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GitHub Copilot Enhancements in VS Code July 2026
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- →Enhancements to the Agents window improve workflow efficiency for developers.
- →Multi-chat support allows for more flexible and dynamic coding sessions.
- →Integration of Copilot vision expands the collaborative capabilities of VS Code.
GitHub has rolled out a series of updates for Visual Studio Code, focusing on enhancing the Copilot experience. The updates, covering versions 1.127 to 1.131, introduce a redesigned Agents window for better session management and multi-chat support for Claude, allowing multiple conversations within a single session. Users can now add images and PDFs to chats, thanks to the general availability of Copilot vision. These improvements aim to streamline workflows and boost productivity for developers using VS Code.
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