Google · 2026-04-09 · notable
Gemini CLI v0.37.1 — Chapters and Dynamic Sandbox Expansion
Google's Gemini CLI adds Chapters for tool-based topic grouping, dynamic sandbox expansion on Linux and Windows, persistent browser agent sessions, and enhanced security with secret visibility lockdown.
Gemini CLI introduces Chapters to organize long agent sessions by tool usage and intent, plus dynamic sandbox expansion for restricted environments.
Key specs
| Version | 0.37.1 |
|---|---|
| Prs merged | 100+ |
What is it?
Gemini CLI v0.37.1 is a feature release of Google's official terminal agent for Gemini models. The headline feature is Chapters — a tool-based topic grouping system that organizes agent interactions based on tool usage and intent, providing clearer narrative flow in extended sessions. The release also adds dynamic sandbox expansion with worktree support for Linux and Windows.
How does it work?
Chapters automatically segment long agent conversations into logical groups based on which tools are being used and what intent the agent is pursuing. This makes it easier to review what happened in multi-hour sessions. Dynamic sandbox expansion lets the agent work in restricted environments by expanding permissions as needed, with Mandatory Integrity Control integration on Windows. The browser agent gets persistent session management, dynamic read-only tool discovery, and sandbox-aware initialization. Security improvements include secret visibility lockdown for environment files and a centralized policy engine for non-interactive modes.
Why does it matter?
Long-running agent sessions become unreadable as the context accumulates. Chapters gives both the user and the agent a structured view of what has been done, making it easier to resume, review, or hand off work. Dynamic sandbox expansion addresses a real pain point for developers working in corporate environments with restricted permissions.
Who is it for?
Developers using Gemini CLI for agentic coding, especially in enterprise environments with security restrictions.
Try it
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli