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Gemini CLI: What's New in January 2026

A summary of all updates, new features, and bug fixes released for Gemini CLI during January 2026.

33releases209features179fixes146improvements
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New Features in January 2026

Bug Fixes in January 2026

Improvements in January 2026

All Releases in January 2026

v0.27.0-nightly.20260127.00f60ef538 features5 fixes

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

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.

v0.26.0-preview.41 fix

This release primarily focuses on applying a specific patch (12a5490) to the current preview branch to resolve conflicts encountered during the release process. Users should note this is a maintenance update addressing integration issues.

v0.25.2

This release primarily consists of a patch update (v0.25.2) which incorporates a specific cherry-pick to address an immediate issue. No new user-facing features or detailed bug fixes are explicitly called out in this summary section.

v0.26.0-preview.31 fix

This release primarily addresses internal conflicts during the cherry-picking process for the v0.26.0-preview.2 patch. Users should see stability improvements related to the integration of commit addb57c.

v0.25.11 fix

This patch release primarily addresses conflicts by cherry-picking a specific commit (87a0db2) into the current release branch. Users should note this is a maintenance update focused on resolving integration issues.

v0.26.0-preview.21 fix

This release primarily addresses internal stability by resolving conflicts encountered during the cherry-picking process for the v0.26.0-preview.2 build. Users should experience a more stable deployment based on the merged changes.

v0.27.0-nightly.20260122.61040d0eb13 features14 fixes

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-preview.1

This release is a patch update (v0.26.0-preview.1) that incorporates a specific cherry-pick (61040d0) from the previous preview version. No new user-facing features or specific bug fixes are detailed in this summary, as it primarily addresses internal versioning and patching.

v0.26.0-nightly.20260121.211d2c5fd10 features12 fixes

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

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

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.

v0.25.0-preview.42 features3 fixes

This release introduces support for the powerful Gemini 1.5 Pro model and enables streaming responses directly to your terminal for quicker feedback. We also fixed several critical bugs related to network timeouts and syntax highlighting.

v0.25.0-preview.3

This release appears to be a maintenance patch, specifically cherry-picking a commit to stabilize the v0.25.0-preview.2 branch and create the v0.25.0-preview.3 version. No user-facing features or explicit bug fixes are detailed in this summary section.

v0.24.52 features3 fixes

This release introduces the ability to generate code snippets directly from the command line and enables a more interactive chat experience. We have also resolved critical issues related to hanging on long prompts and improved overall response speed for complex queries.

v0.25.0-preview.22 features3 fixes

This release introduces streaming support for faster API responses and allows users to specify custom model parameters directly from the command line. We also fixed several bugs related to network timeouts and code formatting issues in generated output.

v0.26.0-nightly.20260120.a90bcf7491 feature5 fixes

This release introduces the new /introspect slash command for enhanced introspection. Key fixes include correcting inverted logic and resolving issues with response chunk processing and Homebrew installation detection. The documentation has also been updated to reference Gemini 3.

v0.24.41 fix

This patch release primarily addresses a specific conflict issue encountered during a cherry-pick operation related to a previous pull request. Users should experience stability improvements related to this specific merge conflict resolution.

v0.25.0-preview.1

This release primarily focuses on patching the v0.25.0-preview.0 version to create v0.25.0-preview.1. The changes involve cherry-picking specific commits to ensure stability in the preview branch.

v0.26.0-nightly.20260119.20580d75410 features12 fixes

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including an experimental 'plan' approval mode and the addition of the 'generalist' agent, while enabling Agent Skills by default. Numerous stability fixes address OOM crashes, PTY descriptor leaks, and automation loop issues. Performance has also been improved with optimizations for handling large text inputs.

v0.26.0-nightly.20260115.6cb3ae4e014 features14 fixes

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.

v0.24.0-nightly.20260115.c9d6f9b22

This release primarily consists of internal updates and bug fixes, as indicated by the comparison link provided. Users should check the linked GitHub comparison for detailed changes between the two nightly builds.

v0.24.025 features11 fixes

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

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.

v0.24.0-preview.31 fix

This preview release primarily focuses on resolving a specific conflict encountered during the cherry-picking process for the release branch. Users should experience a more stable build due to the resolution of this internal integration issue.

v0.24.0-preview.2

This release appears to be a maintenance patch, specifically cherry-picking a commit to stabilize the v0.24.0-preview.1 branch into the new v0.24.0-preview.2 version. No new user-facing features or specific bug fixes are detailed in this summary section.

v0.24.0-preview.1

This release appears to be a maintenance patch, specifically cherry-picking a commit (b54e688) into the v0.24.0-preview.0 branch to create the v0.24.0-preview.1 version. No user-facing features or specific bug fixes are detailed in this summary section.

v0.25.0-nightly.20260112.15891721a14 features11 fixes

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

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

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.

v0.23.0-preview.61 fix

This minor release primarily addresses a specific conflict issue encountered during a patch cherry-pick operation. Users should see stability improvements related to the build process.

v0.23.0-preview.5

This release primarily consists of a patch update, cherry-picking a specific commit (c31f053) to stabilize the v0.23.0-preview.4 branch into the new v0.23.0-preview.5 version. No new user-facing features or specific bug fixes are detailed in this summary section.

v0.24.0-nightly.20260103.30f5c4af44 features4 fixes

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.