Visual Studio Code Integration

Developer editor that can use built-in AI models, provider keys, and extensions for coding workflows.

Best for

Developers who want chat, inline edits, and local-model experimentation inside their editor.

Integration profile

Workflow: Developer ToolsPartial local runtime supportSetup: Beginner to intermediateSource-available core / proprietary Microsoft distribution

Model support

VS Code supports built-in language models and custom providers; local models can be used for chat workflows where supported. Verify provider and feature availability before production use.

How to use this integration

Code chat and inline edits
Model switching for coding tasks
Local model experimentation
Prompted refactoring and review

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Related models

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Tradeoffs

Source

AI language models in VS Code