Visual Studio Code has recently released version 1.101.2, which primarily addresses an issue that was hindering users from accessing Jupyter Notebooks. This follows the previous update, 1.101.1, which also tackled specific issues within the software.
In addition to fixing bugs, the May 2025 release of Visual Studio Code introduces several noteworthy features designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Key highlights include:
1. MCP (Microsoft Cloud Platform) Enhancements:
- Improved coding flows with new support for prompts, resources, and sampling.
- Authentication support for accessing MCP servers.
- Development mode debugging for MCP servers.
- Ability to publish MCP servers directly from extensions.
2. Chat Functionality:
- Users can now group and manage related tools by combining them into a toolset, streamlining their workflow.
3. Source Control Improvements:
- Enhanced file viewing capabilities in the Source Control Graph view.
- New features for assigning and tracking work with GitHub Copilot Coding Agent directly within the VS Code environment.
Users can download the latest version for various platforms, including Windows (both x64 and Arm64), Mac (Universal, Intel, and Silicon), and Linux (through deb, rpm, tarball, Arm, and snap options).
For those interested in trying out new features ahead of the official releases, the Insiders build is available for download, allowing users to test the latest updates as they roll out.
For further details and the complete release notes, users can visit the Visual Studio Code website
In addition to fixing bugs, the May 2025 release of Visual Studio Code introduces several noteworthy features designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Key highlights include:
1. MCP (Microsoft Cloud Platform) Enhancements:
- Improved coding flows with new support for prompts, resources, and sampling.
- Authentication support for accessing MCP servers.
- Development mode debugging for MCP servers.
- Ability to publish MCP servers directly from extensions.
2. Chat Functionality:
- Users can now group and manage related tools by combining them into a toolset, streamlining their workflow.
3. Source Control Improvements:
- Enhanced file viewing capabilities in the Source Control Graph view.
- New features for assigning and tracking work with GitHub Copilot Coding Agent directly within the VS Code environment.
Users can download the latest version for various platforms, including Windows (both x64 and Arm64), Mac (Universal, Intel, and Silicon), and Linux (through deb, rpm, tarball, Arm, and snap options).
For those interested in trying out new features ahead of the official releases, the Insiders build is available for download, allowing users to test the latest updates as they roll out.
For further details and the complete release notes, users can visit the Visual Studio Code website
Visual Studio Code 1.101.2 released
The recent update of Visual Studio Code addresses an issue that prevents users from accessing Jupyter Notebooks.
