Configure settings for GitHub Copilot modernization to optimize the experience for IntelliJ

This article shows you how to configure GitHub Copilot modernization on IntelliJ to optimize the experience. Because GitHub Copilot modernization relies on Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools, these adjustments help ensure smoother execution.

Increase maximum requests per turn to 100

Because GitHub Copilot modernization tasks can be long-running, increase the maximum requests per turn in Agent Mode from the default of 25 to 100. Adjust this setting directly in the GitHub Copilot settings.

See also

• Quickstart: Install GitHub Copilot modernization for Java in your IDE
• GitHub Copilot modernization overview