Gemini CLI v0.36.0

Gemini CLI v0.36.0 was released on .

Summary

What's Changed Changelog for v0.33.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22730 feat(core): multi-registry architecture and tool filtering for subagents by @akh6...

Release Context

  • This was the 40th Gemini CLI release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
  • It shipped 5 days after Gemini CLI v0.35.3 (March 28, 2026).

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Release Notes

What's Changed Changelog for v0.33.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22730 feat(core): multi-registry architecture and tool filtering for subagents by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22712 Changelog for v0.34.0-preview.4 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22752 fix(devtools): use theme-aware text colors for console warnings and errors by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22181 Add support for dynamic model Resolution to ModelConfigService by @kevinjwang1 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22578 chore(release): bump version to 0.36.0-nightly.20260317.2f90b4653 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22858 fix(cli): use active sessionId in useLogger and improve resume robustness by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22606 fix(cli): expand tilde in policy paths from settings.json by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22772 fix(core): add actionable warnings for terminal fallbacks (14426) by @spencer426 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22211 feat(tracker): integrate task tracker protocol into core system prompt by @anj-s in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22442 chore: add posttest build hooks and fix missing dependencies by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22865 feat(a2a): add agent acknowledgment command and enhance registry discovery by @alisa-alisa in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22389 fix(cli): automatically add all VSCode workspace folders to Gemini context by @sakshisemalti in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21380 feat: add 'blocked' status to tasks and todos by @anj-s in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22735 refactor(cli): remove extra newlines in ShellToolMessage.tsx by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22868 fix(cli): lazily load settings in onModelChange to prevent stale closure data loss by @KumarADITHYA123 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20403 feat(core): subagent local execution and tool isolation by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22718 fix(cli): resolve subagent grouping and UI state persistence by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22252 refactor(ui): extract SessionBrowser search and navigation components by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22377 fix: updates Docker image reference for GitHub MCP server by @jhhornn in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22938 refactor(cli): group subagent trajectory deletion and use native filesystem testing by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22890 refactor(cli): simplify keypress and mouse providers and update tests by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22853 Changelog for v0.34.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22860 test(cli): simplify createMockSettings calls by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22952 feat(ui): format multi-line banner warnings with a bold title by @keithguerin in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22955 Docs: Remove references to stale Gemini CLI file structure info by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22976 feat(ui): remove write todo list tool from UI tips by @aniruddhaadak80 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22281 Fix issue where subagent thoughts are appended. by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22975 Feat/browser privacy consent by @kunal-10-cloud in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21119 fix(core): explicitly map execution context in LocalAgentExecutor by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22949 feat(plan): support plan mode in non-interactive mode by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22670 feat(core): implement strict macOS sandboxing using Seatbelt allowlist by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22832 docs: add additional notes by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23008 fix(cli): resolve duplicate footer on tool cancel via ESC (21743) by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21781 Changelog for v0.35.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23012 fix(ui): fix flickering on small terminal heights by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21416 fix(acp): provide more meta in toolcallupdate by @Mervap in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22663 docs: add FAQ entry for checking Gemini CLI version by @surajsahani in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21271 feat(core): resilient subagent tool rejection with contextual feedback by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22951 fix(cli): correctly handle auto-update for standalone binaries by @bdmorgan in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23038 feat(core): add content-utils by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22984 fix: circumvent genai sdk requirement for api key when using gateway auth via ACP by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23042 fix(core): don't persist browser consent sentinel in non-interactive mode by @jasonmatthewsuhari in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23073 fix(core): narrow browser agent description to prevent stealing URL tasks from webfetch by @gsquared94 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23086 feat(cli): Partial threading of AgentLoopContext. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22978 fix(browser-agent): enable "Allow all server tools" session policy by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22343 refactor(cli): integrate real config loading into async test utils by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23040 feat(core): inject memory and JIT context into subagents by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23032 Fix logging and virtual list. by @jacob314 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23080 feat(core): cap JIT context upward traversal at git root by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23074 Docs: Minor style updates from initial docs audit. by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22872 feat(core): add experimental memory manager agent to replace savememory tool by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22726 Changelog for v0.35.0-preview.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23142 Update website issue template for label and title by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23036 fix: upgrade ACP SDK from 0.12 to 0.16.1 by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23132 Update callouts to work on github. by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22245 feat: ACP: Add token usage metadata to the send method's return value by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23148 fix(plan): clarify that plan mode policies are combined with normal mode by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23158 Add ModelChain support to ModelConfigService and make ModelDialog dynamic by @kevinjwang1 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22914 Ensure that copied extensions are writable in the user's local directory by @kevinjwang1 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23016 feat(core): implement native Windows sandboxing by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21807 feat(core): add support for admin-forced MCP server installations by @gsquared94 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23163 chore(lint): ignore .gemini directory and recursive nodemodules by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23211 feat(cli): conditionally exclude askuser tool in ACP mode by @nmcnamara-eng in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23045 feat(core): introduce AgentSession and rename stream events to agent events by @mbleigh in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23159 feat(worktree): add Git worktree support for isolated parallel sessions by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22973 Add support for linking in the extension registry by @kevinjwang1 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23153 feat(extensions): add --skip-settings flag to install command by @Ratish1 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/17212 feat(telemetry): track if session is running in a Git worktree by @jerop in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23265 refactor(core): use absolute paths in GEMINI.md context markers by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23135 fix(core): add sanitization to sub agent thoughts and centralize utilities by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22828 feat(core): refine User-Agent for VS Code traffic (unified format) by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23256 Fix schema for ModelChains by @kevinjwang1 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23284 test(cli): refactor tests for async render utilities by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23252 feat(core): add security prompt for browser agent by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23241 refactor(ide): replace dynamic undici import with static fetch import by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23268 test(cli): address unresolved feedback from PR 23252 by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23303 