Visual Studio Code presents the latest release packed with AI-driven features. Hosted by the team, this update highlights improvements to code editing, conflict resolution, and introduces the GitHub Copilot Coding Agent.

The Latest AI Features in Visual Studio Code

The Visual Studio Code team showcases the newest AI-powered features available in the latest VS Code release. This update is focused on boosting developer productivity and offers a series of enhancements to core workflows within the IDE.

Key Highlights

• New AI Models: VS Code integrates support for the Claude Sonnet 4.5 and GPT-5 models, providing improved conversational and code assistance.
• Chat History & Suggested Actions: Maintain a persistent chat history with your AI assistant, along with actionable suggestions based on previous interactions.
• Plan Mode & Chain of Thought: A new Plan Mode enables developers to work through complex tasks with AI-driven step-by-step guidance and reasoning.
• GitHub Copilot Coding Agent: The Coding Agent further streamlines coding by providing intelligent, context-aware suggestions and automating repetitive tasks.
• Extension Tools & MCP Servers: Enhanced extension support and integration with MCP servers for a smoother development experience.
• AI Merge Conflict Resolution: Address code conflicts quickly with AI-assisted recommendations, allowing faster and more accurate resolutions.

Additional Resources

• Full Release Notes

Timestamps

• 0:00 – New AI Models (Claude Sonnet 4.5, GPT-5)
• 1:15 – Chat History & Suggested Actions
• 3:05 – Plan Mode & Chain of Thought
• 4:45 – GitHub Copilot Coding Agent
• 6:20 – Extension Tools & MCP Servers
• 8:30 – AI Merge Conflict Resolution

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements to enhance your coding workflow using AI-powered tools within Visual Studio Code.