Gemini CLI v0.42.0

Gemini CLI v0.42.0 was released on May 12, 2026.

Summary

What's Changed fix(cli): prevent automatic updates from switching to less stable channels by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26132 chore(release): bump version to 0.42....

Release Notes

What's Changed fix(cli): prevent automatic updates from switching to less stable channels by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26132 chore(release): bump version to 0.42.0-nightly.20260428.g59b2dea0e by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26142 fix(cli): pass node arguments via NODEOPTIONS during relaunch to support SEA by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26130 fix(cli): handle DECKPAM keypad Enter sequences in terminal by @Gitanaskhan26 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26092 docs(cli): point plan-mode session retention to actual /settings labels by @ifitisit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25978 fix(core): add missing oauth fields support in subagent parsing by @abhipatel12 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26141 fix(core): disconnect extension-backed MCP clients in stopExtension by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26136 Update documentation workflows with workspace trust by @g-samroberts in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26150 refactor(acp): modularize monolithic acpClient into specialized files by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26143 test: fix failures due to antigravity environment leakage by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26162 fix(core): add explicit empty log guard in A2A pushMessage by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26198 feat(cli): add --delete flag to /exit command for session deletion by @AbdulTawabJuly in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/19332 test(core): add regression test for issue for ToolConfirmationResponse by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26194 Add the ability to @ mention the gemini robot. by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26207 test(evals): add EvalMetadata JSDoc annotations to older tests by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26147 fix(core): reduce default API timeout to 60s and enable retries for undici timeouts by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26191 fix(core): distinguish fallback chains and fix maxAttempts for auto vs explicit model selection by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26163 fix(cli): handle InvalidStream event gracefully without throwing by @adamfweidman in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26218 ci(github-actions): switch to github app token and fix bot self-trigger by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26223 Respect logPrompts flag for logging sensitive fields by @lp-peg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26153 fix: correct API key validation logic in handleApiKeySubmit by @martin-hsu-test in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25453 fix(agent): prevent exitplanmode from being called via shell by @Abhijit-2592 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26230 Fix: Inconsistent Case-Sensitivity in GrepTool by @gemini-cli[bot] in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26235 docs(core): add automated gemma setup guide by @Samee24 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26233 Allow non-https proxy urls to support container environments by @stevemk14ebr in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26234 fix(bot): productivity and backlog optimizations by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26236 refactor(acp): delegate prompt turn processing logic to GeminiClient by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26222 fix(cli): refine platform-specific undo/redo and smart bubbling for WSL by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26202 fix: suppress duplicate extension warnings during startup by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26208 fix(cli): use byte length instead of string length for readStdin size limits by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26224 fix(ui): made shell tool header wrap on Ctrl+O by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26229 Changelog for v0.41.0-preview.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26244 Skip binary CLI relaunch by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26261 fix(cli): do not override GOOGLECLOUDPROJECT in Cloud Shell when using Vertex AI by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24455 docs(cli): add skill discovery troubleshooting checklist to tutorial by @pmenic in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26018 docs(policy-engine): link to tools reference for tool names and args by @Aaxhirrr in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22081 Fix posting invalid response to a comment by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26266 fix(cli): prevent informational logs from polluting json output by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26264 feat(ui): added microphone and updated placeholder for voice mode by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26270 feat(cli): Add 'list' subcommand to '/commands' by @Jwhyee in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22324 fix(core): ensure tool output cleanup on session deletion for legacy files by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26263 Docs: Update Agent Skills documentation by @jkcinouye in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22388 test(acp): add missing coverage for extensions command error paths by @sahilkirad in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25313 Changelog for v0.40.0 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26245 fix: report AgentExecutionBlocked in non-interactive programmatic modes by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26262 feat(extensions): add 'delete' as an alias for /extensions uninstall by @martin-hsu-test in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25660 fix(core): silently skip GEMINI.md paths that are directories (EISDIR) by @martin-hsu-test in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25662 fix(ci): checkout PR branch instead of main in bot workflow by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26289 fix(cli): use resolved sandbox state for auto-update check by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26285 Metrics Integrity & Standardized Reporting (BT-01) by @gemini-cli[bot] in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26240 Add Star History section to README by @bdmorgan in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26290 Add Star History section to README by @bdmorgan in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26308 Remove Star History section from README by @bdmorgan in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26309 test(evals): add behavioral eval for file creation and writefile tool selection by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26292 feat(config): enable Gemma 4 models by default via Gemini API by @Abhijit-2592 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26307 fix(cli): insert voice transcription at cursor position instead of ap… by @Zheyuan-Lin in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26287 fix(ui): fix issue with box edges by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26148 fix(cli): respect .env override for GOOGLECLOUDPROJECT by @DavidAPierce in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26288 fix(ci): robust