You open VS Code after an update and something feels different. A new picker here, a new setting there. You wonder: "Did they move my stuff again?" 😅

VS Code 1.143 has a few changes like that. Some are big, some are small, and several are still experimental. This post walks through the highlights in plain English so you know what changed and what to try first.

What Is VS Code 1.143?

VS Code ships a new version regularly, and 1.143 is the latest release covered here. Think of it like a new season of your favorite show: same main characters, a few new storylines.

The theme of this release is AI agents .…