## 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 NODE_OPTIONS 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 exit_plan_mode 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 GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT 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 write_file 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 GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT 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 child_process 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 ERR_STREAM_PREMATURE_CLOSE 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