Visual Studio Code version 1.115 finally lets you paste images directly into the terminal using Ctrl+V or drag-and-drop instead of hunting for file paths. Background terminals now properly notify AI agents when commands finish, stopping automation scripts from freezing during timeout events that plagued previous builds. Mac users get pinch-to-zoom back in the integrated browser while session tracking finally restores file edits and displays favicons in quick pick lists. The update fixes specific workflow bottlenecks without forcing developers into beta territory or breaking existing extension configurations.

Visual Studio Code 1.115 Brings Terminal File Pasting and AI Agent Fixes

Visual Studio Code version 1.115 delivers updates that matter for actual development work without forcing everyone into beta territory. The release focuses on terminal handling improvements, fixes background agent session behavior that confused users during automated workflows, and restores pinch-to-zoom functionality in the integrated browser for Mac users.

Pasting Files Directly Into Terminal

The most immediately useful change allows pasting files like images directly into the integrated terminal using Ctrl+V, drag-and-drop, or right-click paste. This eliminates the manual workaround of first saving files to disk then referencing their paths during debugging sessions. Developers working with binary data or quick image sharing no longer need juggle separate file transfer tools.

Visual Studio Code Agent Session Tracking

Background terminals now properly notify agents when commands complete, including exit codes and output rather than leaving processes hanging in limbo. The update also fixes an issue where run_in_terminal with timeouts would push terminals to background mode and make them read-only, breaking automated deployment scripts that have tripped up teams relying on nightly builds. For remote work, Visual Studio Code automatically installs the CLI and starts agent host mode over SSH connections without requiring separate setup steps.

Mac Browser Gestures and Session Management

Mac users can now use pinch-to-zoom in the integrated browser, matching standard web browsing behavior. Agent sessions gain the ability to track file edits with diffs and undo/redo functionality for customizations made during automated runs. Chat features can reference browser tabs opened during sessions, while the send_to_terminal tool lets agents execute commands with user confirmation instead of silently failing when background processes interfere.

Visual Navigation Improvements

The Go to File quick pick list now displays favicons alongside filenames, making it easier to identify HTML pages and web resources in large codebases. Copilot status bar entitlements appear in Sessions view for tracking usage patterns across different projects. The code serve-web CLI command adds --disable-telemetry and default folder options that matter for local server workflows.

The update maintains the core experience while fixing specific pain points around file handling and automation reliability. Check your extensions after updating since background terminal changes might affect custom automation scripts.

Downloads

Windows:

  x64  Arm64 

Mac:

  Universal  Intel  silicon 

Linux:

  deb  rpm  tarball  Arm  snap

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