VS Code 1.145.0: release date and what's coming
At a glance
VS Code 1.145.0 is a minor release that is currently in development; it is not released yet. 1 of 4 planned items (25%) are done. The project's tracker lists a target date of Nov 2, 2026. The current version is 1.142.0.
25% of planned items closed · 3 still open
- Status
- In development
- Current version
- 1.142.0
- Progress
- 25% (1/4)
- Target date
- Nov 2, 2026
- Release type
- Minor
What's coming in VS Code 1.145.0
In progress
- [Worktree Cleanup] I want to see which workspace my worktrees belong to Issue #342635
- Keyboard focus moves to the document element and no visible focus indicator is displayed:A11y_VisualStudioCode_Welcome_Keyboard Issue #340450
- [Worktree Cleanup] I want to view all worktrees, not just those that are more recent than 7 days old Issue #342633
Done so far
Open the project tracker for the live list.
VS Code 1.145.0 release date
The project's tracker lists a target date of Nov 2, 2026. Target dates can change, so treat it as a guide, not a promise.
For context, recent VS Code releases have landed about every 6 days (median of the last few). The current version, 1.142.0, came out 8 days ago (Oct 14, 2026). That is only a pattern from past releases, not a commitment from the maintainers.
How to prepare
Minor versions normally add features without breaking existing code. Keep your current version pinned and upgrade after the release notes are out and your tests pass.
winget upgrade Microsoft.VisualStudioCodebrew upgrade --cask visual-studio-codeThe commands above install the current stable version, 1.142.0.
VS Code 1.145.0 FAQ
When will VS Code 1.145.0 be released?
The project's tracker lists a target date of Nov 2, 2026. Target dates can change, so treat it as a guide, not a promise. 1 of 4 planned items are done (25%).
What is coming in VS Code 1.145.0?
Recent work includes: [Worktree Cleanup] I want to see which workspace my worktrees belong to; Keyboard focus moves to the document element and no visible focus indicator is…; [Worktree Cleanup] I want to view all worktrees, not just those that are more…. The full list is above.
Is VS Code 1.145.0 a major release?
No. It is a minor release, which normally adds features without breaking changes.
What is the latest released version of VS Code?
VS Code 1.142.0, released on Oct 14, 2026.
Source: VS Code project tracker. Last updated Oct 20, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.