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GitHub Copilot integrates natively with JetBrains AI Assistant

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GitHub Copilot is now a first-class option within the JetBrains AI Assistant agent picker, offering deeper integration for IDE users. This allows developers to select Copilot directly, choose specific models, and delegate multistep coding tasks for more efficient workflows. The integration is available now, with future updates promising enhanced code suggestion and task orchestration capabilities.

  • →GitHub Copilot as a native agent in JetBrains AI Assistant
  • →Choice of Copilot models and reasoning depth
  • →Support for multistep coding tasks
  • →Future enhancements planned for the integration
Features (3) ›
  • GitHub Copilot as a native agent in JetBrains AI Assistant

    Developers can now select GitHub Copilot as a native agent directly from the AI chat agent picker within JetBrains IDEs, streamlining workflows.

  • Choice of Copilot models and reasoning depth

    Users can select preferred Copilot models and adjust reasoning depth within the AI chat interface, balancing speed, depth, and cost for their tasks.

  • Support for multistep coding tasks

    Copilot can now handle complex, multistep coding tasks by reasoning through projects, proposing changes, running commands, and iterating with the developer.

Notes (1) ›
  • Future enhancements planned for the integration

    Upcoming releases will focus on Next Edit Suggestions (NES) for multistep code changes and improved orchestration of complex development tasks within the IDE.

Read the original announcement →

https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-30-copilot-agent-is-now-available-in-jetbrains-ai-assistant

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