Release v0.29.0-preview.0

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

New Contributors

• @MushuEE made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18295
• @ppgranger made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/18310
• @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/v0.28.0-preview.8...v0.29.0-preview.0