Gemini CLI v0.56.0 Changelog
What changed in Gemini CLI v0.56.0, released 2026-08-19 — explained in plain English.
TLDR
- This release is a small maintenance update with no new features.
- It focuses on behind-the-scenes improvements and bug fixes.
- Nothing here will break your existing setup.
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This update is a quiet tune-up for the Gemini CLI, the command-line tool for talking to Google's Gemini AI. It's mostly aimed at developers who use the tool daily and want a smoother, more reliable experience rather than flashy new features.
Fixes
- Various bugs were squashed to make the tool more stable and predictable, though the release notes don't call out specific issues by name.
Breaking changes
No breaking changes in this release.
How to upgrade
Update to Gemini CLI v0.56.0 by running:
npm install -g @google/gemini-cliThis is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Gemini CLI official changelog ↗.
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