Visual Studio Code 1.144 Ships: Microsoft Turns Editor Into an AI Agent Command Center
Microsoft and GitHub released Visual Studio Code 1.144 as a Stable build today, reframing the editor as a hub for coordinating teams of AI agents across machines and clouds. The architectural centerpiece is the new open Agent Host Protocol (AHP) 1.0, which keeps sessions alive through a background process so they carry over between VS Code, the Copilot app, GitHub.com, and the mobile client. Highlights include Copilot Fusion, image generation via GPT Image 2.5 Flare, experimental Computer Use and Working set features, GA assisted permissions, and a long-awaited native Markdown editor, much of it funneled toward paid Copilot subscriptions. The release also pairs a long-delayed UI modernization with a Compact layout option, while Microsoft reassures users that core editing features remain front and center.
Visual Studio Code 1.144 Ships: Microsoft Turns Editor Into an AI Agent Command Center
Microsoft and GitHub have launched Visual Studio Code 1.144, transforming it into a command center for managing AI agents across various platforms and environments. The new open Agent Host Protocol (AHP) 1.0 enables session continuity, allowing users to maintain their workflows seamlessly between VS Code, the Copilot app, and other interfaces. Key features include Copilot Fusion for orchestrating models, experimental capabilities for agents to interact with desktop applications, and a native Markdown editor, much of which is accessible through paid Copilot subscriptions. Additionally, the release includes a UI modernization that enhances usability while retaining core editing functionalities
