And to help with long-running chat sessions, where context confusion can occur, you can now use subagents.
Subagents run independently from the main chat and have their own context. You can call one by adding the #runSubagent tool to your prompt.
Subagents run independently from the main chat and have their own context. You can call one by adding the #runSubagent tool to your prompt.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
And to help with long-running chat sessions, where context confusion can occur, you can now use subagents.
Subagents run independently from the main chat and have their own context. You can call one by adding the #runSubagent tool to your prompt.
Subagents run independently from the main chat and have their own context. You can call one by adding the #runSubagent tool to your prompt.
For even finer control, you can create custom agents and configure handoffs to other agents, shaping how the AI works for your project's needs and workflows.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
For even finer control, you can create custom agents and configure handoffs to other agents, shaping how the AI works for your project's needs and workflows.
As you work across your agents, you're probably working on some complex features that require careful planning.
That's why we've added a built-in planning agent that helps you build a detailed implementation plan before any code is written.
That's why we've added a built-in planning agent that helps you build a detailed implementation plan before any code is written.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
As you work across your agents, you're probably working on some complex features that require careful planning.
That's why we've added a built-in planning agent that helps you build a detailed implementation plan before any code is written.
That's why we've added a built-in planning agent that helps you build a detailed implementation plan before any code is written.
You can use OpenAI Codex with your Github Copilot Pro+ subscription and manage its sessions directly alongside your other Copilot agents.
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
You can use OpenAI Codex with your Github Copilot Pro+ subscription and manage its sessions directly alongside your other Copilot agents.
The Agent Sessions view is your centralized view for managing your agent sessions, both local and cloud.
You'll see GitHub Copilot, Copilot coding agent, GitHub Copilot CLI... and now, OpenAI Codex.
You'll see GitHub Copilot, Copilot coding agent, GitHub Copilot CLI... and now, OpenAI Codex.
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Agent Sessions view is your centralized view for managing your agent sessions, both local and cloud.
You'll see GitHub Copilot, Copilot coding agent, GitHub Copilot CLI... and now, OpenAI Codex.
You'll see GitHub Copilot, Copilot coding agent, GitHub Copilot CLI... and now, OpenAI Codex.
Announcing Agent HQ in VS Code: a unified agent experience directly in the editor.
Here's what that looks like...🧵
Here's what that looks like...🧵
![A slide titled “Visual Studio Code – October Update [1.106]” with three columns of feature highlights.
Agent HQ: Agent Sessions view as mission control for agent tasks, OpenAI Codex integration, built-in planning agent, custom agents and handoffs, inlined terminal panels in chat.
Security & Trust: Open sourcing inline suggestions, tool pre- and post-approval, expanded MCP auth support, control MCP server access with custom MCP registries, Linux device policy support.
Great coding experience: Copy text from deleted lines in diff editor, VS Code product icon refresh, Terminal IntelliSense GA, compare source control branches and tags.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2xibtqlq4oplg5hkbqw56xgu/bafkreib7slhraybz7lreeigtqk67okxrdiaf55yycbmpzcqkyiixbgaqle@jpeg)
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Announcing Agent HQ in VS Code: a unified agent experience directly in the editor.
Here's what that looks like...🧵
Here's what that looks like...🧵
New in @code Insiders: Custom Chat Mode is now called Custom Agents.
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM
New in @code Insiders: Custom Chat Mode is now called Custom Agents.
GitHub Copilot Orchestra Pattern...
A multi-agent orchestration system for structured, test-driven software development with AI assistance.
Conductor -> Plan 🔁 ( implement -> review -> commit )
github.com/ShepAlderson...
A multi-agent orchestration system for structured, test-driven software development with AI assistance.
Conductor -> Plan 🔁 ( implement -> review -> commit )
github.com/ShepAlderson...
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
GitHub Copilot Orchestra Pattern...
A multi-agent orchestration system for structured, test-driven software development with AI assistance.
Conductor -> Plan 🔁 ( implement -> review -> commit )
github.com/ShepAlderson...
A multi-agent orchestration system for structured, test-driven software development with AI assistance.
Conductor -> Plan 🔁 ( implement -> review -> commit )
github.com/ShepAlderson...
