A just-released update of Visual Studio Code, version 1.97, introduces a preview of Copilot Next Edit Suggestions, an AI-powered feature that predicts the next edit the user wants to make. The new VS Code release also includes a movable Command Palette and the ability to quickly debug Python scripts without setup.
Visual Studio Code 1.97, also known as the January 2025 release, was introduced February 6. It can be downloaded for Windows, Mac, or Linux.
With Copilot Next Edit Suggestions (Copilot NES), VS Code 1.97 adds a feature for predicting the location of the next edit to make and what the edit should be. Copilot NES suggests future changes based on previous edits. Developers simply press tab to navigate and accept suggestions. Copilot NES can be enabled via the VS Code setting github.copilot.nextEditSuggestions.enabled.
