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v0.30.0-nightly.20260226.f9f916e1d18 features11 fixes
Feb 26, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including the foundation for a task tracker, support for RuntimeHook functions, and the ability to steer models within the workspace. Several fixes address critical issues like unsafe type assertions and dependency vulnerabilities. Users will also benefit from parallel extension loading and improved Plan Mode features like automatic model switching.

v0.30.020 features16 fixes
Feb 25, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to Plan Mode, including a formalized 5-phase workflow and the ability to enable skills within plans. Users will benefit from new UI controls like text wrapping in markdown tables and the option to hide the shortcuts hint. Numerous bug fixes address stability issues related to policy persistence, MCP discovery, and UI rendering flicker.

v0.31.0-preview.014 features15 fixes
Feb 25, 2026

This release introduces several new features, including support for macOS run-event notifications, experimental steering hints, and project-level policy implementation. Key fixes address issues with tool confirmation timeouts, incorrect handling of unknown slash commands, and improved stability in plan mode fallback scenarios. Users will also benefit from enhanced editing capabilities via improved ranged reads and fuzzy editing.

v0.30.0-nightly.20260224.544df749a8 features14 fixes
Feb 24, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to policy handling, including support for Gemini 3.1 policy chains and MCP Server Wildcards. Users will benefit from an experimental direct web fetch capability and improved stability, as several critical bugs related to model persistence, non-interactive mode failures, and Windows compatibility have been resolved. Additionally, retry configuration is now user-adjustable via a new setting.

v0.30.0-nightly.20260223.c537fd5ae14 features22 fixes
Feb 23, 2026

This release introduces several new features, including experimental in-progress steering hints and support for macOS run-event notifications. Numerous bug fixes address issues with UI rendering, tool handling, and configuration stability. Key improvements include centralizing compatibility checks and migrating core rendering to use xterm.js.

v0.30.0-nightly.20260218.ce84b3cb521 features15 fixes
Feb 18, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including initial SDK support with custom skills and dynamic system instructions, alongside new command structure management via the model subcommand. Numerous bug fixes address UI flickering, platform-specific issues like Windows escaping, and improved tool validation, resulting in a more stable and feature-rich experience.

v0.29.018 features17 fixes
Feb 18, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to planning capabilities, including the new /plan slash command, support for editing plans with the `replace` tool, and better integration of planning artifacts into workflows. Several critical bugs were fixed, such as resolving agents getting stuck in interactive commands and improving connection stability with retry logic for SSL/TLS errors. Additionally, new features include Vim motion support in the CLI and better management of tool outputs via observation masking and persistence.

v0.30.0-preview.020 features17 fixes
Feb 17, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to planning capabilities, including a formalized 5-phase workflow and new settings for managing memory and skills within Plan Mode. Users will benefit from new UI controls like text wrapping in markdown tables and the ability to hide shortcut hints. Several stability fixes address issues related to policy persistence, debug console closing, and rendering consistency.

v0.30.0-nightly.20260212.207ac6f2d4 features4 fixes
Feb 12, 2026

This release introduces new CLI capabilities, including Ctrl-Z suspension and a prototype clean UI toggle for a more minimal experience. Key fixes address character truncation in markdown mode and improve Plan Mode isolation and policy rule prioritization. Users will also benefit from refined system prompts for better agentic execution.

v0.30.0-nightly.20260212.099aa96215 features6 fixes
Feb 12, 2026

This release focuses heavily on enhancing Plan Mode by allowing skill enablement and validating policy overrides. Key updates include migrating internal models to Gemini 3 and deprecating older tool configuration flags in favor of the new policy engine. Several bugs related to selection mode exiting and environment variable population have also been resolved.

v0.30.0-nightly.20260211.f5dd1068f2 features2 fixes
Feb 11, 2026

This release introduces multi-line text answers for the ask-user tool and enables tool output masking by default for improved privacy. Performance has been boosted through optimized table rendering and better management of large debug logs. Several critical bugs related to debug console closing and MCP discovery have also been resolved.

v0.30.0-nightly.20260210.8257ec44721 features16 fixes
Feb 10, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to tool handling, including observation masking, session-linked storage, and remote configuration for masking thresholds. The core model has been updated with an overhauled system prompt for better rigor, and sub-agents now use XML format. Several stability fixes address issues in plan mode, Windows shell execution, and configuration initialization.

