var-aha · var-aha · Oct 4, 2025 · Oct 8, 2025 · Oct 9, 2025 · Oct 9, 2025
diff --git a/.github/workflows/gemini-automated-issue-triage.yml b/.github/workflows/gemini-automated-issue-triage.yml
@@ -153,9 +153,6 @@ jobs:
           settings: |-
             {
               "maxSessionTurns": 25,
-              "coreTools": [
-                "run_shell_command(echo)"
-              ],
               "telemetry": {
                 "enabled": true,
                 "target": "gcp"
@@ -167,8 +164,8 @@ jobs:
             You are an issue triage assistant. Your role is to analyze a GitHub issue and determine the single most appropriate area/ label and the single most appropriate priority/ label based on the definitions provided.
 
             ## Steps
-            1. Review the issue title and body provided in the environment variables: ${ISSUE_TITLE} and ${ISSUE_BODY}.
-            2. Review the available labels provided in the environment variable: ${AVAILABLE_LABELS}.
+            1. Review the issue title and body: ${{ env.ISSUE_TITLE }} and ${{ env.ISSUE_BODY }}.
+            2. Review the available labels: ${{ env.AVAILABLE_LABELS }}.
             3. Select exactly one area/ label that best matches the issue based on Reference 1: Area Definitions.
             4. Select exactly one priority/ label that best matches the issue based on Reference 2: Priority Definitions.
             5. Fallback Logic:
@@ -180,7 +177,6 @@ jobs:
             ## Guidelines
             - Your output must contain exactly one area/ label and exactly one priority/ label.
             - Triage only the current issue based on its title and body.
-            - Reference all shell variables as "${VAR}" (with quotes and braces).
             - Output only valid JSON format.
             - Do not include any explanation or additional text, just the JSON.
 

diff --git a/docs/changelogs/index.md b/docs/changelogs/index.md
@@ -3,6 +3,69 @@
 Wondering what's new in Gemini CLI? This document provides key highlights and
 notable changes to Gemini CLI.
 
+## v0.12.0 - Gemini CLI weekly update - 2025-10-27
+
+![Codebase investigator subagent in Gemini CLI.](https://i.imgur.com/4J1njsx.png)
+
+- **🎉 New partner extensions:**
+  - **🤗 Hugging Face extension:** Access the Hugging Face hub.
+    ([gif](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LEzIuSH6_igFXq96_tWev11svBNyPJEB/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-LtPTzR1woh-rxGtfPzjjfg))
+
+    `gemini extensions install https://github.com/huggingface/hf-mcp-server`
+
+  - **Monday.com extension**: Analyze your sprints, update your task boards,
+    etc.
+    ([gif](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cO0g6kY1odiBIrZTaqu5ZakaGZaZgpQv/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-xEr67SIjXmAXRe1PKy7Jlw))
+
+    `gemini extensions install https://github.com/mondaycom/mcp`
+
+  - **Data Commons extension:** Query public datasets or ground responses on
+    data from Data Commons
+    ([gif](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cuj-B-vmUkeJnoBXrO_Y1CuqphYc6p-O/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-0adXCXDQEd91ZZW63HbW-Q)).
+
+    `gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/datacommons`
+
+- **Model selection:** Choose the Gemini model for your session with `/model`.
+  ([pic](https://imgur.com/a/ABFcWWw),
+  [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/8940) by
+  [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)).
+- **Model routing:** Gemini CLI will now intelligently pick the best model for
+  the task. Simple queries will be sent to Flash while complex analytical or
+  creative tasks will still use the power of Pro. This ensures your quota will
+  last for a longer period of time. You can always opt-out of this via `/model`.
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9262) by
+  [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12)).
+  - Discussion:
+    [https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/12375](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/discussions/12375)
+- **Codebase investigator subagent:** We now have a new built-in subagent that
+  will explore your workspace and resolve relevant information to improve
+  overall performance.
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/9988) by
+  [@abhipatel12](https://github.com/abhipatel12),
+  [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10282) by
+  [@silviojr](https://github.com/silviojr)).
+  - Enable, disable, or limit turns in `/settings`, plus advanced configs in
+    `settings.json` ([pic](https://imgur.com/a/yJiggNO),
+    [pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/10844) by
+    [@silviojr](https://github.com/silviojr)).
+- **Explore extensions with `/extension`:** Users can now open the extensions
+  page in their default browser directly from the CLI using the `/extension`
+  explore command. ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11846)
+  by [@JayadityaGit](https://github.com/JayadityaGit)).
+- **Configurable compression:** Users can modify the compression threshold in
+  `/settings`. The default has been made more proactive
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/12317) by
+  [@scidomino](https://github.com/scidomino)).
+- **API key authentication:** Users can now securely enter and store their
+  Gemini API key via a new dialog, eliminating the need for environment
+  variables and repeated entry.
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11760) by
+  [@galz10](https://github.com/galz10)).
+- **Sequential approval:** Users can now approve multiple tool calls
+  sequentially during execution.
+  ([pr](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/pull/11593) by
+  [@joshualitt](https://github.com/joshualitt)).
+
 ## v0.11.0 - Gemini CLI weekly update - 2025-10-20
 
