https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss New releases and features in code-oss, tracked by The Cyber Toolchain. en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:18 GMT https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/v0.45.1 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/v0.45.1 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:18 GMT Adds Auto mode switch in weekly Copilot limit messaging • Adds option to switch to Auto in weekly limit messaging Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.111.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.111.0 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:05:00 GMT VS Code 1.111 adds agent permissions, agent-scoped hooks, and improved agent debugging to the Copilot agent experience. • Introduces agent permissions, giving users control over what actions AI agents are allowed to perform. • Adds agent-scoped hooks, enabling lifecycle callbacks tied to individual agent sessions. • Improves agent debugging and troubleshooting tooling for diagnosing agent behavior. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.110 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.110 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:17:58 GMT VS Code 1.110 adds agent plugins, agentic browser control, session memory, context compaction, and session forking for AI workflows. • Adds Agent Plugins (experimental): install prepackaged bundles of skills, tools, and hooks from the Extensions view to extend agent capabilities. • Adds Agentic Browser Tools (experimental): lets the agent drive the integrated browser to interact with your app and verify its own changes autonomously. • Adds Session Memory for plans: persists plans and guidance across conversation turns so agents maintain context in longer-running tasks. • Adds Context Compaction: manually compact conversation history to free up context window space during long sessions. • Adds Fork a Chat Session: creates a new, independent session that inherits conversation history, enabling exploration of alternative approaches without losing prior context. • Adds Agent Debug Panel (preview): provides real-time visibility into agent events, tool calls, and loaded customizations. • Adds Create Agent Customizations from Chat: generates prompts, skills, agents, and hooks directly from a conversation. • Adds Kitty graphics protocol support in the integrated terminal: renders high-fidelity images inline in the terminal. • Improves chat accessibility with screen reader enhancements, keyboard navigation, and notification signals. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.109.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.109.0 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:08:10 GMT VS Code 1.109.0 adds multi-agent orchestration, Claude/Anthropic support, MCP Apps, Copilot Memory, terminal sandboxing, and an integrated browser. • Adds Claude agent support and new Anthropic model capabilities in chat. • Introduces MCP Apps for rich, structured chat interactions. • Adds Copilot Memory so agents retain context across sessions. • Supports external indexing for faster code search in agent workflows. • Introduces Agent Skills and organization-wide agent customizations for consistent results. • Enables agent orchestration so users can build custom multi-agent workflows. • Adds background and cloud agent session management with the ability to delegate and resume tasks. • Adds terminal command sandboxing and auto-approval rules for safer agent-driven terminal use. • Introduces an integrated browser for testing web apps without leaving the editor. • Revamps editor inline chat with faster streaming and improved reasoning result display. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.107.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.107.0 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:28:37 GMT VS Code 1.107 introduces Agent HQ with background agents and org-level custom agent sharing via GitHub Copilot. • New Agent HQ hub lets you run multiple coding agents (background, cloud, or local) simultaneously alongside GitHub Copilot. • Background agents run tasks in isolated workspaces managed automatically by VS Code. • Organizations can now define and share custom agents across the team at the org level. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.106.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.106.0 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:16:34 GMT VS Code 1.106 adds plan agent for complex tasks, custom MCP registry for orgs, and Linux JSON policy management. • New plan agent enables planning and coordinating complex multi-step coding tasks, with a session monitor for background agents. • Inline suggestions engine is now open source. • Adds custom MCP registry support so organizations can manage and restrict MCP server access. • Adds Linux policy support — manage VS Code device policies via JSON policy files. • Text selection now works on deleted code lines in the diff editor. • Refreshed, modernized product icon set across the UI. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.105.