OpenCoder is an open-source Code LLM available in 1.5B and 8B models.
The tutorial explains how to integrate OpenCoder (or any other LLM) into VS Code using the CodeGPT extension.
Steps include installing VS Code, the CodeGPT extension, and Ollama for managing and deploying language models.
The performance of OpenCoder with Ollama on a local setup is functional for coding tasks, offering a solid alternative with data privacy and local processing.