--- title: What's New in Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat January... description: Enhancements to the Copilot Chat extension in Visual Studio Code improve context variables, inline chat features, voice interactions, and integrate with GitHub... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/what-s-new-in-visual-studio-code-copilot-chat-january-2024-version-0-12--sv1rqpy9q twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: What's New in Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat January 2024 (version 0.12) | daily.dev og:description: Enhancements to the Copilot Chat extension in Visual Studio Code improve context variables, inline chat features, voice interactions, and integrate with GitHub... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/what-s-new-in-visual-studio-code-copilot-chat-january-2024-version-0-12--sv1rqpy9q og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/sV1RqPy9q.png og:image:alt: What's New in Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat January 2024 (version 0.12) og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What's New in Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat January 2024 (version 0.12) **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 2 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Enhancements to the Copilot Chat extension in Visual Studio Code improve context variables, inline chat features, voice interactions, and integrate with GitHub Issues & Projects. ## Content The Copilot Chat extension in Visual Studio Code has recently received several enhancements, making it even more powerful and user-friendly. In the latest version (0.12) released in January 2024, new features and improvements have been introduced. One of the notable enhancements is the addition of new context variables. These variables allow developers to provide more specific context information during their conversations with Copilot. By providing relevant context, Copilot can better understand the developer's intention and generate more accurate suggestions. Another area that has been improved is the inline chat features. The enhanced inline chat now provides a more seamless and intuitive experience for developers. It allows for real-time collaboration and feedback within the code editor, making it easier for teams to work together. Voice interactions with Copilot have also been enhanced. The updates include improvements to the voice recognition capabilities, resulting in more accurate interpretation of spoken commands. This makes it easier for developers to interact with Copilot using their voice, reducing the need for manual input. Additionally, the Copilot Chat extension now integrates with GitHub Issues & Projects. This integration enables developers to create and manage projects directly within Visual Studio Code, without the need to switch between different tools. The extension provides features for inline chat, making it convenient to discuss and collaborate on project tasks. Overall, the latest enhancements to the Copilot Chat extension in Visual Studio Code have made it an even more powerful and versatile tool for developers. The new context variables, improved inline chat features, and enhanced voice interactions contribute to a more seamless coding experience. With the added integration with GitHub Issues & Projects, developers can streamline their workflow and easily manage projects within the code editor. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Don’t just attend KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon, Merge Forward your experience\!](https://daily.dev/posts/don-t-just-attend-kubecon-cloudnativecon-merge-forward-your-experience--l0rpp73x8) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Announcing H2 2026 KCDs](https://daily.dev/posts/announcing-h2-2026-kcds-m96goajm1) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Two months of Open Community Groups](https://daily.dev/posts/two-months-of-open-community-groups-asf52zhbs) · CNCF · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Unveils Schedule for KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Europe 2026](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-unveils-schedule-for-kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe-2026-ikhcoa5cb) · CNCF · 2 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Debuts KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Japan 2026 Schedule](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-debuts-kubecon-cloudnativecon-japan-2026-schedule-xp5pyudub) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#vscode](https://daily.dev/tags/vscode) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/what-s-new-in-visual-studio-code-copilot-chat-january-2024-version-0-12--sv1rqpy9q) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"What's New in Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat January 2024 (version 0.12)","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/what-s-new-in-visual-studio-code-copilot-chat-january-2024-version-0-12--sv1rqpy9q","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/what-s-new-in-visual-studio-code-copilot-chat-january-2024-version-0-12--sv1rqpy9q"},"datePublished":"2024-02-12T18:40:27.499Z","dateModified":"2024-02-12T20:42:23.147Z","description":"Enhancements to the Copilot Chat extension in Visual Studio Code improve context variables, inline chat features, voice interactions, and integrate with GitHub...","image":"https://github.com/github/blog/assets/694831/d2b0ae52-6e79-44fb-a135-d84809602fec","thumbnailUrl":"https://github.com/github/blog/assets/694831/d2b0ae52-6e79-44fb-a135-d84809602fec","isAccessibleForFree":true,"articleSection":"Collections","inLanguage":"en","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180}},"author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Collections","logo":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--fk_6ycEi--/f_auto,q_auto/v1780996001/logos/collections?_a=BAMAMiWQ0","url":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},"commentCount":0,"discussionUrl":"https://daily.dev/posts/what-s-new-in-visual-studio-code-copilot-chat-january-2024-version-0-12--sv1rqpy9q","interactionStatistic":[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":2},{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"CommentAction"},"userInteractionCount":0}],"keywords":"vscode","timeRequired":"PT2M"} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://daily.dev"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Collections","item":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"What's New in Visual Studio Code Copilot Chat January 2024 (version 0.12)"}]} ```