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.105.0 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:18:07 GMT VS Code 1.105 adds MCP marketplace, AI merge conflict resolution, OS notifications, and macOS native auth. • New MCP marketplace preview lets users browse and install MCP servers directly from within the editor. • Adds AI-assisted merge conflict resolution to help automatically resolve conflicts in the editor. • Adds OS-level notifications for task completion and chat responses so you can context-switch freely. • Supports macOS native broker (system authentication dialog) for Microsoft account sign-in. • New 'recent chats' panel lets users resume previous chat sessions from where they left off (experimental). • Supports fully-qualified tool names to avoid conflicts when multiple MCP servers expose identically named tools. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.104.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.104.0 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:37:43 GMT VS Code 1.104 adds auto model selection, sensitive-file edit confirmation, terminal auto-approve for agents, and AGENTS.md context support. • Adds auto-model selection (preview): VS Code automatically picks the best available AI model for each request. • New Language Model Chat Provider API lets extensions contribute their own AI models directly into VS Code. • New confirm-edits-to-sensitive-files prompt requires user approval before AI agents modify security-sensitive files. • New terminal auto-approve setting lets AI agents run terminal commands within defined safe rules without per-command prompts. • Improved changed-files experience in chat reduces visual noise when reviewing AI-driven file edits. • Experimental support for AGENTS.md files automatically injects project-level context into chat sessions. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.103.1 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.103.1 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:50:02 GMT code-oss 1.103.1 adds GPT-5 prompt improvements and GPT-5 mini model support in Copilot Chat. • Adds GPT-5 prompt improvements for enhanced Copilot Chat interactions. • Supports GPT-5 mini as a selectable model in Copilot Chat. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.103.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.103.0 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:46:54 GMT VS Code 1.103 adds GPT-5, chat checkpoints, Git worktree support, and tool grouping for MCP agents. • Adds GPT-5 model availability for use in VS Code chat. • Adds chat checkpoints to restore a conversation to a previous good state. • Adds Git worktree support to check out multiple branches simultaneously. • Revamps the MCP tool picker experience with improved tool selection UI. • Enables more than 128 tools per agent request via experimental tool grouping. • Adds a dedicated Chat Sessions view (experimental) for managing coding agent sessions. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.102.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.102.0 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:23:53 GMT VS Code 1.102 ships GA MCP support, Copilot coding agent delegation, custom chat modes, and terminal auto-approval. • MCP (Model Context Protocol) support is now generally available, with a dedicated MCP view and gallery for installing and managing MCP servers. • MCP servers are now first-class resources in profiles and Settings Sync. • Delegates background tasks to a Copilot coding agent session (preview). • Generates custom instructions that reflect a project's conventions. • Adds custom chat modes for tailoring chat to tasks like planning or research. • Enables automatic approval of selected terminal commands (experimental). • Allows editing and resubmitting previous chat requests (experimental). • Adds scroll-on-middle-click behavior in the editor. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.101.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.101.0 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:23:31 GMT VS Code 1.101 adds MCP auth, prompts/resources/sampling, debug mode, tool sets, and GitHub Copilot Coding Agent integration. • Adds MCP support for prompts, resources, and sampling to expand agent coding workflows. • Enables authentication for MCP servers that require it. • New MCP development mode for debugging MCP servers. • Supports publishing MCP servers directly from an extension via new extension APIs. • Introduces Chat tool sets to group and manage related tools together. • New Source Control History Item Details view for browsing files changed in a commit. • Integrates GitHub Copilot Coding Agent assignment and tracking directly within VS Code. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.100.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.100.0 Thu, 08 May 2025 17:15:28 GMT VS Code 1.100 adds custom chat instructions, GitHub/extension/notebook tools, MCP Streamable HTTP, and staged-change diff decorations. • Adds custom instructions and reusable prompt files for Chat, enabling repeatable, shareable AI workflows. • Adds built-in Chat tools for searching GitHub repository code, querying extensions, and working with notebooks. • Adds MCP support for Streamable HTTP transport and image content in Model Context Protocol sessions. • Introduces conversation summary and prompt caching to deliver faster responses on repeat Chat requests. • Speeds up agent mode edits for quicker AI-driven code changes. • Improves multi-window support with floating window modes for Chat and editors. • Adds Quick Diff decorations for staged changes, making staged hunks visually distinct in the editor gutter. