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 VS Code release August 2025 (version 1.104)

 VS Code release August 2025 (version 1.104)

 VS Code release August
 2025 (version 1.104)

Visual Studio Code releases new updates every month with new features and bug fixes, and the August 2025 release is now available.

This release features smarter AI model selection, enhanced security for sensitive edits and terminal commands, and productivity enhancements such as streamlined chat editing and customizable context with AGENTS.md. 

If you’re migrating from InterSystems Studio to VS Code, or want to deepen your knowledge, check out the VS Code training courses from George James Software.

Updates in version 1.104 include –

Model flexibility

* Let VS Code select the best model

* Contribute models through VS Code extensions

Security

* Confirm edits for sensitive files 

* Let agents run terminal commands safely

Productivity

* Remove distractions from chat file edits

* Use AGENTS.md to add chat context

The release also includes contributions from John Murray, our Senior Product Engineer, through pull requests that address open issues. 

Find out more about these features in the release notes here.

For those with VS Code, your environment should auto-update. You can manually check for updates by running Help > Check for Updates on Linux and Windows or running Code > Check for Updates on macOS.

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