This update introduces inline agent mode in preview, enhancements to Next Edit Suggestions, global auto approve, and more flexible controls for terminal commands and file edits. It also includes several user experience refinements and quality improvements across GitHub Copilot for JetBrains IDEs.

New features

Inline agent mode in public preview

Inline agent mode is now available in public preview. This brings agent mode capabilities into the existing inline chat experience, making it possible to invoke more powerful, in-context assistance directly from the editor without switching over to the chat panel.

To access inline agent mode, first open Inline Chat. You can use the default shortcuts Shift+Ctrl+I (Windows) or Shift+Cmd+I (Mac). Alternatively, right-click in the editor and select Open Inline Chat, or click the gutter icon and choose Inline Chat. Then switch to agent mode in the Inline Chat panel.

Ask a question using inline agent mode in JetBrains

Note: If you are a Copilot Business or Copilot Enterprise subscriber, an administrator will have to enable the Editor preview features policy before you can use this feature.

Next Edit Suggestions enhancements

Next Edit Suggestions now includes inline edit previews and support for far-away edits.

  • Inline edit previews: Next Edit Suggestions can now appear as inlay previews, so you can review proposed changes directly in the editor before accepting them.

  • Far-away edits: We enhanced the far-away edit experience with a quick direction indicator in the gutter, so when the next suggested edit is several screens away, you can jump directly to it.

To use Next Edit Suggestions, go to Settings > GitHub Copilot > Completions and select Enable Next Edit Suggestions (NES) in your JetBrains IDE.

Trigger Next Edit Suggestions with edits beyond the current view in JetBrains

Note: If you are a Copilot Business or Copilot Enterprise subscriber, an administrator will have to enable the Editor preview features policy before you can use this feature.

Global auto-approve and granular controls for terminal commands and file edits

Global auto approve is now available. When enabled, it automatically approves all tool calls across all workspaces and overrides per category auto approve settings, including for potentially destructive actions such as file edits, terminal commands, and external tool calls. Only enable this if you understand and accept the security risks. To configure it, go to Settings > GitHub Copilot > Chat > Auto Approve > Global Auto Approve in your JetBrains IDE.

We also added two granular controls in auto approve settings: Auto-approve commands not covered by rules and Auto-approve file edits not covered by rules. These let you set default auto approve behavior for unmatched terminal commands and file edits without creating every rule manually. To enable them, go to Settings > GitHub Copilot > Chat > Auto Approve in your JetBrains IDE.

User experience

We have improved the overall user experience across JetBrains IDEs, making chat workflows more responsive and stable, including:

  • Chat context now resets automatically after sending messages.
  • Improved chat history rendering performance for large conversations.
  • The inline code review panel now supports automatic resizing.
  • Refined login experience with a smoother device code flow.
  • UX enhancements across sign-in, tooltips, and focus behavior.

Quality improvements

Quality remains one of our key priorities, and this release includes additional reliability improvements:

  • Improved chat spinner behavior during responses.
  • Improved Esc key behavior for dismissing selections and IDE popups.
  • Improved state handling in the Configure Tools window.
  • Improved overall UI freeze handling and stability.

Try it out

We encourage you to try out the latest version of the GitHub Copilot plugin and share your feedback. Your input is invaluable in helping us refine and improve the product.

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