Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot - What's new in 1.137

by Fokko at Work

Fokko at Work demos selected new GitHub Copilot features in Visual Studio Code 1.137, including automations, attaching GitHub issues and pull requests directly in chat, and voice mode, with notes on how enterprise policies and pricing plans can affect feature availability.

Overview

The video walks through a curated set of updates in Visual Studio Code 1.137 related to GitHub Copilot, shown via short demos.

Automations

VS Code 1.137 introduces new automation-related capabilities, and the presenter demonstrates how they work in practice.

Attach GitHub issues and pull requests in any chat

The presenter shows how to attach GitHub Issues and pull requests directly within a chat experience, to keep Copilot conversations grounded in specific work items.

Voice mode

The video demonstrates voice mode and how it fits into the Copilot experience inside VS Code.

Notes on availability

Some features may not be available depending on:

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