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2026-09-25
GitHub Copilot’s weekly release roundup adds new models, local sandboxing in the Copilot app, and updates across Copilot integrations in Slack, Microsoft Teams, JetBrains, and VS Code.
2026-09-23
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains 1.18.0 adds AI-assisted tool approvals, more control over agent conversations, and organization-wide shared skills and instructions. It also includes plan review support with Codex.
2026-09-09
Copilot for JetBrains now supports enterprise-managed sandbox policies, along with cross-file cursor jumps for next edit suggestions, global project context in chat, and enterprise policy diagnostics. The update also adds a new terminal Copilot connection.
2026-08-18
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now supports enterprise managed settings. Administrators can centrally control plugin governance, MCP server access, OpenTelemetry, and permission modes across the enterprise.
2026-08-11
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains adds persistent memory, local model access via Ollama, and additional enterprise controls. The update also improves chat workflows and fixes reliability issues with MCP servers.
2026-07-28
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now includes improved OpenTelemetry configuration and model management. The update also adds support for connecting MCP servers and custom agents in Claude agent flows.
2026-07-14
GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now supports expanded bring-your-own-key (BYOK) customization across all Copilot tiers, with broader model provider flexibility and improved plugin/provider experiences. The update also includes changes to conversational interactions in the IDE.