Rider 2026.1 Early Access Program Launches
JetBrains opened the Rider 2026.1 Early Access Program, introducing mixed-mode debugging, Package Manager Console, and Azure DevOps integration.
JetBrains launched the Rider 2026.1 Early Access Program on January 22, 2026, offering .NET developers preview access to upcoming features. The EAP builds are free to use and available through direct download, the Toolbox App, or snap packages for compatible Linux distributions.
Mixed-Mode Debugging
Rider 2026.1 introduces mixed-mode debugging for Windows, enabling developers to debug both managed (.NET and .NET Framework) and native (C/C++) code in a single debugging session. This feature is particularly valuable for applications that cross managed-native boundaries, eliminating the need to switch between different debugging tools when working with interop code.
Package Manager Console and Azure DevOps
The new Package Manager Console (PMC) preview supports standard NuGet PowerShell commands and Entity Framework Core PowerShell commands including Add-Migration, Update-Database, and Scaffold-DbContext. A bundled Azure DevOps plugin now allows cloning repositories directly from Rider, streamlining workflow for teams using Microsoft's development platform. Additionally, the .NET Disassembler can be opened directly from C# code to inspect generated assembly side by side with source code. The Early Access Program gives users early access to new features and opportunities to provide feedback that shapes the final release.
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