Visual Studio Code 1.131 (Insiders)

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Welcome to the 1.131 Insiders release of Visual Studio Code.

These release notes cover the Insiders build of VS Code and continue to evolve as new features are added.

You can still track our progress in the Commit log and our list of Closed issues.

Happy Coding!

July 24, 2026

Add support for incremental dictation cleanup while you are still speaking, so punctuation and phrasing refinements appear sooner during longer dictation sessions. #327222: Incrementally refine dictation while recording

Add support for generating bullet and numbered list formatting during dictation post-processing, which helps dictated notes keep their intended structure. #327219: Suggest using lists - bulletpoint or number like wispr flow for dictation

Add support for keeping Voice Mode turns open when hands-free mode is disabled, unless you explicitly configure silence or stop-phrase auto-send behavior. #327217: Voice: do not auto-send the turn by default when hands-free mode is disabled

Add support for filtering filler words in built-in dictation transcripts, which produces cleaner dictated text with less manual editing. #327205: Built-in dictation should filter filler words ("um", "uh") from the transcript

Add support for fuzzy

file search in the Agent Host input box, so shorthand file queries behave consistently with the local harness experience. #326474: Agent Host input box missing fuzzy file search (e.g. '#roadma' → roadmap.md)

July 23, 2026

Add support for easier custom session group creation in the Agents window, which improves discoverability and reduces setup friction for organizing sessions. #327153: Agents Window: make custom session groups easier to discover/create

Add support for streaming command output, so you can follow long-running command execution in real time instead of waiting for the command to complete. #324825: Allow streaming of command output

July 22, 2026

Add support for quick actions on voice buttons, so you can select a specific microphone or disable the microphone directly from the Voice Mode and Dictation controls. #327013: Add context menu actions (Select Microphone / Disable) to Voice Mode and Dictation mic buttons

Add support for opening a single-file diff from the Changes list in the Agents window single-pane layout, so you can inspect individual edits without leaving the current view. #327012: Agents Window: Open a single-file diff from Changes in the single-pane layout

Add support for microphone context-menu actions in Voice Mode instead of separate configuration gear buttons, which simplifies voice control access directly from the mic button. #327055: Voice Mode: replace configuration gear buttons with mic context-menu actions

Add support for automatically disabling extension-provided voice mode when you use the built-in voice mode, which avoids conflicting voice mode experiences. #327000: Built in voice mode should disable extension voice mode

Add support for selecting a folder from a quick pick in the new session view, which speeds up creating agent sessions in the correct workspace. #326987: Agents Window: Quick Pick for folder selection in new session view

Add support for built-in on-device dictation in the editor and terminal, and add support for read-aloud text-to-speech, so you can complete more voice workflows without external extensions. #326969: Extend built-in on-device dictation to editor dictation, terminal voice, and add read-aloud (TTS)

Add support for migrating prompts with triage and cleanup actions, so you can review and remove outdated prompts while moving to the new prompt experience. #325660: Migrate Prompts should help me triage and delete old prompts

July 21, 2026

Add support for timestamps on older chat conversations, so you can better understand conversation history at a glance. #324482: Show timestamp for older conversations

Add support for disabling the terminal dimensions overlay during resize, which reduces visual noise while you adjust the terminal panel size. #295790: Make it possible to disable dimensions visual overlay on terminal resize

We really appreciate people trying our new features as soon as they are ready, so check back here often and learn what's new.

* Added support for incremental dictation cleanup while speaking.
* Added support for generating bullet and numbered list formatting during dictation post-processing.
* Added support for keeping Voice Mode turns open when hands-free mode is disabled unless configured otherwise.
* Added support for filtering filler words ("um", "uh") in built-in dictation transcripts.
* Added support for fuzzy file search in the Agent Host input box.
* Added support for easier custom session group creation in the Agents window.
* Added support for streaming command output to follow long-running executions.
* Added support for quick actions on voice buttons, allowing selection or disabling of the microphone.
* Added support for opening a single-file diff from the Changes list in the Agents window.
* Added support for microphone context-menu actions in Voice Mode.
* Added support for automatically disabling extension-provided voice mode when using built-in voice mode.
* Added support for built-in on-device dictation in the editor and terminal, and read-aloud text-to-speech.
* Added support for migrating prompts with triage and cleanup actions.
* Added support for timestamps on older chat conversations.
* Added support for disabling the terminal dimensions overlay during resize.

The Visual Studio Code Insiders release 1.131, dated July 24, 2026, introduces several features focused on enhancing voice interaction, dictation quality, and agent workflow efficiency. New dictation support includes incremental cleanup while speaking and the ability to generate structured list formatting post-processing. Voice mode enhancements allow for keeping turns open when hands-free mode is disabled unless specific silence settings are configured. Further improvements address dictation fidelity by filtering filler words like "um" and "uh," and expanding voice capabilities with on-device dictation, read-aloud text-to-speech, and contextual menu actions for microphone control. Agent features are expanded with easier custom session group creation and the ability to stream command output in real time. Finally, context is added to the Agents window by allowing single-file diff viewing from the Changes list and enabling folder selection via quick pick in new session views.

The set of updates reveals a deliberate focus on integrating voice and agent functionalities more deeply into the core editor experience, moving towards autonomous and context-aware interaction. The advancements in dictation—incremental cleanup and filler word filtering—suggest a trajectory toward reducing post-dictation cognitive load, aiming for transcription that requires minimal manual correction. Simultaneously, the expansion of voice controls (context menus, hands-free mode interactions) signifies an effort to make voice commands more seamless and less friction-heavy, emphasizing immediate control over the input modality. The integration of features like real-time command streaming and file diff viewing into agent workflows points toward positioning VS Code as a unified environment for task execution rather than just code editing. A pattern emerges where feature additions are heavily weighted toward automating tedious aspects (dictation cleanup, list formatting) while simultaneously enhancing complex, high-level control interfaces (agent grouping, voice management). This suggests an underlying paradigm shift: leveraging advanced AI capabilities not just for content creation, but for streamlining the entire operational experience within the IDE. The implication is that future iterations will prioritize reducing the cognitive friction between intent (voice command) and execution (code result), which requires scrutinizing whether these new features genuinely reduce time spent or merely reallocate tasks. What systems are being prioritized in this evolution, and who bears the responsibility for managing the resulting complexity?

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Welcome to the 1.131 Insiders release of Visual Studio Code.

These release notes cover the Insiders build of VS Code and continue to evolve as new features are added.

You can still track our progress in the Commit log and our list of Closed issues.

Happy Coding!

July 24, 2026

Add support for fuzzy

July 23, 2026

Add support for streaming command output, so you can follow long-running command execution in real time instead of waiting for the command to complete. #324825: Allow streaming of command output

July 22, 2026

July 21, 2026

Add support for timestamps on older chat conversations, so you can better understand conversation history at a glance. #324482: Show timestamp for older conversations

We really appreciate people trying our new features as soon as they are ready, so check back here often and learn what's new.

Visual Studio Code 1.131 (Insiders)

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