v0.28.014 features16 fixes
Feb 10, 2026

This release introduces several new capabilities, including the /prompt-suggest command and support for custom themes in extensions. Key fixes address issues with streaming hook warnings, credential exposure, and Vim mode usability. Users will also benefit from improved startup information display and updated undo/redo keybindings.

v0.29.0-preview.020 features16 fixes
Feb 10, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to planning capabilities, including the new /plan slash command, support for editing plans with the `replace` tool, and improved plan execution metrics. Key fixes address stability issues such as agents getting stuck, memory leaks in MCP transport, and improved handling of SSL/TLS errors. Additionally, the CLI now supports Vim motions and operators for better text interaction.

v0.29.0-nightly.20260206.4ffc349c18 features6 fixes
Feb 6, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to planning capabilities, including support for the `replace` tool and MCP server integration in plan mode. Key fixes address transient SSL/TLS errors and resolve an infinite loop when using external editors. Users will also benefit from new Vim motion support and improved input prompt autocomplete.

v0.29.0-nightly.20260205.a3af4a8ca21 features12 fixes
Feb 5, 2026

This release introduces significant planning capabilities, including the new `/plan` slash command and tools to enter and exit plan mode. Key updates also include automatic theme switching based on the terminal environment and enhanced security measures like requiring user consent for MCP server OAuth. Several bug fixes address regressions in navigation and improve stability across various modes.

v0.27.022 features13 fixes
Feb 4, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including the event-driven tool execution scheduler and the new code-reviewer skill. Several core improvements focus on stability, such as fixing issues with authentication failures and improving GitHub workstream rollup efficiency. Users will also benefit from the new /rewind command and enhanced planning features like configurable approval modes.

v0.28.0-preview.015 features16 fixes
Feb 4, 2026

This release introduces several new features, including the /prompt-suggest command, support for Positron IDE, and improved OAuth consent flows. Key fixes address issues with MIME type verification, session restoration, and Vim mode usability. Users will also benefit from UX refinements like updated keybindings and clearer settings visibility.

v0.28.0-nightly.20260201.b0f38104d8 features6 fixes
Feb 1, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including support for background shell commands and interactive/non-interactive OAuth consent flows. Key fixes address issues with Vim mode keybindings, content verbosity during Rewind/Resume, and improved input handling for signals like Ctrl-C. Performance has also been optimized for token calculation.

v0.27.0-nightly.20260127.00f60ef538 features5 fixes
Jan 27, 2026

This release introduces several new capabilities, including persistent plan file storage and support for multi-scheduler tool aggregation. Key fixes address issues with URI-encoded paths and prevent OOM errors when streaming grep output. Users will also benefit from new CLI options like quick clear shortcuts in vim mode and the ability to disable UI spinners globally.

v0.27.0-nightly.20260126.cb772a5b721 features21 fixes
Jan 26, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including the /rewind command, persistent planning settings, and improved agent discovery via the new `/agents config` command. Several critical bugs were addressed, such as fixing crashes on authentication failure and resolving connection issues within Docker/SSH environments. Users will also benefit from better handling of large text pastes and new image pasting support on Linux.

v0.27.0-nightly.20260122.61040d0eb13 features14 fixes
Jan 22, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including an event-driven tool execution scheduler and the new code-reviewer skill. Users will benefit from improved stability with fixes for keybinding conflicts and better handling of validation errors via a new interactive dialog. Several core systems, like hooks and the scheduler, are now enabled by default for a more streamlined experience.

v0.26.0-nightly.20260121.211d2c5fd10 features12 fixes
Jan 21, 2026

This release introduces several new capabilities, including an experiment gate for the event-driven scheduler and enhanced context compression for agents. Several critical bugs were resolved, such as fixing UI rendering order, resolving Windows crashes, and improving error reporting for agent delegation failures.

v0.25.015 features8 fixes
Jan 21, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to agent interaction and tooling, including filepath autosuggestion, the new /agents slash command, and native Sublime Text support. Key improvements focus on stabilizing Skills management, refining the Rewind functionality with file system reversion utilities, and enabling better isolation for testing via GEMINI_CLI_HOME. Several bugs related to CI stability and Yolo mode behavior have also been resolved.

v0.26.0-preview.013 features17 fixes
Jan 21, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including the 'skill-creator' skill, experimental 'plan' features, and enhanced agent steering to use expert subagents. Numerous bug fixes address issues related to token estimation, event handling, and automation stability. Users will also benefit from improved keybindings and the reintroduction of the --prompt flag.

