GitHub updates Copilot for JetBrains with default model and MCP server controls and improved chat navigation

What happened

GitHub announced an update to GitHub Copilot for JetBrains IDEs. The update lets users configure the default model and MCP servers in more detail. It also makes it easier to act directly on diagnostics, and improves chat navigation and account management.

Why it matters

JetBrains users can now manage model selection and MCP connections themselves. This makes it easier to standardize Copilot agent environments across teams.

Sources

• Official New controls and chat improvements in Copilot for JetBrains GitHub

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