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.99.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.99.0 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:18:41 GMT VS Code 1.99 adds stable agent mode with MCP server support, BYOK model access, and Next Edit Suggestions GA. • Enables agent mode in VS Code Stable via `chat.agent.enabled:true` setting. • Adds Model Context Protocol (MCP) server support to extend agent mode with external tools. • Introduces built-in agent mode tools for fetching web content, finding symbol references, and deep thinking. • Next Edit Suggestions (AI-powered next-edit predictions) is now generally available. • Adds Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) preview, letting users supply their own API keys to access additional language models in chat. • Introduces a unified chat experience with easy switching between ask, edit, and agent mode. • Adds instant remote workspace indexing for faster and more accurate workspace searches in chat. • Extends edit and agent mode to notebook editing, enabling AI-assisted creation and editing of notebooks. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.98.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.98.0 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:44:15 GMT VS Code 1.98 adds Copilot agent mode, terminal IntelliSense, notebook edits, diagnostics commit hook, and custom title bar on Linux. • New Next Edit Suggestions (preview): Copilot predicts and surfaces the next edit you are likely to make in your code. • New Agent mode (preview): Copilot autonomously completes multi-step tasks without manual prompting for each step. • New Copilot Edits support for Jupyter notebooks, enabling iterative AI-assisted edits directly in notebook cells. • New advanced codebase search in Copilot Chat lets Copilot find relevant files across the repo to ground chat responses. • New Terminal IntelliSense (preview) provides rich, context-aware completions inside the integrated terminal. • New drag-and-drop support for Peek References lets you open a reference directly in a new editor by dragging it. • Custom title bar on Linux is now enabled by default, bringing consistent native-style chrome to Linux users. • New Unresolved Diagnostics commit hook (preview) prompts developers when committing with outstanding errors or warnings. • Soft-delete for untracked files in source control: discarding untracked changes now moves files to the system trash instead of permanently deleting them. • Custom Instructions for Copilot is now generally available, allowing persistent, per-repo or per-user behavior tailoring. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.97.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.97.0 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:57:06 GMT VS Code 1.97 adds Copilot next-edit predictions, extension publisher trust, compound logs, git blame, and Python no-config debug. • Adds Copilot Next Edit Suggestions (preview): AI predicts and surfaces the next edit you are likely to make in the editor. • Adds auto-accept for Copilot edits after a configurable timeout, reducing manual confirmation steps. • Enables extension publisher trust, allowing practitioners to restrict which publishers' extensions are trusted in their environment. • Adds compound logs view to combine multiple log sources into a single aggregated Output panel. • Adds filtering for the Output panel, letting you search and narrow log contents inline. • Adds rich git blame information with the ability to open the blamed commit directly on GitHub. • Adds filter and search on values in the Debug Variables panel to quickly locate specific runtime values. • Adds inline values display for notebook code cell variables upon cell execution. • Adds Python no-config debug mode to immediately debug a Python script or module without any launch configuration setup. • Enables repositioning of the Command Palette and Quick Inputs by dragging them to a new position on screen. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.96.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.96.0 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:13:33 GMT VS Code 1.96 adds overtype mode, Copilot debug terminal command, extension allow lists, and attributable test coverage. • Adds overtype mode, letting users toggle between overwrite and insert editing in the editor. • Automatically adds missing TypeScript/JavaScript imports when pasting code. • Introduces attributable test coverage, enabling filtering of code covered by a specific test. • Enables moving views between the Primary and Secondary Side Bar. • Adds ligature support in the integrated terminal. • Adds an extension allow list feature so organizations can configure which extensions are permitted to be installed. • Introduces the `copilot-debug` terminal command to start a Copilot-assisted debugging session. • Supports adding symbols and folders as context in Copilot Chat and Edits. • Enables moving a Chat session directly into Copilot Edits to apply code suggestions. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.95.