Local Keep AI — VS Code Extension
Local-first AI coding assistant. 1,000+ free models, no API key required for local models.
Install
Search "Local Keep AI" in the VS Code Extensions marketplace, or:
code --install-extension sageworksai.local-keep-ai
Then install the CLI: pip install local-keep-ai-cli && sage login
Features
| Feature |
Shortcut |
| Open Chat Panel |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+S |
| Explain Selection |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+E |
| Refactor Selection |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+R |
| Fix Error at Cursor |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+F |
| Generate Tests |
Command Palette |
| Generate Commit Message |
SCM panel button |
| Switch Model |
Status bar click |
All commands also available via right-click context menu and Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P → Local Keep AI:).
Models
Click the Local Keep AI status bar item (bottom right) to switch models. Works with:
cloud:* — sage-hosted GPU models (free tier + paid)
openrouter:* — 100+ free OpenRouter models
ollama:* — local Ollama models
llama_cpp:* — local GGUF models
Settings
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
lk.model |
(empty) |
Override model (blank = ~/.sage/config.json) |
lk.autoComplete |
false |
Ghost-text inline completions |
lk.contextLines |
50 |
Lines of context sent with code actions |
Links
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