Version 1.8.0

• Release date: September 28, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.8.0

• Core SQL Database Projects functionality has moved into the main SQL Server (mssql) extension. The SQL Database Projects extension is preserved for compatibility.

Version 1.46.0

• Release date: September 28, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.46.0

• Released the new SQL formatter as generally available (GA), giving users more formatting options and greater control over T-SQL style and layout
• Added a new MSSQL Getting Started page (Preview) to make it easier to start using the extension with one-click MSSQL Agent skills installation, dev container templates, walkthrough, and learning resources
• Added the ability to save filters in the Object Explorer Filters dialog, and fixed an issue where Object Explorer entries could remain stuck on "Loading..." after a filter was applied
• Added optional sound notifications when query execution completes, so long-running queries can notify you when they finish. Enable with mssql.query.playCompletionSound and choose a custom .wav file by setting mssql.query.completionSoundFile
• Fixed issues in the Query Results where error numbers could not be clicked to jump to the problematic T-SQL, and where PRINT statements in result-less batches may not be visible
• Added object filters to Schema Compare to group changes by object type
• Improved Data API Builder with persistent deployment configurations, tracked deployments, a CLI deployment target, and support for exposing vector and json columns through the UI and GitHub Copilot
• Improved the performance and reliability of Schema Compare
• Fixed an issue where Flat File Import would not retain column settings after failures, and improved reliability of data type selection
• Fixed an issue in the Edit Table Data dialog where changes might appear as unsaved after data was restored to its original values
• Added the "Copy as" submenu to SQL Notebook result grids for copying selections as CSV, JSON, INSERT INTO, or IN clause values

Version 0.7.0

• Release date: September 28, 2026
• Release status: Preview

What's new in 0.7.0

• Core Data Workspace functionality has moved into the main SQL Server (mssql) extension. The Data Workspace extension is preserved for compatibility.

Version 1.45.1

• Release date: August 26, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.45.1

• Improved cell selection in the new Query Results Grid (Preview) to match the familiar classic grid experience, including support for multi-cell selection with Ctrl/Cmd+click
• Fixed an issue where running a query could get stuck on "Executing query" and results would never appear
• Restored the "Executing query" timer in the status bar while queries run, with a new mssql.statusBar.showQueryExecutionStatus setting to hide it if you prefer
• Added an option to always freeze the first column of query results, so key values stay visible while scrolling wide result sets. Enable with mssql.resultsGrid.freezeFirstColumnByDefault in settings
• Added Ctrl+Insert as an alternative shortcut for copying selected results
• Added a Preview Grid toggle to the Query Results toolbar so you can switch between the new and classic results grids without editing settings
• Added missing index recommendations to the execution plan view, making it easy to spot indexing opportunities for slow queries

Version 1.7.0

• Release date: August 19, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.7.0

• Added support for using Move to Schema on sequences and DML triggers
• Added a Restore Packages command to the SQL project context menu for restoring the project's NuGet packages.
• Added support for Move to Schema now automatically moves the .sql file to the target schema folder.
• Added support for creating SQL objects with the schema corresponding to the selected folder instead of defaulting to dbo.
• Added support for custom code analysis rules. Rules contributed by referenced NuGet analyzer packages now appear in the Code Analysis Settings dialog alongside the built-in rules.
• Fixed an issue where the Rename Symbol feature was incorrectly enabled on SQL alias identifiers (column aliases, table aliases, subquery aliases, and CTE names), which could generate an invalid .refactorlog entry.