v0.26.0-nightly.20260115.6cb3ae4e014 features14 fixes
Jan 15, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including the ability to install and uninstall skills directly via CLI commands and support for defining agents in settings.json. Key fixes address issues with command registration warnings, title setting inconsistencies, and improved shell command safety. Users will also benefit from new UI features like dynamic terminal tab titles and enhanced retry mechanisms.

v0.24.025 features11 fixes
Jan 14, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to Agent Skills, including infrastructure setup, autonomous activation tools, and system prompt awareness. Key new features also include experimental in-CLI extension management and support for remote agents. Several stability improvements were made, such as fixing crashes related to I/O errors and enhancing policy engine granularity for shell command execution.

v0.25.0-preview.015 features8 fixes
Jan 14, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including native Sublime Text support, filepath autosuggestion in the CLI, and the ability to export chat history directly into GitHub issues via the /bug command. Key improvements focus on skill management centralization, better model routing to subagents, and enhanced stability for CI workflows and terminal compatibility.

v0.25.0-nightly.20260112.15891721a14 features11 fixes
Jan 12, 2026

This release focuses heavily on enhancing Agent Skills management, introducing new CLI commands for skills, and centralizing their representation. Key functional additions include support for remote agents, granular control over agent hooks, and improved security policies. Numerous bug fixes address stability issues across platforms, particularly on Windows, related to pasting and file system operations.

v0.23.015 features10 fixes
Jan 7, 2026

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including support for the Gemini 3 Flash model and the introduction of remote agent infrastructure. Key fixes address issues with command suggestion display and prevent infinite loops during prompt completion and relaunch attempts. Users will also benefit from new features like Windows clipboard image support and improved hook management.

v0.24.0-preview.025 features11 fixes
Jan 7, 2026

This release introduces significant enhancements to Agent Skills, including infrastructure setup, autonomous activation tools, and system prompt awareness. New features also include experimental in-CLI extension management and support for remote agents. Several stability improvements were made, such as fixing crashes related to I/O errors and enhancing policy engine granularity for shell command allowlisting.

v0.24.0-nightly.20260103.30f5c4af44 features4 fixes
Jan 3, 2026

This release significantly enhances Agent Skills by introducing autonomous activation, context injection, and system prompt awareness. Users will also benefit from new folder suggestions when adding directories via the /dir add command. Several core stability issues, including promise rejections and shell command handling, have also been resolved.

v0.24.0-nightly.20251231.05049b5ab5 features1 fix
Dec 31, 2025

This release introduces significant enhancements to agent capabilities, including support for remote agents and new Core Skill Infrastructure. Users will benefit from improved reliability with exponential back-off retries and fixes for duplicated agent hooks. Additionally, the system now supports modifying tool inputs and enforces authentication policies.

v0.21.0-nightly.20251226.546baf99310 features4 fixes
Dec 26, 2025

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including automatic model persistence across sessions and experimental in-CLI extension management. Key fixes address issues with .geminiignore support in search tools and prevent crashes related to I/O errors. Users will also benefit from improved security visibility around hooks and better error handling for schema validation.

v0.22.011 features11 fixes
Dec 22, 2025

This release introduces several new capabilities, including persistent "Always Allow" policies, support for multi-file image drag and drop, and the new `/init` command for the A2A server. Several critical bugs were fixed, such as correcting MCP tool error detection and improving authentication logic by prioritizing the GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable. Additionally, the codebase investigator now aligns its model usage with the main agent.

v0.23.0-preview.015 features10 fixes
Dec 22, 2025

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including the launch of Gemini 3 Flash and the introduction of remote agent infrastructure. Key usability updates include native Windows clipboard image support and a new `/auth logout` command for managing credentials. Several fixes address UI glitches, command completion behavior, and improve core stability, especially around hooks and tool execution.

v0.21.0-nightly.20251220.41a1a3eed3 features2 fixes
Dec 20, 2025

This release focuses on security and core functionality by implementing JIT context memory loading and sanitizing hook command expansion to prevent injection vulnerabilities. Users will also benefit from improved UX through simplified tool confirmations and reduced log verbosity.

v0.21.0-nightly.20251219.70696e3645 features2 fixes
Dec 19, 2025

This release introduces several new capabilities, including TOML parsing for agents and enhanced context injection via a new core tool. Key fixes address an infinite loop during prompt completion and improve the sorting and display of command suggestions in the UI. Users will also benefit from improved robustness in model statistics display.

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