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2026-02-24 - 15:45Z ​

Commit: 4b94add · Previous: 88757ea · Compare: GitHub Version: 1.110.0-insider · Branch: main · Upstream: microsoft/vscode

✨ NEW ​

  • #297347 show output view and move attach button

    Added a logs view panel and moved the attach button for better UI layout in the Agent Sessions window, improving log accessibility and toolbar usability.

  • #297328 null inline chat service for sessions window

    Added a stub inline chat service for the Sessions window to support dependency injection without enabling inline chat sessions.

  • #297298 add task for sessions

    Added a development task to run VS Code with Agent Sessions enabled for easier local testing and development.

  • #296668 Add Sanity Tests stage to product build pipeline

    Added a new Sanity Tests stage to the official build pipeline to run post-publish checks across platforms.

🐛 FIXES ​

  • #297371 Fix infinite loop of refreshing session tasks

    Fixed an infinite loop by ensuring session tasks refresh only when the session folder changes, improving performance and stability for users.

  • #297370 sessions - prevent native scrollbar in empty sessions state

    Removed an unwanted scrollbar in the Agent Sessions empty state and ensured the welcome content stays centered and responsive on short container heights.

  • #297355 fix attachment styling

    Fixed chat attachment pill styles and added click functionality to open attached resources, improving usability and accessibility.

  • #297348 Fix dropdown list background color for better contrast

    Adjusted dropdown list background color in 2026 Dark theme to improve visual contrast and readability.

  • #297336 Fix terminal open action menu

    Moved the "Open Terminal" action to the correct menu location in the title bar for proper visibility and order.

  • #297301 Fix update timeout expiring when the system is hibernated

    Fixed update timeout on Windows so it does not expire during sleep or hibernation, improving update reliability.

  • #297329 sessions - tweaks to max width of modal editors

    Increased maximum width for modal editors like Settings and Profiles to better use wide screen space.

  • #297304 prevent session configurations overridden by experiments

    Prevented Agent Sessions configuration defaults from being overridden by experiments to maintain stable settings during experiments.

  • #297320 sessions - fix service deps

    Fixed service dependency order in Agent Sessions startup to ensure proper loading and enable Playwright integration.

  • #297311 sessions - detect expired token as condition to show welcome screen

    Made the welcome screen reappear when GitHub token expires or user signs out, improving session sign-in handling.

  • #297305 sessions - stop asking confirm to archive sessions with pending edits

    Disabled confirmation prompt when archiving sessions with pending edits in the Agent Sessions window for smoother workflow.

  • #297299 sessions - panel border fix

    Fixed visual panel border issues in Agent Sessions by adjusting CSS to avoid redundant borders and clean imports.

  • #297303 Remove outdated setting

    Removed obsolete agentSessions.runScripts setting as tasks now handle script running, simplifying configuration.

  • #297292 sessions - fix layout issue in sidebar

    Fixed a layout bug in the Agent Sessions sidebar toolbar by removing 'display:none' to enable smooth collapse animations.

  • #296710 Add Win32 metadata all executable binaries

    Added version metadata to Windows executable binaries to improve AppLocker compatibility and installer behavior.

🔨 REFACTORS ​

  • #297367 Update editor selection colors for improved visibility

    Improved editor selection colors in the 2026 Dark theme for better visibility, helping users see their selected text more clearly.

  • #296963 Queue all modifications to the line heights and apply all of them only when reading from the data structure

    Refactored line height management to queue changes and apply them lazily when needed, simplifying code and maintaining performance.

  • #297361 Improve select box styles for consistency and accessibility

    Updated select box styles for consistent look and better accessibility by adjusting border radius and text padding.

  • #297357 Run script fixes

    Enhanced task handling to support reading tasks from repository folders when no worktree is present, letting users configure tasks in more scenarios.

  • #297331 refactor: improve task label retrieval in RunScriptContribution

    Centralized task label retrieval logic into a helper function to ensure consistent display of task labels.

  • #297330 Reuse terminal and ensure there is always a terminal active for current session

    Refactored terminal management to ensure each active session has a dedicated terminal that is reused and cleaned up properly.

  • #297321 update active session when repository changes

    Updated active session repository tracking by listening to session changes directly, improving session state accuracy.

  • #297312 migrate js/ts settings

    Migrated TypeScript/JavaScript settings to new unified js/ts namespace for consistency and modernized configuration.

  • #297283 Move open in vscode and open in terminal into titlebar without dropdown

    Moved 'Open in VS Code' and 'Open in Terminal' actions from a dropdown to direct titlebar buttons for easier access.

  • #297241 Defer initWindowsVersionInfo until after window open

    Delayed Windows version info initialization until after window opens to reduce startup time and improve performance.

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Installers ​

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