# GitHub Copilot memory and Ollama in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-08-11
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-11-copilot-memory-and-ollama-in-github-copilot-for-jetbrains
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-08-11-copilot-memory-and-ollama-in-github-copilot-for-j

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This update brings persistent memory, local model access, and more enterprise controls to GitHub Copilot for JetBrains. It also improves everyday chat workflows and resolves reliability issues across…

- **added** — Added persistent memory feature to GitHub Copilot for JetBrains
- **added** — Added support for local model access via Ollama integration
- **added** — Added enterprise controls for GitHub Copilot for JetBrains
- **changed** — Improved everyday chat workflows
- **fixed** — Resolved reliability issues across the GitHub Copilot for JetBrains plugin