VS Code 1.133 Decouples AI Agents From Editor

Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code (VS Code) version 1.133, which includes a major change in how AI agent sessions operate within the editor.

The new release moves AI agent sessions into a standalone Agent Host process, separating them from the extension host that was previously used.

This change allows for more flexibility and interoperability, as agents can now run independently of the VS Code window and be accessed remotely over SSH or dev tunnels.

Mitch Ashley, VP at The Futurum Group, sees this move as Microsoft staking a claim on the agent execution surface before rivals do.