 ![Gemini CLI and Jules](https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-developer-goog-blog-assets/images/Jules_Extension_-_Blog_Header_O346JNt.original.png)

diff --git a/docs/cli/commands.md b/docs/cli/commands.md
@@ -318,10 +318,20 @@ Gemini CLI.
       - When exited, the UI reverts to its standard appearance and normal Gemini
         CLI behavior resumes.
 
-- **Caution for all `!` usage:** Commands you execute in shell mode have the
-  same permissions and impact as if you ran them directly in your terminal.
+### Quick Command Execution (`Ctrl+Enter` / `Meta+Enter`)
 
-- **Environment Variable:** When a command is executed via `!` or in shell mode,
-  the `GEMINI_CLI=1` environment variable is set in the subprocess's
-  environment. This allows scripts or tools to detect if they are being run from
-  within the Gemini CLI.
+While in **prompt mode**, you can quickly execute shell commands without switching to shell mode:
+
+- **`Ctrl+Enter` / `Meta+Enter`**
+  - **Description:** Execute the current input as a shell command directly. After execution, you remain in prompt mode.
+  - **Behavior:**
+    - Works only when you're in prompt mode (not shell mode)
+    - The command is executed using the same shell processor as shell mode
+    - After execution, the input is cleared and you stay in prompt mode
+    - Useful for quick commands without mode switching
+  - **Examples:**
+    - Type `ls -la` and press `Ctrl+Enter`/`Meta+Enter` to execute without entering shell mode
+    - Type `git status` and press `Ctrl+Enter`/`Meta+Enter` to check git status quickly
+
+- **Caution for all `!` usage and quick command execution:** Commands you execute have the same permissions and impact as if you ran them directly in your terminal.
+- **Environment Variable:** When a command is executed via `!`, in shell mode, or with `Ctrl+Enter`/`Meta+Enter`, the `GEMINI_CLI=1` environment variable is set in the subprocess's environment. This allows scripts or tools to detect if they are being run from within the Gemini CLI.
diff --git a/docs/cli/keyboard-shortcuts.md b/docs/cli/keyboard-shortcuts.md
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ This document lists the available keyboard shortcuts within Gemini CLI.
 | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | `!`                                                | Toggle shell mode when the input is empty.                                                                                          |
 | `\` (at end of line) + `Enter`                     | Insert a newline.                                                                                                                   |
+| `Ctrl+Enter` / `Meta+Enter`                        | Execute the current input as a shell command directly without switching to shell mode (works in prompt mode).                       |
 | `Down Arrow`                                       | Navigate down through the input history.                                                                                            |
 | `Enter`                                            | Submit the current prompt.                                                                                                          |
 | `Meta+Delete` / `Ctrl+Delete`                      | Delete the word to the right of the cursor.                                                                                         |

diff --git a/docs/get-started/configuration.md b/docs/get-started/configuration.md
@@ -296,6 +296,20 @@ their corresponding top-level category object in your `settings.json` file.
   - **Description:** Skip the next speaker check.
   - **Default:** `true`
 
