2026-03-05 - 15:13Z
Commit: 61dc401 · Previous: b929e4a · Compare: GitHub Version: 1.111.0-insider · Branch: main · Upstream: microsoft/vscode
✨ NEW
- #299128 feat: add optional id field to ChatRequestModeInstructions interface
Added an optional 'id' field to ChatRequestModeInstructions so extensions can identify the active custom chat mode.
- #299314 Display github copilot tools in Sessions Window
Enabled GitHub Copilot tool suggestions in the Sessions Window for improved prompt authoring.
🐛 FIXES
- #299503 workaround for https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/299484
Adjusted chat input layout to prevent the context-usage widget from affecting compact editor width, fixing layout issues in chat input.
- #299499 fix: update precondition for FixDiagnosticsAction and hide input widget on command execution
Fixed FixDiagnosticsAction so it can run from inline chat menus and hides the input box while running, improving user experience.
- #299487 sessions - do not steal focus when auto-opening changes view
Changed automatic opening of the Changes view to not steal keyboard focus from the chat, while manual openings still get focus.
- #299398 Fix SCM input widget ignoring `editor.roundedSelection` setting
Fixed SCM commit message input to respect the editor.roundedSelection setting, updating selection style correctly.
- #299458 Make disabledForeground color darker in 2026 Dark theme
Darkened the disabledForeground color in the 2026 Dark theme for better text visibility in disabled UI elements.
- #299456 sessions - show folder icon instead of worktree when session has no worktree
Show folder icon instead of worktree icon in Agent Sessions if the session has no worktree, aligning visuals with session data.
- #299431 sessions - allow all workbench commands when `useModal` is `all`
Allowed all workbench commands when modal editors are always used, enabling full keyboard shortcut support in that mode.
- #299428 sessions - hide "Open as Editor" and "Open to the Side" in agent sessions window
Hid 'Open as Editor' and 'Open to the Side' actions in Agent Sessions window because they don't function correctly there.
- #299451 update selection background colors in 2026 dark and light themes for better visibility
Improved editor selection visibility by increasing the selection background opacity in 2026 Light and Dark themes.
- #299448 Sessions: Show repo name with worktree basename in workspace folder label
Show repository name with the worktree folder name in session window labels for clearer identification.
- #299396 Copy over .sh scripts in git extension too
Restored copying of shell scripts in the Git extension build so runtime tools function correctly.
- #299392 Revert "sessions - allow to open preview from markdown files"
Reverted the previous change adding 'Open Preview' button in markdown files within the Agent Sessions window.
- #298973 Default to recursively searching for *.instructions.md in .github/instructions to match CLI & Web experiences
Made instructions file discovery recursive under .github/instructions to match CLI and web experiences.
- #299302 fix reading configuration from workspace folders
Fixed workspace folder configuration loading in Agent Sessions by restructuring config and context service dependencies.
- #299367 [Terminal_Sandboxing]Adding default allowWrite folders.
Added default writable folders to terminal sandbox config so Copilot tools can write without extra user setup.
🔨 REFACTORS
- #299475 Refactor chat context usage widget structure and styling
Refactored chat context usage widget structure and styling for clearer display and easier maintenance.
⬆️ UPGRADES
- #299464 sessions - allowlist more commands to run in modal editors
Allowed more commands to run while modal editors are open so users can use more shortcuts and actions.
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Installers
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