Local Ollama autocomplete
Copilot-style ghost text runs through your configured Ollama host, with full or one-line inline completion modes.
Local-first coding help for VS Code
LocalPilot
A private Ollama-powered coding assistant for developers who want autocomplete, chat, explanations, fixes, tests, and safe code edits without sending source code to cloud AI services.
function completeLocally(context) {
const host = "http://localhost:11434";
const model = "qwen2.5-coder:1.5b";
return ollama.generate({
host,
model,
prompt: context.safePrompt
});
}LocalPilot suggestion: keep the request local.
What it does
Practical AI assistance with local boundaries
LocalPilot is built around a simple contract: VS Code prepares bounded, filtered context and sends it only to the configured Ollama REST API host.
Editor-aware chat
The chat panel can answer freeform questions about the active file or selected code and includes quick actions for common tasks.
Selected-code commands
Explain code, explain errors, add comments, fix code, generate tests, and solve coding problems directly from VS Code.
Safe apply flow
Fixes and comment generation open a diff preview first. You choose whether to apply, copy, or cancel the proposed replacement.
Low-resource modes
Micro, lite, standard, custom, and auto modes tune context and output budgets so local models stay responsive.
Private by design
LocalPilot has no telemetry, avoids sensitive files, and redacts secret-like strings before prompt text reaches Ollama.
Guides
Learn local AI workflows for VS Code and Ollama
Practical articles for setting up private autocomplete, choosing local coding models, and keeping VS Code responsive with Ollama.
How to Use Ollama for Local AI Autocomplete in VS Code
Set up private VS Code autocomplete with Ollama and LocalPilot, choose a coding model, and keep source code on your machine.
A Local Copilot Alternative for Developers Who Want Private AI Coding Help
Learn when a local Ollama-powered VS Code assistant is a good fit and what tradeoffs to expect compared with cloud coding tools.
Best Ollama Coding Models for VS Code Local AI Workflows
Compare practical Ollama model choices for LocalPilot autocomplete, chat, code fixes, and low-resource development machines.
Quick setup
Bring your own Ollama model
Install Ollama, start the local server, pull a coding model, then run LocalPilot setup inside VS Code. The extension asks before any model download.
ollama serve
ollama pull qwen2.5-coder:1.5b
code --install-extension localpilot-0.0.1.vsix