We’ve just shipped a new set of improvements to make GitHub Copilot in Eclipse smarter and easier to use. These updates bring more context options, smoother workflows, and better customization for your development experience.

✨ What’s new

MCP Registry

Discover and install MCP servers from a centralized registry with just a few clicks. Browse available servers, view their capabilities, and add them to your workspace instantly, all without requiring any manual configuration required.

Open MCP Registry

Manage Todo List tool

Stay organized with the new Todo List feature. When working on complex tasks, Copilot can now create and manage a structured todo list to track progress and plan steps. Watch as todos are checked off in real-time while the agent works through your request, giving you clear visibility into what’s done and what’s next.

Manage Todo list view

Chat view UX enhancements

We’ve refreshed the chat experience with several improvements:

  • Font size control: Adjust the chat view font size to your preference using keyboard shortcuts or the view menu. Use ⌘ + = / ⌘ + - on macOS or Ctrl + = / Ctrl + - on Windows/Linux. Make it easier on your eyes!
  • Dark theme refresh: A polished dark theme with improved contrast and readability for those late-night coding sessions.
  • Undo/Redo support: Made a typo in your chat input? Now you can undo and redo your edits seamlessly.
  • Native toolbar integration: The buttons that used to sit on the chat view’s top bar have now found a new home in the Eclipse view’s toolbar. This change makes the interface feel more natural and integrated with your workflow.

Chat view in Eclipse

Note: If you cannot see the new buttons, please delete the workbench.xmi file located at: /.metadata/.plugins/org.eclipse.e4.workbench/.

Editor Selection Context

Copilot now automatically includes your current editor selection in the chat context. Simply select some code, open the chat, and Copilot already knows what you’re working with. This makes your conversations more relevant and focused.

Show selection context in chat

New preferences

Fine-tune your Copilot experience with new preference options:

  • Agent max requests: Control how many requests the agent can make before asking to reply ‘continue’, giving you more control over large, complex tasks.
    Set max requests for agents

  • Commit instructions: Customize how Copilot generates commit messages to match your team’s conventions and style.
    Show commit instructions entry

🛠 Try it out

Get started by checking out our official documentation.

💬 Share your feedback

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