Visual Studio Code’s team, featuring Olivia Guzzardo McVicker, presents five top features in the latest VS Code release that make code agents more adaptable, with practical demonstrations for developers.

Top 5 New VS Code Agent Features to Improve Your Workflow

In this video, Olivia Guzzardo McVicker from the Visual Studio Code team showcases recent advancements that make agents in VS Code more practical and adaptable for developers. The presented features aim to let agents fit your development style, rather than forcing you to adapt.

Featured Chapters & Features

Agent Skills on Demand (00:26)
- Dynamically request specialized skills from agents as needed.
Message Steering (00:59)
- Influence and direct agent responses with clearer communication and guidance.
Integrated Browser (01:30)
- Browse documentation and resources directly from the editor to support the development process.
Fork a Conversation (01:52)
- Split discussions with agents, maintaining context while exploring different solution paths.
Hooks (02:12)
- Automate and trigger custom behaviors in response to specific agent activities.

Additional Resources

About the Presenter

Olivia Guzzardo McVicker guides viewers through how these features empower developers to customize agent interactions and boost productivity within Visual Studio Code.

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These agent features illustrate how AI is being used to make developer tools like VS Code smarter and more responsive to real-world workflows.