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Cline: What's New in January 2026

A summary of all updates, new features, and bug fixes released for Cline during January 2026.

6releases13features20fixes5improvements
← December 2025

New Features in January 2026

  • Added OpenAI gpt-5.2-codex model to the model picker(v3.51.0)
  • Added support for the gpt-5.2-codex OpenAI model.(v3.50.0)
  • Introduced a new create-pull-request skill for automated PR generation.(v3.50.0)
  • Enabled phased rollout of Responses API usage instead of defaulting for every supported model.(v3.49.1)
  • Enabled configuring an OTEL collector at runtime(v3.49.0)
  • Added the Skills system for defining and using reusable, on-demand agent instructions.(v3.48.0)
  • Introduced new websearch tooling within the Cline provider.(v3.48.0)
  • Enabled support for the zai-glm-4.7 model in the Cerebras model list.(v3.48.0)
  • Improved model refresh and reasoning support when interacting with the Vercel AI Gateway.(v3.48.0)
  • Added experimental support for Background Edits, allowing file editing without opening the diff view(v3.47.0)
  • Updated the free model to MiniMax M2.1, replacing MiniMax M2(v3.47.0)
  • Added support for Azure based identity authentication in OpenAI Compatible provider and Azure OpenAI(v3.47.0)
  • Added the `supportsReasoning` property to Baseten models(v3.47.0)

Bug Fixes in January 2026

  • Fixed an issue where remotely configured providers were not being selected correctly.(v3.50.0)
  • Resolved a bug where act_mode_respond could result in consecutive, unnecessary calls.(v3.50.0)
  • Fixed incorrect tool call IDs when switching between different model formats.(v3.50.0)
  • Fixed workflow slash command search to be case-insensitive.(v3.49.1)
  • Fixed incorrect model display in ModelPickerModal when using LiteLLM.(v3.49.1)
  • Fixed LiteLLM model fetching when using the default base URL.(v3.49.1)
  • Fixed crash that occurred when OpenAI-compatible APIs sent usage chunks with empty or null choices arrays at the end of streaming.(v3.49.1)
  • Fixed incorrect model ID for the Kat Coder Pro Free model.(v3.49.1)
  • Removed Minimax-2.1 from the free model list because its free trial concluded(v3.49.0)
  • Fixed an extension crash that occurred when using the context menu selector.(v3.48.0)
  • Reverted a previous change (#8341) that caused regressions in the diff view and document truncation.(v3.48.0)
  • Fixed issue where expired tokens were being used in authenticated requests(v3.47.0)
  • Fixed diff view to correctly exclude binary files that lack file extensions(v3.47.0)
  • Fixed issue where file endings and trailing newlines were not being preserved(v3.47.0)
  • Fixed rate limiting issues specific to the Cerebras provider(v3.47.0)
  • Fixed Auto Compact functionality for the Claude Code provider(v3.47.0)
  • Made Workspace and Favorites history filters operate independently(v3.47.0)
  • Fixed remote MCP server connection failures, specifically handling 404 responses(v3.47.0)
  • Disabled native tool calling for the Deepseek 3.2 speciale model(v3.47.0)
  • Fixed the Baseten model selector interface(v3.47.0)

Improvements in January 2026

  • Added telemetry tracking for usage of the skills feature.(v3.49.1)
  • Added version headers to Cline backend requests for better tracking.(v3.49.1)
  • Improved image display within MCP responses(v3.49.0)
  • Enabled auto-syncing of remote MCP servers from remote configuration to local settings(v3.49.0)
  • Implemented showing a notification instead of automatically opening the sidebar upon update(v3.47.0)

All Releases in January 2026

v3.51.01 feature

This release introduces support for the new OpenAI gpt-5.2-codex model, making it available directly in the model selection interface. Users can now leverage this latest model for their coding tasks.

v3.50.02 features3 fixes

This release introduces significant new capabilities, including support for the gpt-5.2-codex model and a new create-pull-request skill. Several critical bugs related to provider selection and tool call handling have also been resolved.

v3.49.11 feature5 fixes

This release focuses primarily on stability and compatibility fixes, addressing issues with model selection, streaming API responses, and improving the search functionality for workflow slash commands. It also introduces a phased rollout for the Responses API usage.

v3.49.01 feature1 fix

This release introduces the ability to configure an OTEL collector at runtime for enhanced observability. We have also improved image display in MCP responses and ensured remote MCP server settings now automatically sync to your local configuration.

v3.48.04 features2 fixes

This release introduces the powerful new Skills system for creating reusable agent instructions and adds new websearch tooling to the Cline provider. We also addressed a critical bug causing extension crashes when using the context menu selector and reverted a recent change that introduced regressions in the diff view.

v3.47.04 features9 fixes

This release introduces experimental Background Edits for non-blocking file modifications and updates the free model to MiniMax M2.1. Several stability fixes address issues with token usage, provider rate limiting (Cerebras), and connection handling for remote MCP servers.