Microsoft today published its October roadmap, revealing plans to more deeply integrate AI agents and Copilot features across Visual Studio’s core workflows. The update teases enhancements in performance, governance, model support, and agent modes — setting the stage for a more seamless AI-assisted development experience.

Here’s what they are focusing on:

Remote Agents
Remote agents like GitHub Copilot Coding Agent are being integrated natively into Visual Studio for a seamless, in-platform experience.
New Agent Modes
Switching between built-in and extension-provided modes will soon be more intuitive—supporting even more complex workflows.
Agent Mode & Chat
Major upgrades are coming to agent mode and chat planning tools, making collaboration and task management smarter than ever.
Performance Enhancements
Performance remains a top priority—expect faster startup times, optimized token usage, and improved code search performance.
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Microsoft is working toward full MCP spec support, improving UX and governance controls to bring your entire dev stack securely into Visual Studio.
AI Models
Get access to the latest, rigorously tested AI models—ensuring the best coding experience right inside Visual Studio.

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