,10 +40,6 @@ vi.mock('node:fs', async (importOriginal) => {
     ...actual,
     existsSync: vi.fn(),
     realpathSync: vi.fn((p) => p),
-    promises: {
-      ...actual.promises,
-      readFile: vi.fn(),
-    },
   };
 });
 
@@ -546,7 +541,7 @@ Implement a comprehensive authentication system with multiple providers.
         expect(onFeedback).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
       });
 
-      it('opens plan in external editor when Ctrl+X is pressed', async () => {
+      it('automatically submits feedback when Ctrl+X is used to edit the plan', async () => {
         const { stdin, lastFrame } = renderDialog({ useAlternateBuffer });
 
         await act(async () => {
@@ -557,27 +552,16 @@ Implement a comprehensive authentication system with multiple providers.
           expect(lastFrame()).toContain('Add user authentication');
         });
 
-        // Reset the mock to track the second call during refresh
-        vi.mocked(processSingleFileContent).mockClear();
-
         // Press Ctrl+X
         await act(async () => {
           writeKey(stdin, '\x18'); // Ctrl+X
         });
 
         await waitFor(() => {
-          expect(openFileInEditor).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
-            mockPlanFullPath,
-            expect.anything(),
-            expect.anything(),
-            undefined,
+          expect(onFeedback).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+            'I have edited the plan or annotated it with feedback. Review the edited plan, update if necessary, and present it again for approval.',
           );
         });
-
-        // Verify that content is refreshed (processSingleFileContent called again)
-        await waitFor(() => {
-          expect(processSingleFileContent).toHaveBeenCalled();
-        });
       });
     },
   );

packages/cli/src/ui/components/ExitPlanModeDialog.tsx

@@ -156,11 +156,15 @@ export const ExitPlanModeDialog: React.FC<ExitPlanModeDialogProps> = ({
   const handleOpenEditor = useCallback(async () => {
     try {
       await openFileInEditor(planPath, stdin, setRawMode, getPreferredEditor());
+
+      onFeedback(
+        'I have edited the plan or annotated it with feedback. Review the edited plan, update if necessary, and present it again for approval.',
+      );
       refresh();
     } catch (err) {
       debugLogger.error('Failed to open plan in editor:', err);
     }
-  }, [planPath, stdin, setRawMode, getPreferredEditor, refresh]);
+  }, [planPath, stdin, setRawMode, getPreferredEditor, refresh, onFeedback]);
 
   useKeypress(
     (key) => {

packages/cli/src/ui/components/Footer.test.tsx

@@ -15,6 +15,19 @@ import {
 } from '@google/gemini-cli-core';
 import type { SessionStatsState } from '../contexts/SessionContext.js';
 
+let mockIsDevelopment = false;
+
+vi.mock('../../utils/installationInfo.js', async (importOriginal) => {
+  const original =
+    await importOriginal<typeof import('../../utils/installationInfo.js')>();
+  return {
+    ...original,
+    get isDevelopment() {
+      return mockIsDevelopment;
+    },
+  };
+});
+
 vi.mock('@google/gemini-cli-core', async (importOriginal) => {
   const original =
     await importOriginal<typeof import('@google/gemini-cli-core')>();
@@ -161,7 +174,7 @@ describe('<Footer />', () => {
     );
     await waitUntilReady();
     expect(lastFrame()).toContain(defaultProps.model);
-    expect(lastFrame()).toMatch(/\d+% context left/);
+    expect(lastFrame()).toMatch(/\d+% context used/);
     unmount();
   });
 
@@ -216,7 +229,7 @@ describe('<Footer />', () => {
       },
     );
     await waitUntilReady();
-    expect(lastFrame()).not.toContain('Usage remaining');
+    expect(lastFrame()).not.toContain('used');
     expect(lastFrame()).toMatchSnapshot();
     unmount();
   });
@@ -249,7 +262,7 @@ describe('<Footer />', () => {
     unmount();
   });
 
