Copilot Features without the Subscription
GitHub Copilot is a valuable tool, but its monthly fee can be a barrier. By leveraging the open-source **Continue.dev** extension and connecting it to local models running in Ollama, you get a fully functional, zero-cost coding assistant.
Key Takeaway: Continue.dev combined with Ollama gives you autocomplete and chat inside VSCode for free.
Configuration Workflow
- Install the Continue extension from the VSCode marketplace.
- Download Ollama and pull the `codellama` model.
- Connect Continue to your local Ollama port.
Conclusion
Save money and protect your code privacy by replacing Copilot with Continue and local models today.
