AI Coding Tool Releases — Timeline
Track the latest releases from Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) — updated daily via automated pipelines. Last updated: July 19, 2026.
Tracked Tools
- Claude Code — by Anthropic
- OpenAI Codex CLI — by OpenAI
- Cursor — by Anysphere
- Gemini CLI — by Google
- Kiro CLI — by Amazon Web Services
- GitHub Copilot CLI — by GitHub
- Devin Desktop — by Cognition
Recent Releases
- Claude Code v2.1.215 (July 19, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.215 puts you in control with manual skill invocation—simply use /verify or /code-review when you need them instead of having Claude run them automatically. This giv
- OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.6 (July 18, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.6 fixes critical context window issues for GPT-5.6 models, expanding them to 272,000 tokens for better performance. This hotfix also refreshes bundled
- Antigravity CLI v1.1.4 (July 18, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.4 now lets you chain multiple commands together in a single prompt, so workflows like /plan /grill-me work seamlessly in sequence. We've also smoothed out the /
- Claude Code v2.1.214 (July 18, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.214 tightens security with fixes that prevent unauthorized access to nested directories and close permission loopholes in Windows PowerShell and Bash environments.
- Kiro CLI v2.13.0 (July 17, 2026) — Kiro CLI 2.13.0 now includes a helpful built-in guide to learn features faster and powerful global hooks that work across all your workspaces. We've also squashed annoying error ha
- Claude Code v2.1.212 (July 16, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.212 makes it easier to manage multiple conversations with /fork creating separate background sessions while you keep working, and adds smart safeguards that prevent
- Gemini CLI v0.51.0 (July 16, 2026) — Gemini CLI v0.51.0 brings stronger security controls with improved path protection and adds new Cloud Run webhook capabilities for advanced integrations. We've also squashed critic
- OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.5 (July 16, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.5 now catches more risky commands before they run and explains exactly why they're blocked. This update makes your workflow safer without slowing you d
- GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.71 (July 16, 2026) — GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.71 fixes a frustrating issue where autopilot mode would hang when background processes ran too long, plus improves how the tool remembers your preferences a
- Antigravity CLI v1.1.3 (July 16, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.3 adds interactive code search across your workspace with regex support, and makes copying output from the terminal seamless with click-to-select. You'll also n
- Claude Code v2.1.211 (July 15, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.211 now lets you capture subagent insights directly in your workflows with new forwarding options, while we've also patched some permission display issues. These up
- Kiro CLI v2.12.3 (July 15, 2026) — ...
- Claude Code v2.1.210 (July 14, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.210 adds a live counter to show long-running tool calls are working instead of appearing frozen, plus improved security isolation for subagents. We've also squashed
- OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.4 (July 14, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.4 is now available with behind-the-scenes improvements that keep the tool running smoothly and reliably. While this release focuses on maintenance, it
- Claude Code v2.1.209 (July 14, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.209 restores access to model selection and other dialogs that were accidentally blocked in background agent sessions. This fix brings back full flexibility for adva
- Kiro CLI v2.12.2 (July 14, 2026) — ...
- Antigravity CLI v1.1.2 (July 13, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.2 makes reviewing new files faster with full-diff shortcuts and fixes a major slowdown that was causing lag on large conversations. We've also improved OAuth ha
- Claude Code v2.1.208 (July 13, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.208 now includes screen reader support for better accessibility and vim insert mode remapping so you can use shortcuts like jj to escape. We've also fixed several r
- OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.3 (July 13, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.3 is now available with important stability improvements under the hood. This maintenance release ensures smooth performance and reliability for all us
- OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.2 (July 13, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.2 fixes a critical prompting issue that was affecting auto-review functionality, restoring the tool's previous behavior and reliability. This rollback
- Claude Code v2.1.207 (July 10, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.207 brings auto mode to more platforms without requiring special setup, letting you work faster with less manual input. We've also squashed terminal issues that wer
- Antigravity CLI v1.1.1 (July 10, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.1 now lets you pick custom agents at launch and search through artifact details with keyboard shortcuts, while fixing critical issues with error handling and sc
- GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.70 (July 10, 2026) — GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.70 now supports GPT-5.6 and gives you more control over your setup with new sandbox flags and repository-level settings that let you pin your preferred mode
- Cursor v3.11 (July 10, 2026) — Side Chats and Conversation Search
- OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.1 (July 9, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.1 fixes critical installation issues and makes code mode more reliable, even when some components go missing. Now your setup won't break from GitHub qu
- Claude Code v2.1.206 (July 9, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.206 makes pushing code changes faster by automatically allowing git push to your configured remote, and improves the /doctor tool to help keep your CLAUDE.md files
- OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.0 (July 9, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.144.0 now gives you better control over your usage credits with clearer type and expiration details, plus smarter safeguards like warnings when high concur
- Kiro CLI v2.12.0 (July 9, 2026) — Kiro CLI 2.12.0 now works with stricter OAuth servers like Figma by letting you configure your own client credentials and callback paths. We've also improved command approval promp
- Kiro CLI v2.12.1 (July 9, 2026) — Kiro CLI 2.12.1 now shows you exactly why your requests are refused with clear error alerts from the model, saving you time troubleshooting. Check out the full release notes to see
- Claude Code v2.1.205 (July 8, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.205 now prevents accidental changes to session files and fixes critical issues where messages could get lost or jobs could get stuck in incorrect states. We've also
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