Microsoft's latest Visual Studio Code update adds custom instructions and reusable prompts for the Chat feature. The April 2025 release also includes better multi-window support.

The January 2023 update to Visual Studio Code (v1.75) introduces new documentation for using AI tools in the super-popular, open source-based, cross-platform code editor. As of now, the new AI Tools ...

The Visual Studio Code product itself ships under a standard Microsoft product license, as it has a small percentage of Microsoft-specific customizations. It’s free despite the commercial license.

Good documentation is important for any application, and it starts with documenting your code. It helps you and it helps your users.