v0.37.0

What's Changed

• feat(evals): centralize test agents into test-utils for reuse by @Samee24 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23616
• revert: chore(config): disable agents by default by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23672
• fix(plan): update telemetry attribute keys and add timestamp by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23685
• fix(core): prevent premature MCP discovery completion by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23637
• feat(browser): add maxActionsPerTask for browser agent setting by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23216
• fix(core): improve agent loader error formatting for empty paths by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23690
• fix(cli): only show updating spinner when auto-update is in progress by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23709
• Refine onboarding metrics to log the duration explicitly and use the tier name. by @yunaseoul in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23678
• chore(tools): add toJSON to tools and invocations to reduce logging verbosity by @alisa-alisa in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22899
• fix(cli): stabilize copy mode to prevent flickering and cursor resets by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22584
• fix(test): move flaky ctrl-c-exit test to non-blocking suite by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23732
• feat(skills): add ci skill for automated failure replication by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23720
• feat(sandbox): implement forbiddenPaths for OS-specific sandbox managers by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23282
• fix(core): conditionally expose additional_permissions in shell tool by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23729
• refactor(core): standardize OS-specific sandbox tests and extract linux helper methods by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23715
• format recently added script by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23739
• fix(ui): prevent over-eager slash subcommand completion by @keithguerin in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20136
• Fix dynamic model routing for gemini 3.1 pro to customtools model by @kevinjwang1 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23641
• feat(core): support inline agentCardJson for remote agents by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23743
• fix(cli): skip console log/info in headless mode by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22739
• test(core): install bubblewrap on Linux CI for sandbox integration tests by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23583
• docs(reference): split tools table into category sections by @sheikhlimon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21516
• fix(browser): detect embedded URLs in query params to prevent allowedDomains bypass by @tony-shi in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23225
• fix(browser): add proxy bypass constraint to domain restriction system prompt by @tony-shi in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23229
• fix(policy): relax write_file argsPattern in plan mode to allow paths without session ID by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23695
• docs: fix grammar in CONTRIBUTING and numbering in sandbox docs by @splint-disk-8i in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23448
• fix(acp): allow attachments by adding a permission prompt by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23680
• fix(core): thread AbortSignal to chat compression requests (#20405) by @SH20RAJ in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20778
• feat(core): implement Windows sandbox dynamic expansion Phase 1 and 2.1 by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23691
• Add note about root privileges in sandbox docs by @diodesign in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23314
• docs(core): document agent_card_json string literal options for remote agents by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23797
• fix(cli): resolve TTY hang on headless environments by unconditionally resuming process.stdin before React Ink launch by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23673
• fix(ui): cleanup estimated string length hacks in composer by @keithguerin in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23694
• feat(browser): dynamically discover read-only tools by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23805
• docs: clarify policy requirement for general.plan.directory in settings schema by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23784
• Revert "perf(cli): optimize --version startup time (#23671)" by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23812
• don't silence errors from wombat by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23822
• fix(ui): prevent escape key from cancelling requests in shell mode by @PrasannaPal21 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21245
• Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23702
• feat(core,ui): Add experiment-gated support for gemini flash 3.1 lite by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23794
• Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.3 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23827
• new linting check: github-actions-pinning by @alisa-alisa in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23808
• fix(cli): show helpful guidance when no skills are available by @Niralisj in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23785
• fix: Chat logs and errors handle tail tool calls correctly by @googlestrobe in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22460
• Don't try removing a tag from a non-existent release. by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23830
• fix(cli): allow ask question dialog to take full window height by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23693
• fix(core): strip leading underscores from error types in telemetry by @yunaseoul in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23824
• Changelog for v0.35.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23819
• feat(evals): add reliability harvester and 500/503 retry support by @alisa-alisa in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23626
• feat(sandbox): dynamic Linux sandbox expansion and worktree support by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23692
• Merge examples of use into quickstart documentation by @diodesign in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23319
• fix(cli): prioritize primary name matches in slash command search by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23850
• Changelog for v0.35.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23840
• fix(browser): keep input blocker active across navigations by @kunal-10-cloud in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22562
• feat(core): new skill to look for duplicated code while reviewing PRs by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23704
• fix(core): replace hardcoded non-interactive ASK_USER denial with explicit policy rules by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23668
• fix(plan): after exiting plan mode switches model to a flash model by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23885
• feat(gcp): add development worker infrastructure by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23814
