Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code April 2025 Update

Table of Contents
- Introduction
- New Features
- Interact with Azure AI Foundry Resources
- Build Agents with YAML IntelliSense
- Bug Fixes and UI Improvements
- Documentation
- Working with Agents
- Update Instructions
- Feedback
Introduction
The Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code has been updated in April 2025 to enhance the development experience for creating and managing AI applications within the Azure AI Foundry platform.
New Features
Interact with Azure AI Foundry Resources
Users can now directly interact with Azure AI Foundry resources and extension-specific tools, such as Model Catalog and Playgrounds, within a dedicated tab in the VS Code interface.
Build Agents with YAML IntelliSense
A new feature includes YAML IntelliSense support for building agents quickly, along with a side-by-side UI editor for a seamless development experience.
Bug Fixes and UI Improvements
Various bug fixes and user interface improvements have been implemented to enhance the overall functionality of the Azure AI Foundry extension.
Documentation
Working with Agents
Learn how to efficiently build, test, and run AI agents using the extension's agent development tools through the newly published documentation.
Update Instructions
- If not already installed, find the Azure AI Foundry extension on the VS Code marketplace.
- For existing users, the extension should update automatically within VS Code.
- Get started by selecting the Azure AI Foundry icon in the VS Code Navbar and interacting with your Azure AI Foundry resources.
Feedback
Users are encouraged to try out the updated extension and provide feedback by filing an issue on the GitHub repository. Continuous feedback helps improve the extension for all users.
Happy coding with Azure AI Foundry!
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