What’s New in 1.7.0

Version 1.7.0 introduces new capabilities with explicit feature-flag control so teams can adopt changes progressively.

Release focus

This release is centered on two feature-flagged improvements:

• Container Assist integration (preview)
• Simplified, role-based AKS context menu

Both are opt-in and can be enabled independently.

Feature flags at a glance

{
  "aks.containerAssistEnabledPreview": true,
  "aks.simplifiedMenuStructure": true
}

Defaults:

• aks.containerAssistEnabledPreview: false
• aks.simplifiedMenuStructure: false

1) Container Assist integration (Preview)

Container Assist helps generate AKS deployment assets directly from your project with an optional GitHub handoff flow.

Highlights:

• New preview commands in Explorer and AKS cluster menus
• Guided generation for Dockerfile and Kubernetes manifests
• Optional GitHub workflow generation for AKS deployment
• Post-generation flow to stage changes, review in SCM, and open a PR

Read full details:

• Container Assist Integration (Preview)

2) Simplified AKS menu structure (Feature Flag)

AKS cluster right-click actions can now be grouped by user intent under:

• Develop & Deploy
• Troubleshoot & Diagnose
• Manage Cluster

This reduces top-level clutter while preserving access to existing operations.

Read full details:

• Simplified AKS Menu Structure (Feature Flag)

Behavior and compatibility

• Existing behavior remains the default when feature flags are not enabled.
• Teams can trial either feature in preview environments before broader rollout.
• No mandatory migration is required for readers who keep defaults.

Recommended reader path

1. Enable one flag at a time in local settings.
2. Validate expected menu visibility and command flow.
3. Roll out to team settings after confirmation.

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