Visual Studio Code v1.131 Changelog
What changed in VS Code v1.131 — explained in plain English.
TLDR
- You can now talk to your code: VS Code added built-in voice dictation.
- AI "subagents" (helper bots) now show what they're doing at a glance.
- Python projects load faster, and screen reader users get better terminal controls.
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VS Code's latest update is all about making AI and coding feel more natural. This release matters most to developers who use AI tools like Copilot to help them write code, especially those who want to save time with voice commands or track what their AI helpers are doing behind the scenes.
What's new
- Built-in voice dictation: You can now speak out loud to type in chat, your code editor, and the terminal. You don't need to install any extra extensions. It works entirely offline to keep your audio private, and Copilot can even clean up your spoken words by removing "um"s and adding formatting.
- Hybrid Markdown editor: Markdown is a simple way to format text. This new editor lets you view and edit Markdown files while leaving special comments that your AI agent can read and act on.
- A virtual pet: Just for fun, if you type
/vscode-petinto the chat, you'll get a little digital companion to keep you company while you code.
Improvements
- Better subagent tracking: When AI works on a big task, it sometimes splits the work into smaller "subagents" (helper bots). Now, you can see exactly which AI model a subagent is using, how long it has been running, and what tool it is currently using—all without having to open its chat window.
- Faster Python startup: Python projects now open much faster. The program waits to look for certain Python tools (like Conda) until it actually needs them, and it stops doing redundant scans in the background.
- Smoother screen reader experience: For users who rely on screen readers to hear text out loud, the terminal will no longer interrupt you every time new text appears. You can now read at your own pace.
- Terminal resize overlay control: When you drag the edges of your terminal to resize it, a little box showing the exact dimensions pops up. If you find that distracting, you can now turn it off.
Fixes
- Fixed a memory leak (a bug where the program forgets to clean up unused data, eventually slowing down your computer) related to background tasks.
- Fixed a performance slowdown caused by the new modern UI styles.
- Fixed a bug where voice commands would awkwardly interrupt themselves.
Breaking changes
No breaking changes in this release.
This is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Visual Studio Code official changelog ↗.
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