Microsoft's May 2026 VS Code update makes BYOK usable in restricted environments while adding agent, browser and issue-reporting updates.

With Visual Studio Code 1.99, GitHub Copilot agent mode is included in VS Code Stable and Next Edit Suggestions is generally available. Visual Studio Code 1.99, the latest release of Microsoft’s ...

VS Code's AI Toolkit Agent Builder can wire an agent to external tools via MCP, even for non-coding editorial workflows. Early friction points included circular UX flows, model availability mismatches ...

However, approach with caution: MCP servers are increasingly becoming a new way to hijack systems or launch cyberattacks, research shows. Microsoft has added Model Context Protocol (MCP) support to ...

Visual Studio Code has introduced a robust suite of AI-driven features designed to enhance development workflows and improve productivity. Central to these advancements is Agent Mode, a tool that ...

Microsoft has released VS Code 1.122 with BYOK support without sign-in, mobile device emulation, and a new issue reporting ...

Some of the big updates in this update pertain to accessibility. If you’re a screen reader user, Microsoft has made the editor and terminal more compatible with readers. Additionally, Microsoft has ...

In 2026, GitHub Copilot agents integrated with Azure DevOps are enabling autonomous, multi-step workflows that reduce context switching and streamline the software development lifecycle. Advances in ...

AI agents can answer all your questions, right? However, when it comes to triggering a workflow, calling an API or fetching live context from a system of record, everything comes to a halt. You might ...

Build 2026 runs from June 2-3 in San Francisco. Here's what Microsoft is expected to announce for GitHub Copilot, Azure AI ...