Version 1.45.0

• Release date: August 19, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.45.0

• Released Azure SQL Database provisioning as generally available (GA) for easily creating new free tier Azure SQL databases, with post-deployment actions to copy connection string and migration commands, download deployment scripts (ARM, Bicep, and Terraform template), and discover next steps.
• Released Shortcuts Configuration as generally available (GA), allowing you to create and manage keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Query Editor, and the Results Grid.
• Introduced a new SQL formatter (Preview), enabled by default with mssql.format.enablePreviewFormatter, with more formatting options and greater control over T-SQL style and layout.
• Enabled the new Query Results Grid experience (Preview) by default, featuring improved state management and support for showing, hiding, and freezing columns. To switch back to the previous results grid, disable mssql.preview.betaResultsGrid in settings.
• Fixed an issue that could cause Object Explorer filtering to hang.
• Improved IntelliSense reliability for larger databases and complex queries, with a new mssql.intelliSense.completionTimeoutMilliseconds setting to configure how long the language service waits for large completion results.
• Fixed an issue that could cancel queries unexpectedly.
• Improved streaming performance in the Query Results Grid preview.
• Added a Restore command and custom NuGet analyzer support to SQL Database Projects, and improved schema operations for new and moved objects.
• Added selection aggregates (Average, Count, and Sum) to the SQL Notebooks results status bar.
• Improved Table Designer validation for default values and vector columns.

Thank you to Chris Johnstone (@cjohnsto-nz) for contributing Microsoft Entra account and token resolution performance improvements!

Version 1.44.1

• Release date: July 29, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.44.1

• Fixed an issue where some connection-related dialogs would be blank when opened on systems with case-sensitive file-systems
• Added support for selected text in Quick Query shortcuts
• Fixed an issue where Intellisense would stop working in SQL Notebooks when the notebook was saved and/or reconnected.

Version 1.44.0

• Release date: July 15, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.44.0

• Introduced Shortcuts Configuration (Preview), allowing you to create and manage keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Query Editor, and the Results Grid.
• Added a new Query Results Grid experience (Preview) with improved state management and the ability to show, hide, and freeze columns. Enable with mssql.preview.betaResultsGrid in settings.
• Added an option to include timestamps when using Copy All in the Messages panel. Enable with mssql.messages.copyIncludeTimestamps in settings.
• Fixed an issue where some users were unable to connect to Dataverse/Dynamics environments
• Improved connection stability when connecting to paused serverless Azure SQL databases
• Fixed DACPAC deployment failures on Linux/WSL2 caused by invalid path separators
• Added a warning when a rename or refactor in SQL Database Projects would create a duplicate object name
• Fixed SQL Database Projects Go-to-Definition on macOS and Linux
• Fixed the Object Explorer stored procedure filter dialog not loading

Version 1.6.2

• Release date: July 15, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.6.2

• Added Rename Symbol refactoring support for SQL project files.
• Added Move to Schema refactoring support for SQL project files.
• Adds support for Microsoft.Build.Sql version to 2.2.0.
• Removed the preview feature "Generate SQL Projects from OpenAPI/Swagger spec".
• Fixed an issue where database projects created objects with wrong path delimiter on Linux/macOS.

Version 1.43.0

• Release date: June 2, 2026
• Release status: GA

What's new in 1.43.0

• Released SQL Notebooks, and Data API builder and Schema Designer with GitHub Copilot integration as generally available (GA)
• Introduced Azure SQL Database provisioning (Public Preview) for easily creating new free tier Azure SQL databases
• Added support for including and excluding columns to Data API builder, and ORM-based migrations to Schema Designer
• Added query result export options for SQL Notebooks
• Fixed SQL notebook keyboard shortcuts, save behavior, and issues related to message output
• Added support for Microsoft Entra ID Service Principal authentication
• Added an option to specify how newly-opened .SQL files or query editors should connect via mssql.newEditorConnectionBehavior
• Added query-level filtering for Edit Data so filters apply across the full result set, not only the visible rows
• Added detailed loading progress for Table Designer and Schema Designer
• Rebuilt the experience for browsing Azure databases in the Connection Dialog to be more intuitive and familiar
• Improved Microsoft Entra ID MFA token refresh and reauthentication handling to reduce stale token loops and connection failures
• Fixed issues where Execute Current Statement selection behavior and line numbers in query error messages may not be aligned