+#### `modelConfigs`
+
+- **`modelConfigs.aliases`** (object):
+  - **Description:** Named presets for model configs. Can be used in place of a
+    model name and can inherit from other aliases using an `extends` property.
+  - **Default:**
+    `{"base":{"modelConfig":{"generateContentConfig":{"temperature":0,"topP":1}}},"chat-base":{"extends":"base","modelConfig":{"generateContentConfig":{"thinkingConfig":{"includeThoughts":true,"thinkingBudget":-1}}}},"gemini-2.5-pro":{"extends":"chat-base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-pro"}},"gemini-2.5-flash":{"extends":"chat-base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash"}},"gemini-2.5-flash-lite":{"extends":"chat-base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash-lite"}},"classifier":{"extends":"base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash-lite","generateContentConfig":{"maxOutputTokens":1024,"thinkingConfig":{"thinkingBudget":512}}}},"prompt-completion":{"extends":"base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash-lite","generateContentConfig":{"temperature":0.3,"maxOutputTokens":16000,"thinkingConfig":{"thinkingBudget":0}}}},"edit-corrector":{"extends":"base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash-lite","generateContentConfig":{"thinkingConfig":{"thinkingBudget":0}}}},"summarizer-default":{"extends":"base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash-lite","generateContentConfig":{"maxOutputTokens":2000}}},"summarizer-shell":{"extends":"base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash-lite","generateContentConfig":{"maxOutputTokens":2000}}},"web-search-tool":{"extends":"base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash","generateContentConfig":{"tools":[{"googleSearch":{}}]}}},"web-fetch-tool":{"extends":"base","modelConfig":{"model":"gemini-2.5-flash","generateContentConfig":{"tools":[{"urlContext":{}}]}}}}`
+
+- **`modelConfigs.overrides`** (array):
+  - **Description:** Apply specific configuration overrides based on matches,
+    with a primary key of model (or alias). The most specific match will be
+    used.
+  - **Default:** `[]`
+
 #### `context`
 
 - **`context.fileName`** (string | string[]):

diff --git a/integration-tests/list_directory.test.ts b/integration-tests/list_directory.test.ts
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
  * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
  */
 
-import { describe, it, expect } from 'vitest';
+import { describe, it } from 'vitest';
 import {
   TestRig,
   poll,
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ import { join } from 'node:path';
 describe('list_directory', () => {
   it('should be able to list a directory', async () => {
     const rig = new TestRig();
-    await rig.setup('should be able to list a directory');
+    rig.setup('should be able to list a directory');
     rig.createFile('file1.txt', 'file 1 content');
     rig.mkdir('subdir');
     rig.sync();
@@ -38,33 +38,27 @@ describe('list_directory', () => {
 
     const result = await rig.run(prompt);
 
-    const foundToolCall = await rig.waitForToolCall('list_directory');
+    try {
+      await rig.expectToolCallSuccess(['list_directory']);
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Add debugging information
+      if (!result.includes('file1.txt') || !result.includes('subdir')) {
+        const allTools = printDebugInfo(rig, result, {
+          'Found tool call': false,
+          'Contains file1.txt': result.includes('file1.txt'),
+          'Contains subdir': result.includes('subdir'),
+        });
 
-    // Add debugging information
-    if (
-      !foundToolCall ||
-      !result.includes('file1.txt') ||
-      !result.includes('subdir')
-    ) {
-      const allTools = printDebugInfo(rig, result, {
-        'Found tool call': foundToolCall,
-        'Contains file1.txt': result.includes('file1.txt'),
-        'Contains subdir': result.includes('subdir'),
-      });
-
-      console.error(
-        'List directory calls:',
-        allTools
-          .filter((t) => t.toolRequest.name === 'list_directory')
-          .map((t) => t.toolRequest.args),
-      );
+        console.error(
+          'List directory calls:',
+          allTools
+            .filter((t) => t.toolRequest.name === 'list_directory')
+            .map((t) => t.toolRequest.args),
+        );
+      }
+      throw e;
     }
 
