Copilot News 10/10/2026 AI Rating: Low

GitHub Copilot for JetBrains Adds Admin Model Controls and Chat Improvements

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GitHub Copilot for JetBrains gained new administrative controls and several chat workflow improvements.

Details

  • Default agent model control: enterprise admins can set a default agent model for new conversations through managed settings, though users can still pick a different model from the picker
  • MCP auto-startup toggle: a new setting can turn off automatic startup for Copilot and Claude MCP servers, letting users decide when those tools become active
  • Diagnostic Fix action: diagnostic menus now include a Fix action that opens inline chat and asks Copilot to repair the issue, using agent mode when available
  • Account clarity: signed-in accounts get clearer labels, a simpler status display, and a “Switch Account” action; new users get a one-time reminder about where to find Chat, and the sign-in page has a refreshed layout
  • Chat organization: messages are now grouped by turn with controls to jump between turns, and user messages can be copied or edited; the agent placeholder gives guidance on questions, edits, context, and commands
  • Availability: in the latest GitHub Copilot plugin for JetBrains IDEs; JetBrains IDE 2025.1 is no longer supported, requiring version 2025.2 or later

What happened next

This rounds out a cluster of admin-control and workflow-polish releases GitHub shipped across its CLI, VS Code, and JetBrains surfaces this month, extending enterprise governance options and chat usability improvements to JetBrains users specifically.

Source https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-10-new-controls-and-chat-improvements-in-copilot-for-jetbrains

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