What’s New in PyCharm 2026.2 - The JetBrains Blog

PyCharm 2026.2 introduces several enhancements aimed at improving Python development efficiency and flexibility, including the integration of a new Rust plugin for building Python extensions and the debugpy engine as the default debugger. This release streamlines external utility management through a redesigned settings UI for uvx and supports multi-project setups for uv, Poetry, and Hatch workspaces. Notable features include an editor minimap for easier navigation of complex files, the integration of the Pyrefly engine for faster type insights, and AI-driven project generation for users with a JetBrains AI license. Additionally, an agent skills manager facilitates the retention and application of domain knowledge across projects, enhancing the utility of AI agents within the IDE.

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