In GitHub's Octoverse 2025 report, VS Code was a top open source project - including #1 for the most first-time contributors 💙
Thank you so much for making VS Code what it is - we love our community!
Thank you so much for making VS Code what it is - we love our community!
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In GitHub's Octoverse 2025 report, VS Code was a top open source project - including #1 for the most first-time contributors 💙
Thank you so much for making VS Code what it is - we love our community!
Thank you so much for making VS Code what it is - we love our community!
That's a wrap on Day 1 of #GitHubUniverse! We shared new VS Code features like plan mode, subagents, and OpenAI Codex integration, plus had a full day of live demos from our live coding booth.
Tomorrow we're back with Day 2 of live coding - see you then! youtube.com/live/EXURiXZ...
Tomorrow we're back with Day 2 of live coding - see you then! youtube.com/live/EXURiXZ...
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
That's a wrap on Day 1 of #GitHubUniverse! We shared new VS Code features like plan mode, subagents, and OpenAI Codex integration, plus had a full day of live demos from our live coding booth.
Tomorrow we're back with Day 2 of live coding - see you then! youtube.com/live/EXURiXZ...
Tomorrow we're back with Day 2 of live coding - see you then! youtube.com/live/EXURiXZ...
New VS Code Insiders release just dropped and it's packed with the latest announcements from #GitHubUniverse, like:
- Agent Sessions integration with OpenAI Codex and Copilot CLI
- Built-in plan agent
- Isolated subagents
Learn more: code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_1...
- Agent Sessions integration with OpenAI Codex and Copilot CLI
- Built-in plan agent
- Isolated subagents
Learn more: code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_1...
![A thumbnail that reads "What's new in Visual Studio Code September Update [1.105] -Built-in plan agent -Integration with OpenAI Codex -Optimize your context with subagents -Native auth experience on macOS -OS notifications for long-running tasks and chat responses -Improved code edits for custom models -Fully-qualified tool names in prompt files and chat modes -Add context from nested AGENTS.md files -Resolve merge conflicts with AI -Install servers from MCP marketplace"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2xibtqlq4oplg5hkbqw56xgu/bafkreiexxib4rj4amlzzyf5uulcbli2q46wzrmgoc7k6qdfbtlqiijpowy@jpeg)
October 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
New VS Code Insiders release just dropped and it's packed with the latest announcements from #GitHubUniverse, like:
- Agent Sessions integration with OpenAI Codex and Copilot CLI
- Built-in plan agent
- Isolated subagents
Learn more: code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_1...
- Agent Sessions integration with OpenAI Codex and Copilot CLI
- Built-in plan agent
- Isolated subagents
Learn more: code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_1...
OpenAI Codex is now integrated directly in VS Code through the new Agent Sessions view - and can be powered by your GitHub Copilot subscription.
Try it out now with VS Code Insiders and a Copilot Pro+ subscription. Happy coding!
Try it out now with VS Code Insiders and a Copilot Pro+ subscription. Happy coding!
October 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
OpenAI Codex is now integrated directly in VS Code through the new Agent Sessions view - and can be powered by your GitHub Copilot subscription.
Try it out now with VS Code Insiders and a Copilot Pro+ subscription. Happy coding!
Try it out now with VS Code Insiders and a Copilot Pro+ subscription. Happy coding!
That’s just a sneak peek of what we’ve got planned!
Check out the full schedule and come build with us: githubuniverse.com
Check out the full schedule and come build with us: githubuniverse.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
That’s just a sneak peek of what we’ve got planned!
Check out the full schedule and come build with us: githubuniverse.com
Check out the full schedule and come build with us: githubuniverse.com
🗓️ Oct 29: Building AI agents with VS Code and GitHub
🎤 Rong Lu & April Gittens
Learn to build and deploy AI agents using GitHub Copilot and the AI Toolkit in VS Code. From prototype to traceable deployment on Azure, discover a repeatable workflow that connects local development to the cloud.
🎤 Rong Lu & April Gittens
Learn to build and deploy AI agents using GitHub Copilot and the AI Toolkit in VS Code. From prototype to traceable deployment on Azure, discover a repeatable workflow that connects local development to the cloud.
