Image: Microsoft / code.visualstudio.com VS Code 1.130 Expands the Agent Host to Claude and Codex, Adds TypeScript 7
VS Code 1.130 extends the agent host architecture to Claude and Codex agents, adds AI-assisted tool approvals, compact multi-file diffs in the Agents window, credit usage visibility for Copilot Business users, and bundles TypeScript 7.
VS Code 1.130 shipped on July 22, picking up where 1.129 left off on the agent host. The new process architecture — introduced experimentally in 1.129 for Copilot — now extends to Claude and Codex agents. That, plus a handful of quality-of-life improvements to the Agents window, makes this the most complete build of VS Code’s agent infrastructure yet.
Claude and Codex agents join the agent host
The 1.129 agent host supported Copilot. In 1.130, Claude and Codex sessions can also run in the dedicated process, which means all three major harnesses now support multi-window connection and session persistence. Enable via chat.agentHost.enabled, then pick your harness from the Agents window dropdown.
The same rules apply as before: sessions survive window restarts and can be connected from multiple VS Code windows simultaneously.
Assisted tool approvals
When an agent runs extended tasks, it often needs tool call approvals that interrupt the workflow. 1.130 adds assisted tool approvals: the language model evaluates the risk level of each tool call itself and can auto-approve lower-risk actions. The feature requires the agent host and is off by default. Enable with chat.assistedPermissions.enabled.
The goal is fewer approval interruptions during longer autonomous tasks without blanket-approving everything. Microsoft describes it as letting the model “evaluate tool-call risk” on a per-call basis.
Agents window improvements
Three changes ship together for the multi-file review experience:
File-level diff statistics. Each file in the multi-file diff view now shows insertion and deletion counts, so you can see the scope of changes at a glance before opening individual diffs.
Compact multi-file diff view. Gutters are aligned for better use of horizontal space, giving more room to the actual code changes.
Git worktree support. Claude and Codex agents can now run in isolated Git worktrees, matching the worktree support Copilot already had. This keeps agent-generated changes sandboxed until you’re ready to merge them.
The quick-chat rows in the sessions list also got a more compact layout for agent-host sessions, reducing visual noise when you have multiple conversations running.
Credit usage in the status menu
GitHub Copilot Business and Enterprise users can now see their aggregate AI credit usage for the current billing cycle directly in the Copilot status menu in the editor. You don’t need to open a browser to check where you stand.
TypeScript 7
1.130 bundles TypeScript 7, which brings significant performance improvements to large codebases. No action needed — it updates automatically.
Terminal: Git diff file links
The terminal now recognizes mnemonic prefixes like i/ and w/ in Git diff output and makes them clickable links that open directly in the editor. Useful for keyboard-heavy workflows where you’re reviewing diff output in the terminal.
Chat timestamps
Hovering over message toolbars in chat now shows timestamps and elapsed interaction times via the chat.verbose setting. Helps track how long specific agent tasks actually take.
Full release notes at code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_130.