The ReSharper 2026.2 Early Access Program Begins: Bringing More AI Agents into Visual Studio | The .NET Tools Blog

JetBrains has launched the Early Access Program (EAP) for ReSharper and .NET Tools 2026.2, focusing on integrating AI agents into Visual Studio to provide developers with more flexibility and control over their AI tools. The initiative introduces Junie, an AI coding agent designed to work within the ReSharper environment as part of the broader Agent Client Protocol (ACP) framework, enabling users to explore local, remote, and in-house AI agents without vendor lock-in. This initial EAP aims to test the integration's foundational aspects, allowing Junie to autonomously write, edit, and refactor code, perform terminal operations, and offer project-specific insights. While early-stage limitations exist, such as basic UI and lack of deep backend integration, JetBrains emphasizes user feedback to refine and expand support for various AI agents in ReSharper, aiming for a truly open ecosystem. Participation in the EAP is free, although using AI models requires resources, prompting users without a JetBrains AI subscription to start with a trial that supports comprehensive exploration of Junie's capabilities.