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.95.0 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:15:45 GMT VS Code 1.95 adds Copilot Edits for multi-file changes, code review, multiple GitHub accounts, and Pylance docstring generation. • New Copilot Edits mode lets you iterate on large code changes spanning multiple files in a single session. • Copilot Chat can now be pinned to the Secondary Side Bar so it stays visible while you work. • Supports logging in to multiple GitHub accounts simultaneously within VS Code. • New Copilot code review capability offers both a quick review pass and a deeper review of uncommitted changes. • Pylance can now generate docstring templates for Python classes and methods. • Settings editor now shows an indicator distinguishing experimental and preview settings. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.94.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.94.0 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:02:27 GMT VS Code 1.94 adds Explorer search, Source Control Graph filters, Python test coverage, and Copilot in the Native REPL. • Adds improved Find control in the Explorer view for quickly locating files. • Adds more filtering options and interactivity to the Source Control Graph. • Supports running Python tests with coverage and displays rich results inline in the editor. • Faster startup via migration to ES Modules (ESM). • Enables per-extension account preference, letting users specify which account an extension should use. • Adds Copilot inline chat and code completions inside the Python Native REPL. • Supports drag-and-drop files and IntelliSense-driven context attachment in Copilot chat for more relevant responses. • Adds automated test framework setup assistance to help configure a test environment for a workspace. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.93.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.93.0 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:09:47 GMT VS Code 1.93 adds a unified Profiles editor, Django test support, Copilot context improvements, and full IntelliSense on vscode.dev. • New Profiles editor lets you switch and manage all profiles from a single consolidated view. • Django unit test support enables discovering and running Django unit tests directly from the Test Explorer. • Full project IntelliSense and package typings now available on vscode.dev for JavaScript and TypeScript. • Notebook diff viewer can collapse unchanged cells to streamline change review. • Table columns can now be resized via the keyboard for improved accessibility. • Source Control Graph view can be hidden, collapsed, or repositioned. • GitHub Copilot gains context-adding in Quick Chat, improved test generation, and chat history. • Experimental Copilot Inline Chat uses recent coding files as additional context. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.92.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.92.0 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:05:58 GMT VS Code 1.92 adds GPT-4o Copilot, panel-top positioning, CSS paste-to-reference, profile overrides, and configurable default browser. • Enables configuring a preferred browser for opening links directly from VS Code. • Adds one-click revert PR creation for merged GitHub Pull Requests. • Adds granular auto-update controls for extensions via an improved update experience. • Supports overriding an existing profile using the Profiles Editor. • Supports pasting or drag-and-dropping files in CSS to automatically insert file references. • Adds option to position the Panel section at the top of the workbench. • Upgrades GitHub Copilot Chat to OpenAI GPT-4o. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.91.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.91.0 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:23:00 GMT VS Code 1.91 introduces Profiles Editor preview, GitHub Copilot Chat API for extensions, and native REPL smart send. • Adds `Preview: Profiles Editor` for managing profiles in a single place • Brings `Chat and Language Model APIs` to Stable for extension development • Enables `Smart Send` in the native REPL to run code chunks smoothly • Introduces source control visualization of incoming and outgoing changes • Adds enhanced Python environment discovery via python-environment-tools • Expands custom tab label variables and allows multiple extensions Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.90.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.90.0 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:14:57 GMT VS Code 1.90 adds editor tabs multi-select, custom profiles, and Chat/Language Model API for extensions. • Adds `profiles` feature to open new windows with a preferred profile configuration • Adds Chat and Language Model API for extension developers to build AI features into extensions • Adds VS Code Speech integration to automatically read out Copilot Chat responses via text-to-speech • Adds ability to restrict search to selected cells in notebooks via `Find in cell selection` • Adds ability to attach different types of context to chat messages • Adds IntelliSense support within chat response code blocks for generated code Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.89.