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2026-02-10 - 04:10Z ​

Commit: 417deb3 · Previous: d565dc1 · Compare: GitHub Version: 1.110.0-insider · Branch: main · Upstream: microsoft/vscode

✨ NEW ​

  • #294043 Add back button to configure hooks menu

    Adds a back button to the Configure Hooks menu, enabling users to navigate backward within the hooks configuration flow easily.

  • #288209 Add tunnel name telemetry to remote tunnel events

    Adds telemetry to log tunnel names during remote tunnel enable/disable and connection events, helping with diagnostics and usage tracking.

  • #294002 add context menu actions to tips

    Adds right-click context menu actions to chat tips allowing users to dismiss tips or disable them entirely, improving user control over tip visibility.

  • #294016 Add support for continue, stopReason and systemMessage for tool hooks

    Enhances tool hooks with support for continue flags, stop reasons, and system messages to better control chat tool processing and display warnings.

  • #293829 support claude rules

    Adds support for Claude AI rules files in chat prompt syntax, enabling discovery, parsing, and editing assistance for Claude rules.

  • #293330 Add `allowTrustedDomains` to terminal sandbox network config

    Allows terminal sandbox network settings to include Trusted Domains via a new allowTrustedDomains option for easier network access configuration.

  • #293833 Support rendering links in ChatCollapsibleInputOutputContentPart

    Adds support for rendering clickable links inside Chat collapsible input/output titles, improving navigation within chat UI content.

🐛 FIXES ​

  • #293995 do not fetch policy data if already fetched

    Prevents redundant fetching of policy data when it's already been obtained, optimizing performance and resource use.

  • #294026 fix action list not scrolling

    Fixes action list navigation so focused items are scrolled into view when using keyboard arrows, enhancing visibility and accessibility.

  • #293912 Ask Question does not show that the session requires input from the user. (fix #293858)

    Fixes missing indication when a chat session requires user input, improving user awareness during interaction.

  • #293938 use proper role

    Corrects accessibility roles for toggleable actions by switching from checkbox to toggle button semantics for better assistive technology support.

  • #293935 Fix chat accessibility progress sound for queued and non-queued requests

    Fixes chat accessibility sounds to correctly play for queued and non-queued requests, ensuring consistent auditory feedback.

  • #293924 rerender sticky scroll only on line number change not on column change

    Improves editor sticky scroll performance by rerendering only when cursor line changes, not column, reducing unnecessary updates.

  • #293923 Fix build error when using tsgo

    Fixes a build error by adding an explicit import dependency to ensure proper type resolution in the chat participant API.

  • #293920 Force local window for debug renderer actions

    Forces debug renderer actions to open local windows only, preventing remote debug failures caused by incorrect window authority.

  • #293889 Fix action runner event listener registration

    Corrects event listener registration in action runners to prevent leaks and ensure proper telemetry logging for menu actions.

  • #293865 Fix backdrop-filter issue in quick chat widget

    Removes backdrop-filter from quick chat widget to prevent layout shifts of fixed-position suggestion widgets during interaction.

  • #293845 Try harder to ignore user data files

    Improves file dialogs to better ignore internal VS Code user data files, fixing default path issues especially in remote scenarios.

  • #293867 Fix IDisposable leaks in logsDataCleaner, serverServices, and standaloneServices

    Fixes disposable resource leaks in logs cleaner, server services, and standalone services by properly registering disposables for cleanup.

🔨 REFACTORS ​

  • #294044 Use chat sessions controllers for extHost <-> mainThread

    Migrates the chat sessions model to use push-based controllers between extension host and main thread, improving session item updates for chat features.

  • #294032 Extracts generateColorThemeCSS to enable reuse

    Extracts theme CSS generation into a reusable helper function enabling other theme-related code to generate consistent color theme styles.

  • #294008 Make tips contextual

    Makes chat tips self-silencing by hiding tips automatically when users have already used the suggested features, improving tip relevance.

  • #294030 Start moving core to use a push based chat sessions model

    Continues shifting chat session code to a push-based controller model in core, reducing calls to refresh and aligning with the updated API.

  • #293927 Use regular foreground for agent session list titles

    Updates Agent Sessions list styling to use normal foreground colors instead of disabled ones, improving text readability.

  • #293931 Make chatHooks proposal self contained

    Makes chatHooks proposal self-contained by isolating hook APIs and avoiding cross-proposal imports, improving build reliability.

  • #293928 Cleanup tsgo compile

    Cleans up TypeScript build helper code by making reporter selection configurable and simplifying promise handling in tsgo.

  • #293906 Update 2026 Light theme colors and enhance agent status badge styles

    Updates 2026 Light theme colors and enhances agent status badge styles for better visual consistency and clarity in the UI.

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