JetBrains outlines its 2026 product direction for AI integration in its IDEs, emphasizing that classic typing-based workflows and AI-assisted/agentic workflows should coexist without compromising each other. Key commitments include avoiding vendor lock-in through multiple connection options (subscription, BYOK, OAuth, and the new Agent Client Protocol), treating AI-generated code with the same rigor as human-written code (visible, reversible changes), and maintaining core IDE capabilities like refactoring, debugging, and navigation. The Agent Client Protocol (ACP) allows external agents — including Cursor — to be connected to JetBrains IDEs via a standard interface. JetBrains positions the IDE as the essential place for humans to review, understand, and take responsibility for code regardless of how it was produced.
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What “AI in the IDE” means without the snake oil or hypeThe AI strategy: Avoid vendor lock‑in and keep workflows compatibleAgent Client Protocol (ACP): “Bring your own agent”“Professional coding with AI” means more responsibilityAI on your terms: our product commitmentsSort: