Visual Studio Code 1.129 adds a dedicated process for running AI agent sessions and an experimental docked editor for reviewing agent-generated changes.

Visual Studio Code 1.128 is out now. It's the latest weekly release and this time brings a handful of new features.

The July 8, 2026, Visual Studio Code update expands agent workflows, chat attachments, browser-tab controls, OS-level shortcuts and enterprise telemetry management.

VS Code 1.127 enhances agent session management, introduces per-site browser permissions, and makes browser tools for agents generally available.

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