Switching LLMs
Currently, the Pieces for Visual Studio Extension supports over 54 different cloud and local models, which you can find here.
How To Configure Your LLM Runtime
Switching your LLM model in the Pieces for Visual Studio Extension is a simple process, allowing you to select the model that best fits your needs.
How to change your LLM:
Open the Copilot Chat View
Open the Copilot Chat view by clicking the Pieces Copilot Icon in the sidebar
Locate the Active Model
Locate the Active Model in the bottom-left corner of the view where the current model (e.g., GPT-4o Mini) is displayed
View the Models
Click on Change Model to open the Manage Copilot Runtime modal
Choose your Desired Model
Browse the list of local and cloud models, and select your preferred model
You can also opt to use Ollama as your LLM runtime, which you can read more about here.
From here, you can browse and select from a variety of available models, such as the local and cloud-based models listed in the table at the top of this page.
Once you’ve chosen a new model, the switch is instant, allowing you to continue your work seamlessly with the selected model's capabilities—no need to restart or refresh anything.
Cloud-hosted models offer access to the latest AI capabilities, while on-device models ensure offline functionality, making Pieces Copilot adaptable to your specific workflow and environment.