I have no such powers

SSMS 22.2.1 Release SSMS 22.2.1 is now available and includes a set of important bug fixes, as well as support for code completions for GitHub Copilot in SSMS.

Hey friends - code completions are now available for GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio!

SSMS 22.2.1 dropped today - blog post with more info:

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

✍ Welcome to the last Friday Feedback of 2025! Based on my tracking system (Word), it's the 35th one of this year. I don't track anything more than that, so I can't say with any confiden... ✍ Welcome to the last Friday Feedback of 2025! Based on my tracking system (Word), it's the 35th one of this year. I don't track anything more than that, so I can't say with any confidence how many ...

Final Friday Feedback of 2025 over on LinkedIn, if you want to weigh in!

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SSMS 22.1 Release SSMS 22.1 is now available and includes improvements and updates for GitHub Copilot in SSMS, and a set of fixes for SSMS.

Wednesday Wisdom: You can bring your own model (BYOM) to GitHub Copilot in SSMS with your personal subscription.

Also, we released SSMS 22.1 yesterday!

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

That colors the connection status bar for the editor, but it doesn't color the tab.

Developer Community Developer Community

I know I ask you to visit the feedback site to report issues. Today, for Friday Feedback, I'm asking folks to go to a specific item and upvote it, if you're interested. Does auto-save and auto-reopen sound interesting? 🙃

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Wait "tab border colors"? Where are you setting that?

Screenshot of right-click menu for query editor tab in SSMS 22

Wednesday Wisdom - did you know that in SSMS 22, if you right-click on a tab in the editor, you have a couple new menu options? 😉

Also, not new in SSMS 22, but new to me: Copy Full Path and Open in File Explorer. I've used SSMS for 20 years...just learned about those today 😲

Without knowing more information, it's difficult to understand what else is at play. It takes 7 seconds on my machine, SSMS 21 takes 10 (not including connection dialog).

We can, and do, prioritize more than one thing at a time. feedback.azure.com/d365communit... 🤷‍♀️

I'm honestly not sure what to tell you. Installing the tool is an extra step, it's not available by default, and it doesn't automatically apply hints. Applying hints using Query Store Hints is low risk and easy to un-do.

Yup. Thanks Alex.

Introducing GitHub Copilot in SSMS 22 | Data Exposed YouTube video by Microsoft Developer

If you're interested in GitHub Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) but haven't had time to check it out, tune in to this week's Data Exposed - hosted by the incomparable Anna Hoffman - to learn more:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvOW...

Also, I'd argue that we are not "pushing" bad practices. We're providing a tool to help folks identify what hints may improve query performance.

What do you mean "like the index recommendations"? There's a time and a place for query hints - there are a lot of scenarios cannot change code directly (third party app) or immediately. Query Store Hints are a great solution in those scenarios, but how do you know which hint is "best"?

Windows ARM64.

What is "awhile"?

Hi - what version of SSMS are you using? We've made a quite a few improvements lately, not related to Copilot. I'd hate for you to be under the impression that's the only thing we've prioritized.

Announcing the Release of SQL Server Management Studio 22 Preview 3 | Microsoft Community Hub The SSMS team is delighted to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 Preview 3. This latest preview is chock full of exiting new...

🚨 It's another two-for-Tuesday over in the SSMS team!

Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 3 and SSMS 21.6!

SSMS 22 Preview 3 includes:

- GitHub Copilot in SSMS

- ARM64 support for core SSMS scenarios

Start with Makena's post: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Enjoy! 👯‍♀️

We have a feedback item for this, and we don't have a fix yet, but it's something we are looking to address.

Announcing the release of SSMS 22 Preview 1 | Microsoft Community Hub The SSMS team is excited to share the first preview of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22! Preview releases are our way of getting features into your...

Two for Tuesday! SSMS 22 Preview 1 and SSMS 21.5 now available:

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

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It's optional, you don't have to install the Copilot component if you don't want to use it. What are your other reasons for staying on an old version?

What’s next for Copilot in SSMS | Microsoft Community Hub We released Copilot in SSMS (preview) with the General Availability of SSMS 21 in May of this year. For the uninitiated, the implementation requires creating...

Hopped on to share the news that we'll be changing the copilot experience in SSMS to integrate with GitHub Copilot 😊

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

SSMS never automatically re-opened tabs after closing. The only scenario that occurs is when it crashes and it tries to recover them for you.

Are you looking for SQL 2025 support?

Those are the only ones supported.

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 is now generally available (GA) | Microsoft Community Hub The SQL Tools team is thrilled to announce the general availability of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21.  SSMS 21 GA brings a modern installation...

Over a year in the making, we are thrilled to announce the GA release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, which includes Copilot in SSMS (Preview). Thanks to the all the engineers and many, many others who made this happen ❤️

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Needless to say, I’m in the exit row.

Boarding a plane and on the jet bridge the very tall guy behind me said “I heard you say you’re in an exit row. Did you want to be in an exit row?”

Me: yes

Guy: I’ll trade you seats - I’ll buy you drinks.

Me: (he doesn’t say where his seat is) I don’t drink.

Guy: I can offer gift cards…

Announcing the Release of SSMS 21 Preview 7 | Microsoft Community Hub We’re excited to announce the release of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 7!This release introduces a key enhancement: customizable workloads,...

If you're on SSMS 21, check for updates, Preview 7 is out.

More details here: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/sqlserv...

Look at those workloads!