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 29, 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
• Antigravity CLI — by Google
• Grok Build — by SpaceXAI

Recent Releases

• GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.82 (August 29, 2026) — GitHub Copilot CLI v1.0.82 fixes a frustrating issue where typing during worktree setup could break the switch, and now shows you exactly why authentication fails instead of just p
• OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.151.0 (August 29, 2026) — OpenAI Codex CLI rust-v0.151.0 now lets extensions inspect and modify tool results before they reach the model, giving you more control over AI responses. We've also fixed critical
• 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
• Grok Build v1.0.13 (August 28, 2026) — Grok Build 1.0.13 now handles long responses and network hiccups gracefully by continuing automatically instead of failing, while hooks give you fine-grained control over tool call
• 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
• Grok Build v1.0.12 (August 27, 2026) — Grok Build 1.0.12 fixes a critical issue where MCP server connections now automatically retry instead of failing permanently, and table copying no longer leaves behind unwanted spa
• 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
• Grok Build v1.0.11 (August 26, 2026) — Grok Build 1.0.11 makes your headless sessions easier to manage by keeping them separate in the resume picker, and gives you more control over permission settings for new interacti
• 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
• Grok Build v1.0.10 (August 24, 2026) — Grok Build 1.0.10 is here with smarter session creation that reuses your local checkouts, cutting setup time significantly. This streamlined approach means you'll spend less time w
• Grok Build v1.0.9 (August 24, 2026) — Grok Build 1.0.9 makes feedback faster with image attachments and gives you better control over workflow agents with new budget and effort limits. The slash menu is now organized b
• 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,

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