GitHub Copilot in VS Code v1.136 → v1.146: what changed
10 releases shipped between v1.136 (September 2, 2026) and v1.146 (November 11, 2026).
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- v1.137 — September 9, 2026: Agents Automations (Preview) Setting: setting(chat.automations.enabled) Automations run recurring agent tasks on a schedule, so routine work does not have to be
- v1.138 — September 16, 2026: Agents Automations are now enabled by default and can be shared Settings: setting(chat.automations.enabled) (Agents window only) Automations are now enabled by
- v1.139 — September 23, 2026: Agents Run agent sessions in Dev Containers on remote hosts Setting: setting(chat.agentHost.devContainer.enabled) (Agents window only) Let agents build and test
- v1.140 — September 30, 2026: Agents Copilot harness The Copilot harness adds exciting new agent functionality to VS Code while keeping the way you work familiar. It's powered by the Copilot
- v1.141 — October 7, 2026: Agent loop Copilot harness The Copilot harness adds exciting new agent functionality to VS Code. It's powered by the Copilot SDK, so its behavior and capabiliti
- v1.142 — October 14, 2026: Agents Copilot harness The Copilot harness is powered by the Copilot SDK, a shared foundation that helps align behavior, capabilities, and improvements across C
- v1.143 — October 21, 2026: VS Code 1.143 is here: Copilot harness is now the default, you can compare models side by side, and big chats open much faster. Curious what else changed?
- v1.144 — October 28, 2026: Your agent can now run in the cloud while your machine sleeps, route across models with Copilot Fusion, and even generate images. VS Code 1.144 is here. Curious
- v1.145 — November 4, 2026: VS Code 1.145 is here: preview remote apps from the Agents window, mix agent harnesses in one session, and schedule automations with cron. Your MCP allowlist ju
- v1.146 — November 11, 2026: VS Code 1.146 is here: Copilot harness sessions now run in the background, Inbox mode gathers what needs your attention, and permission prompts get more precise
All GitHub Copilot in VS Code releases · v1.136 release · v1.146 release