Visual Studio Code Team delivers extensive release notes for the November 2025 Insiders build (v1.107), showcasing new Copilot CLI agent sessions, authentication and chat improvements, and a variety of developer experience upgrades.

Visual Studio Code November 2025 Insiders (version 1.107) Release Notes

Last updated: November 24, 2025

Explore all the newest features, enhancements, and fixes in the Visual Studio Code Insiders build for November 2025. This release (v1.107) introduces advancements in Copilot CLI integration, authentication workflows, chat session management, terminal enhancements, and collaboration tools for modern developer and DevOps teams.

Highlights

  • GitHub Copilot CLI Integration: Initiate Copilot CLI agent sessions more easily with new command palette and toolbar options, streamlining the workflow for both chat and agent-based interactions.
  • Chat Terminal Upgrades: Terminal output in chats now uses an embedded xterm.js instance, providing full ANSI support and proper formatting for command results.
  • Enhanced Authentication: Microsoft Authentication extension supports MSAL broker-based authentication on Linux x64 and Intel Macs, allowing organizations to leverage system-level credential management and improve security.
  • Unified Chat Session View: Manage and filter all chat and agent sessions from any provider in one place, improving session organization and developer productivity.
  • GitHub MCP Server Integration: The built-in GitHub extension now includes the MCP Server, letting Copilot interact directly with repositories, PRs, and organization resources within chat.
  • DevOps and Codespaces: GitHub Enterprise policy enforcement in Codespaces ensures compliance and security for remote development environments.
  • PowerShell and Language Improvements: Updated Tree-sitter libraries and PowerShell grammar improve language support, especially for PowerShell 7.
  • Workflow & Accessibility Enhancements: Features like better keyboard shortcuts, inline diff previews for sensitive file edits, and screen reader friendly terminal output boost productivity and accessibility.

Notable Changes by Date

November 23, 2025

  • Copilot CLI agent sessions can now be created via command palette and toolbar button.

November 22, 2025

  • Chat terminal output moved to xterm.js for enhanced formatting and color support.

November 21, 2025

  • Microsoft Authentication now supports MSAL broker on Linux x64 and Intel Macs for enrolled devices.
  • Usability improvements in Command Palette history, chat mode keyboard shortcuts, single-view chat/agent session display, workspace management, and finer control for fetch tool approvals.

November 20, 2025

  • Built-in GitHub extension integrates MCP Server for Copilot-driven chat with repository and PR management.
  • Upgrades to syntax parsing via Tree-sitter and PowerShell grammar enhancements.

November 18, 2025

  • GitHub Enterprise policy support for Codespaces, ensuring secure and compliant cloud dev environments.
  • Improvements to chat terminal tool for task diagnostics and smarter code search via agent tools.

Other Highlights

  • AI-powered code actions (e.g., “Generate Documentation”) surface by default.
  • Enhanced keyboard navigation in chat terminals.
  • Improved accessibility for terminal and editor window management.
  • Many minor improvements and fixes across the editor, workflow, and settings.

Useful Resources

Stay up to date with the latest innovations and improvements in Visual Studio Code by following its Insiders channel and participating in the community.

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