tag:github.com,2008:https://github.com/talkpython/talk-python-cli/releasesRelease notes from talk-python-cli2026-02-07T21:15:05Ztag:github.com,2008:Repository/1151723781/v0.2.02026-02-07T21:16:45Zv0.2.0<h2>[0.2.0] - 2026-02-07</h2>
<h3>Added</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>--format markdown</code> output mode for raw Markdown without Rich formatting, ideal for AI agents, LLMs, and RAG pipelines</li>
<li>New "Agentic AI and LLM integration" section in README</li>
<li><code>display_markdown_raw()</code> in <code>formatting.py</code> for plain stdout output</li>
<li>Tests for markdown format: query param propagation, raw output, and display routing</li>
</ul>
<h3>Changed</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>--format</code> flag now accepts <code>text</code>, <code>json</code>, or <code>markdown</code> (was <code>text</code> or <code>json</code>)</li>
<li>MCP client sends <code>?format=markdown</code> query param to server when markdown format is selected</li>
<li>README "Output formats" and "Piping JSON to other tools" sections updated for the new format</li>
</ul>mikeckennedytag:github.com,2008:Repository/1151723781/v0.1.22026-02-07T16:42:21Zv0.1.2<h2>[0.1.2] - 2026-02-07</h2>
<h3>Added</h3>
<ul>
<li><code>talkpython status</code> command to check MCP server health and display version info</li>
</ul>
<h3>Changed</h3>
<ul>
<li>Version is now read dynamically from package metadata via <code>importlib.metadata</code></li>
<li>Default output format is now always <code>text</code> (removed auto-detect that defaulted to <code>json</code> when piped)</li>
<li>Development status upgraded from Alpha to Beta</li>
<li>Added <code>readme</code> field to <code>pyproject.toml</code> so PyPI renders the README</li>
</ul>mikeckennedy