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.89.0 Thu, 02 May 2024 17:48:57 GMT VSCode 1.89 adds hover-to-preview media in Markdown, Quick Search, and workspace-local extensions • Adds `hoverToPreviewImagesAndVideosInMarkdown` setting to enable image and video previews when hovering over links in Markdown files • Adds `restoreOpenEditorsOnBranchSwitch` setting to automatically save and restore open editors when switching Git branches • Enables middle-click paste support in the integrated terminal via the new `terminal.integrated.enableMiddleClickPaste` configuration key • Introduces 'Quick Search' feature allowing text search across the entire workspace without opening a file explorer or find panel • Adds support for 'Local workspace extensions' that are included and installed directly within the `.vscode/extensions.json` workspace configuration file • Adds `contentExclusions` configuration key to exclude specific files from Copilot's context analysis Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.88.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.88.0 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:04:20 GMT VS Code 1.88 adds native Test Coverage API, terminal inline chat preview, and editor labels • Adds preview of Terminal inline chat via Copilot to start conversations directly from the terminal. • Adds ability to apply custom editor labels to distinguish between editors with the same file names. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.87.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.87.0 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:32:24 GMT Code-oss 1.87.0 adds voice dictation, multi-cursor inline suggestions, Copilot rename/refactoring features, and sticky scroll. • Adds `Voice dictation in editor` to type directly via speech input • Enables `Multi-cursor inline suggestions` for reviewing and accepting completions across multiple cursors simultaneously • Introduces `Copilot-powered rename suggestions` for symbol renaming • Adds `Side-by-side preview refactoring` using the multi-diff editor to preview code changes before applying them • Implements `Sticky scroll in editor` enabled by default to keep line numbers and folding icons visible while scrolling Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.86.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.86.0 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:22:53 GMT VSCode 1.86 adds per-window zoom, triggered breakpoints, multi-file diffs, and voice commands • Adds `window.zoomLevel` support for per-window zoom levels • Adds Triggered Breakpoints allowing breakpoint dependencies during debugging • Enables Multi-file diff editor to review diffs across multiple files simultaneously • Adds 'Hey Code' voice command to start a chat session via voice • Expands Sticky Scroll support to tree views and notebooks • Adds Markdown paste options for links, video, and audio elements • Adds flexible Auto Save options to skip on errors or target specific file types • Adds Source Control input customization and per-language editor settings • Allows disabling notifications per extension via Extension Notifications Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.85.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.85.0 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:05:49 GMT VS Code 1.85 adds floating editor windows, Python type hierarchy, heap snapshot viewing, and Sticky Scroll in trees. • Python `python.typeHierarchy.enabled` setting enables a tree view for navigating class inheritance and type relationships. • JavaScript debugger gains the ability to visualize heap snapshots, including memory object graphs, via the dedicated Heap Snapshot view. • Source Control panel adds incoming/outgoing commit views (`git.detectGitGraph`) to review pending pull requests and changes directly in the IDE. • Terminal and tree views support Sticky Scroll headers (preview) for persistent context while scrolling large files or directories. • Inline Chat now supports Rust code explanation alongside existing language support. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.84.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.84.0 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:06:29 GMT VS Code 1.84 adds audio cues, configurable activity bar position, editor tab controls, and Gradle support. • Adds audio cues to indicate clear, save, and format activity via settings for accessibility. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.83.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.83.0 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:15:27 GMT New UI density options, profile icons, Notebook symbol navigation, and Copilot test generation in VS Code 1.83.0 • `steps`: In the Command Palette, type a command name to see a list of 'similar commands' for easier discovery. • `config`: Set `workbench.profile.icon` in your user or workspace settings JSON to display a custom icon for a profile. • `shell`: Use the `Notebooks: Go to Symbol` command (default shortcut `Ctrl+Shift+G` on Windows/Linux, `Cmd+Shift+G` on Mac) within a notebook to jump to code symbols. • `config`: Set `python.debugging.stepSystem` to `false` in your launch configuration or settings to configure whether the Python debugger steps into system/library code during debugging. • Preview feature: GitHub Copilot now supports generating tests based on current framework and project conventions. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.82.