This video demonstrates GitHub Copilot’s Bring Your Own LLM feature. A powerfull feature in the current insiders version of VS Code is to bring your own model to the chat conversation. You can use a local running model or connect with a remote model using your own API key.

Overview

A powerfull feature in the current insiders version of VS Code is to bring your own model to the chat conversation. You can use a local running model or connect with a remote model using your own API key.

Key Features

  • Enhanced Productivity: Streamline your development workflow
  • AI-Powered Assistance: Leverage advanced AI capabilities
  • Seamless Integration: Works naturally within your development environment
  • Context-Aware: Provides relevant suggestions based on your code context

How It Works

The Bring Your Own LLM feature analyzes your current development context to provide intelligent assistance. It considers:

  • Your current code structure and patterns
  • Project conventions and best practices
  • Available documentation and comments
  • Development environment context

Benefits

  • Faster Development: Reduce time spent on repetitive tasks
  • Learning Enhancement: Discover new patterns and best practices
  • Error Reduction: Get assistance with common coding mistakes
  • Consistency: Maintain consistent coding standards across projects

GHES Support

This feature is fully supported in GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) environments.