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🗓️ Oct 29: Building AI agents with VS Code and GitHub
🎤 Rong Lu & April Gittens
Learn to build and deploy AI agents using GitHub Copilot and the AI Toolkit in VS Code. From prototype to traceable deployment on Azure, discover a repeatable workflow that connects local development to the cloud.
🎤 Rong Lu & April Gittens
Learn to build and deploy AI agents using GitHub Copilot and the AI Toolkit in VS Code. From prototype to traceable deployment on Azure, discover a repeatable workflow that connects local development to the cloud.
🗓️ Oct 29: Who are we now? Navigating developer roles in an AI-driven world
🎤 April Gittens
Join an open conversation on how AI is reshaping developer roles, skills, and workflows. Share experiences, learn from peers, and explore strategies to evolve with AI while staying creative and purposeful.
🎤 April Gittens
Join an open conversation on how AI is reshaping developer roles, skills, and workflows. Share experiences, learn from peers, and explore strategies to evolve with AI while staying creative and purposeful.
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🗓️ Oct 29: Who are we now? Navigating developer roles in an AI-driven world
🎤 April Gittens
Join an open conversation on how AI is reshaping developer roles, skills, and workflows. Share experiences, learn from peers, and explore strategies to evolve with AI while staying creative and purposeful.
🎤 April Gittens
Join an open conversation on how AI is reshaping developer roles, skills, and workflows. Share experiences, learn from peers, and explore strategies to evolve with AI while staying creative and purposeful.
🗓️ Oct 29: Data protection strategies for MCP without the risk
🎤 Den Delimarsky
Learn how to securely expose tools and data to large language models using MCP. This session covers practical techniques to protect both local and remote servers while maintaining control over sensitive information.
🎤 Den Delimarsky
Learn how to securely expose tools and data to large language models using MCP. This session covers practical techniques to protect both local and remote servers while maintaining control over sensitive information.
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🗓️ Oct 29: Data protection strategies for MCP without the risk
🎤 Den Delimarsky
Learn how to securely expose tools and data to large language models using MCP. This session covers practical techniques to protect both local and remote servers while maintaining control over sensitive information.
🎤 Den Delimarsky
Learn how to securely expose tools and data to large language models using MCP. This session covers practical techniques to protect both local and remote servers while maintaining control over sensitive information.
🗓️ Oct 29: Discover the wide world of MCP servers
🎤 Reynald Adolphe
Take a guided tour through agent mode and learn how MCP servers enable browser access, image handling, internet search, and even device control — all while powering smarter, context-aware workflows.
🎤 Reynald Adolphe
Take a guided tour through agent mode and learn how MCP servers enable browser access, image handling, internet search, and even device control — all while powering smarter, context-aware workflows.
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🗓️ Oct 29: Discover the wide world of MCP servers
🎤 Reynald Adolphe
Take a guided tour through agent mode and learn how MCP servers enable browser access, image handling, internet search, and even device control — all while powering smarter, context-aware workflows.
🎤 Reynald Adolphe
Take a guided tour through agent mode and learn how MCP servers enable browser access, image handling, internet search, and even device control — all while powering smarter, context-aware workflows.
🗓️ Oct 28: GitHub Copilot, customized: Shaping Copilot for your workflow
💻 Workshop with Dustin Ellis, Joel Norman & Harald Kirschner
Learn to configure GitHub Copilot with repo instructions, prompt files, and workflow rules for AI suggestions that fit your team’s style and security standards.
💻 Workshop with Dustin Ellis, Joel Norman & Harald Kirschner
Learn to configure GitHub Copilot with repo instructions, prompt files, and workflow rules for AI suggestions that fit your team’s style and security standards.
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🗓️ Oct 28: GitHub Copilot, customized: Shaping Copilot for your workflow
💻 Workshop with Dustin Ellis, Joel Norman & Harald Kirschner
Learn to configure GitHub Copilot with repo instructions, prompt files, and workflow rules for AI suggestions that fit your team’s style and security standards.
💻 Workshop with Dustin Ellis, Joel Norman & Harald Kirschner
Learn to configure GitHub Copilot with repo instructions, prompt files, and workflow rules for AI suggestions that fit your team’s style and security standards.
🚀 Heading to GitHub Universe? Come connect with the Visual Studio Code team & friends!
