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GitHub adds enterprise sandbox policies to Copilot for JetBrains
GitHub updated Copilot for JetBrains with support for enterprise-managed sandbox policies and enterprise policy diagnostics. The release also adds global project context in chat and cross-file cursor jumps for next edit suggestions.
Key points
- Copilot for JetBrains now supports enterprise-managed sandbox policies.
- Enterprise policy diagnostics are included in the update.
- Chat gains global project context.
- Next edit suggestions gain cursor jumps across files.
Why it matters
Teams managing Copilot inside JetBrains can assess policy controls alongside coding assistance in the same integration. Project context and cross-file navigation also affect how developers work across a codebase.
What to watch
Check documentation for the sandbox policies administrators can enforce, their coverage, and how policy diagnostics report configuration problems.
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Sources
- GitHub Changelog2026-09-09 · Global source