Visual Studio Code showcases an update featuring OpenAI's GPT-5.4 in GitHub Copilot. Olivia Guzzardo McVicker demonstrates how developers can leverage new capabilities in VS Code.

GPT-5.4 Now Available in VS Code with GitHub Copilot

OpenAI's GPT-5.4 has just launched in Visual Studio Code via GitHub Copilot, bringing significant improvements in logical reasoning and handling of complex, multi-step, tool-dependent workflows.

Key Highlights

• Enhanced Logical Reasoning: GPT-5.4 improves at interpreting developer intent and executing complicated tasks.
• Multi-Step Task Execution: The new model can break down large problems and coordinate tool usage within VS Code, benefiting real-world engineering scenarios.
• Developer Integration: This update is available now in GitHub Copilot for VS Code, as confirmed by the GitHub changelog.

Chapters

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:10 Planning
• 01:20 Implementation

Featured Expert

• Olivia Guzzardo McVicker (@OliviaGuzzardo)

Resources

• GitHub Changelog: GPT-5.4 in Copilot
• Visual Studio Code on GitHub
• VS Code - X (Twitter)
• VS Code - Bluesky
• VS Code - YouTube
• VS Code - LinkedIn

What You’ll Learn

• How to leverage GPT-5.4 for improved code generation and developer productivity
• Practical use cases for multi-step workflows solved by Copilot
• Where to find updates and contribute

Conclusion

With the arrival of OpenAI’s GPT-5.4, GitHub Copilot in VS Code offers developers smarter, more context-aware assistance. Explore new opportunities for automation and creative development projects with these capabilities.