https://www.kenmuse.com/tags/vs-code/Discover Azure, DevOps, and development insights with Ken Muse, a DevOps Architect at GitHub and 4x Microsoft Azure MVPen-usweekly1https://www.kenmuse.com/tags/vs-code/32https://www.kenmuse.com/tags/vs-code/favicon/favicon-32x32.png32https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/dynamic-instructions-for-copilot/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400dynamic-instructions-for-copilotAIDevOpsGitHubKeep Copilot skills small -- use a script to deliver only the instructions that match your version and license, and why that demands supply-chain caution.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/decoding-copilot-token-costs-using-vs-code/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400decoding-copilot-token-costs-using-vs-codeAIGitHubDevOpsLearn to read VS Code's Copilot token logs and calculate the exact AIC cost of each request step by step.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/why-copilot-instructions-dont-need-folder-map/Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400why-copilot-instructions-dont-need-folder-mapAIDevOpsGitHubVS Code's Copilot automatically injects your workspace structure into every chat. Here's how that could make your folder map instructions redundant.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/understanding-agentic-memory-in-github-copilot/Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400understanding-agentic-memory-in-github-copilotAIDevOpsGitHubLearn how agentic memory helps AI coding assistants retain context across sessions, with a look at memory types and Copilot's implementation.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/multiple-subagents-the-surprising-reasons-it-works/Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400multiple-subagents-the-surprising-reasons-it-worksAIDevOpsLearn why using multiple AI subagents improves results through cleaner context, natural output diversity, sharper task prompts, and adversarial reviews.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/pinning-vscode-extensions-to-fight-supply-chain-attacks/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400pinning-vscode-extensions-to-fight-supply-chain-attacksDevOpsSecurityContainersPin VS Code extension versions in dev containers to prevent supply chain attacks. Treat extension updates like dependency upgrades -- deliberate and reviewed.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/workspace-vs-worktree-isolation-in-copilot-cli/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400workspace-vs-worktree-isolation-in-copilot-cliAIDevOpsGitHubRun Copilot CLI sessions in parallel without repo chaos. Learn when to use workspace or worktree isolation, then review, merge, and clean up safely.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/why-focused-ai-agents-get-better-coding-results/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400why-focused-ai-agents-get-better-coding-resultsAIDevOpsGitHubLearn why focused AI agents outperform generalists. All about why tokens, context windows, progressive disclosure, and splitting planning improves results.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/chefs-guide-to-customizing-github-copilot/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400chefs-guide-to-customizing-github-copilotAIDevOpsGitHubA kitchen analogy that makes it easier to know when to use Copilot's customization features: instructions, prompts, agents, skills, MCP, hooks, and plugins.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/creating-agent-plugins-for-vs-code-and-copilot-cli/Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500creating-agent-plugins-for-vs-code-and-copilot-cliAIDevOpsGitHubPackage and share Copilot customizations with agent plugins -- build a plugin, create a marketplace, and install it in VS Code or the CLI.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/beyond-mcp-vs-code-ai-extension-apis/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500beyond-mcp-vs-code-ai-extension-apisAIDevOpsProgrammingExplore VS Code's AI extension APIs and when these APIs make sense over using a standalone MCP server.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/adding-mcp-server-to-vs-code-extension/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500adding-mcp-server-to-vs-code-extensionAIDevOpsProgrammingLearn how to embed an MCP server in a VS Code extension to take your development work to the next level.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/getting-better-ai-results-with-deterministic-context-and-mcp/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500getting-better-ai-results-with-deterministic-context-and-mcpAIDevOpsTransform unpredictable AI behavior into reliable results using MCP tools for deterministic context.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/what-is-mcp-and-why-do-developers-care/Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500what-is-mcp-and-why-do-developers-careAIDevOpsGitHubDiscover Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open standard that lets AI models connect directly to your databases, APIs, and tools for deterministic results.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/using-git-worktrees-for-concurrent-development/Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400using-git-worktrees-for-concurrent-developmentDevOpsGitHubDiscover Git worktrees and learn how you can work with multiple branches simultaneously without stashing or committing incomplete code.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/using-react-in-vs-code-webviews/Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400using-react-in-vs-code-webviewsDevOpsProgrammingBuild custom extensions and Webviews is for Visual Studio Code is just the start. Learn how to upgrade your views to use React.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/improve-blogging-with-vs-code-webviews/Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400improve-blogging-with-vs-code-webviewsDevOpsProgrammingA custom extension in VS Code gives me a more efficient blogging process. Explore how I incorporate custom UIs using Webviews.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/improve-blogging-with-visual-studio-code-extensions/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400improve-blogging-with-visual-studio-code-extensionsDevOpsProgrammingCombining Visual Studio Code with Hugo has given me a great workflow for my blog. I made it even better by creating a custom VS Code extension.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/improve-blogging-with-visual-studio-code-tasks/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400improve-blogging-with-visual-studio-code-tasksDevOpsProgrammingI use Visual Studio Code and Hugo to manage my blog and make it easier to create content. Today I explore how I use VSCode Tasks to automate the work I do.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/implementing-private-vs-code-extensions-for-dev-containers/Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400implementing-private-vs-code-extensions-for-dev-containersContainersDevOpsProgrammingLearn how to implement private Visual Studio code extensions that are designed to support a specific development container or Codespaces environment.https://www.kenmuse.com/blog/creating-vs-code-extension-packs/Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400creating-vs-code-extension-packsDevOpsLearn to encapsulate your best practices for VS Code by creating your own extension pack.