AI News - February 18, 2026

GitHub Copilot Workspace Adds Multi-Repository Context

GitHub announced Copilot Workspace can now maintain context across up to 10 linked repositories simultaneously, enabling developers to work on complex microservices architectures without losing AI assistance quality. The feature uses an advanced caching system that reduces token costs by 60% compared to traditional context windows. Early adopters report significant improvements in cross-service refactoring tasks.

Anthropic Releases MCP Server Registry with 500+ Integrations

Anthropic launched an official MCP Server Registry featuring over 500 verified integrations covering databases, APIs, development tools, and enterprise systems. The registry includes automated security scanning, usage analytics, and one-click installation for Claude Desktop and compatible clients. Notable additions include native connectors for Snowflake, MongoDB Atlas, and SAP systems.

LangGraph 2.0 Introduces Visual Agent Debugging

LangChain released LangGraph 2.0 with a built-in visual debugger that lets developers step through agent execution states, inspect tool calls, and modify decision paths in real-time. The update also includes production-ready checkpointing with sub-100ms state restoration and native support for streaming partial agent outputs. The framework now supports circular dependencies and conditional loops without performance degradation.

Cursor Launches "Shadow Mode" for Learning Developer Patterns

Cursor IDE introduced Shadow Mode, an optional feature that observes coding patterns without making suggestions, then generates personalized coding guidelines and project-specific conventions. After a learning period, the AI applies these conventions automatically while maintaining the developer's unique style. The feature uses on-device processing to ensure code privacy.