Latest VS Code release improves AI agent integration with backing for Model Context Protocol server prompts, resources, sampling, and authorization. Visual Studio Code 1.101, aka the May 2025 version ...

VS Code's AI Toolkit Agent Builder can wire an agent to external tools via MCP, even for non-coding editorial workflows. Early friction points included circular UX flows, model availability mismatches ...

MCP (Model Context Protocol) provides a universal standard for connecting LLMs to external data sources and tools, eliminating the need to manually copy-paste context into a chat session and enabling ...

Visual Studio now fully supports MCP servers, enabling developers to quickly connect their AI agents to external tools, services, and data sources. If you're a developer who has built AI workflows, ...

Some of the big updates in this update pertain to accessibility. If you’re a screen reader user, Microsoft has made the editor and terminal more compatible with readers. Additionally, Microsoft has ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Birgitta Böckeler, Distinguished Engineer at ...