Visual Studio Code 1.128 (Insiders)

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Last updated: July 3, 2026

Welcome to the 1.128 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 2, 2026

• Add support for the Claude agent to access the integrated browser DOM and tools during chat. #322883

• Add support for uninstalling tool-contributing extensions directly from the Tools section of the Agent Customizations window. #323509

• Filter the extension marketplace list in the Tools section of Chat Customizations to only show extensions that contribute tools. #323510

July 1, 2026

• Add the workbench.browser.newTabPlacement Open in VS Code Open in VS Code Insiders setting to control where new integrated browser tabs open: the active editor group, a dedicated locked side group, or a dedicated locked window. #323196

• Add a copy button to the exception peek view, letting you copy the exception message and details when the debugger stops on an exception. #225086

June 30, 2026

• Add support for configuring OpenTelemetry (OTel) settings through enterprise policy, letting organizations enable telemetry collection for their users. #298965

June 29, 2026

• Add support for custom endpoint model options such as temperature, so BYOK models work with providers that enforce strict parameter requirements (for example, Moonshot/Kimi). #321514

• Rename the tour's Skip button to End Tour and add an Esc key hint to make dismissing the entire tour clearer. #323446

June 26, 2026

• Add support for running the Claude agent through your own Anthropic API credentials (BYOK) instead of consuming GitHub Copilot quota. #314952

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