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Add simple extensions release flow support by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8498
fix(mcp): Display OAuth authentication messages in CLI UI instead of debug console by @Louis454545 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/6919
refactor(ui): Optimize rendering performance by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8239
[Part 2/6] feat(telemetry): add activity detector with user interaction tracking by @eLyiN in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8111
permissiong for nightly job by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8652
chore(release): bump version to 0.7.0-nightly.20250918.2722473a by @gemini-cli[bot] in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8667
Properly publish npm-shrinkwrap.json. by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8655
Mk fix nightly by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8669
Releasing: Patching and Rollback by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8673
feat(vscode-ide-companion): harden ide-server with CORS and host validation by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8512
feat(CI): Package docker containers to GHCR for PRs. by @richieforeman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8588
Add a version specifier to the npx command for GCP AR auth. by @cornmander in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8653
fixing error by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8676
fix(cli): uninstall extensions using their source URL by @hritan in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8692
permissions by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8706
Pr comment by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8707
Pr comment by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8708
Pr comment by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8709
Pr comment by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8710
better logging by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8712
better notifications by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8714
Prstep2 by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8715
no loops by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8716
Prstep3 by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8717
Prstep3 by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8718
work by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8720
fix linting by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8725
Improve compression splitpoint logic. by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8691
metrics(extensions) - Add logging methods for extensions operations by @shishu314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8702
fix(ui): Track last prompt token count in processStream by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8650
refactor(ui): extract QueuedMessageDisplay into separate component by @akhil29 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8374
Releasing: Patching e2e coordination by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8723
refactor(ide): replace DetectedIde enum with IDE_DEFINITIONS object by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8698
Better parsing of github extension source uris by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8736
refactor(shell): Send AnsiOutput when ShowColor is false by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8647
fix(shell): update shell setting from usePty to enableInteractiveShell by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8726
fix(release): correctly parse channel argument in patch workflow by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8750
fix(cli) : fix shell colors to match new coloring by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8747
feat(cli): configure policy engine from existing settings by @allenhutchison in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8348
fix(release): prevent validation error in patch-from-comment workflow by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8759
Add support for auto-updating git extensions by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8511
add(mcp): Add MCP Server name to ToolCallEvent OTel logging by @kiranani in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7829
Improve CI Times by 70% by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8530
patch e2e vnext by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8767
dealing with conflicts by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8772
more patching by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8787
better messaging by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8794
switch to gh cli instead of api by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8795
ensure consistent user by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8798
permissions by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8800
Fix npm_channel options in manual release workflow. by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8766
migrate to patch both by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8803
use the cla user by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8804
use the cla user by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8806
ci fixes by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8810
use correct ref for launching by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8813
Fix merge queue for forks by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8816
remove merge queue skipper by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8819
actually remove mege queue skipper by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8824
support label on pushes too by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8831
actually correct mac names by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8832
removing duplicate runs by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8838
E2e v6 by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8839
missed one by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8840
missed 2 apparently by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8842
Prompte telemetry, debug and proxy flags to global by @bbiggs in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8811
Include release branches by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8848
trying to fix logging and permissions by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8854
reset permissions by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8855
fix(cli): ctrl c/ctrl d close cli when in dialogs by @lifefloating in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8685
possibly fix permissions by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8862
again with permissions by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8865
install yargs by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8867
security bot was right by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8868
Release triggering by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8878
fixing merge by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8879
breaking apart steps for permissions by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8880
keep going by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8881
debugging by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8882
no workflows by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8884
continue by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8886
hm by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8887
testing by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8891
nailedit by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8896
Reset 2 by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8898
fix comment formatting by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8900
robot input by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8901
permissions by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8903
Finalizing Patching End 2 End by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8906
