Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
VS Code’s Connor breaks down the shift from local, window-bound agents to a more flexible Agent Host Protocol that can keep sessions alive, sync state across machines, and support remote, long-running workflows. He explains how the protocol opens the door to richer orchestration, multi-client experiences, and custom tools built on top of VS Code’s agent ecosystem—while hinting at where agent-powered development is headed next.
Agents window: code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/agents/agents-window?source=podcast
Agent host protocol: microsoft.github.io/agent-host-protocol
00:00 Opening and Connor’s Background
03:03 From MCP to Agent Sessions
10:47 Why Agent Host Protocol
17:33 Host vs Client Protocols
24:11 Orchestration and Future Agents
#vscode #githubcopilot #agents #agentswindow #agenthostprotocol #ahp
VS Code’s Connor breaks down the shift from local, window-bound agents to a more flexible Agent Host Protocol that can keep sessions alive, sync state across machines, and support remote, long-running workflows. He explains how the protocol opens the door to richer orchestration, multi-client experiences, and custom tools built on top of VS Code’s agent ecosystem—while hinting at where agent-powered development is headed next.
Agents window: code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/agents/agents-window?source=podcast
Agent host protocol: microsoft.github.io/agent-host-protocol
00:00 Opening and Connor’s Background
03:03 From MCP to Agent Sessions
10:47 Why Agent Host Protocol
17:33 Host vs Client Protocols
24:11 Orchestration and Future Agents
#vscode #githubcopilot #agents #agentswindow #agenthostprotocol #ahp