-  it('displays the model name and abbreviated context percentage', async () => {
+  it('displays the model name and abbreviated context used label on narrow terminals', async () => {
     const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
       <Footer />,
       {
@@ -267,6 +280,7 @@ describe('<Footer />', () => {
     await waitUntilReady();
     expect(lastFrame()).toContain(defaultProps.model);
     expect(lastFrame()).toMatch(/\d+%/);
+    expect(lastFrame()).not.toContain('context used');
     unmount();
   });
 
@@ -464,7 +478,7 @@ describe('<Footer />', () => {
       );
       await waitUntilReady();
       expect(lastFrame()).toContain(defaultProps.model);
-      expect(lastFrame()).not.toMatch(/\d+% context left/);
+      expect(lastFrame()).not.toMatch(/\d+% context used/);
       unmount();
     });
     it('shows the context percentage when hideContextPercentage is false', async () => {
@@ -484,7 +498,7 @@ describe('<Footer />', () => {
       );
       await waitUntilReady();
       expect(lastFrame()).toContain(defaultProps.model);
-      expect(lastFrame()).toMatch(/\d+% context left/);
+      expect(lastFrame()).toMatch(/\d+% context used/);
       unmount();
     });
     it('renders complete footer in narrow terminal (baseline narrow)', async () => {
@@ -509,7 +523,15 @@ describe('<Footer />', () => {
   });
 
   describe('error summary visibility', () => {
-    it('hides error summary in low verbosity mode', async () => {
+    beforeEach(() => {
+      mockIsDevelopment = false;
+    });
+
+    afterEach(() => {
+      mockIsDevelopment = false;
+    });
+
+    it('hides error summary in low verbosity mode out of dev mode', async () => {
       const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
         <Footer />,
         {
@@ -530,6 +552,28 @@ describe('<Footer />', () => {
       unmount();
     });
 
+    it('shows error summary in low verbosity mode in dev mode', async () => {
+      mockIsDevelopment = true;
+      const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
+        <Footer />,
+        {
+          width: 120,
+          uiState: {
+            sessionStats: mockSessionStats,
+            errorCount: 2,
+            showErrorDetails: false,
+          },
+          settings: createMockSettings({
+            merged: { ui: { errorVerbosity: 'low' } },
+          }),
+        },
+      );
+      await waitUntilReady();
+      expect(lastFrame()).toContain('F12 for details');
+      expect(lastFrame()).toContain('2 errors');
+      unmount();
+    });
+
     it('shows error summary in full verbosity mode', async () => {
       const { lastFrame, waitUntilReady, unmount } = renderWithProviders(
         <Footer />,

packages/cli/src/ui/components/Footer.tsx

@@ -62,7 +62,9 @@ export const Footer: React.FC = () => {
     config.getDebugMode() || settings.merged.ui.showMemoryUsage;
   const isFullErrorVerbosity = settings.merged.ui.errorVerbosity === 'full';
   const showErrorSummary =
-    !showErrorDetails && errorCount > 0 && (isFullErrorVerbosity || debugMode);
+    !showErrorDetails &&
+    errorCount > 0 &&
+    (isFullErrorVerbosity || debugMode || isDevelopment);
   const hideCWD = settings.merged.ui.footer.hideCWD;
   const hideSandboxStatus = settings.merged.ui.footer.hideSandboxStatus;
   const hideModelInfo = settings.merged.ui.footer.hideModelInfo;

packages/cli/src/ui/components/GradientRegression.test.tsx

@@ -22,8 +22,13 @@ vi.mock('../semantic-colors.js', async (importOriginal) => {
     ...original,
     theme: {
       ...original.theme,
+      background: {
+        ...original.theme.background,
+        focus: '#004000',
+      },
       ui: {
         ...original.theme.ui,
+        focus: '#00ff00',
         gradient: [], // Empty array to potentially trigger the crash
       },
     },

packages/cli/src/ui/components/Header.test.tsx

@@ -98,16 +98,18 @@ describe('<Header />', () => {
         primary: '',
         message: '',
         input: '',
+        focus: '',
         diff: { added: '', removed: '' },
       },
       border: {
         default: '',
-        focused: '',
       },
       ui: {
         comment: '',
         symbol: '',
+        active: '',
         dark: '',
+        focus: '',
         gradient: undefined,
       },
       status: {