Antti K. Koskela • 8/4/2026

How to Use GitHub Copilot with Local LLMs in VS Code

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This article explains how to set up GitHub Copilot in VS Code to use local large language models (LLMs) or bring-your-own-key (BYOK) via Azure AI Foundry, as an alternative to paying for Copilot AI credits. It covers editing the chatLanguageModels.json file to define custom providers and models, including local endpoints and Azure deployments. The guide is aimed at developers using VS Code who want to reduce AI costs while maintaining coding assistance features.

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