feat(browser): add sensitive action controls and read-only noise reduction by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22867 Disabling failing test while investigating by @alisa-alisa in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23311 fix broken extension link in hooks guide by @Indrapal-70 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21728 fix(core): fix agent description indentation by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23315 Wrap the text under TOML rule for easier readability in policy-engine.md… by @CogitationOps in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23076 fix(extensions): revert broken extension removal behavior by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23317 feat(core): set up onboarding telemetry by @yunaseoul in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23118 Retry evals on API error. by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23322 fix(evals): remove tool restrictions and add compile-time guards by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23312 fix(hooks): support 'ask' decision for BeforeTool hooks by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21146 feat(browser): add warning message for session mode 'existing' by @cynthialong0-0 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23288 chore(lint): enforce zero warnings and cleanup syntax restrictions by @alisa-alisa in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22902 fix(cli): add Esc instruction to HooksDialog footer by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23258 Disallow and suppress misused spread operator. by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23294 fix(core): refine CliHelpAgent description for better delegation by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23310 fix(core): enable global session and persistent approval for webfetch by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23295 fix(plan): add state transition override to prevent plan mode freeze by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23020 fix(cli): record skill activation tool calls in chat history by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23203 fix(core): ensure subagent tool updates apply configuration overrides immediately by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23161 fix(cli): resolve flicker at boundaries of list in BaseSelectionList by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23298 test(cli): force generic terminal in tests to fix snapshot failures by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23499 Evals: PR Guidance adding workflow by @alisa-alisa in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23164 feat(core): refactor SandboxManager to a stateless architecture and introduce explicit Deny interface by @ehedlund in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23141 feat(core): add event-translator and update agent types by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22985 perf(cli): parallelize and background startup cleanup tasks by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23545 fix: "allow always" for commands with paths by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23558 fix(cli): prevent terminal escape sequences from leaking on exit by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22682 feat(cli): implement full "GEMINI CLI" logo for logged-out state by @keithguerin in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22412 fix(plan): reserve minimum height for selection list in AskUserDialog by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23280 fix(core): harden AgentSession replay semantics by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23548 test(core): migrate hook tests to scheduler by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23496 chore(config): disable agents by default by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23546 fix(ui): make tool confirmations take up entire terminal height by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22366 fix(core): prevent redundant remote agent loading on model switch by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23576 refactor(core): update production type imports from coreToolScheduler by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23498 feat(cli): always prefix extension skills with colon separator by @NTaylorMullen in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23566 fix(core): properly support allowRedirect in policy engine by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23579 fix(cli): prevent subcommand shadowing and skip auth for commands by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23177 fix(test): move flaky tests to non-blocking suite by @mattKorwel in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23259 Changelog for v0.35.0-preview.3 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23574 feat(skills): add behavioral-evals skill with fixing and promoting guides by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23349 refactor(core): delete obsolete coreToolScheduler by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23502 Changelog for v0.35.0-preview.4 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23581 feat(core): add LegacyAgentSession by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22986 feat(test-utils): add TestMcpServerBuilder and support in TestRig by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23491 fix(core)!: Force policy config to specify toolName by @kschaab in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23330 eval(savememory): add multi-turn interactive evals for memoryManager by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23572 fix(telemetry): patch memory leak and enforce logPrompts privacy by @spencer426 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23281 perf(cli): background IDE client to speed up initialization by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23603 fix(cli): prevent Ctrl+D exit when input buffer is not empty by @wtanaka in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23306 fix: ACP: separate conversational text from execute tool command title by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23179 feat(evals): add behavioral evaluations for subagent routing by @Samee24 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23272 refactor(cli,core): foundational layout, identity management, and type safety by @jwhelangoog in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23286 fix(core): accurately reflect subagent tool failure in UI by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23187 Changelog for v0.35.0-preview.5 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23606 feat(ui): implement refreshed UX for Composer layout by @jwhelangoog in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21212 fix: API key input dialog user interaction when selected Gemini API Key by @kartikangiras in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21057 docs: update /mcp refresh to /mcp reload by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23631 Implementation of sandbox "Write-Protected" Governance Files by @DavidAPierce in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23139 feat(sandbox): dynamic macOS sandbox expansion and worktree support by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23301 fix(acp): Pass the cwd to AcpFileSystemService to avoid looping failures in asking for perms to write plan md file by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23612 fix(plan): sandbox path resolution in Plan Mode to prevent hallucinations by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22737 feat(ui): allow immediate user input during startup by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23661 refactor(sandbox): reorganize Windows sandbox files by @galz10 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23645 fix(core): improve remote agent streaming UI and UX by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23633 perf(cli): optimize --version startup time by @sehoon38 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23671 refactor(core): stop gemini CLI from producing unsafe casts by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23611 use enableAutoUpdate in test rig by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23681 feat(core): change user-facing auth type from oauth2 to oauth by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23639 chore(deps): fix npm audit vulnerabilities by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23679 test(evals): fix overlapping act() deadlock in app-test-helper by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23666 fix(patch): cherry-pick 055ff92 to release/v0.36.0-preview.0-pr-23672 to patch version v0.36.0-preview.0 and create version 0.36.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23723 fix(patch): cherry-pick 765fb67 to release/v0.36.0-preview.5-pr-24055 to patch version v0.36.0-preview.5 and create version 0.36.0-preview.6 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24061 New Contributors @sakshisemalti made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21380 @KumarADITHYA123 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/20403 @jhhornn made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22938 @aniruddhaadak80 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22281 @surajsahani made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21271 @jasonmatthewsuhari made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23073 @nmcnamara-eng made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23045 @Indrapal-70 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/21728 @CogitationOps made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23076 Full Changelog: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.35.3...v0.36.0

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