Twinny

Twinny is a handy AI tool for Visual Studio Code that makes coding easier and keeps your work private.

Twinny acts like a coding buddy, stepping in to help with code completion as you work. What’s great about it is that it runs locally on your machine, so all your coding remains confidential. With seamless integration with Ollama, it’s designed to boost your productivity while ensuring your privacy.

Think of Twinny as a cost-effective alternative to GitHub Copilot. While Copilot might come with a price, Twinny is completely free and committed to keeping your information secure. Once you install Twinny and Ollama in Visual Studio Code, you’ll have an interactive assistant that offers real-time coding suggestions right when you need them.

To know Twinny is up and running, just look for the icon at the bottom of your editor; it shows which models you have active. Plus, Twinny supports a variety of programming languages, making it versatile for different coding tasks. You'll enjoy features like configurable endpoints for the Ollama API, auto code completion, and a chat function similar to Copilot Chat, which makes coding feel more conversational. You can also view the differences between code completions and easily accept solutions directly into your editor.

One neat aspect is that your chat history is saved for each session, so you can always go back and refer to previous conversations. Overall, Twinny is super easy to install, delivers fast and precise code suggestions, and best of all, it's free to use!