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.82.0 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:40:12 GMT VS Code 1.82 adds built-in port forwarding, WebAssembly debugging, sticky scroll updates, and more. • Introduces `webassembly` as a supported debug target type for stepping through and setting breakpoints in WASM code • Moves the `Command Center` to be visible by default in the title bar for quick file opening and command execution Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.81.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.81.0 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:15:27 GMT VS Code 1.81 introduces accessible view for notifications/chats, git symlink support, and GitHub PR creation UX improvements • Adds Accessible View support for notifications, chat responses, and hovers to improve screen reader compatibility • Enables Git repositories with symbolic links by supporting repository paths containing symlinks • Introduces partial profiles in VS Code Profiles, allowing 'Apply to all profiles' options for finer configuration control • Adds collapse functionality for unchanged regions in the diff editor and improves diff region text alignment • Allows searching text in closed notebooks and adds sticky scroll display for Markdown headers in notebook cells • Implements error-tolerant pytest discovery that continues across all files for Python test discovery • Enables connecting to remote Jupyter servers within GitHub Codespaces for direct access from VS Code • Adds better base branch detection and remembers previous PR creation options for GitHub pull requests • Introduces iterative /fix command improvements in the Preview GitHub Copilot UX Quick Chat Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.80.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.80.0 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:01:05 GMT VS Code 1.80 adds accessible View for screen readers, terminal image support, and WSL over Tunnels. • Adds `Accessible View` mode to improve screen reader support across the editor interface • Adds `copilot.audio.cues` setting to enable audio feedback for GitHub Copilot events • Adds `terminal.integrated.enableImages` config key to allow rendering images directly in the integrated terminal • Adds `remote.tunnels.allowedPorts` configuration section to manage port forwarding rules for remote WSL connections via Tunnels Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.79.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.79.0 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:19:42 GMT Adds read-only workspace mode, 'Paste as' formatting options, default Git branch setting, notebook rich content search, and linked editing for JSX tags. • Adds `readonly` file attribute to mark specific files and folders in a workspace as read-only. • Adds 'Paste as' options to control how item links are formatted when pasted into the editor. • Adds automatic copying of external media files into the workspace on drag or paste for Markdown. • Adds `git.defaultBranchName` user setting to set 'main' or a custom branch name for new Git repositories. • Enables rich content search in Notebooks, allowing searches based on notebook output and filtering by cell type. • Adds linked editing for JSX tags to simultaneously update opening and closing tags. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.78.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.78.0 Wed, 03 May 2023 22:03:22 GMT VS Code 1.78 adds drop selector for drag-and-drop links, profile templates, and standalone color picker. • Adds `DropSelector` UI to control how dragged items (links, files) are inserted into the editor • Adds profile templates for Python, Java, Data Science to streamline workspace setup • Adds standalone color picker dialog for inserting or modifying color formats in text Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.77.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.77.0 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:57:19 GMT VS Code 1.77 adds notebook format-on-save, Python move symbol refactoring, expanded GitHub Copilot inline/full chat views, and switch-case completions. • Adds 'Notebook Format on Save' to automatically format notebook cells when the file is saved • Adds 'Python move symbol refactoring' capability to move symbols to an existing or new file • Adds 'expanded GitHub Copilot integration' with a preview of inline chat and a full AI chat view • Adds 'TS/JS switch case completions' for TypeScript and JavaScript to quickly fill in switch statements Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.76.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.76.0 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:01:28 GMT VS Code 1.76 introduces Profiles UI, moveable Explorer, notebook kernel MRU, and pytest IntelliSense • `Active profile badge` and quick switch via Command Palette for managing multiple configuration sets. • Move the Explorer view to the secondary side bar or a panel. • Notebook kernel picker defaults to Most Recently Used (MRU) list to quickly select recent kernels. • Markdown header link suggestions allow linking to headers in files across your workspace. • `Jupyter IPyWidgets 8 support` enables use of the latest IPyWidgets version in notebooks. • `pytest` IntelliSense adds completions for fixtures and parameterized arguments in Python. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.75.