Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot - What's new in 1.125

Fokko at Work demos what’s new for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code 1.125, focusing on the new visual indicator for additional token budget usage and a simpler workflow for adding and installing model providers, with notes on how enterprise policies and pricing plans can affect feature availability.

Overview

The video walks through selected GitHub Copilot-related updates in VS Code 1.125, using short demos to show what changed and where to find the new UI.

Additional token budget usage indicator

• Shows a visual representation of the percentage used for an additional tokens budget.
• Intended to make it easier to understand Copilot usage at a glance.

Installing model providers

• Demonstrates an easier way to add other models by installing/adding model providers.
• Notes that availability can vary depending on:
  • Enterprise policies
  • The user’s pricing plan

References

• VS Code release notes source: https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_125
• More info link shared in the video description: https://tech.xebia.ms/github-copilot

Video chapters (from description)

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:13 Additional budget usage
• 00:55 Install model providers