GitHub Copilot for JetBrains: Inline Agent Mode, NES Enhancements
Inline agent mode arrives in preview for JetBrains IDEs, bringing agent-powered assistance directly into the editor. Plus Next Edit Suggestions enhancements, global auto-approve controls, and stability improvements.
TL;DR
- Inline agent mode now in public preview — bring agent capabilities directly into the editor without switching panels
- Next Edit Suggestions gets inline previews and far-away edit navigation
- Global auto-approve available (use with caution) plus granular controls for terminal and file edit rules
New
- Inline agent mode (preview) — Agent-powered assistance now works in inline chat. Open with Shift+Ctrl+I (Windows) or Shift+Cmd+I (Mac), then switch to agent mode in the panel. Requires admin enablement for Copilot Business/Enterprise.
- Next Edit Suggestions enhancements — Inline edit previews let you review changes before accepting. Far-away edits now show a gutter indicator so you can jump directly to edits several screens away. Enable in Settings > GitHub Copilot > Completions.
- Global auto-approve — Automatically approves all tool calls across workspaces, including file edits and terminal commands. Only enable if you accept the security risks. Configure in Settings > GitHub Copilot > Chat > Auto Approve.
- Granular auto-approve controls — New toggles for "Auto-approve commands not covered by rules" and "Auto-approve file edits not covered by rules" let you set defaults without manual rule creation.
Improved
- Chat context now resets automatically after sending messages
- Chat history rendering performance improved for large conversations
- Inline code review panel supports automatic resizing
- Device code flow login experience refined
- Chat spinner behavior, Esc key handling, and overall UI stability enhanced
Update: Install the latest GitHub Copilot plugin for JetBrains to access these features.
Source: GitHub Changelog
