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title: VS Code
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## Install

Install [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download).

## Usage with Ollama

1. Open Copilot side bar found in top right window
   <div style={{ display: "flex", justifyContent: "center" }}>
     <img
       src="/images/vscode-sidebar.png"
       alt="VS Code chat Sidebar"
       width="75%"
     />
   </div>
2. Select the model dropdown > **Manage models**
   <div style={{ display: "flex", justifyContent: "center" }}>
     <img
       src="/images/vscode-models.png"
       alt="VS Code model picker"
       width="75%"
     />
   </div>
3. Enter **Ollama** under **Provider Dropdown** and select desired models (e.g `qwen3, qwen3-coder:480b-cloud`)
   <div style={{ display: "flex", justifyContent: "center" }}>
     <img
       src="/images/vscode-model-options.png"
       alt="VS Code model options dropdown"
       width="75%"
     />
   </div>
