Gemini CLI v0.56.0
Gemini CLI v0.56.0 was released on .
Summary
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 enhanced configuration options. Check out the full changelog to see what else we've improved.
Release Context
- This was the 73rd Gemini CLI release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
- It shipped 8 days after Gemini CLI v0.55.1 (August 11, 2026).
Shipped around the same time
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Release Notes
Full Changelog: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/compare/v0.55.1...v0.56.0
Other Recent Gemini CLI Releases
- v0.54.4 (August 7, 2026)
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- v0.52.0 (July 22, 2026)
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