[theia-dev] Theia 1.68 released

[Jonas Helming <jhelming@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Community,

Eclipse Theia 1.68 is here!

What’s new and noteworthy:

- GitHub Copilot Language Model Integration: use Copilot subscriptions directly in Theia AI (no extra API keys)
- New agent mode selection in chat: switch modes right from the input (Shift+Tab)
- Architect Plan Mode (improved): create/manage implementation plans directly, then execute with Coder
- Coder Agent Mode (Next): more autonomous + more reliable multi-step coding flows
- AppTester workflow: improved implement-and-test loops
- Shell execution tool: powerful automation with explicit user confirmations
- Agent Skills + CreateSkill: reusable, project-specific AI instructions

Adopters: 1.68 is the release candidate for the upcoming 2026-02 community release - please test early and share feedback.

Full announcement: https://eclipsesource.com/blogs/2026/02/12/eclipse-theia-1-68-release-news-and-noteworthy/

Best regards,

Jonas

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