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Apr 20, 2026 33 min

Inside The Agent Loop with Pierce Boggan

from VS Code Insiders Podcast Hosted by Microsoft

Dive into the heart of VS Code’s agent loop as James and Pierce unravel how agents, sub-agents, tools, and harnesses work together to power your coding experience. Learn how the agent loop has evolved, why different models are used for specific tasks, and how you can customize or optimize your own workflows. Perfect for anyone curious about the magic behind AI-driven code assistance! Follow VS Code: X: https://x.com/code Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vscode.dev YouTube: https://youtube.com/code LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/104107263 GitHub: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode

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Inside The Agent Loop with Pierce Boggan

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  1. 0:00 Introduction and Agent Loop Overview
  2. 6:17 Tools, Modes, and Agent Optimization
  3. 16:31 Subagents and Harnesses Explained
  4. 21:44 Why Use Different Models for Subagents?
  5. 27:13 Customization, Trade-offs, and Closing Thoughts

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