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.75.0 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:50:12 GMT VS Code 1.75 adds Profiles for sharing settings and VS Marketplace code signing • Adds `Profiles` to create and share extension configurations, settings, and keybindings across environments • Enables `VS Marketplace` extension code signing by default for all published extensions Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.74.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.74.0 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:14:22 GMT VS Code 1.74 adds Remote Tunnels, unsafe repo management, notebook audio cues, and merge editor undo/redo • Adds `Remote-Tunnels` to connect to any machine without SSH. • Adds ability to manage unsafe Git repositories to prevent operations on folders not owned by the user. • Adds audio cues for Jupyter notebook execution results and diff view line changes. • Enables JavaScript console.profile collection via the Debug Console. • Adds `Go to Definition` from return values in JavaScript/TypeScript. • Adds "Just My Code" debugging for Python in Jupyter notebooks. • Allows requesting GPU resources when creating a Dev Container. • Allows customizing Explorer auto-reveal logic to control which files scroll into view. • Allows hiding Activity bar and Panel badges per view container. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.73.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.73.0 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:40:28 GMT VS Code 1.73 adds Dev Container Templates, Search folder filtering, Command Center shortcuts, and more • `vscode.dev` protected branch workflow creates a new branch when committing to a protected one • Dev Container Templates let you create new containers from existing templates • New standalone extensions for isort, Pylint, and Flake8 are available for Python • Search include/exclude folders can be set quickly in the tree view • Command Center mode shortcuts display common modes before recent files • Merge editor supports the `Combination` option to auto-merge conflicts • Markdown links update automatically on file or image rename/move • New audio cues indicate task completion/failure and Terminal Quick Fix availability Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.72.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.72.0 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:14:48 GMT VS Code 1.72 introduces nested Git repo detection, Terminal Quick Fixes, Markdown link validation, and Dev Container Features. • Adds support for detecting and displaying nested Git submodules in the source control view • Adds automatic header, file, and image link validation in Markdown files • Adds Terminal Quick Fixes to suggest corrections for command typos and upstream remote setup • Adds ability to pin frequently used tasks to the top of the Run Task dropdown via UI • Improves Dev Containers experience with new Features management for adding and sharing container functionality Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.71.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.71.0 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:08:15 GMT Visual Studio Code 1.71 adds merge editor improvements, fish/Git Bash terminal integration, and image pasting in Jupyter notebooks. • `terminal.integrated.shellIntegration.args` now supports `fish` and Git Bash shells for enhanced shell integration. • New smooth scrolling behavior added to the terminal UI. • Pressing F2 in the Explorer now offers selection options for filename, whole name, or file extension via `File: Rename Selection`. • Jupyter notebooks now support pasting image files directly into Markdown cells with inline preview. • Live Preview extension now supports multi-root web projects. • Code Action UI has been redesigned for easier discovery of available code actions. Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.70.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.70.0 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:56:13 GMT VS Code 1.70 adds sticky scroll, folded selection, tree view search, and --merge CLI flag. • Adds `--merge` command-line option to use the 3-way merge editor as your default merge tool • Adds "fold selection" feature allowing users to create custom folded regions in the editor • Adds search multi-select capability to select and act on multiple search results simultaneously • Adds tree view search and filtering (tree-find-control) for views like the Find Explorer • Adds sticky scroll preview to the editor UI to show current source code scope while scrolling Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.69.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.69.0 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:08:20 GMT VS Code 1.69 adds a 3-way merge editor, Command Center UI, and terminal shell integration. • Introduces the **Command Center** UI for searching files, running commands, and navigating cursor history • Adds **Do Not Disturb mode** to silence non-critical notification popups • Enables quick switching between light and dark themes via a new toggle • Adds **Terminal shell integration** to display command status and run recent commands • Highlights task success or failure exit codes with **Task output decorations** • Allows configuring the default Git Commit action with a new **Git Commit action button** • Adds **Debug Step Into Target support** to step directly into functions when paused • Supports **JavaScript sourcemap toggling** to switch debugging between compiled and source code • Adds **Color theme tester** support for built-in themes in vscode.dev Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.68.