What’s New in PyCharm 2026.1 | The PyCharm Blog

PyCharm 2026.1 introduces significant enhancements aimed at improving Python development by rethinking debugging, scaling, and project management with innovations like a new debugging engine powered by debugpy, which aligns with the Debug Adapter Protocol for a smoother debugging experience. The release also expands remote development capabilities with first-class uv support, allowing seamless synchronization of code and dependencies on remote servers. JavaScript support has been broadened in the free tier, making professional-grade web tools accessible to all users. Additionally, PyCharm integrates AI advancements with features like the ACP Registry for AI agents and native OpenAI Codex support, enhancing workflow flexibility. The introduction of next edit suggestions (NES) predicts code changes, making coding more efficient without consuming AI credits. These updates, among others, aim to streamline the development process, offering performance improvements and a more integrated development environment.