• fix(a2a-server): A2A server should execute ask policies in interactive mode by @kschaab in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23831
• feat(core): define TrajectoryProvider interface by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23050
• Docs: Update quotas and pricing by @jkcinouye in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23835
• fix(core): allow disabling environment variable redaction by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23927
• feat(cli): enable notifications cross-platform via terminal bell fallback by @genneth in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21618
• feat(sandbox): implement secret visibility lockdown for env files by @DavidAPierce in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23712
• fix(core): remove shell outputChunks buffer caching to prevent memory bloat and sanitize prompt input by @spencer426 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23751
• feat(core): implement persistent browser session management by @kunal-10-cloud in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21306
• refactor(core): delegate sandbox denial parsing to SandboxManager by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23928
• dep(update) Update Ink version to 6.5.0 by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23843
• Docs: Update 'docs-writer' skill for relative links by @jkcinouye in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21463
• Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.4 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23935
• fix(acp): Update allow approval policy flow for ACP clients to fix config persistence and compatible with TUI by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23818
• Changelog for v0.35.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23960
• ACP integration documents by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22254
• fix(core): explicitly set error names to avoid bundling renaming issues by @yunaseoul in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23913
• feat(core): subagent isolation and cleanup hardening by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23903
• disable extension-reload test by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24018
• feat(core): add forbiddenPaths to GlobalSandboxOptions and refactor createSandboxManager by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23936
• refactor(core): improve ignore resolution and fix directory-matching bug by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23816
• revert(core): support custom base URL via env vars by @spencer426 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23976
• Increase memory limited for eslint. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24022
• fix(acp): prevent crash on empty response in ACP mode by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23952
• feat(core): Land AgentHistoryProvider. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23978
• fix(core): switch to subshells for shell tool wrapping to fix heredocs and edge cases by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24024
• Debug command. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23851
• Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.5 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24046
• Fix test flakes by globally mocking ink-spinner by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24044
• Enable network access in sandbox configuration by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24055
• feat(context): add configurable memoryBoundaryMarkers setting by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24020
• feat(core): implement windows sandbox expansion and denial detection by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24027
• fix(core): resolve ACP Operation Aborted Errors in grep_search by @ivanporty in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23821
• fix(hooks): prevent SessionEnd from firing twice in non-interactive mode by @krishdef7 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22139
• Re-word intro to Gemini 3 page. by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24069
• fix(cli): resolve layout contention and flashing loop in StatusRow by @keithguerin in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24065
• fix(sandbox): implement Windows Mandatory Integrity Control for GeminiSandbox by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24057
• feat(core): implement tool-based topic grouping (Chapters) by @Abhijit-2592 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23150
• feat(cli): support 'tab to queue' for messages while generating by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24052
• feat(core): agnostic background task UI with CompletionBehavior by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22740
• UX for topic narration tool by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24079
• fix: shellcheck warnings in scripts by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24035
• test(evals): add comprehensive subagent delegation evaluations by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24132
• fix(a2a-server): prioritize ADC before evaluating headless constraints for auth initialization by @spencer426 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23614
• Text can be added after /plan command by @rambleraptor in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22833
• fix(cli): resolve missing F12 logs via global console store by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24235
• fix broken tests by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24279
• fix(evals): add update_topic behavioral eval by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24223
• feat(core): Unified Context Management and Tool Distillation. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24157
• Default enable narration for the team. by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24224
• fix(core): ensure default agents provide tools and use model-specific schemas by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24268
• feat(cli): show Flash Lite Preview model regardless of user tier by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23904
• feat(cli): implement compact tool output by @jwhelangoog in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20974
• Add security settings for tool sandboxing by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23923
• chore(test-utils): switch integration tests to use PREVIEW_GEMINI_MODEL by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24276
• feat(core): enable topic update narration for legacy models by @Abhijit-2592 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24241
• feat(core): add project-level memory scope to save_memory tool by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24161
• test(integration): fix plan mode write denial test false positive by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24299
• feat(plan): support Plan mode in untrusted folders by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17586
• fix(core): enable mid-stream retries for all models and re-enable compression test by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24302
• Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.6 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24082
• Changelog for v0.35.3 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24083
• feat(cli): add auth info to footer by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24042
