# What's New in PyCharm 2026.2 Rust plugin, AI project generation and more - **Source:** [The JetBrains Blog](https://brifing.si/source/782eebd1-7be8-49cc-b27c-e552516691b2) - **Published:** 2026-07-21 - **Topic:** [Software & Engineering](https://brifing.si/c/engineering) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/4c4950fd-af04-41bd-a56b-abd32a4b7435 ## Python Extension Development with Rust PyCharm 2026.2 introduces a new Rust plugin that allows you to use Rust modules to speed up performance-critical components in your Python projects. This beta feature enables seamless Rust-Python integration for enhanced performance. ## Debugpy as Default Debugger Previously optional in 2026.1, debugpy is now the default debugging engine for all Python projects and Jupyter notebooks. It provides a more consistent debugging experience using the Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP). ## Advanced Package Management Multi-project support for uv, Poetry and Hatch is now enabled by default. You can view rich dependency insights directly in your configuration files and streamline subproject management more effectively. ## Editor Minimap and Pyrefly Integration The new editor minimap feature simplifies navigation in complex source files. Pyrefly type engine integration significantly accelerates code insights for large-scale Python codebases. ## AI-Powered Project Generation With a JetBrains AI license, you can now generate fully configured, runnable projects from natural language prompts right from the Welcome screen. The agent skills manager automatically preserves your setup knowledge across sessions. ## Groundbreaking Developer Productivity Features PyCharm 2026.2 delivers a comprehensive update that optimizes Python development workflows. From Rust integration to AI-assisted project creation, these innovations aim to accelerate modern software development processes significantly. ## Sources covering this story - https://blog.jetbrains.com/pycharm/2026/07/what-s-new-in-pycharm-2026-2/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._