GitHub Pull Requests and Issues uses VS Code's built in pre-release extension support for regular pre-release build.
To use the pre-release build
- Usually, the pre-release build targets VS Code Insiders. You might need to use VS Code Insiders to use the latest pre-release build.
- Open the Extensions view.
- Search for GitHub Pull Requests and Issues in the Extensions view
- If you haven't installed the extension yet, you can jump straight to installing the pre-release extension using the drop down menu next to the install button. If you already have the extension installed, you can right-click on the extension and "Switch to pre-release".
Pre-release versioning
Someday, when all the moving parts involved support it, the pre-release extension will use semver. Until that day, odd minor versions indicate a pre-release version, starting with version 0.33.*. New pre-release builds are usually released once per day, Monday through Thursday. If there is a specific fix that we want to get out or let users try, they may be other pre-release builds.
Why use the pre-release build?
The pre-release build is great if you want to help make this extension better. It's the first place to try to features and fixes and provide feedback on them.