Bring your own key & models to GitHub Copilot & Visual Studio Code! Unlock every model + Ollama!

Summary

Visual Studio Code has introduced a groundbreaking feature for GitHub Copilot that allows developers to integrate custom AI models from various providers like Anthropic, Azure, and OpenAI, with the ability to run models locally using Ollama. The demonstration showcases how developers can easily configure and select different AI models directly within VS Code, including local models like Code Gemma, which can analyze code bases and provide inline coding suggestions. This new functionality empowers developers to leverage more personalized and flexible AI coding assistance by bringing their own models or running them directly on their local machine. The practical takeaway is that developers now have unprecedented control and customization options for AI-powered coding tools within their development environment.