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GitHub Copilot for JetBrains Adds BYOK Custom Endpoints and Plugin Management

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GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now supports bring-your-own-key (BYOK) with custom endpoints and OpenAI-compatible models, enhancing customization for teams. The update also introduces improved plugin management, support for Claude agents, local sandboxing, and a built-in debugger skill for the Copilot CLI, with several features available in public preview. These enhancements aim to provide greater flexibility and integration into team-specific workflows for users on Pro plans and higher.

  • →BYOK custom endpoint support with OpenAI-compatible models
  • →Expanded plugin management for customization
  • →Claude agent provider customization support
  • →Local sandboxing support in public preview
  • →Built-in debugger skill for Copilot CLI
Features (5) ›
  • BYOK custom endpoint support with OpenAI-compatible models

    GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now allows configuration of OpenAI-compatible custom endpoints with API keys, enabling the use of custom models via bring-your-own-key (BYOK).

  • Expanded plugin management for customization

    The IDE plugin now features a more comprehensive plugin management experience, allowing users to browse and install plugins from the marketplace or source repositories to tailor Copilot to team workflows.

  • Claude agent provider customization support

    Support for Claude agent provider customizations is now available, enabling the setup of custom agents, skills, and instructions. This feature is in public preview for GitHub Copilot Pro and higher plans.

  • Local sandboxing support in public preview

    New sandbox settings and configuration flows are added to the JetBrains plugin, providing support for local sandboxing. This feature is currently in public preview.

  • Built-in debugger skill for Copilot CLI

    A built-in debugger skill is introduced for Copilot CLI sessions, facilitating agent-driven debugging workflows directly within the development environment with guided, step-by-step support.

Enhancements (1) ›
  • User experience and quality improvements

    Usability is enhanced across chat, model selection, customization views, and CLI sessions, with improved UI clarity, authentication messaging, and message re-edit support. Reliability and stability are also improved for authentication, account switching, and editor interactions.

Read the original announcement →

https://github.blog/changelog/2026-07-14-github-copilot-for-jetbrains-expands-byok-capabilities

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