Ollama AI Code Assistant Setup and Tutorial
In this video, All About AI provides a detailed tutorial on setting up and using the open-source AI code assistant from Ollama, featuring Codestral 22b and Llama 3 + Codeseeker. The tutorial covers the installation and configuration of the Continue extension for Visual Studio Code and the Ollama tool. The video demonstrates how to pull and use different AI models, such as Codestral 22b for autocomplete and chat functions, and Deep Coder with Llama 3 for smaller GPUs.
The tutorial includes step-by-step instructions on modifying the configuration file, using the code assistant for autocompletion, and leveraging the chat function to generate code snippets. Additionally, the video explores using the codebase as context by integrating an embeddings model, which allows the AI assistant to provide insights and instructions based on the existing codebase. The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of running a Go program in the terminal using the AI assistant’s guidance.
The video also highlights the upcoming Nordic AI Summit in Oslo, inviting viewers to attend the event for more insights into AI advancements.
Key features of the tutorial:
1. Installation and setup of Continue extension and Ollama.
2. Configuration of JSON files for AI model integration.
3. Demonstration of code generation and autocompletion.
4. Using the codebase as context for AI-assisted coding.
5. Preview of the Nordic AI Summit.
Overall, the tutorial provides a comprehensive guide for developers looking to integrate and utilize open-source AI code assistants in their development workflow.