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A VS Code chat extension that uses an Ollama model running on the developer’s own machine. The extension is MIT licensed and has no paid subscription requirement; downloads, hardware and the selected model’s license are separate.

Free MIT extension; Ollama model required

The MIT extension is free. A local Ollama service and compatible model are required; model weights carry their own license and compute/storage requirements. The extension does not include hosted AI credits or require a paid API.

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About Ollama Code

A VS Code chat extension that uses an Ollama model running on the developer’s own machine. The extension is MIT licensed and has no paid subscription requirement; downloads, hardware and the selected model’s license are separate. A self-hosting option is recorded for this project. Review the official deployment instructions and maintenance requirements before running it yourself.

Release status

Official README and root license were source-checked on 3 November 2026. Local inference, hosting, API, model-weight and storage costs are described separately. AltStack did not execute this repository or its installers.

Availability checked 3 Nov 2026. Check the provider’s release or installation information

Installation and setup

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  1. Open the official website or source repository below.
  2. Check its supported devices and installation requirements, along with the pricing shown on this page.
  3. Follow the provider’s instructions, then try a small non-sensitive sample before using important files.

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License
MIT
Deployment
Self-hosting listed; deployment method requires provider confirmation
Free edition / costs
Free MIT extension; Ollama model required. The MIT extension is free. A local Ollama service and compatible model are required; model weights carry their own license and compute/storage requirements. The extension does not include hosted AI credits or require a paid API. Pricing evidence.
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Windows, macOS, Linux. Check the linked provider instructions for versions and prerequisites.

No one-line command has been verified for Ollama Code; follow its official installation instructions instead of guessing a Docker image or installer.

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