TL;DR

The Gemini CLI now supports the Flash GA (Generally Available) model, offering improved performance and accessibility.

New

• Flash Model Support: The CLI can now utilize the Flash GA model when an experiment flag is enabled.
• Context Simplification: Improvements to the context handling within the CLI.
• A2A Metadata: Exposed usage metadata for Agent-to-Agent (A2A) interactions.

Fixes Worth Knowing

• Resolved issues causing crashes related to terminal resizing (PTY).
• Prevented a spam loop when using an invalid preferred text editor.
• Fixed problems with Termux relaunch loops and orphaned function responses.
• Improved history resumption by filtering internal session context.
• Addressed issues with Vim key mappings.
• Corrected errors related to routing classifiers and blacklisted functions.

TL;DR

The Gemini CLI now supports session deletion via the /exit --delete command, improving user control over data retention.

New

• Session Deletion: A --delete flag has been added to the /exit command, allowing users to explicitly delete their session data.
• @ Mentions: You can now @ mention the Gemini robot within the CLI.

Fixes Worth Knowing

• Automatic updates will no longer switch to less stable channels.
• API timeouts have been reduced and retries enabled for improved reliability.
• The CLI now handles various terminal input issues, including keypad Enter sequences and WSL-specific undo/redo behavior.
• API key validation is now more accurate.
• Sensitive information logging is now controlled by the logPrompts flag.

Before You Upgrade

If you rely on proxy URLs, ensure they can handle non-HTTPS connections to support container environments.

TL;DR

The Gemini CLI now supports streaming responses, allowing you to see results as they're generated – improving perceived performance and enabling real-time interaction.

New

• Streaming Responses: View Gemini responses incrementally (real-time output).

Fixes Worth Knowing

• Improved error messaging for API key issues.
• Fixed a bug causing incorrect model selection in some cases.

Before You Upgrade

Ensure your terminal supports ANSI color codes for the best streaming experience.