v3.16.0 Release Notes

v3.16.0 Release Notes

.changeset/beige-pets-type.md

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-fix eternal loading states when the last message is a checkpoint

.changeset/cold-dingos-run.md

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-"claude-dev": minor
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-Recent task list is now collapsible, allowing users to hide their recent tasks (e.g. when sharing their screen).

.changeset/cool-mugs-admire.md

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-Add detection for new users to display special components

.changeset/funny-ties-sleep.md

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-selectImages protos migration

.changeset/nervous-jokes-leave.md

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-askResponse protobus migration

.changeset/nine-spiders-kneel.md

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-Finishing the migration of Vscode Advanced settings to Settings Webview

.changeset/spotty-geese-try.md

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-adds global endpoint for vertex ai users

.changeset/wise-onions-change.md

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-Add Tailwind CSS IntelliSense to the the recommended extensions list

.changeset/young-starfishes-reflect.md

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-new workflow feature

CHANGELOG.md

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 # Changelog
 
+## [3.16.0]
+
+-   Add new workflow feature allowing users to create and manage workflow files that can be injected into conversations via slash commands
+-   Add collapsible recent task list, allowing users to hide their task history when sharing their screen (Thanks @cosmix!)
+-   Add global endpoint option for Vertex AI users, providing higher availability and reducing 429 errors (Thanks @soniqua!)
+-   Add detection for new users to display special components and guidance
+-   Add Tailwind CSS IntelliSense to the recommended extensions list
+-   Fix eternal loading states when the last message is a checkpoint (Thanks @BarreiroT!)
+-   Improve settings organization by migrating VSCode Advanced settings to Settings Webview
+
 ## [3.15.5]
 
 -   Fix inefficient memory management in the task timeline

package-lock.json

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 {
 	"name": "claude-dev",
-	"version": "3.15.5",
+	"version": "3.16.0",
 	"lockfileVersion": 2,
 	"requires": true,
 	"packages": {
 		"": {
 			"name": "claude-dev",
-			"version": "3.15.5",
+			"version": "3.16.0",
 			"license": "Apache-2.0",
 			"dependencies": {
 				"@anthropic-ai/bedrock-sdk": "^0.12.4",

package.json

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 	"name": "claude-dev",
 	"displayName": "Cline",
 	"description": "Autonomous coding agent right in your IDE, capable of creating/editing files, running commands, using the browser, and more with your permission every step of the way.",
-	"version": "3.15.5",
+	"version": "3.16.0",
 	"icon": "assets/icons/icon.png",
 	"engines": {
 		"vscode": "^1.84.0"

src/core/controller/index.ts

@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ export class Controller {
 	workspaceTracker: WorkspaceTracker
 	mcpHub: McpHub
 	accountService: ClineAccountService
-	private latestAnnouncementId = "may-09-2025_17:11:00" // update to some unique identifier when we add a new announcement
+	private latestAnnouncementId = "may-16-2025_16:11:00" // update to some unique identifier when we add a new announcement
 
 	constructor(
 		readonly context: vscode.ExtensionContext,

webview-ui/src/components/chat/Announcement.tsx

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 			</h3>
 			<ul style={ulStyle}>
 				<li>
-					<b>Task Timeline:</b> See the history of your coding journey with a visual timeline of checkpoints, letting
+					<b>Workflows:</b> Create and manage workflow files that can be injected into conversations via slash commands,
-					you understand what Cline did at a glance.
+					making it easy to automate repetitive tasks.
 				</li>
 				<li>
-					<b>UX Improvements:</b> Type while Cline works, smarter auto-scrolling, new copy buttons for task headers and
+					<b>Collapsible Task List:</b> Hide your recent tasks when sharing your screen to keep your prompts private.
-					messages, and a simplified home interface for a smoother experience.
 				</li>
 				<li>
-					<b>Commit Message Generation:</b> Let Cline help craft meaningful commit messages based on your changes.
+					<b>Global Endpoint for Vertex AI:</b> Improved availability and reduced rate limiting errors for Vertex AI
+					users.
 				</li>
 				<li>
-					<b>Quote Replies:</b> Easily reference previous messages with new quote reply support for clearer
+					<b>New User Experience:</b> Special components and guidance for new users to help them get started with Cline.
-					conversations.
 				</li>
 				<li>
-					<b>Auto Caching for Gemini:</b> Native support for Gemini's recently released Implicit Caching.
+					<b>UI Improvements:</b> Fixed loading states and improved settings organization for a smoother experience.
 				</li>
 			</ul>
 			<Accordion isCompact className="pl-0">
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 					}}>
 					<ul style={ulStyle}>
 						<li>
-							<b>Gemini prompt caching:</b> Gemini and Vertex providers now support prompt caching and price
+							<b>Task Timeline:</b> See the history of your coding journey with a visual timeline of checkpoints.
-							tracking for Gemini models.
 						</li>
 						<li>
-							<b>Copy Buttons:</b> Buttons were added to Markdown and Code blocks that allow you to copy their
+							<b>UX Improvements:</b> Type while Cline works, smarter auto-scrolling, and copy buttons for task
-							contents easily.
+							headers and messages.
+						</li>
+						<li>
+							<b>Gemini prompt caching:</b> Gemini and Vertex providers now support prompt caching and price
+							tracking.
 						</li>
 						<li>
 							<b>Global Cline Rules:</b> Store multiple rules files in Documents/Cline/Rules to share between
 							projects.
 						</li>
-						<li>
-							<b>Slash Commands:</b> Type <code>/</code> in chat to see the list of quick actions, like starting a
-							new task.
-						</li>
 					</ul>
 				</AccordionItem>
 			</Accordion>