We’re bringing hands-on sessions, workshops, and conversations to help you build, customize, and explore the future of development with AI.
👇 Check out the thread for sessions you won’t want to miss!
We’re bringing hands-on sessions, workshops, and conversations to help you build, customize, and explore the future of development with AI.
👇 Check out the thread for sessions you won’t want to miss!
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🚀 Heading to GitHub Universe? Come connect with the Visual Studio Code team & friends!
We’re bringing hands-on sessions, workshops, and conversations to help you build, customize, and explore the future of development with AI.
👇 Check out the thread for sessions you won’t want to miss!
We’re bringing hands-on sessions, workshops, and conversations to help you build, customize, and explore the future of development with AI.
👇 Check out the thread for sessions you won’t want to miss!
🎨 On this week's VS Code Live actuallyakbar.bsky.social will demo how the remote Figma MCP server and new Code Connect updates bring design and codebase context into VS Code 📅 Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 23 at 8 am PT and join us: youtube.com/live/1DwXS__...
October 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🎨 On this week's VS Code Live actuallyakbar.bsky.social will demo how the remote Figma MCP server and new Code Connect updates bring design and codebase context into VS Code 📅 Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 23 at 8 am PT and join us: youtube.com/live/1DwXS__...
📢 #ICYMI check out our series on prompt-driven development! Whether you're just starting with prompt-driven development or wondering what else it can do, we've got you covered! Watch the full series here ▶️ aka.ms/Prompt-Drive...
October 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📢 #ICYMI check out our series on prompt-driven development! Whether you're just starting with prompt-driven development or wondering what else it can do, we've got you covered! Watch the full series here ▶️ aka.ms/Prompt-Drive...
Ever wondered what the latest AI features in VS Code can do for you? 🤔
Join James Montemagno as he walks through highlights like Claude Sonnet 4.5 & GPT-5, Plan Mode & Chain of Thought, Copilot Coding Agent, and AI Merge Conflict Resolution.
📺 Watch the full video: youtu.be/EGZKvuB5jWw
Join James Montemagno as he walks through highlights like Claude Sonnet 4.5 & GPT-5, Plan Mode & Chain of Thought, Copilot Coding Agent, and AI Merge Conflict Resolution.
📺 Watch the full video: youtu.be/EGZKvuB5jWw
October 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ever wondered what the latest AI features in VS Code can do for you? 🤔
Join James Montemagno as he walks through highlights like Claude Sonnet 4.5 & GPT-5, Plan Mode & Chain of Thought, Copilot Coding Agent, and AI Merge Conflict Resolution.
📺 Watch the full video: youtu.be/EGZKvuB5jWw
Join James Montemagno as he walks through highlights like Claude Sonnet 4.5 & GPT-5, Plan Mode & Chain of Thought, Copilot Coding Agent, and AI Merge Conflict Resolution.
📺 Watch the full video: youtu.be/EGZKvuB5jWw
🐍 Python developers get a new "Copy Test Id" command in the run gutter for easy pytest and unittest identifier copying.
October 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🐍 Python developers get a new "Copy Test Id" command in the run gutter for easy pytest and unittest identifier copying.
💬 Pick up where you left off!
Enable ⚙️`chat.emptyState.history.enabled` to see your recent local chat conversations when starting a new session. Quickly revisit past work.
Enable ⚙️`chat.emptyState.history.enabled` to see your recent local chat conversations when starting a new session. Quickly revisit past work.
October 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
💬 Pick up where you left off!
Enable ⚙️`chat.emptyState.history.enabled` to see your recent local chat conversations when starting a new session. Quickly revisit past work.
Enable ⚙️`chat.emptyState.history.enabled` to see your recent local chat conversations when starting a new session. Quickly revisit past work.
📝 Fully qualified tool names prevent conflicts between built-in tools, MCP servers, and extensions.
Use `search/codebase` instead of `codebase`. A code action helps you migrate existing prompt files.
Use `search/codebase` instead of `codebase`. A code action helps you migrate existing prompt files.
October 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
📝 Fully qualified tool names prevent conflicts between built-in tools, MCP servers, and extensions.
Use `search/codebase` instead of `codebase`. A code action helps you migrate existing prompt files.
Use `search/codebase` instead of `codebase`. A code action helps you migrate existing prompt files.