Visual Studio Code 1.137 has been released, featuring the new Agent Host architecture that allows AI sessions to operate independently from workspaces, facilitating remote use over SSH. Key updates include scheduled automations for recurring tasks, an experimental Voice Mode for hands-free interaction with AI, and improved integration with GitHub for managing issues and pull requests directly within the Agents window. The release aims to enhance the experience for power users who utilize AI workflows, while the open-source Agent Host Protocol (AHP) enables a more durable and portable session management system. This substantial update emphasizes the transition towards autonomous AI coding agents, although some features are still in preview and may experience instability
Visual Studio Code 1.137 Released: AI Agents, Voice Mode, and the New Agent Host Protocol
Visual Studio Code 1.137 launched today, introducing the Agent Host architecture and an open protocol to decouple AI sessions from workspaces so they can survive folder closures and run remotely over SSH. The update rolls out scheduled Automations for recurring tasks, an experimental Voice Mode for hands-free agent interaction, and tighter GitHub Issues and Pull Request integration directly inside the Agents window. While the heavy agent features target power users already running AI workflows daily, the new architecture provides the portable, protocol-defined lifecycle necessary to make autonomous coding agents practical.
