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8 Oct 2026New releaseCodex CLI 0.162.0: managed worktrees, pinned tasks, /copyCodex CLI 0.162.0 can create and list managed Git worktrees, pin tasks in the Command Center and copy transcript blocks with a new /copy command.Codex CLI
8 Oct 2026Setting changeGemini API: old Deep Research agent shuts down on 23 OctGoogle shuts down the deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025 agent on 23 October 2026. Old Flash model names now route to newer models. Update your code.Any agent
6 Oct 2026Setting changeInstall a Claude Code plugin and its marketplace in one stepClaude Code 2.1.292 adds a --marketplace option to claude plugin install. One command adds the plugin catalog and installs the plugin from it.Claude Code
1 Oct 2026New featureClaude Code Mods: small plugins that change Claude CodeClaude Code 2.1.287 adds mods. A mod is a plugin with a short JavaScript file that can add panels and commands. Install mods from trusted authors only.Claude Code
28 Sept 2026New releaseClaude Sonnet 5.5: faster, same price, one setting changesAnthropic says Sonnet 5.5 is about 30% faster than Sonnet 5 at the same price. If you turned thinking off in the API, a new setting applies.Claude Code