VS Code Copilot Chat v0.38 (pre-release): Claude GA, memory tool, and CLI integration updates
VS Code Copilot Chat v0.38 (pre-release) introduces Claude graduating from preview, Anthropic memory tooling (including local memory), a rename of /summarize to /compact with optional instructions, and Copilot CLI integration migration. See the extension’s pre-release notes for Anthropic memory tool support and checks, Claude graduation, /summarize ➜ /compact, subagent improvements, hooks stopReason/warningMessage, telemetry fixes, and the Copilot CLI integration migration [release notes](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-copilot-chat/releases)[^1]. For enterprise enablement and procurement, this guide outlines how to subscribe to GitHub Copilot via Azure [implementation path](https://medium.com/@addozhang/subscribing-to-github-copilot-via-azure-enterprise-ai-programming-assistant-implementation-path-2504adeff1d8)[^2]. [^1]: Adds: Official v0.38 pre-release changelog with specific features and fixes. [^2]: Adds: Enterprise subscription route via Azure for rolling out Copilot.