feat(cli) Custom Commands work in Non-Interactive/Headless Mode by @capachino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8305
feat(third_party) Port get-ripgrep. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8514
Fix extensions enablement bugs by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8797
for github release extensions, dont require built assets by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8746
doc: Add docs on release failure chat notifications by @bobcatfish in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8768
Revert "feat(third_party) Port get-ripgrep." by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8923
Rollback shrinkwrap by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8926
Release: Ensure Tag Modification works by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8931
Update extension-releasing.md to have more info by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8927
Add skip_github_release option to Manual Release. by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8932
Add few more license file names to generate-notices script by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8939
fix(security): Pin wrap-ansi to 9.0.2 by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8934
docs: Fix broken Extension example by @vorburger in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8403
Support rendering function calls and responses when sharing chat to markdown by @rramkumar1 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8693
docs: fix typos and grammar errors in documentation by @lhwzds in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8422
Correctly support comma-separated values for --allowed-tools by @binux in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8386
fix(cli): Revert the code to hide tips when showing trust dialog by @shrutip90 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8946
fix(#7777): screen reader accessibility setting not working by @hugomurillomtz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8730
Filter out the 'trust' attribute from extension MCP server configs by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8809
feat(dev): add pre-commit hook for formatting and linting by @Lyonk71 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8380
(feat): Add a ToDo tool to track ongoing task lists by @anj-s in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8761
feat(CI): Add a github action to build the sandbox image and push to GHCR by @richieforeman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8670
fix(mcp): handle gemini mcp add scope correctly in home directory by @wietsevenema in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/7800
fix(ui): prevent useSlashCompletion effects from running during @ completion by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8986
Fix bug where users are unable to re-enter disconnected terminals. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8765
Fix incompatibilities with package.json by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8949
fix(cli): support comma separated values for extensions and allowed mcp server names by @agmsb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9007
fix(docs): fix a few Markdown syntax errorrs by @doggy8088 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8995
fix: resolve positional prompt argument being ignored with other flags by @seeun0210 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9004
feat(ide): Read IDE info from discovery file by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8760
Reinstate support for updating locally-installed extensions by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8833
fix(cli): return proper errors from loadExtensionConfig by @hritan in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8909
Fix(metrics) - Add exit hook for cleanup in Optl sdk by @shishu314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8930
refactor(cli): Extract reusable BaseSelectionList component and modernize RadioButtonSelect tests by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9021
fix(config):Reviving CustomWitty feature by @JayadityaGit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8432
refactor(vscode-ide-companion): Reduce VSIX size and improve build process by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9118
fix(telemetry): disable OTLP when telemetry-outfile is set by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9117
Store installed release version as a part of install metadata by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9122
Telemtry(extensions) - Add logging for extension events by @shishu314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8339
feat(config): Support telemetry configuration via environment variables by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9113
feat(cli): Add permissions command to modify trust settings by @shrutip90 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8792
feat: add message bus integration for tool confirmation by @allenhutchison in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8938
Update Paid tier specific privacy notice. by @srithreepo in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8737
use github release artifacts instead of cloning repos when available by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9147
feat(ci): Add a "verify release" action + workflow to the pipeline by @richieforeman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8929
Update manual release documentation by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9142
Modifying new_prompt logging to handle real prompts only by @razakhan-dev in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8788
Fix(quality): Refine Stream Validation Logic by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9150
quote archive names before extraction by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9165
fix(tests): fix flaky SettingsDialog tests by @bulkypanda in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8396
Fix: Only log message bus debug info when feature is enabled by @allenhutchison in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9156
feat(core): Log invalid stream type by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9168
Improve extensions consent flow, command formatting, github-release behavior by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9121
fix(cli): Handle formatting errors in trustedFolders.json similar to settings file by @shrutip90 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9167
fix(quality): Retry invalid stream only 1 time by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9169
feat(infra) - Add empty action file for change tags by @shishu314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9158
Fix package issue breaking noninteractive CLI commands by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9174
Refactor to defer initialization. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8925
Fix useSelectionList bug. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9171
fix(core): Compression was broken when routing enabled by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9183
fix(pre-commit): improve monorepo handling and failure messaging by @Lyonk71 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9123
docs: fix links in headless.md after relocation from docs/cli by @junhaoliao in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9052
feat(cli): Add /model command for interactive model selection by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8940
dont attempt to look up releases on github for non-github git uris by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9235
fix(ci): Perform release verification in a separate working dir. by @richieforeman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9234
feat(accessibility): implement centralized screen reader layout system by @vick08 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8155
cleanup(infra) - Remove change tags action by @shishu314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9201
remove extraction of the first dir into the top level for github release extensions by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9247
