ollama/ollama-vscode

Ollama for VS Code is an extension that lets you use AI models directly inside VS Code's chat feature. Instead of relying only on hosted models from big companies, you can pick from AI models running on your own computer or through Ollama's cloud options. Once set up, your local models show up right alongside the other choices in VS Code's chat, so you can get coding help, ask questions, or generate text without leaving your editor. The extension works by connecting VS Code to your running Ollama server, which by default lives at a local address on your machine. When you start Ollama and open the chat panel in VS Code, the extension finds whatever models you have available and lists them in the model picker at the bottom of the chat input. You can use local models you have already downloaded, or you can pull cloud-based models through Ollama. Local models work right away, while cloud models require a one-time sign-in step through Ollama's command line. This extension is aimed at developers or anyone who uses VS Code and wants more control over which AI models they work with. For example, if you have pulled a specialized coding model or a smaller language model that runs well on your laptop, this extension lets you chat with that model inside your editor just like you would with any built-in option. It is also useful for teams or individuals who want to experiment with different models without committing to a single provider. The extension is straightforward in what it does: it bridges Ollama and VS Code's chat. It includes a couple of maintenance commands, such as one to refresh the model list if you have added new models and another to diagnose problems if models are not showing up as expected. The README does not go into detail on advanced configuration beyond the default local connection, so it seems designed for people who already have Ollama set up and just want to use their models inside VS Code.