The new VS Code release also brings faster AI-powered code editing in agent mode, especially in large files, due to the addition of support for OpenAI’s apply patch editing format and Anthropic’s replace string tool. The update for OpenAI is on by default in VS Code Insiders and gradually rolling out to Stable, Microsoft said, while the update for Anthropic is available for all users.
Visual Studio Code 1.100 introduces a new model for powering Next Edit Suggestions, intended to offer faster and more contextually relevant code recommendations. This updated model delivers suggestions with reduced latency and aligns more closely with recent edits, according to Microsoft. NES also now automatically can suggest adding missing import statements in JavaScript and TypeScript files.
With VS Code 1.100, the editor now provides links to additional information that explains why an extension identified as malicious was flagged. These “Learn More” links connect users to GitHub issues or documentation with details about the security concerns, helping users better understand potential risks. In addition, extension signature verification now is required on all platforms, i.e., Windows, macOS, and Linux. Previously, this verification was mandatory only on Windows and macOS. With this release, Linux now also enforces extension signature verification, ensuring that all extensions are properly validated before installation.
