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Rider 2026.2.3: AI-Powered Performance Analysis and Critical Bug Fix for Windows Published on 28 September 2026 by Christ-loisele (2 min read)
The latest version of the IDE Rider introduces automated performance analysis via an AI agent integrated into the Monitoring window, while fixing a blocking bug for Windows developers using a display scaling below 175%. An advancement reserved for premium licenses and dependent on specific plugins.
AI-Driven Performance Analysis in the IDE
JetBrains has deployed in Rider 2026.2.3 an AI-assisted performance analysis feature, accessible directly from the Monitoring tool window . The tool leverages runtime data collected in real-time during application execution to identify bottlenecks and critical code paths. According to JetBrains’ official blog, this analysis is initiated via the Analyze with AI action, triggering an automated investigation by an AI agent using the dottrace-analyze capability.
Developers can now ask an AI agent to analyze their application’s performance directly from the Monitoring window, a first for a mainstream IDE.
Illustration: Lawing Tech Availability and Technical Requirements
This feature is limited to Windows users with a dotUltimate license or an All Products Pack , and requires activation of the AI Assistant plugin. JetBrains notes that the AI agent relies on profiling data provided by dotTrace , a tool integrated into the premium editions of the suite. Developers using Linux or macOS do not yet benefit from this functionality, in line with the stated hardware and software constraints.
Critical Bug Fix for Windows Developers
Meanwhile, version 2026.2.3 fixes a major malfunction in the AI Agent Setup widget, tracked under the reference RIDER-143160 . This bug affected Windows users with display scaling set below 175%, making the widget’s interface unreadable or unusable. JetBrains emphasizes that this fix now allows for smooth AI agent configuration, even on high-resolution screens or environments with custom display settings.
What This Changes Here
For Beninese or West African companies using Rider in Windows environments for .NET development, this update could simplify the optimization of critical applications, provided they have dotUltimate licenses or full packs. Teams working on projects requiring in-depth performance analysis (such as banking platforms or logistics systems) could gain efficiency, assuming their infrastructure meets the technical requirements. The fix for the AI Agent Setup bug could also improve tool adoption in workshops where display configurations vary across workstations.
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