v0.29.0

Release v0.29.0

Feb 18, 2026 (12d ago) View on GitHub →

What's Changed

fix: remove ask_user tool from non-interactive modes by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18154
fix(cli): allow restricted .env loading in untrusted sandboxed folders by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17806
Encourage agent to utilize ecosystem tools to perform work by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17881
feat(plan): unify workflow location in system prompt to optimize caching by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18258
feat(core): enable getUserTierName in config by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18265
feat(core): add default execution limits for subagents by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18274
Fix issue where agent gets stuck at interactive commands. by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18272
chore(release): bump version to 0.29.0-nightly.20260203.71f46f116 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18243
feat(core): remove hardcoded policy bypass for local subagents by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18153
feat(plan): implement plan slash command by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17698
feat: increase ask_user label limit to 16 characters by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18320
Add information about the agent skills lifecycle and clarify docs-writer skill metadata. by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18234
feat(core): add enter_plan_mode tool by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18324
Stop showing an error message in /plan by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18333
fix(hooks): remove unnecessary logging for hook registration by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18332
fix(mcp): ensure MCP transport is closed to prevent memory leaks by @cbcoutinho in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18054
feat(skills): implement linking for agent skills by @MushuEE in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18295
Changelogs for 0.27.0 and 0.28.0-preview0 by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18336
chore: correct docs as skills and hooks are stable by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18358
feat(admin): Implement admin allowlist for MCP server configurations by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18311
fix(core): add retry logic for transient SSL/TLS errors (#17318) by @ppgranger in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18310
Add support for /extensions config command by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17895
fix(core): handle non-compliant mcpbridge responses from Xcode 26.3 by @peterfriese in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18376
feat(cli): Add W, B, E Vim motions and operator support by @ademuri in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16209
fix: Windows Specific Agent Quality & System Prompt by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18351
feat(plan): support replace tool in plan mode to edit plans by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18379
Improving memory tool instructions and eval testing by @alisa-alisa in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18091
fix(cli): color extension link success message green by @MushuEE in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18386
undo by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18147
feat(plan): add guidance on iterating on approved plans vs creating new plans by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18346
feat(plan): fix invalid tool calls in plan mode by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18352
feat(plan): integrate planning artifacts and tools into primary workflows by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18375
Fix permission check by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18395
ux(polish) autocomplete in the input prompt by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18181
fix: resolve infinite loop when using 'Modify with external editor' by @ppgranger in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17453
feat: expand verify-release to macOS and Windows by @yunaseoul in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18145
feat(plan): implement support for MCP servers in Plan mode by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18229
chore: update folder trust error messaging by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18402
feat(plan): create a metric for execution of plans generated in plan mode by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18236
perf(ui): optimize stripUnsafeCharacters with regex by @gsquared94 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18413
feat(context): implement observation masking for tool outputs by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18389
feat(core,cli): implement session-linked tool output storage and cleanup by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18416
Shorten temp directory by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17901
feat(plan): add behavioral evals for plan mode by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18437
Add extension registry client by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18396
Enable extension config by default by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18447
Automatically generate change logs on release by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18401
Remove previewFeatures and default to Gemini 3 by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18414
feat(admin): apply MCP allowlist to extensions & gemini mcp list command by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18442
fix(cli): improve focus navigation for interactive and background shells by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18343
Add shortcuts hint and panel for discoverability by @LyalinDotCom in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18035
fix(config): treat system settings as read-only during migration and warn user by @spencer426 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18277
feat(plan): add positive test case and update eval stability policy by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18457
fix- windows: add shell: true for spawnSync to fix EINVAL with .cmd editors by @zackoch in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18408
bug(core): Fix bug when saving plans. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18465
Refactor atCommandProcessor by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18461
feat(core): implement persistence and resumption for masked tool outputs by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18451
refactor: simplify tool output truncation to single config by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18446
bug(core): Ensure storage is initialized early, even if config is not. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18471
chore: Update build-and-start script to support argument forwarding by @Abhijit-2592 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18241
fix(core): prevent subagent bypass in plan mode by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18484
feat(cli): add WebSocket-based network logging and streaming chunk support by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18383
feat(cli): update approval modes UI by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18476
fix(cli): reload skills and agents on extension restart by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18411
fix(core): expand excludeTools with legacy aliases for renamed tools by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18498
feat(core): overhaul system prompt for rigor, integrity, and intent alignment by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17263
Patch for generate changelog docs yaml file by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18496
Code review fixes for show question mark pr. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18480
fix(cli): add SS3 Shift+Tab support for Windows terminals by @ThanhNguyxn in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18187
chore: remove redundant planning prompt from final shell by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18528
docs: require pr-creator skill for PR generation by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18536
chore: update colors for ask_user dialog by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18543
feat(core): exempt high-signal tools from output masking by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18545
refactor(core): remove memory tool instructions from Gemini 3 prompt by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18559
chore: remove feedback instruction from system prompt by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18560
feat(context): add remote configuration for tool output masking thresholds by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18553
feat(core): pause agent timeout budget while waiting for tool confirmation by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18415
refactor(config): remove experimental.enableEventDrivenScheduler setting by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17924
feat(cli): truncate shell output in UI history and improve active shell display by @jwhelangoog in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17438
refactor(cli): switch useToolScheduler to event-driven engine by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18565
fix(core): correct escaped interpolation in system prompt by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18557