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.68.0 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:07:27 GMT VS Code 1.68 adds .gitignore-based file hiding in Explorer, table view for Problems panel, and Markdown link validation preview. • Hide files in the Explorer using existing `.gitignore` patterns via the `explorer.ignoreFiles` setting • View errors and warnings in the Problems panel as a sortable table by clicking the table view toggle button Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.67.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.67.0 Thu, 05 May 2022 18:10:06 GMT Explorer file nesting, Settings editor filters, default bracket pair colorization, toggle inlay hints with Ctrl+Alt, Markdown drag-and-drop links, and Find All References for Markdown. • Adds Explorer file nesting to visually group generated files under their source files • Adds a filter button to the Settings editor that supports searches like `@Modified` settings • Enables colored bracket pair colorization by default in the editor • Adds `Ctrl+Alt` shortcut to quickly hide or show inlay hints in the editor • Allows dragging and dropping files into the editor to automatically create Markdown links • Enables "Find All References" for headers, files, and URLs within Markdown documents Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.66.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.66.0 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:08:24 GMT Visual Studio Code 1.66 adds Local History, CSS/LESS/SCSS formatters, JavaScript heap profiles, and R language support. • Adds `Local History` to track file changes independent of source control • Adds built-in formatters for CSS, LESS, and SCSS languages • Adds JavaScript heap profiling capability during debugging sessions • Adds a new topic for R language data science usage in the documentation Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.65.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.65.0 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:03:26 GMT VS Code 1.65 adds scoped editor history, lazy variable evaluation, terminal shell integration preview, and light high contrast theme. • Scope Go Back/Go Forward history to the current editor group or a single editor • Add `light-high-contrast` Light High Contrast theme for enhanced editor visibility • Add audio cues for warnings, inline suggestions, and breakpoint hits • Enable drag-and-drop of Problems and Search results to new or existing editor groups • Automatically close diff editors after Git operations via Source Control diff editor management • Add lazy evaluation of JavaScript/TypeScript property getters in the debugger • Preview Terminal shell integration for rerunning terminal commands with status decorations Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.64.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.64.0 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:14:53 GMT New Side Panel, Settings search prioritization, audio cues, binary debug view, notebook output search, and Markdown path suggestions • Adds a `Side Panel` that displays multiple views simultaneously alongside the main editor area • Improves `Settings editor search` to prioritize whole-word matches over partial matches • Adds `Audio cues` configuration keys to hear alerts when the cursor moves to folded regions, errors, and breakpoints • Adds Unicode highlighting improvements to avoid highlighting certain characters in supported languages • Adds `Automatic terminal replies` feature to create automatic responses to common terminal prompts • Improves `Notebook UI` by enabling search within Markdown and output cells • Adds a `Debug binary data view` for viewing and editing binary data while debugging • Adds `Markdown path suggestions` (IntelliSense) to quickly insert relative file paths and header links • Adds JS/TS support for `surround with snippets` to insert selected code inside snippets • Adds support for signed GitHub commits in vscode.dev and github.dev environments Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.63.0 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.63.0 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:42:46 GMT VS Code 1.63 adds Marketplace theme preview, Screencast Mode command names, and Remote - SSH Reopen in Container command • Adds Marketplace theme preview to try Color Themes without installing them • Configures Problems navigation order by severity or file position via `problems.view.mode` • Shows commands in Screencast Mode alongside keyboard shortcuts • Improves Notebook Markdown font size adjustment and file/URL linking support • Adds Invisible Unicode character highlighting for confusable glyphs • Provides TypeScript method signature completions for interfaces and overrides • Enables installation of Pre-release extensions from the Marketplace • Introduces a new Java welcome experience to help configure and learn about Java • Adds more extensions available for vscode.dev • Adds `Remote-SSH: Reopen in Container` command to work in a container on an SSH server Full history on Cyber Toolchain: https://cybertoolchain.io/tools/code-oss