version checking in release verification by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26337 fix(cli): enable daemon relaunch in binary and bundle keytar by @ruomengz in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26333 fix(core): discourage unprompted git add . in prompt snippets by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26220 feat(ui): added wave animation for voice mode by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26284 fix(cli): prevent Escape from clearing input buffer (17083) by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26339 fix(cli): undeprecate --prompt and correct positional query docs by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26329 Metrics updates by @gemini-cli[bot] in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26348 fix(core): remove "System: Please continue." injection on InvalidStream events by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26340 docs(policy-engine): add tool argument keys reference and shell policy cross-links by @harshpujari in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25292 fix(cli): resolve Ghostty/raw-mode False Cancellation in oauth flow by @Aarchi-07 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25026 fix(core): reset session-scoped state on resumption by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26342 Fix bulk of remaining issues with generalist profile by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26073 fix(core): make subagents aware of active approval modes by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/23608 fix(acp): resolve agent mode disconnect and improve mode awareness by @sripasg in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26332 docs(sdk): add JSDoc to exported interfaces in packages/sdk/src/types.ts by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26441 perf: skip redundant GEMINI.md loading in partialConfig by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26443 Enhance React guidelines by @psinha40898 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22667 feat(core): reinforce Inquiry constraints to prevent unauthorized changes by @akh64bit in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26310 revert: fix(ci): robust version checking in release verification (26337) by @scidomino in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26450 refactor(UI): created constants file for ThemeDialog by @devr0306 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26446 docs: fix GitHub capitalization in releases guide by @haosenwang1018 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26379 fix(cli): ensure branch indicator updates in sub-directories and worktrees by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26330 feat: add minimal V8 heap snapshot utility for memory diagnostics by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26440 fix(hooks): preserve non-text parts in fromHookLLMRequest by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26275 fix(cli): allow early stdout when config is undefined by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26453 fix(cli)21297: clear skills consent dialog before reload by @manavmax in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26431 fix(cli): render LaTeX-style output as Unicode in the TUI by @dimssu in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25802 fix(core): use close event instead of exit in childprocess fallback by @tusaryan in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25695 feat(voice): add privacy and compliance UX warning for Gemini Live backend by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26454 feat(memory): add Auto Memory inbox flow with canonical-patch contract by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26338 test(cleanup): fix temporary directory leaks in test suites by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26217 feat: add ignoreLocalEnv setting and --ignore-env flag (2493) by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26445 docs(sdk): add JSDoc to all exported interfaces and types by @fauzan171 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26277 feat(cli): improve /agents refresh logging by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26442 Fix: make Dockerfile self-contained with multi-stage build by @Famous077 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/24277 fix(core): filter unsupported multimodal types from tool responses by @aishaneeshah in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26352 fix(core): properly format markdown in AskUser tool by unescaping newlines by @Adib234 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26349 feat(bot): add actions spend metric script by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26463 feat(cli): add /bug-memory command and auto-capture heap snapshot in /bug by @Anjaligarhwal in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25639 fix(cli): make SkillInboxDialog fit and scroll in alternate buffer by @SandyTao520 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26455 Robust Scale-Safe Lifecycle Consolidation by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26355 fix(ci): respect exempt labels when closing stale items by @gundermanc in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26475 fix(cli): use os.homedir() for home directory warning check by @TirthNaik-99 in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25890 fix(a2a-server): resolve tool approval race condition and improve status reporting by @kschaab in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26479 fix(cli): prevent settings dialog border clipping using maxHeight by @jackwotherspoon in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26507 feat: allow queuing messages during compression (24071) by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26506 fix(core): retry on ERRSTREAMPREMATURECLOSE errors by @cocosheng-g in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26519 fix(core): Minor fixes for generalist profile. by @joshualitt in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26357 fix(patch): cherry-pick 3627f47 to release/v0.42.0-preview.0-pr-26542 to patch version v0.42.0-preview.0 and create version 0.42.0-preview.1 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26544 fix(patch): cherry-pick 02995ba to release/v0.42.0-preview.1-pr-26568 to patch version v0.42.0-preview.1 and create version 0.42.0-preview.2 by @gemini-cli-robot in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26590 New Contributors @Gitanaskhan26 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26092 @ifitisit made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25978 @lp-peg made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26153 @martin-hsu-test made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25453 @stevemk14ebr made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26234 @pmenic made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26018 @Jwhyee made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/22324 @sahilkirad made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25313 @harshpujari made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25292 @haosenwang1018 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26379 @tusaryan made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25695 @fauzan171 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/26277 @TirthNaik-99 made their first contribution in https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/25890 Full Changelog: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.41.2...v0.42.0

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