I stay is VSC mode, I build apps and run them from vscode run and debug, but when i switch to agent mode it disappears, so when i make code changes and need to rerun the apps, I have to switch back to vsc mode, which basically removes the need for Agent mode, so why bother? seems like a waste of time switching. am I missing something here?
You’re not missing much - this is actually by design, but the key thing that might change your workflow is: you don’t need to switch to the Agents Window to use the AI agent.
The agent is fully available in the Editor via Cmd+I (or Ctrl+I on Windows/Linux). You can chat with the agent, have it edit code, run terminal commands - all while keeping Run and Debug right there. The Agent overview docs cover what it can do.
The Agents Window is a separate, purpose-built interface for managing multiple parallel agents, reviewing diffs, and working across repos. It intentionally strips out traditional IDE panels to focus on agent workflows. It’s great for kicking off several agents at once and reviewing their work, but for your edit-run-debug loop, the Editor + Cmd+I is the better fit.
Both windows can also be open simultaneously if you ever want to mix workflows.