Additionally, the update allows for the definition of chat tool sets through an API or user interface, simplifying the management of related tools. MCP servers are now equipped with the ability to generate reusable snippets or tasks, and the update also introduces a command to remove dynamic authentication providers, helping to streamline client registration management.
The upcoming May 2025 release, referred to as "Recovery 1," is expected to build on these enhancements, offering features such as a Source Control Graph view for better file visualization, and the ability to assign and track tasks for GitHub Copilot Coding Agent directly within Visual Studio Code.
For users eager to explore new features, a nightly Insiders build is available for download, providing early access to the latest updates. The release notes for these updates can also be accessed online for thorough details.
In summary, the Visual Studio Code updates not only address security vulnerabilities but also enrich the development environment with new functionalities that facilitate coding, debugging, and project management. As the platform continues to evolve, users can anticipate even more robust tools and integrations in future releases
Visual Studio Code 1.101.1 released
Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code 1.101.1, addressing several security issues. Key highlights include expanding agent coding flow with support for prompts, resources, and sampling; accessing MCP servers that require authentication; debugging MCP servers with development mode; and publishing MCP servers from an extension. Chat tool sets can be defined through an API or UI, making it easier to group and manage related tools. MCP support for prompts is now available, allowing MCP servers to generate reusable snippets or tasks for the language model. Resources are now supported, including resource templates, and sampling is now experimental. MCP servers that require authentication can now be managed, and development mode can be enabled by adding a dev key to the server config. The update also introduces the command Authentication: Remove Dynamic Authentication Providers to clean up dynamic client registrations.