• fix(browser): reset action counter for each agent session and let it ignore internal actions by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24228
• feat(plan): promote planning feature to stable by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24282
• fix(browser): terminate subagent immediately on domain restriction violations by @gsquared94 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24313
• feat(cli): add UI to update extensions by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23682
• Fix(browser): terminate immediately for "browser is already running" error by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24233
• docs: Add 'plan' option to approval mode in CLI reference by @YifanRuan in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24134
• fix(core): batch macOS seatbelt rules into a profile file to prevent ARG_MAX errors by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24255
• fix(core): fix race condition between browser agent and main closing process by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24340
• perf(build): optimize build scripts for parallel execution and remove redundant checks by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24307
• ci: install bubblewrap on Linux for release workflows by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24347
• chore(release): allow bundling for all builds, including stable by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24305
• Revert "Add security settings for tool sandboxing" by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24357
• docs: update subagents docs to not be experimental by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24343
• fix(core): implement __read and __write commands in sandbox managers by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24283
• don't try to remove tags in dry run by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24356
• fix(config): disable JIT context loading by default by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24364
• test(sandbox): add integration test for dynamic permission expansion by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24359
• docs(policy): remove unsupported mcpName wildcard edge case by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24133
• docs: fix broken GEMINI.md link in CONTRIBUTING.md by @Panchal-Tirth in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24182
• feat(core): infrastructure for event-driven subagent history by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23914
• fix(core): resolve Plan Mode deadlock during plan file creation due to sandbox restrictions by @DavidAPierce in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24047
• fix(core): fix browser agent UX issues and improve E2E test reliability by @gsquared94 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24312
• fix(ui): wrap topic and intent fields in TopicMessage by @jwhelangoog in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24386
• refactor(core): Centralize context management logic into src/context by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24380
• fix(core): pin AuthType.GATEWAY to use Gemini 3.1 Pro/Flash Lite by default by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24375
• feat(ui): add Tokyo Night theme by @danrneal in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24054
• fix(cli): refactor test config loading and mock debugLogger in test-setup by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24389
• Set memoryManager to false in settings.json by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24393
• ink 6.6.3 by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24372
• fix(core): resolve subagent chat recording gaps and directory inheritance by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24368
• fix(cli): cap shell output at 10 MB to prevent RangeError crash by @ProthamD in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24168
• feat(plan): conditionally add enter/exit plan mode tools based on current mode by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24378
• feat(core): prioritize discussion before formal plan approval by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24423
• fix(ui): add accelerated scrolling on alternate buffer mode by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23940
• feat(core): populate sandbox forbidden paths with project ignore file contents by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24038
• fix(core): ensure blue border overlay and input blocker to act correctly depending on browser agent activities by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24385
• fix(ui): removed additional vertical padding for tables by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24381
• fix(build): upload full bundle directory archive to GitHub releases by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24403
• fix(build): wire bundle:browser-mcp into bundle pipeline by @gsquared94 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24424
• feat(browser): add sandbox-aware browser agent initialization by @gsquared94 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24419
• feat(core): enhance tracker task schemas for detailed titles and descriptions by @anj-s in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23902
• refactor(core): Unified context management settings schema by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24391
• feat(core): update browser agent prompt to check open pages first when bringing up by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24431
• fix(acp) refactor(core,cli): centralize model discovery logic in ModelConfigService by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24392
• Changelog for v0.36.0-preview.7 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24346
• fix: update task tracker storage location in system prompt by @anj-s in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24034
• feat(browser): supersede stale snapshots to reclaim context-window tokens by @gsquared94 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24440
• docs(core): add subagent tool isolation draft doc by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23275
• fix(patch): cherry-pick 64c928f to release/v0.37.0-preview.0-pr-23257 to patch version v0.37.0-preview.0 and create version 0.37.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24561
• fix(patch): cherry-pick cb7f7d6 to release/v0.37.0-preview.1-pr-24342 to patch version v0.37.0-preview.1 and create version 0.37.0-preview.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24842

New Contributors

• @sheikhlimon made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21516
• @tony-shi made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23225
• @splint-disk-8i made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23448
• @SH20RAJ made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20778
• @Niralisj made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23785
• @ivanporty made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23821
• @rambleraptor made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22833
• @YifanRuan made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24134
• @Panchal-Tirth made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24182
• @danrneal made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24054
• @ProthamD made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24168

Full Changelog: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.36.0...v0.37.0