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fix(core): Configure Windows PowerShell to output UTF-8#25102

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fix(core): Configure Windows PowerShell to output UTF-8#25102
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Summary

Resolve terminal encoding bugs in the Windows ecosystem by explicitly configuring PowerShell child processes to output stdout and stderr in UTF-8 format.

Related Issues

Closes #20968

Pre-Merge Checklist

  • Updated relevant documentation and README (if needed)
  • Added/updated tests (if needed)
  • Noted breaking changes (if any)
  • Validated on required platforms/methods:
    • MacOS
      • npm run
      • npx
      • Docker
      • Podman
      • Seatbelt
    • Windows
      • npm run
      • npx
      • Docker
    • Linux
      • npm run
      • npx
      • Docker

@gemini-cli gemini-cli bot added priority/p2 Important but can be addressed in a future release. area/core Issues related to User Interface, OS Support, Core Functionality help wanted We will accept PRs from all issues marked as "help wanted". Thanks for your support! labels Apr 10, 2026
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area/core Issues related to User Interface, OS Support, Core Functionality help wanted We will accept PRs from all issues marked as "help wanted". Thanks for your support! priority/p2 Important but can be addressed in a future release.

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Windows PowerShell Output Encoding Bug

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