Introducing the VS Code Agents Window (Preview)

Brigit Murtaugh introduces the VS Code Agents window (Preview), a dedicated VS Code window designed for an agent-first workflow where chat and session tracking are the main interface for coordinating higher-level tasks across projects.

Overview

The VS Code Agents window (Preview) is presented as a companion to the standard VS Code editor window:

• Editor window: optimized for code-centric work in a single workspace.
• Agents window: optimized for orchestrating higher-level tasks across projects, using:
  • Chat as a primary interface
  • A sessions list to track and manage ongoing work

Getting started

• Documentation: http://aka.ms/VSCode/Agents/docs

Feedback and issue tracking

• File feedback/issues: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues
• Browse existing issues: https://aka.ms/github/agents-window

Status

• The Agents window is in preview and is being shaped based on developer feedback.