VS Code Insiders Podcast

Go beyond the changelog with VS Code Insiders Podcast, the official podcast from the Visual Studio Code team. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the latest features, design decisions, and engineering challenges behind one of the world’s most beloved code editors. Join us as we sit down with the developers, product managers, and community contributors shaping the future of software development. From deep dives into new extensions and experimental tooling to candid conversations about where coding is headed, VS Code Insiders Podcast is your backstage pass to the evolution of modern development. Whether you're a seasoned dev, a curious tinkerer, or just obsessed with clean commits and clever workflows—this is your space to stay informed, inspired, and in the loop.

VS Code Insiders Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Microsoft, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Microsoft hosts VS Code Insiders Podcast, a technology show with 23 episodes published.

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  VS Code's Agent Host Protocol Explained with Connor Peet

  Jul 6, 202630 minS0

  <p>VS Code’s Connor breaks down the shift from local, window-bound agents to a more flexible Agent Host Protocol that can keep sessions alive, sync state across machines, and support remote, long-running workflows. He explains how the protocol opens the door to richer orchestration, multi-client experiences, and custom tools built on top of VS Code’s agent ecosystem—while hinting at where agent-powered development is headed next.</p> <p>Follow VS Code:</p> X: https://x.com/code Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vscode.dev YouTube: https://youtube.com/code LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/104107263 GitHub: https://github.com/mi...

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  Agent-First Development Workflows in VS Code with Brigit Murtaugh

  May 25, 202641 minS0

  <p>Explore VS Code’s new Agents window — a familiar, focused UI that puts agent-first workflows front and center across repos, harnesses, and machines. It centralizes session management with worktrees, integrated previews, diffs, run tasks and PR flows so agents can iterate across projects while you review, customize extensions, and switch to the editor to edit.</p> <p>Follow VS Code:</p> X: https://x.com/code Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vscode.dev YouTube: https://youtube.com/code LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/104107263 GitHub: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode <p>Special Guest: Brigit Murtaugh.</p>

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  Inside The Agent Loop with Pierce Boggan

  Apr 20, 202633 minS0

  <p>Dive into the heart of VS Code’s agent loop as James and Pierce unravel how agents, sub-agents, tools, and harnesses work together to power your coding experience. Learn how the agent loop has evolved, why different models are used for specific tasks, and how you can customize or optimize your own workflows. Perfect for anyone curious about the magic behind AI-driven code assistance!</p> <p>Follow VS Code:</p> X: https://x.com/code Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vscode.dev YouTube: https://youtube.com/code LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/104107263 GitHub: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode

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  Autopilot Mode with Justin Chen

  Mar 16, 202627 minS0

  <p>Justin and James deep-dive into Autopilot and the evolving VS Code chat UX—why shimmers and collapsed containers declutter conversations, and why the input bar split and new permissions picker matter. Learn how Autopilot (Insiders preview) can auto-approve tools, answer prompts, iterate until a task_complete signal or max retries, and when to use default vs bypass approvals; practical tips for safe, hands-off workflows and feedback.</p> <p>Follow VS Code:</p> X: https://x.com/code Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vscode.dev YouTube: https://youtube.com/code LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/104107263 GitHub: https://github.com/mi...

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  Subagents: Parallel Execution and Context Isolation [Updated]

  Feb 9, 202630 minS0

  <p>Discover how VS Code's subagents revolutionize parallel execution and context management. Learn the fundamentals of agent loops and context windows, then dive into how subagents isolate tasks, run simultaneously, and keep your main agent focused. Plus, explore custom agents and model optimization strategies to supercharge your development workflow.</p> <p>Follow VS Code:</p> X: https://x.com/code Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vscode.dev YouTube: https://youtube.com/code LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/104107263 GitHub: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode <p>Special Guest: Harald Kirschner.</p><p>Links:</p>v1.109 Release Notes Agents Overview in VS...

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