The May 2026 update focuses heavily on and improved developer observability.
Available in .deb (Debian/Ubuntu) and .rpm (Red Hat/Fedora) formats. What’s New in Version 1.119?
Agents can now discover and request integrated browser access, allowing them to verify web-based changes in real-time.
Debug web applications end-to-end directly within the VS Code environment.
More efficient trust controls reduce interruptions when agents request network access or temporary folder writes. How to Install and Update Download Visual Studio Code - Mac, Linux, Windows
Grab the Universal .zip which supports both Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chips.
Download the Windows User Installer (x64) for the easiest setup without needing admin privileges.