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Nov 18, 2025
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Spend Less Time Upgrading, More Time Coding in Visual Studio 2026

Jason Chlus
Jason Chlus

In the past, moving to the next major version of Visual Studio could take hours, sometimes days, to recreate your dev environment the way you like it. Visual Studio 2026 makes it easier than ever to stay current with the latest productivity features, performance improvements, and security fixes all without disrupting your flow. With the new Visual ...

CopilotVisual Studio 2026Updates
Nov 14, 2025
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Azure MCP Server Now Built-In with Visual Studio 2026: A New Era for Agentic Workflows

Yun Jung Choi
Yun Jung Choi

Managing cloud resources often means juggling multiple tools, writing custom scripts, and switching contexts between your IDE and cloud management portals. These extra steps slow development and make it harder to build intelligent, secure applications efficiently. We’re excited to announce that Azure MCP Server (Model Context Protocol) tools are...

AzureVisual Studio 2026MCP
Nov 13, 2025
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A first look at the all‑new UX in Visual Studio 2026

Ruben Rios
Ruben Rios

Visual Studio 2026 introduces a refreshed user experience, thoughtfully crafted for clarity, accessibility, and a clean interface that feels right at home on Windows. This update is the result of extensive collaboration with developers and incorporates valuable feedback from the community. We’ve improved typography, iconography, and the overall lay...

AnnouncementVisual Studio 2026UI Refresh
Nov 12, 2025
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Introducing Copilot auto model selection (preview)

Rhea Patel Nhu Do
Rhea,
Nhu

Faster responses, a lower chance of rate limiting, and 10% off premium requests for paid users - auto picks the best available model for each request based on current capacity and performance. With auto, you don't need to choose a specific model. Copilot automatically selects the best one for your task. Auto model selection in Chat is rolling out i...

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Nov 11, 2025
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Visual Studio 2026 is here: faster, smarter, and a hit with early adopters

Mads Kristensen
Mads Kristensen

Dear developers, We’re thrilled to announce that Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available! This is a moment we’ve built side by side with you. Your feedback has helped shape this release more than any before. Since the introduction of the Insiders Channel in September, more developers have downloaded and tested this preview than any other i...

AnnouncementVisual Studio 2026Release
Nov 5, 2025
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Roadmap for AI in Visual Studio (November)

Rhea Patel
Rhea Patel

Today, we’re excited to share our public roadmap, which outlines the next steps in evolving Visual Studio with AI-powered agentic experiences. With every month, we aim to deliver smarter, faster, and more intuitive tools that enhance your coding experience. Disclaimer: The items outlined here represent ongoing work for the month. They are not co...

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