Microsoft unleashes VS Code 1.117 with custom AI model support and fluid chat animations

Ready to supercharge your workflow? Microsoft just made VS Code more flexible than ever with local model support and a ...
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3 fantastic plugins to power up your Vim statusline

Avoid time-consuming configuration and get an awesome statusline right away with these convenient plugins.
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Visual Studio Code 1.117 Expands Copilot Controls for Business and Enterprise User

VS Code 1.117 adds bring-your-own model key support for Copilot Business and Enterprise users and introduces a set of chat, agent, terminal, and TypeScript updates.
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Inside the new wave of AI tools turning prompts into plugins

Is vibe coding really the future of plugin design, or just hype?
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April 18, 2026 • The Trump administration's recent military actions have had certain observers asking... are we going full empire? But Daniel Immerwahr, a historian and the author of How to Hide an ...