VS Code Insiders Podcast Hello GPT-5 & GPT-5 mini
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Aug 18, 2025 The podcast dives deep into the exciting features of GPT-5 and GPT-5 mini, unveiling their transformative impact on development in Visual Studio Code. Listeners learn about advanced task management and the flexibility of handling multiple chat workflows. The new 'beast mode' enhances interaction with coding agents, while the introduction of auto-approval mode streamlines tool management. With these updates, developers can look forward to improved project management and a host of new capabilities to elevate their coding experience.
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Use VS Code Insiders For Daily Features
- VS Code Insiders is the daily build that delivers changes merged into main the day before.
- You can run it side-by-side with stable to test daily improvements safely.
GPT-5 Balances Speed With Task Focus
- GPT-5 improves task compliance and reduces unnecessary tool calls compared to earlier models.
- It stays on track more reliably while remaining fast and not overly chatty.
Pin Task Lists To Keep Agents Focused
- Use to-do lists to structure agentic workflows and keep the model focused on goals.
- Pin the task list to the top of chat so you can track progress and reduce context drift.