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2026-02-06 - 03:53Z ​

Commit: c7a9f45 · Previous: 5bfd501 · Compare: GitHub Version: 1.110.0-insider · Branch: main · Upstream: microsoft/vscode

✨ NEW ​

  • #293265 Enhance preToolUse hook and clean up code

    Improves the preToolUse hook with a new 'ask' permission option that forces user confirmation and cleans up related code, enhancing tool execution safety and clarity.

  • #293173 Add skill frontmatter fields for slash command support

    Adds new frontmatter fields to skills enabling slash command support and skill filtering based on invocation settings for better user control.

  • #293231 add first repo skill, comprehensive accessibility guidelines for VS Code features

    Introduces a comprehensive accessibility guidelines document to help developers create and update accessible VS Code features consistently.

  • #293227 add accessibility instructions

    Adds detailed accessibility instructions covering core components and best practices to improve feature accessibility in VS Code.

  • #292373 feat(accessibility): Add Accessibility Help System for find/filter dialogs

    Adds an accessibility help system for all find/filter dialogs, providing screen reader users with keyboard shortcuts and navigation guidance.

  • #293209 mcp: initial data flow for MCP gateway

    Adds initial infrastructure for MCP gateway with a stub HTTP server to enable external processes to connect to MCP servers in VS Code.

  • #293197 Add my name for sanity tests in CODENOTIFY

    Adds the user dmitrivMS to notifications for sanity test related files to improve change awareness during development.

  • #292732 add a bunch of logs for output monitor

    Adds detailed logging to the terminal output monitor state machine for easier debugging of output and input handling.

🐛 FIXES ​

  • #293237 chat: polish queue/steering menu button

    Polishes the chat queue/steering menu button with a custom dropdown and fixes the issue preventing messaging when a tool call is pending.

  • #292376 fix(accessibility): Add ARIA hints and fix spurious announcements in find widgets

    Fixes spurious screen reader announcements and adds ARIA hints to find widgets, improving screen reader user experience in search UIs.

  • #293163 Fix F7 keybinding conflict for accessible diff view

    Restricts the F7 keybinding for accessible diff view to only activate when screen reader mode is enabled, resolving keybinding conflicts.

  • #293215 fix: allows to run apps that leverage Apple's CoreAudio Tap api

    Adds required macOS permission for CoreAudio Tap API support to enable apps using it to run correctly within VS Code.

  • #292937 Fix terminal task system memory leaks

    Fixes memory leaks in the terminal task system by ensuring event listeners are properly disposed when terminals are closed.

  • #292957 Fix text clipping in Copilot Chat inline terminal for alternate buffer message

    Fixes text clipping issue in Copilot Chat inline terminal by adding a leading newline before the alternate buffer message.

  • #293199 Remove inline action buttons from update status bar entry tooltip.

    Removes inline action buttons from update status bar tooltip and hides the "What's Included" summary until real content is available.

  • #293144 fix: associate extHost lifecycle to window

    Associates extension host lifecycle with window lifecycle to ensure proper shutdown on window reload and improve extension stability.

  • #293065 Normalize Windows drive letter when comparing cwd and userHome (fix #293049)

    Fixes terminal creation bug on Windows by normalizing drive letter casing when comparing paths, preventing false errors.

  • #293187 fix: filter interaction with settings search regressed

    Fixes settings search regression by renaming filter property and refactoring category filtering for consistent behavior.

  • #293104 Warn about distro commit and compat check early

    Runs distro commit and compatibility checks early during build with warnings instead of fails, improving build feedback.

🔨 REFACTORS ​

  • #293220 moves share button to the left of command palette

    Moves the Share button to the left of the command palette to improve command center layout when agent status and share are enabled.

  • #292990 move questions carousel above input part + many ux fixes

    Moves the questions carousel above the chat input and improves its design, making it more compact with better state and hover handling.

  • #293205 modal editor - introduce real menu and actions for title toolbar

    Refactors modal editor to use a real menu for the title toolbar, replacing hardcoded buttons with proper menu-driven actions.

  • #293208 modal editor - copilot feedback addressed

    Improves modal editor header layout by centering the title with CSS grid and adjusts layout calculations for better visual alignment.

  • #293193 modal editor - style and size tweaks

    Makes style and size tweaks to the modal editor to reduce header height, update colors, and simplify layout for a cleaner UI.

  • #293189 editors - open MCP server modal as well

    Updates MCP server editor to open in a modal group instead of active, aligning its behavior with other modal editors.

  • #292989 feat: move core chat settings to top-level ToC entry

    Moves core chat settings to their own top-level table of contents entry with improved sorting and categorization in Settings.

⬆️ UPGRADES ​

  • #293186 Update input validation colors in 2026 theme files

    Updates input validation colors in the 2026 theme for better visual distinction of error, warning, and info states.

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