Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot - What's new in 1.146
Fokko at Work walks through selected updates with demos of session management, chat, and Copilot CLI integration. The walkthrough focuses on features he can demonstrate rather than every Copilot change in the release.
Features covered
- 00:27 — Copilot harness and Local harness deprecation: An overview of the Copilot harness and the deprecation of the Local harness.
- 02:25 — Inbox mode for sessions: A demonstration of the new Inbox mode for sessions.
- 06:22 — Session list inline actions: A look at the actions available directly in the session list.
- 07:39 — Chat windows: A demonstration of chat windows.
- 08:57 — Model comparison improvements: A walkthrough of improvements to model comparison.
- 11:32 — Configure computer sharing: Coverage of configuring computer sharing.
- 12:36 — Continue a Copilot CLI session in VS Code: A demonstration of continuing a Copilot CLI session in the editor.
Availability and scope
Some demonstrated features may not be available under every enterprise policy or pricing plan. The selection also reflects the intended audience, whether a feature can be demonstrated, the preparation required, and the number of changes in the release.
For the complete release details, see the Visual Studio Code 1.146 release notes. Additional Copilot information is available at Xebia’s GitHub Copilot resource page.