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Product versions

This page provides a list of AI Assistant versions and their corresponding release notes.

252.26199.202

252.25557.171

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the IDE to freeze when opening a project.

252.23892.520

  • The Next Edit Suggestions feature is now in preview, offering real-time code modification recommendations as you type.

2025.2

  • Project rules: Guide AI with coding standards and tech stack, shared across your team.

  • New file types supported for code completion: The list of supported file types now includes SQL, YAML, JSON, Markdown, and more.

  • Local multiline completion is now available for Java and C++.

  • Choose your preferred local models for code completion: Connect models like Qwen2.5, Codestral, or the open-source Mellum.

  • Context improvements: Reference the project structure and attach images in the chat.

  • Auto-trim large prompts to optimize token usage and cloud quota.

  • Updated model selector: AI Assistant automatically picks the best model for chat-based tasks and shows visual cues for cost, reasoning strength, and experimental status.

  • Card verification for the Free tier: This is required for some AI Free and Trial users to prevent abuse (no charges).

251.26094.80.x

  • New LLM in chat: Claude 4 Sonnet.

  • Edit mode Enhancements: AI-powered suggestions now offer improved context handling and seamless project integration.

  • Pre-Commit Checks: Added AI-driven pre-commit support with suggestions and one-click Quick Fix options.

  • Improved Code Completion: Improved context gathering and added better filter models with critical fixes preventing completion from being shown.

  • Expanded Language Support: Embedding-based indexing extended to WebStorm, PhpStorm, and other IDEs.

  • Smart Project-Wide Search: AI-powered searching for feature discovery and advanced code analysis is now available.

  • Enhanced Codebase Mode: AI Assistant now uses chat history to generate more contextually relevant responses.

  • Database Schema Integration: Added the ability to attach/detach database schemas through the AI Assistant.

  • Improved PyCharm Actions Visibility: PyCharm-specific AI actions in DataWrangler are now easier to access.

  • Local Embedding Support for C/C++: Extended local embedding functionality to support additional use cases for C/C++.

  • Commit Tool Enhancements: Improved handling of resolved and conflicted files during non-modal merges.

251.23774.42.28.x

251.23774.42.x

  • New LLM in chat: Gemini 2.5 Pro.

  • New subscription tiers: AI Free, AI Pro, AI Ultimate.

  • Offline mode: Use local models for AI-powered help without an internet connection.

  • Multi-file edits: Apply changes across multiple files directly from the chat using advanced RAG.

  • Web search from chat: Use /web to fetch documentation and answers directly from the internet.

  • Apply snippets from chat: Instantly insert suggested code into the right spot in your project.

  • MCP server integration: Connect custom tools to AI Assistant via the Model Context Protocol.

  • Restrict AI usage with .aiignore: Control where AI Assistant can operate in your codebase.

243.23654.270

243.22562.251

  • Improved navigation for symbol references in chat.

  • Resolved issues with selection and scrolling in chat.

2024.3

  • AI chat model selection: Choose from multiple AI models, including Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, or your own local model via Ollama or LM Studio.

  • Advanced code completion with broader language support: Cloud code completion now supports more languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, C#, C++, Go, PHP, Ruby, and Scala.

  • Inline AI prompts: Enter your prompts directly in the editor, and AI Assistant will recognize it and generate a suggestion.

  • Context management in chat: View and manage every element included as context.

  • Integrated IDE Documentation: Access your IDE's documentation directly within the AI chat.

  • AI-powered quick fixes: Accelerate error resolution with intelligent, context-aware quick fixes.

  • File-wide code generation: Streamline edits across an entire file for Java and Kotlin.

23 October 2025