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2026-02-06 - 16:36Z ​

Commit: c308cc9 · Previous: 6764590 · Compare: GitHub Version: 1.110.0-insider · Branch: main · Upstream: microsoft/vscode

✨ NEW ​

  • #293290 Add accessibility instructions for AI coding agents

    Adds a concise accessibility guide for AI coding agents, helping them use accessible patterns consistently within VS Code.

  • #293211 Render update action button in release notes webview

    Adds an update action button to the Release Notes page, letting users conveniently download or apply updates directly from the release notes.

  • #293371 Adds user interactive service to allow mocking focus/hover states (in inline completions).

    Introduces a user interaction service to track and mock focus, hover, and modifier keys, aiding testing especially for inline completions.

  • #293355 Adds kusto exploration instructions & improves telemetry types

    Adds Kusto exploration instructions and tightens telemetry event types for improved tracking and analysis in edit telemetry.

🐛 FIXES ​

  • #293392 Gate inline completion language status on chat.disableAIFeatures

    Ensures AI inline completion status bar icons don’t show when AI features are disabled, improving UI correctness for users who turn off AI tools.

  • #293155 fix leaking disposables

    Fixes memory leaks by properly managing disposable event listeners that were registered multiple times, improving overall app stability and resource usage.

  • #292818 Fix text/uri-list transformation in tree view drag for remote environments

    Fixes file dragging from tree views in remote setups by using transformed URIs, preventing "File does not exist" errors when opening files.

  • #293406 Fix some leaks

    Fixes memory leaks in the Comments editor by improving disposable management, preventing unnecessary resource consumption during comment editing.

  • #293411 Fix leak in simple file dialog

    Fixes a memory leak in the simple file dialog by properly disposing event listeners tied to the dialog’s busy state, ensuring clean resource release.

  • #293409 Fix leaks in port auto forwarding

    Fixes leaks in port auto forwarding by correctly disposing notification event listeners, preventing idle resource retention.

  • #293385 Remove extra parentheses from ShouldUpdateShortcut checks in code.iss

    Fixes build break by removing extra parentheses in Windows installer script related to shortcut update checks.

  • #293393 modal editor - increase z-index again

    Increases modal editor z-index to ensure it displays above other UI elements, preventing layering issues.

  • #293383 Enhance dark theme with brightness reduction for better contrast

    Fixes dark theme backdrop blur to reduce brightness, improving text readability over bright backgrounds like white PDFs.

  • #293366 Avoid overwriting shortcuts during background update if they already exist

    Prevents background updater from overwriting existing shortcuts during install, preserving user shortcut customizations on Windows.

🔨 REFACTORS ​

  • #293390 Use MODAL_GROUP for agent session projection editors

    Updates agent session editors to open as modal overlays, providing a focused editor experience that doesn’t disrupt the main workspace layout.

  • #293433 Update extension button styles and improve button hierarchy in extension detail view

    Improves extension detail view by updating button styles and visual hierarchy, making important actions visually clearer to users.

  • #293434 modal editor tweaks

    Refines modal editor UI colors to better match titlebar theming and removes an outdated command to open modal editors in new windows.

  • #293437 Update button and badge colors in 2026 Dark theme for better visibility

    Updates button and badge colors in 2026 Dark theme to improve visibility and contrast in low-light conditions for better user experience.

  • #293396 Update titlebar styles for improved opacity handling

    Improves titlebar styles by enhancing opacity and background handling when inactive, providing a more consistent visual experience.

  • #293388 modal editor - tweaks

    Refactors modal editor logic for consistent behavior by centralizing modal editor options and adding a command for floating editors.

⬆️ UPGRADES ​

  • #293379 Include modern default theme files in 2026 Dark and Light themes

    Includes modern default theme files in 2026 Dark and Light themes to improve visual consistency and user experience.

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Installers ​

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