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Run AI models locally for autocompletion in VSCode

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Run AI models locally for autocompletion in VSCode

Create your own private AI coding assistant by combining Ollama's local models with CodeGPT extension for autocompletion and chat capabilities.

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Updated

Jan 30, 2026

Run AI models locally for autocompletion in VSCode
Run AI models locally for autocompletion in VSCode
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The Rundown: Create your own private AI coding assistant by combining Ollama's local models with CodeGPT extension for autocompletion and chat capabilities.

🧰 Who is this useful for:

  • Developers wanting a private, offline coding assistant
  • Students learning to code who need real-time help
  • Teams looking for secure, local AI solutions
  • Programmers who want fast, resource-efficient tools

 

STEP 1: Setting Up Ollama

First, visit Ollama's website and download the application for your operating system. Once installed, you'll need to download the specific model for coding assistance. Open your terminal and run:

ollama run deepseek-coder:base

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This will download and install the...

Instructors

Dr. Alvaro Cintas

Dr. Alvaro Cintas

PhD AI Professor

Published

February 4, 2025

Categories

Coding
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