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Update changelog for v0.28.0 and v0.29.0-preview0#18819

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Update changelog for v0.28.0 and v0.29.0-preview0#18819
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Update changelog for v0.28.0 and v0.29.0-preview0

Closes #18818

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  • Updated relevant documentation and README (if needed)
  • Added/updated tests (if needed)
  • Noted breaking changes (if any)
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Hello @g-samroberts, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request updates the changelog documentation for the Gemini CLI, detailing the new features and improvements introduced in versions v0.28.0 and v0.29.0-preview.0. It provides users with a comprehensive overview of enhancements across commands, user experience, IDE integration, security, agent capabilities, and core stability, ensuring that the documentation accurately reflects the latest release information.

Highlights

  • Version v0.28.0 (Stable): Introduced a new /prompt-suggest slash command, added support for Positron IDE, enabled custom themes in extensions with automatic theme switching, and enhanced authentication with interactive/non-interactive OAuth consent and auth method inclusion in bug reports. Keybindings for undo/redo were updated, and core stability was improved.
  • Version v0.29.0-preview.0 (Preview): Enhanced Plan Mode with new commands, MCP server support, planning artifacts, and improved iteration guidance. Core agent improvements include better system prompt rigor, refined subagent definitions, and enhanced tool execution limits. CLI UX/UI received updates such as input prompt autocomplete, new approval mode labels, DevTools integration, and improved header spacing. Tooling and extension updates were made for ask_user and grep_search, alongside numerous bug fixes and new features for context and tool output management.
Changelog
  • docs/changelogs/index.md
    • Added a new "Announcements: v0.28.0" section with highlights for the stable release.
  • docs/changelogs/latest.md
    • Updated the latest stable release version from v0.27.0 to v0.28.0.
    • Updated the release date to February 10, 2026.
    • Replaced the highlights and "What's Changed" sections with new content specific to v0.28.0.
  • docs/changelogs/preview.md
    • Updated the preview release version from v0.28.0-preview.0 to v0.29.0-preview.0.
    • Updated the release date to February 10, 2026.
    • Replaced the highlights and "What's Changed" sections with new content specific to v0.29.0-preview.0.
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This pull request updates the changelogs for versions v0.28.0 and v0.29.0-preview0. The changes are mostly correct, but I found a couple of broken links in the preview changelog that point to internal or incorrect URLs. I've provided a suggestion to fix them.

@gemini-cli gemini-cli bot added the 🔒 maintainer only ⛔ Do not contribute. Internal roadmap item. label Feb 11, 2026
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krsjenmt added a commit to krsjenmt/gemini-cli that referenced this pull request Feb 12, 2026
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* fix(cli): resolve double rendering in shpool and address vscode lint warnings (google-gemini#18704)

* feat(plan): document and validate Plan Mode policy overrides (google-gemini#18825)

* Fix pressing any key to exit select mode. (google-gemini#18421)

* fix(cli): update F12 behavior to only open drawer if browser fails (google-gemini#18829)

* feat(plan): allow skills to be enabled in plan mode (google-gemini#18817)

Co-authored-by: Jerop Kipruto <jerop@google.com>

* docs(plan): add documentation for plan mode tools (google-gemini#18827)

* Remove experimental note in extension settings docs (google-gemini#18822)

* Update prompt and grep tool definition to limit context size (google-gemini#18780)

* docs(plan): add `ask_user` tool documentation (google-gemini#18830)

* Revert unintended credentials exposure (google-gemini#18840)

* feat(core): update internal utility models to Gemini 3 (google-gemini#18773)

* feat(a2a): add value-resolver for auth credential resolution (google-gemini#18653)

* Removed getPlainTextLength (google-gemini#18848)

* More grep prompt tweaks (google-gemini#18846)

* refactor(cli): Reactive useSettingsStore hook (google-gemini#14915)

* fix(mcp): Ensure that stdio MCP server execution has the `GEMINI_CLI=1` env variable populated. (google-gemini#18832)

* fix(core): improve headless mode detection for flags and query args (google-gemini#18855)

* refactor(cli): simplify UI and remove legacy inline tool confirmation logic (google-gemini#18566)

* feat(cli): deprecate --allowed-tools and excludeTools in favor of policy engine (google-gemini#18508)

* fix(workflows): improve maintainer detection for automated PR actions (google-gemini#18869)

* refactor(cli): consolidate useToolScheduler and delete legacy implementation (google-gemini#18567)

* Update changelog for v0.28.0 and v0.29.0-preview0 (google-gemini#18819)

* fix(core): ensure sub-agents are registered regardless of tools.allowed (google-gemini#18870)

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Co-authored-by: Brad Dux <959674+braddux@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Jerop Kipruto <jerop@google.com>
Co-authored-by: Jacob Richman <jacob314@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Sandy Tao <sandytao520@icloud.com>
Co-authored-by: Adib234 <30782825+Adib234@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: christine betts <chrstn@uw.edu>
Co-authored-by: Christian Gunderman <gundermanc@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Adam Weidman <65992621+adamfweidman@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Dev Randalpura <devrandalpura@google.com>
Co-authored-by: Pyush Sinha <pyushsinha20@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Richie Foreman <richie.foreman@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Gal Zahavi <38544478+galz10@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Abhi <43648792+abhipatel12@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Abhijit Balaji <abhijitbalaji@google.com>
Co-authored-by: Bryan Morgan <bryanmorgan@google.com>
Co-authored-by: g-samroberts <158088236+g-samroberts@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: matt korwel <matt.korwel@gmail.com>
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