gemini-cli - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Regression][Accessibility] /stats command output is gutted in v0.38.0 – Information missing, not just formatted [5 comments, 3 participants]

What happened?

Following the fix for Issue #23369 in version 0.38.0, the /stats command has become practically useless for users relying on screen readers and Braille displays. While it's true that the graphical "noise" (the block characters) has been removed, the actual data—specifically the quota usage and model stats—has vanished along with it. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Enable accessibility.screenReader: true in settings.json. 2. Run /stats. 3. Observe the output. User: /stats
Session Stats
Interaction Summary
Session ID: eb2c6f04-f5f2-4b5e-b1e8-3bcd93376d80
Auth Method: Signed in with Google ([email protected])
Tier: Gemini Code Assist in Google One AI Pro
Tool Calls: 0 ( ✓ 0 x 0 )
Success Rate: 0.0%
Performance
Wall Time: 13.4s
Agent Active: 0s
» API Time: 0s (0.0%)
» Tool Time: 0s (0.0%)
/model
gemini-3-flash-preview context
0% used
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Actual Behavior: The output is stripped of all meaningful data. It shows "0% used" regardless of actual usage or simply omits the relevant lines. The UI fix effectively broke the feature's core functionality. Questions for the Dev Team: 1. What kind of QA process was performed before merging PR #23442 into a stable release? Was it actually tested with a screen reader, or did someone just assume that "less text equals more accessibility"? 2. In what world is "removing the data" considered a valid solution for an accessibility bug? Accessibility means making information reachable, not deleting it to avoid formatting challenges. This is a disaster for blind users who rely on these metrics to manage their sessions. We expected a professional fix, not a lobotomized command. Please address this regression immediately. Environment: • Version: 0.35.3 -> 0.38.0 • OS: Windows (NVDA / Braille Display) • Terminal: Windows Terminal / CMD

What did you expect to happen?

The command should return the usage data in a clear, text-only format (e.g., "Usage: 45%"), reset in [hh:mm] at [hh:mm].

Client information

• CLI Version: 0.38.0
• Git Commit: 3f0873a83
• Session ID: 60e3728d-a824-46f7-b7df-49418ba70907
• Operating System: win32 v25.9.0
• Sandbox Environment: no sandbox
• Model Version: gemini-3-flash-preview
• Auth Type: oauth-personal
• Memory Usage: 273.2 MB
• Terminal Name: Unknown
• Terminal Background: #0c0c0c
• Kitty Keyboard Protocol: Unsupported

Login information

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