Latest VS Code update introduces prepackaged bundles of chat customizations that can include skills, commands, agents, MCP servers, and hooks.

Microsoft introduces agent technology to Visual Studio, featuring curated assistants and personalized agent creation tools.

Visual Studio Code 1.110 (February 2026) adds new agent extensibility, browser-driving chat tools, and expanded chat accessibility.

A repository platform built around AI models could reshape developer workflows and reduce OpenAI’s reliance on Microsoft’s ecosystem.

Anthropic has launched Remote Control, enabling developers to monitor and manage Claude Code AI coding sessions from mobile devices via a companion app.