propagate abortSignal by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18477
feat(core): conditionally include ctrl+f prompt based on interactive shell setting by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18561
fix(core): ensure enter_plan_mode tool registration respects experimental.plan by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18587
feat(core): transition sub-agents to XML format and improve definitions by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18555
docs: Add Plan Mode documentation by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18582
chore: strengthen validation guidance in system prompt by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18544
Fix newline insertion bug in replace tool by @werdnum in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18595
fix(evals): update save_memory evals and simplify tool description by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18610
chore(evals): update validation_fidelity_pre_existing_errors to USUALLY_PASSES by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18617
fix: shorten tool call IDs and fix duplicate tool name in truncated output filenames by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18600
feat(cli): implement atomic writes and safety checks for trusted folders by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18406
Remove relative docs links by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18650
docs: add legacy snippets convention to GEMINI.md by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18597
fix(chore): Support linting for cjs by @aswinashok44 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18639
feat: move shell efficiency guidelines to tool description by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18614
Added "" as default value, since getText() used to expect a string only and thus crashed when undefined... Fixes #18076 by @019-Abhi in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18099
Allow @-includes outside of workspaces (with permission) by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18470
chore: make ask_user header description more clear by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18657
refactor(core): model-dependent tool definitions by @aishaneeshah in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18563
Harded code assist converter. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18656
bug(core): Fix minor bug in migration logic. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18661
feat: enable plan mode experiment in settings by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18636
refactor: push isValidPath() into parsePastedPaths() by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18664
fix(cli): correct 'esc to cancel' position and restore duration display by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18534
feat(cli): add DevTools integration with gemini-cli-devtools by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18648
chore: remove unused exports and redundant hook files by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18681
Fix number of lines being reported in rewind confirmation dialog by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18675
feat(cli): disable folder trust in headless mode by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18407
Disallow unsafe type assertions by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18688
Change event type for release by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18693
feat: handle multiple dynamic context filenames in system prompt by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18598
Properly parse at-commands with narrow non-breaking spaces by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18677
refactor(core): centralize core tool definitions and support model-specific schemas by @aishaneeshah in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18662
feat(core): Render memory hierarchically in context. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18350
feat: Ctrl+O to expand paste placeholder by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18103
fix(cli): Improve header spacing by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18531
Feature/quota visibility 16795 by @spencer426 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18203
Inline thinking bubbles with summary/full modes by @LyalinDotCom in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18033
docs: remove TOC marker from Plan Mode header by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18678
fix(ui): remove redundant newlines in Gemini messages by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18538
test(cli): fix AppContainer act() warnings and improve waitFor resilience by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18676
refactor(core): refine Security & System Integrity section in system prompt by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18601
Fix layout rounding. by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18667
docs(skills): enhance pr-creator safety and interactivity by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18616
test(core): remove hardcoded model from TestRig by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18710
feat(core): optimize sub-agents system prompt intro by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18608
feat(cli): update approval mode labels and shortcuts per latest UX spec by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18698
fix(plan): update persistent approval mode setting by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18638
fix: move toasts location to left side by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18705
feat(routing): restrict numerical routing to Gemini 3 family by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18478
fix(ide): fix ide nudge setting by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18733
fix(core): standardize tool formatting in system prompts by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18615
chore: consolidate to green in ask user dialog by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18734
feat: add extensionsExplore setting to enable extensions explore UI. by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18686
feat(cli): defer devtools startup and integrate with F12 by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18695
ui: update & subdue footer colors and animate progress indicator by @keithguerin in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18570
test: add model-specific snapshots for coreTools by @aishaneeshah in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18707
ci: shard windows tests and fix event listener leaks by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18670
fix: allow ask_user tool in yolo mode by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18541
feat: redact disabled tools from system prompt (#13597) by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18613
Update Gemini.md to use the curent year on creating new files by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18460
Code review cleanup for thinking display by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18720
fix(cli): hide scrollbars when in alternate buffer copy mode by @werdnum in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18354
Fix issues with rip grep by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18756
fix(cli): fix history navigation regression after prompt autocomplete by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18752
chore: cleanup unused and add unlisted dependencies in packages/cli by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18749
Fix issue where Gemini CLI creates tests in a new file by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18409
feat(telemetry): Ensure experiment IDs are included in OpenTelemetry logs by @kevin-ramdass in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18747
fix(patch): cherry-pick e9a9474 to release/v0.29.0-preview.0-pr-18840 to patch version v0.29.0-preview.0 and create version 0.29.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18841
fix(patch): cherry-pick 08e8eea to release/v0.29.0-preview.1-pr-18855 to patch version v0.29.0-preview.1 and create version 0.29.0-preview.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18905
fix(patch): cherry-pick d0c6a56 to release/v0.29.0-preview.2-pr-18976 to patch version v0.29.0-preview.2 and create version 0.29.0-preview.3 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19023
fix(patch): cherry-pick e5ff202 to release/v0.29.0-preview.3-pr-19254 to patch version v0.29.0-preview.3 and create version 0.29.0-preview.4 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19264
fix(patch): cherry-pick 9590a09 to release/v0.29.0-preview.4-pr-18771 to patch version v0.29.0-preview.4 and create version 0.29.0-preview.5 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19274

New Contributors

@MushuEE made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18295
@peterfriese made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18376
@ademuri made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/16209
@zackoch made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18408
@ThanhNguyxn made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18187
@jwhelangoog made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17438
@019-Abhi made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18099
@sripasg made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18686
@keithguerin made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18570

Full Changelog: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.28.2...v0.29.0