Vercel launches native deployment checks with parallel lint and typecheck runs

Vercel has launched Native Deployment Checks, allowing teams to run lint and typecheck scripts on every deployment in parallel with the build. Configured via project Build and Deployment settings, Vercel executes the matching script from package.json and skips if none exists. Checks can be marked as required to block production deployments until they pass, and can be scoped to specific environments. When a check fails on a pull request, Vercel Agent automatically investigates and suggests a fix.

Visual Studio April 2026 update ships cloud agent sessions and autonomous PR creation

Visual Studio's April 2026 update focuses on deeper GitHub Copilot agent integration. Key additions include cloud agent sessions that run on remote infrastructure and create pull requests autonomously, user-level custom agents stored in a personal directory that travel across projects, C++ code editing tools for agent mode now generally available (with class and call hierarchy navigation), and a new Debugger Agent that validates bug fixes against live runtime behavior. Smaller UX improvements include IntelliSense now taking priority over Copilot completions to reduce distraction, and customizable keyboard shortcuts for accepting inline suggestions.

Figma launches FigJam MCP skills for AI coding agent integration

Figma has launched new MCP skills and tools that integrate FigJam with AI coding agents. The new `figma-use-figjam` MCP skill lets agents read and write directly to FigJam boards, while `generate-project-plan` converts docs, codebases, and conversations into visual boards. The workflow enables engineers to turn agent-generated plans into interactive architecture and ER diagrams for team review before implementation. The `get_figjam` tool then brings board content back into the coding environment. Currently in free beta, the integration works with MCP clients including Cursor, Claude Code, Codex CLI, Copilot, and Augment.

pnpm 11.0 ships SQLite store, Node.js 22 requirement and supply chain protections by default

npmx alpha launches as community-built alternative npm registry browser

npmx, an open-source alternative browser for the npm registry, has reached alpha. Initiated by Nuxt core team leader Daniel Roe and built with over 250 contributors, it addresses common frustrations with npmjs.com including slow search, poor dependency visibility, and missing metadata. Key features include total install size calculations for transitive dependencies, ESM/CJS module format badges, outdated dependency warnings, JSR cross-referencing, and full keyboard navigation. The URL structure is compatible with npmjs.com, and a browser extension automates redirection. Built on Nuxt 4, Nitro, and UnoCSS, the project has garnered 3,000 GitHub stars since January. Community feedback praises search speed but raises concerns about visual design.

Rspack 2.0 launches with pure ESM core and expanded JS toolchain ambitions

Vercel limits Hobby plan deployment retention to 30 days starting April 29

Vercel is capping deployment retention for Hobby plan users at 30 days starting April 29th. Deployments older than 30 days will be automatically deleted, with exceptions for the 10 most recent production deployments and any aliased deployments, which are always preserved. Pro and Enterprise plans are unaffected.