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Local AI code completion for VS Code.

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Local AI code completion for VS Code

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Limited tools compared to Copilot

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Operates locally

Overview

Twinny is an AI code completion extension for Visual Studio Code. It operates locally, ensuring your code remains private, and is designed to enhance code completion tasks with seamless integration with Ollama.

This straightforward plugin is comparable to Github Copilot, but the difference lies in its cost-effectiveness and privacy. It comes at no charge and ensures total user confidentiality.

Once twinny and Ollama are installed in Visual Studio Code, they work together to provide users with an interactive coding assistant that suggests code in real time.

Users will be able to tell the system is operational through an icon at the bottom of the editor, showing what models are running. Twinny supports multiple programming languages, offering features like configurable endpoint and port for Ollama API, auto code completion, chat feature like Copilot Chat, viewing differences for code completions, and accepting solutions directly to the editor.

Your chat history with twinny is preserved per conversation, allowing for easy reference. The extension is easy to install, ensures fast and accurate code completions, and is freely available.

Access & connections

Where you can use Twinny, and what it plugs into.

Platforms

Web

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Input

Code

Output

Code

Supported features

Autocomplete

Pros & cons

Pros

Operates locally
Enhances code completion
Seamless integration with Ollama
Cost effective
Ensures user confidentiality
Real-time code suggestions
Supports multiple programming languages
Configurable endpoint and port

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Chat feature
Visual comparison for code completions
Accept solutions directly to editor
Preserves chat history
Easy installation
Fast and accurate completions
Open-source
Auto code completion
Copy generated code blocks
Works with Ollama
Shows operational models
Interactive coding assistant
Tells system’s operational status
Freely available

Cons

Requires Visual Studio Code
Requires separate Ollama installation
No standalone functionality
Lacks extensive user reviews
Limited tools compared to Copilot
Usage requires constant Internet connection
Dependent on Ollama API updates
Frequent updates may disrupt workflow

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No advanced setting or customization
No support for all languages

FAQ 12

How does Twinny differ from Github Copilot?

Twinny differs from Github Copilot in terms of its cost-effectiveness and privacy. Twinny is free to use and ensures total user confidentiality by operating locally, which means your code remains private. It also offers a chat feature like Copilot Chat.

Is Twinny free to use?

Yes, Twinny is free to use.

How does Twinny ensure user privacy?

Twinny ensures user privacy by operating locally. This means that the code generation and completion tasks are performed on your own device, thus ensuring total confidentiality of your code.

Does Twinny support multiple programming languages?

Yes, Twinny supports multiple programming languages.

What is the function of Ollama API with Twinny?

The function of Ollama API with Twinny is to provide the code completion tasks. It allows for the seamless integration of the two, enhancing the code completion capabilities of Twinny.

Does Twinny offer auto code completion?

Yes, Twinny offers auto code completion. It generates and suggests code in real-time as you are typing in the Visual Studio Code editor.

Can you explain the chat feature in Twinny?

The chat feature in Twinny is similar to the Copilot Chat you find in Github Copilot. It allows for interactive coding, with Twinny suggesting code in real time during your chat conversation. The chat history with Twinny is also preserved per conversation for easy reference.

How do I know if Twinny is functional in my editor after installation?

Upon successful installation of Twinny and Ollama in Visual Studio Code, an icon showing what models are running appears at the bottom of the editor. This icon displays the operational status of the system.

Can I accept code solutions directly to the editor with Twinny?

Yes, with Twinny you can accept code solutions directly to the editor which enhances your coding productivity.

How does code completion work in Twinny?

In Twinny, code completion works with the help of AI. As you type into the editor, Twinny immediately generates and suggests code to complete your current task. These suggestions are based on your conversation with Twinny.

What is Ollama and how is it integrated with Twinny?

Ollama is a service that works in conjunction with Twinny. During the installation process of Twinny extension in Visual Studio Code, it automatically prompts and guides you through the installation of Ollama using two default small models. Ollama enhances the capability of Twinny by handling the code completion tasks.

How can I install Twinny?

You can install Twinny from the Visual Studio Marketplace. Upon selection, the extension will automatically guide you through the installation process of both Twinny and Ollama.

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