Release Note Reviewer

Review Visual Studio Code release notes and produce a clear, actionable list of recommendations. Handles both Insiders and Stable release notes, each with its own checklist.

When to Use

• After drafting or updating a release notes file.
• Before publishing or merging release notes into the main branch.
• When asked to review, proofread, or improve release notes.

Procedure

1. Determine release note type

Read the file's YAML frontmatter and check the ProductEdition field: