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• VS Code makes the Copilot SDK-based harness the default for new sessions and adds model comparisons

  The latest Visual Studio Code release uses the Copilot SDK-based agent harness by default for new sessions, adds side-by-side model comparisons and shows a file list for multi-file diffs.

  OfficialOfficial updateOct 21Source: X @codePart of Visual Studio Code
• Visual Studio Code 1.142 adds shared canvases for agent workflows, chat moves across folders and stronger agent permissions

  Visual Studio Code 1.142, released October 14, 2026, adds shared canvases in preview so developers can collaborate with agents beyond chat using visual and interactive boards, and lets a chat move to another folder or a new Git worktree without losing conversation history. The release expands the Markdown editor with image paste, file-link rename and breadcrumbs, redesigns the model picker for Copilot and bring-your-own-key models including effort and context controls, and lets administrators enforce agent sandboxing and permission policies while controlling which permission modes developers can use.

  OfficialOfficial updateOct 14Source: Visual Studio CodePart of Visual Studio Code

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