GitHub Copilot CLI & Agentic Enhancements for JetBrains IDEs

TL;DR

• Copilot CLI now available in JetBrains with agent picker, new slash commands, and debug panel
• Cloud agent integrated into unified sessions view; configurable thinking effort for reasoning models
• Phased rollout of Copilot CLI agent as default experience; Google and Apple sign-in added

New

• Agent picker for Copilot CLI — Switch between Agent, Ask, Custom, and Plan modes without leaving your IDE.
• /remote slash command — Control Copilot CLI sessions from github.com or GitHub Mobile app remotely.
• /compact slash command — Manually compress session context for long-running workflows.
• /chronicle slash command — Review session history, generate standup reports, get personalized tips, and search past sessions.
• Agent Debug Panel (public preview) — Chronological event log for debugging custom agents and sub-agent workflows.
• Cloud agent in unified sessions view — Manage local, CLI, and cloud agent sessions from one place with filtering by type or status.
• Configurable thinking effort — Control reasoning depth for supported models directly from the model picker.
• Agent Customizations editor — Centralized UI for creating and managing custom agents, skills, instructions, and prompts across teams or personally.
• Google and Apple sign-in — Authenticate with existing accounts alongside GitHub and enterprise options.

Generally Available

• Agent skills, agent hooks, and prompt files now GA without preview flags.
• Anthropic Thinking now generally available.
• BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) available without Editor Preview flag; Copilot Business/Enterprise controlled by GitHub policy.

Improvements

• Better NES trigger strategy and detection logic for smoother experience.
• Improved unified session persistence and state management.
• Enhanced UI freeze handling and overall stability.

Update to the latest GitHub Copilot plugin for JetBrains.

Source: GitHub Changelog