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The headline feature of v1.84.1 is the , a background process that utilizes local NPUs (Neural Processing Units) now standard in 2025 hardware. Unlike traditional IntelliSense, which suggests code based on syntax and variable names, the Shadow IDE runs a continuous, low-latency simulation of the project in the background. Visual Studio Code v1.84.1- -2025- Microsoft en...

| Metric | VS Code v1.84.1 (2023) | VS Code v1.97.1 (2025) | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1,200 ms | 340 ms | 3.5x faster | | TypeScript project load | 8.2 seconds | 1.9 seconds | 4.3x faster | | Extension memory limit | 1.5 GB shared | 512 MB per extension | More stable | | Remote SSH stability | Occasional disconnects | Persistent WebSocket + QUIC | Zero drop | | AI inference (local) | None (cloud only) | 7B parameter local model | Offline ready | : Press Ctrl+P (Win) or Cmd+P (Mac) to