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VS Code<\/a><\/h2>\nVisual Studio Code (VS Code) is one of the most popular code editors and one that I use every day.<\/p>\n
It integrates seamlessly with GitHub Copilot<\/a>, providing an AI-powered coding assistant right inside the editor. This feature offers smart code suggestions, auto-completion, and problem-solving capabilities to help you code, debug, and improve your projects more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tHow to Use LM Studio for AI Assistance in Visual Studio Code<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n.no-js #ref-block-post-73196 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(“https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250×160\/lm-studio-ai-assistance-vs-code-setup.jpg”); }<\/p><\/div>\n
\nHow to Use LM Studio for AI Assistance in Visual Studio Code<\/h4>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn our previous article, we explored several code editors with built-in AI features. However, these features often rely…\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Visual](\"http:\/\/www.diveintoaccessibility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vscode.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nHowever, VS Code does not come with GitHub Copilot by default. You need to install the GitHub Copilot extension from the marketplace to enable the AI assistant in your editor. While the extension itself is free, you\u2019d need to subscribe<\/a> to a plan, which starts at $10 USD per month<\/strong>, to actually use its features.<\/p>\nOnce it\u2019s enabled and fully set up, you can enjoy features like:<\/p>\n
Code Auto-completion<\/h3>\n
Copilot suggests code as you type. It analyzes the file you\u2019re working on and other related files to make intelligent suggestions. For example, when you start typing a method, it predicts the rest of the code in a way that matches your coding style.<\/p>\n![\"GitHub](\"http:\/\/www.diveintoaccessibility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vscode-ai-autocomplete.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nCode Fixing and Improvements<\/h3>\n
Copilot can also help you improve your code and understand its context. It can refactor functions, suggest improvements like adding error handling, enhance readability, and even generate documentation for functions or classes. You can use the \/fix<\/code> command to get suggestions for resolving errors or warnings, helping you fix issues faster.<\/p>\n![\"GitHub](\"http:\/\/www.diveintoaccessibility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vscode-ai-autofix.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nChat Assistance<\/h3>\n
With the chat assistant, you can ask questions about programming concepts or syntax directly in the editor. You can also select code snippets to get plain-language explanations of what they do, which is especially helpful for learning or team discussions.<\/p>\n![\"GitHub](\"http:\/\/www.diveintoaccessibility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vscode-ai-chat.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nPros<\/div>\n\n\n- Seamless integration with the GitHub ecosystem<\/li>\n
- Free tier is available (though with limited resources)<\/li>\n
- Powerful AI features like auto-completion and debugging assistance<\/li>\n
- Customizable and user-friendly interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCons<\/div>\n\n
\n- AI is not built-in; requires GitHub Copilot extension<\/li>\n
- The AI-powered suggestions and auto-completion can occasionally be intrusive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nCursor<\/a><\/h2>\nCursor<\/strong> is a code editor built on top of VS Code but designed with AI fully integrated out of the box.<\/p>\nIt uses advanced models like GPT-4 from OpenAI<\/a> and Claude<\/a> from Anthropic. These models understand your code\u2019s context and help you write, debug, and optimize code more efficiently.<\/p>\nCursor offers a free plan for basic features, with premium plans starting at $20\/month<\/strong> to access advanced AI features.<\/p>\n![\"Cursor](\"http:\/\/www.diveintoaccessibility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cursor.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nAs it\u2019s based on VS Code, Cursor retains features like multi-line edits, debugging, and Git integration, making it easy to transition if you\u2019re switching from VS Code.<\/p>\n
It also offers unique features, such as:<\/p>\n
Cursor Tab<\/h3>\n
Tab<\/strong> is a Cursor feature for code auto-completion. It offers intelligent code suggestions that can complete entire functions based on the context of the code being written. This feature significantly speeds up coding tasks and reduces errors by anticipating what the developer intends to write.<\/p>\n![\"Cursor's](\"http:\/\/www.diveintoaccessibility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cursor-tab.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nChat<\/h3>\n
You can interact with Cursor AI using plain English commands. For example, you can ask the AI to explain a section of code or request modifications simply by describing your needs as you would in natural conversation.<\/p>\n
You can select several models to use, including GPT-4 and Claude, depending on your requirements.<\/p>\n![\"Cursor](\"http:\/\/www.diveintoaccessibility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cursor-chat.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nPros<\/div>\n\n\n- Offers a free tier<\/li>\n
- AI features are built-in; no extensions required<\/li>\n
- Seamless integration of advanced AI models like GPT-4 and Claude<\/li>\n
- Retains familiar VS Code features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCons<\/div>\n\n
\n- Pro version is more expensive compared to GitHub Copilot<\/li>\n
- AI auto-completion occasionally feels clunky and slower compared to GitHub Copilot<\/li>\n
- Requires a very stable internet connection; otherwise, the editor can feel sluggish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nWindsurf<\/a><\/h2>\n
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How to Use LM Studio for AI Assistance in Visual Studio Code<\/h4>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn our previous article, we explored several code editors with built-in AI features. However, these features often rely…\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n However, VS Code does not come with GitHub Copilot by default. You need to install the GitHub Copilot extension from the marketplace to enable the AI assistant in your editor. While the extension itself is free, you\u2019d need to subscribe<\/a> to a plan, which starts at $10 USD per month<\/strong>, to actually use its features.<\/p>\n Once it\u2019s enabled and fully set up, you can enjoy features like:<\/p>\n Copilot suggests code as you type. It analyzes the file you\u2019re working on and other related files to make intelligent suggestions. For example, when you start typing a method, it predicts the rest of the code in a way that matches your coding style.<\/p>\n Copilot can also help you improve your code and understand its context. It can refactor functions, suggest improvements like adding error handling, enhance readability, and even generate documentation for functions or classes. You can use the With the chat assistant, you can ask questions about programming concepts or syntax directly in the editor. You can also select code snippets to get plain-language explanations of what they do, which is especially helpful for learning or team discussions.<\/p>\n Cursor<\/strong> is a code editor built on top of VS Code but designed with AI fully integrated out of the box.<\/p>\n It uses advanced models like GPT-4 from OpenAI<\/a> and Claude<\/a> from Anthropic. These models understand your code\u2019s context and help you write, debug, and optimize code more efficiently.<\/p>\n Cursor offers a free plan for basic features, with premium plans starting at $20\/month<\/strong> to access advanced AI features.<\/p>\n As it\u2019s based on VS Code, Cursor retains features like multi-line edits, debugging, and Git integration, making it easy to transition if you\u2019re switching from VS Code.<\/p>\n It also offers unique features, such as:<\/p>\n Tab<\/strong> is a Cursor feature for code auto-completion. It offers intelligent code suggestions that can complete entire functions based on the context of the code being written. This feature significantly speeds up coding tasks and reduces errors by anticipating what the developer intends to write.<\/p>\n You can interact with Cursor AI using plain English commands. For example, you can ask the AI to explain a section of code or request modifications simply by describing your needs as you would in natural conversation.<\/p>\n You can select several models to use, including GPT-4 and Claude, depending on your requirements.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nCode Auto-completion<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\nCode Fixing and Improvements<\/h3>\n
\/fix<\/code> command to get suggestions for resolving errors or warnings, helping you fix issues faster.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nChat Assistance<\/h3>\n
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\nCursor<\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nWindsurf<\/a><\/h2>\n
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