-    expect(
-      foundToolCall,
-      'Expected to find a list_directory tool call',
-    ).toBeTruthy();
-
     // Validate model output - will throw if no output, warn if missing expected content
     validateModelOutput(result, ['file1.txt', 'subdir'], 'List directory test');
   });

diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-  "version": "0.13.0-nightly.20251031.c89bc30d",
+  "version": "0.14.0-nightly.20251104.da3da198",
   "engines": {
     "node": ">=20.0.0"
   },
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
     "url": "git+https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli.git"
   },
   "config": {
-    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.13.0-nightly.20251031.c89bc30d"
+    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.14.0-nightly.20251104.da3da198"
   },
   "scripts": {
     "start": "cross-env NODE_ENV=development node scripts/start.js",

diff --git a/packages/a2a-server/package.json b/packages/a2a-server/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli-a2a-server",
-  "version": "0.13.0-nightly.20251031.c89bc30d",
+  "version": "0.14.0-nightly.20251104.da3da198",
   "description": "Gemini CLI A2A Server",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",

diff --git a/packages/cli/package.json b/packages/cli/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@google/gemini-cli",
-  "version": "0.13.0-nightly.20251031.c89bc30d",
+  "version": "0.14.0-nightly.20251104.da3da198",
   "description": "Gemini CLI",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
     "dist"
   ],
   "config": {
-    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.13.0-nightly.20251031.c89bc30d"
+    "sandboxImageUri": "us-docker.pkg.dev/gemini-code-dev/gemini-cli/sandbox:0.14.0-nightly.20251104.da3da198"
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@google/gemini-cli-core": "file:../core",

diff --git a/packages/cli/src/config/config.ts b/packages/cli/src/config/config.ts
@@ -669,6 +669,7 @@ export async function loadCliConfig(
     recordResponses: argv.recordResponses,
     retryFetchErrors: settings.general?.retryFetchErrors ?? false,
     ptyInfo: ptyInfo?.name,
+    modelConfigServiceConfig: settings.modelConfigs,
     // TODO: loading of hooks based on workspace trust
     enableHooks: settings.tools?.enableHooks ?? false,
     hooks: settings.hooks || {},

diff --git a/packages/cli/src/config/extension-manager.ts b/packages/cli/src/config/extension-manager.ts
@@ -616,15 +616,21 @@ export class ExtensionManager extends ExtensionLoader {
       throw new Error(`Extension with name ${name} does not exist.`);
     }
 
-    const scopePath =
-      scope === SettingScope.Workspace ? this.workspaceDir : os.homedir();
-    this.extensionEnablementManager.disable(name, true, scopePath);
-    extension.isActive = false;
-    await this.maybeStopExtension(extension);
+    if (scope !== SettingScope.Session) {
+      const scopePath =
+        scope === SettingScope.Workspace ? this.workspaceDir : os.homedir();
+      this.extensionEnablementManager.disable(name, true, scopePath);
+    }
     logExtensionDisable(
       this.telemetryConfig,
       new ExtensionDisableEvent(hashValue(name), extension.id, scope),
     );
+    if (!this.config || this.config.getEnableExtensionReloading()) {
+      // Only toggle the isActive state if we are actually going to disable it
+      // in the current session, or we haven't been initialized yet.
+      extension.isActive = false;
+    }
+    await this.maybeStopExtension(extension);
   }
 
   /**
@@ -644,14 +650,21 @@ export class ExtensionManager extends ExtensionLoader {
     if (!extension) {
       throw new Error(`Extension with name ${name} does not exist.`);
     }
-    const scopePath =
-      scope === SettingScope.Workspace ? this.workspaceDir : os.homedir();
-    this.extensionEnablementManager.enable(name, true, scopePath);
+
+    if (scope !== SettingScope.Session) {
+      const scopePath =
+        scope === SettingScope.Workspace ? this.workspaceDir : os.homedir();
+      this.extensionEnablementManager.enable(name, true, scopePath);
+    }
     logExtensionEnable(
       this.telemetryConfig,
       new ExtensionEnableEvent(hashValue(name), extension.id, scope),
     );
-    extension.isActive = true;
+    if (!this.config || this.config.getEnableExtensionReloading()) {
+      // Only toggle the isActive state if we are actually going to disable it
+      // in the current session, or we haven't been initialized yet.
+      extension.isActive = true;
+    }
     await this.maybeStartExtension(extension);
   }
 }