v0.63.0 v0.64.0

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google-gemini/gemini-cliOct 6, 2026 → Oct 13, 20267 days between releases

What's New

Enhanced stability with atomic state persistence and Windows ConPTY fixes

Improvements

  • ChatRecordingService now uses append-only delta patching for better performance.
  • Core file operations are now atomic to prevent data corruption.
  • State is persisted atomically to enable recovery from corruption.
  • Windows ConPTY UI fixes ensure correct IME cursor positioning.
  • Settings migration logic (V1 to V2) has been refactored into the A2A server.

Bug Fixes

  • State corruption is now recoverable via backup restoration.
  • CPU hang and quote swallowing issues on @ within code are fixed.
  • Folder trust state is now correctly propagated in headless mode.
  • Usage updates are now emitted via notifications.
  • Emergency Ctrl+C aborts now reliably reach the cancellation handler.

Upgrade Notes

The CLI automatically migrates settings from V1 to V2. State corruption is now recoverable using backups. Windows users may notice improved UI behavior with IME cursor positioning.

The Two Releases

v0.63.0

Release v0.63.0

Oct 6, 2026· 15 days ago

This release focuses on resolving critical stability issues, particularly in authentication loops and resource management. It introduces UX improvements for connection recovery and expands functionality by enabling autonomous plan execution in non-interactive modes.

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v0.64.0

Release v0.64.0

Oct 13, 2026· 8 days ago

This release focuses on stability and performance improvements for the Gemini CLI. Key updates include atomic file operations for data safety, state recovery mechanisms from corruption, and fixes for Windows-specific UI issues like ConPTY and directory locking. Additionally, it introduces internal migration logic for settings and optimizes the ChatRecordingService.

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