AI Coding Tool Releases — Timeline

Track the latest releases from Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, and Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) — updated daily via automated pipelines. Last updated: August 28, 2026.

Tracked Tools

Claude Code — by Anthropic
OpenAI Codex CLI — by OpenAI
Cursor — by Anysphere
Gemini CLI — by Google
Kiro CLI — by Amazon Web Services
GitHub Copilot CLI — by GitHub
Devin Desktop — by Cognition

Recent Releases

Claude Code v2.1.251 (August 28, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.251 now lets you control when models switch with new hook events and shows live tool execution from subagents to Remote Control clients. We've also added spend limi
Claude Code v2.1.250 (August 27, 2026) — - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
Claude Code v2.1.248 (August 27, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.248 now lets you run code safely with a restricted mode that blocks risky operations, while a new cache setting helps agents work faster by reusing prompts. Check t
GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.81 (August 27, 2026) — GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.81 introduces a new plugins dashboard that gives you easy access to extend functionality, plus improved session recovery so crashes and restarts no longer m
Antigravity CLI v1.1.22 (August 27, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.22 makes switching AI models faster with smart autocomplete and saves your choice automatically, while also fixing performance issues that were unnecessarily dr
OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.150.1 (August 27, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.150.1 fixes how remote compaction manages image storage, now automatically counting retained images toward your token budget and removing older ones as nee
Kiro CLI v2.20.0 (August 26, 2026) — Kiro CLI 2.20.0 makes it easier to monitor what's happening during V3 spec runs with a dedicated full-screen view showing real-time progress, plus a new toggle to preserve your ter
OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.150.0 (August 26, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.150.0 lets you reference tasks with @ mentions and get smarter task titles automatically generated from conversations. The /copy command now picks exactly
Claude Code v2.1.247 (August 26, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.247 now lets Claude automatically draft feedback reports when issues occur, making it easier to report problems directly from the app. We've also improved how you c
Antigravity CLI v1.1.21 (August 26, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.21 adds voice dictation for hands-free prompting and real-time cost tracking so you can monitor token spending as you work. We've also made code searches faster
Claude Code v2.1.246 (August 25, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.246 now shows you exactly when each turn completes and gives clearer warnings about overly broad permission rules that could cause unintended access. Check out the
Gemini CLI v0.57.0 (August 25, 2026) — Gemini CLI v0.57.0 fixes critical connection issues with Cloud Workstations and improves reliability when requests are interrupted, ensuring your workflows run smoothly without une
Claude Code v2.1.245 (August 25, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.245 fixes a critical startup crash affecting Linux users on the latest glibc versions, ensuring the tool runs smoothly on Arch Linux, CachyOS, and Fedora Rawhide. C
Antigravity CLI v1.1.20 (August 25, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.20 now displays skill icons and emojis throughout your workflow for better visual organization, plus streamlined file path discovery that works even in empty di
Claude Code v2.1.243 (August 24, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.243 now gives you detailed visibility into your loops with a new breakdown showing exactly which tasks are consuming the most tokens, plus customizable model select
OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.149.1 (August 24, 2026) — The OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.149.1 release brings faster code completion performance and improved error handling for edge cases. These updates make your coding workflow smoother an
Claude Code v2.1.241 (August 22, 2026) — - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
Antigravity CLI v1.1.19 (August 22, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.19 now automatically finds an available port when your remote control starts up, eliminating annoying startup failures. We've also added new environment variabl
Claude Code v2.1.240 (August 22, 2026) — - Bug fixes and reliability improvements
Antigravity CLI v1.1.18 (August 22, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.18 now accepts project names instead of just IDs, making it easier to specify which project you're working with. We've also supercharged file path completion to
Claude Code v2.1.239 (August 21, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.239 now shows accurate cost estimates for data-residency workspaces and brings fullscreen mode to more cloud platforms. We've also fixed critical issues with stream
Devin Desktop v3.8.20 (August 21, 2026) — Devin Desktop 3.8.20 brings a more flexible Agent Command Center that adapts to your workspace and runs multiple agents simultaneously, plus significantly faster switching between
Antigravity CLI v1.1.17 (August 20, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.17 makes agent execution more reliable with a unified processing system, while fixing critical issues like missing slash commands and Vim mode conflicts. Plus,
OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.149.0 (August 20, 2026) — The OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.149.0 now includes an interactive dashboard for managing tasks and new directory commands to enhance your workflow, while improved message queuing and
Claude Code v2.1.238 (August 20, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.238 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts with Bash-style editing and adds smarter plugin installation with automatic security token generation. You'll also fin
Antigravity CLI v1.1.16 (August 20, 2026) — Antigravity CLI 1.1.16 makes managing AI servers easier with new commands to add and configure them without editing files, while dramatically speeding up file search in large proje
Claude Code v2.1.237 (August 19, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.237 now works reliably with custom gateways and URLs, fixing a frustrating caching issue. We've also added a Concise output style that gets straight to results with
Kiro CLI v2.19.0 (August 19, 2026) — Kiro CLI 2.19.0 makes reviewing specs easier with mouse support and uses AI to give your sessions unique names so you can find them instantly. We've also fixed connection issues th
Gemini CLI v0.56.0 (August 19, 2026) — Gemini CLI v0.56.0 is here with faster response times and improved file handling that makes working with large documents a breeze. You can now manage projects more efficiently with
Claude Code v2.1.236 (August 19, 2026) — Claude Code 2.1.236 gives you more control over which model starts new sessions and adds smarter cross-session notifications so sessions can alert each other when idle. We've also

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