metrics(extension) - Add logging for disable extension by @shishu314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9238
feat(infra) - Add file for rollback workflow by @shishu314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9211
Revert "feat(accessibility): implement centralized screen reader layo… by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9255
docs(trust): Add documentation for folder trust feature by @shrutip90 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9257
fix(routing): Round latency to integer for telemetry by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9242
feat(logging): Add model name to content retry events by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9266
Log Model Slash Commands by @mrcabbage972 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9250
Fix broken if by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9270
test(integration): Add "Ctrl + C" to exit integration test by @davideast in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9272
Fix missing exports that were causing the build to fail locally. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9277
Fix issue where an undefined variable was passed to the sandbox constructor by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9279
Test workflow dispatch by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9283
support standard github release archives format by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9265
fix(typo): Fix the commit sha of a mistyped action by @kiranani in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9310
Fix broken icon on force_skip_tests option in "Release: Manual" by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9246
Add log groups to run tests by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9275
feat(ci): Push Sandbox images to dockerhub instead of GHCR by @richieforeman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9163
relax JSON schema validation by @geoffdowns in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9332
fix(test): Fix a disabled test by @richieforeman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9481
Document support for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra by @srithreepo in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9426
feat: Add AbortSignal support for retry logic and tool execution by @lifefloating in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9196
fix(core): Fix unable to cancel edit tool by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9299
refactor(core): Extract thought parsing logic into a dedicated utility by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9503
docs(extensions): update security extension URL used in installation example by @capachino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9505
For dynamic client registration - use registration endpoint in config if available instead of performing OAuth discovery again by @jleong-stripe in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9231
Fix windows extension install issue by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9512
feat(integration): Force single model for more determinisitic e2e tests by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9278
feat(cli): Enable model router by default and add to settings dialog by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9262
feat(vscode-ide-companion): add script to check for new release by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9160
fix(core): update edit tool error type during llm judgements by @agmsb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9510
fix(core): plumb max attempts for retry to generate options in baseLLMClient by @agmsb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9518
fix(core): set default maxAttempts in baseLLMClient by @agmsb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9533
handling propper checkouts for releasemanual by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8954
Releasing: Version mgmt by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8964
change patch name for consistency by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9249
chore(release): bump version to 0.8.0-nightly.20250925.b1da8c21 by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9753
add(telemetry): Add character-level edit metrics to Concord by @kiranani in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9145
[Part 3/6] feat(telemetry): enhance metrics with performance monitoring APIs by @eLyiN in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8113
chore: add indicator to extensions list for enable/disable by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9405
fix(core): ensure retry sets defaults for nullish values passed into options by @agmsb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9540
fix(core): Improve API error retry logic by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9763
Re-request consent if necessary when updating extensions by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9517
Fix duplicate info messages for extension updates by @jakemac53 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9760
feat(escape ansi): escape ansi ctrl codes from model output before displaying to user by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8636
Throw error for invalid extension names by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9538
fix(ci): e2e workflow aligned with release by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9296
fix(ui): Truncate long loading text by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9768
fix(zed): Fix broken 'auto' model selection in Zed integration by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9769
test: disable all IDE integration tests by @hugomurillomtz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9524
fix(prompt): Prevent model from reverting successful changes by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9253
Update extension > plugin to avoid confusion by @skeshive in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9780
Unset foreground in default themes by @miguelsolorio in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9765
fix(temporary): Don't run ctrl+c exit test on windows by @bobcatfish in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9785
Create issues on manual release failures similar to other release pro… by @shrutip90 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9786
Add integration test for extensions by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9177
Add 'getting started' extensions documentation by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9536
Delete shell-service.test.ts and change other tests to cover the same features by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9772
Update enablement behavior + info by @chrstnb in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9758
Stop checking MCP tool schemas for type definitions by @geoffdowns in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9574
test: add telemetry metric validation and refactor TestRig by @bobcatfish in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9527
fix(deps): resolve ansi-regex dependency conflict by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9964
Make --allowed-tools work in non-interactive mode by @mistergarrison in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9114

New Contributors

@Louis454545 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/6919
@vorburger made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8403
@lhwzds made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8422
@binux made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8386
@seeun0210 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9004
@junhaoliao made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9052
@vick08 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8155
@geoffdowns made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9332
@jleong-stripe made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9231
@mistergarrison made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9114

Full Changelog: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.7.0-nightly.20250918.2722473a...v0.8.0-nightly.20250926.2defdcff