On December 31, 2025, Tongyi Qianwen announced on its official account on the renowned social media platform "X" that Qwen Code v0.6.0 has officially launched! This is not just an ordinary update. What eye-catching changes has it brought? Could it make programming more intuitive for us? Compared to previous versions, how much improvement has it brought?
Experimental skills and major upgrades to VS Code functionality
In this update, Qwen Code introduces an experimental skill feature, which is like equipping the software with an "exploring new territories" engine, enabling it to continuously upgrade and explore more unknown functional areas.
Moreover, the functionality of VS Code has been enhanced. Previously, the extension descriptions might not be detailed enough. Now, the extension descriptions have been improved, and thoughtfully, download links have been added. Even the output of bash tool invocations can be clicked directly. Isn't this much more convenient to operate? It's like equipping all the tools in the toolbox with intelligent navigation, making the usage smoother.
Command support and multi-provider support: expanding the boundaries of application
In terms of command support, the /compress and /summary commands for non-interactive and ACP use have been added. This is akin to equipping programmers with two "master keys", enabling them to swiftly accomplish tasks such as compression and summarization, thereby significantly enhancing work efficiency.
Meanwhile, multi-provider support is also a highlight of this update. New providers Gemini and Anthropic have been added, and standardized authentication configurations have been adopted. What does this mean? It's like being able to shop at multiple large malls instead of just one small store before. Now, there are more options to choose from, and flexibility has been greatly improved.
Netizen Conttextix commented, "Adding support for Gemini and Anthropic is a significant move. Transforming Qwen Code into a model-agnostic proxy framework makes it more flexible for daily use, rather than being limited to the display of Qwen models."
Enhanced functionality and stability: comprehensively enhancing the user experience
In addition to the aforementioned functional upgrades, Qwen Code v0.6.0 has also invested significant effort in enhancing functionality and stability. By fixing unstable integration tests, the reliability of testing has been improved, much like adding an "insurance lock" to the quality of the software. Windows compatibility has been enhanced through CLI path parsing, allowing Windows users to enjoy seamless usage.
We have updated the OAuth client for the Figma MCP server, streamlined the SDK publishing workflow, and provided clearer README documentation to help everyone get started faster. These series of improvements are like a comprehensive "physical examination" and "maintenance" for the software, making it more stable and efficient during operation.
