Summary of "You’re Using the WRONG VS Code… Here’s Why Green Wins"
Visual Studio Code: Insiders (Green) vs Regular (Blue)
The video compares two main flavors of Visual Studio Code (VS Code):
- Green version: Visual Studio Code Insiders (early access, updated nightly)
- Blue version: Regular VS Code (stable release)
It focuses on why the green Insiders build is preferable for advanced AI and coding workflows.
Key Technological Concepts & Features
VS Code Flavors
- Green = VS Code Insiders: Provides early access to new features with nightly updates.
- Blue = Regular VS Code: Stable release with tested features.
AI Model Integration
- Both versions support AI-assisted coding using various models such as OpenAI GPT-4, Claude, Grok, and other mostly paid Frontier models.
- VS Code Insiders allows more flexible AI model management, including hosting and connecting to custom or local AI models unavailable in the regular version.
Hosting AI Models
- Regular VS Code: Limits AI hosting to the local machine with restricted model options.
- VS Code Insiders: Supports adding remote AI models via configuration using custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints. This enables use of large models hosted on powerful servers or clusters.
Configuration Details
- Users can edit JSON settings (
github.copilot.custom_oi_models) to add custom AI models. - Configuration parameters include:
- Model ID and friendly name
- API URL
- Capabilities (tool calling, vision, thinking)
- Token limits
- API key requirements
- Example models:
- Kimmy K2 Thinking: 1 trillion parameters, supports 256k tokens
- Quen 3 Coder: 480 billion parameters
Running Models Locally
- Demonstrated running Quen 3 Coder 30B locally on an M4 Max MacBook Pro using LM Studio.
- Integrated into VS Code Insiders for local AI assistance without needing API keys or cloud dependency.
Running Large Models Remotely
- Kimmy K2 Thinking model hosted on a powerful cluster with 8 Nvidia H200 GPUs via sir scale infrastructure.
- Provides fast, high-parameter AI responses.
- Offers privacy advantages over Frontier models by avoiding data logging and corporate oversight.
Agent Mode & Workflow
- VS Code Insiders supports an agent mode where AI can autonomously plan and implement code changes.
- This mode improves productivity but still has some issues (e.g., model availability), indicating ongoing development.
Additional AI Tools & Ecosystem
- Mentioned tools include:
- Chat LLM Teams
- Abacus AI Desktop (an affordable AI coding assistant at $10/month)
- Other AI-powered tools for coding, image generation, video, and content creation
- Highlights the broader AI integration landscape beyond VS Code.
Reviews, Guides, and Tutorials
- Step-by-step guide on adding custom AI models to VS Code Insiders via JSON settings.
- Demonstration of running local AI models with LM Studio and integrating them into VS Code.
- Live example of interacting with remote AI models on sir scale cluster hardware.
- Explanation of differences between stable and Insiders versions of VS Code for AI workflows.
- Tips on managing AI models, token limits, API keys, and enabling model visibility in VS Code.
Main Speakers and Sources
- Presented by an independent content creator, not sponsored by Microsoft or VS Code.
- The creator runs and hosts AI models on sir scale infrastructure and uses LM Studio for local hosting.
- References Frontier AI models and OpenAI APIs as standard AI model providers.
Summary
Using Visual Studio Code Insiders (green) unlocks advanced AI coding features earlier than the regular VS Code (blue). It enables adding and managing custom AI models hosted locally or remotely, providing flexibility to integrate powerful AI models like:
- Kimmy K2 Thinking: 1 trillion parameters running on high-end GPU clusters
- Smaller models running locally via LM Studio
The video offers practical guidance on configuring these models, highlights the benefits of agent mode for autonomous coding, and discusses privacy and performance advantages of hosting your own AI models.
Recommendation: The green Insiders version is ideal for developers seeking cutting-edge AI features and greater control over their AI-assisted coding environment.
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