Copilot Models

Unlock third-party large language model extensions for GitHub Copilot.

Seamlessly integrate mainstream LLMs like DeepSeek and Zhipu AI.

One-click switching and native panel compatibility.

Features

• Multi-Model Support: Supports DeepSeek V4 series and Zhipu AI GLM-5 series
• Tool Calling: Supports Copilot Chat tool calling functionality
• Thinking Mode: Supports model thinking/reasoning mode
• Secure Authentication: API keys securely stored in VS Code SecretStorage
• Log Debugging: Complete logging system for troubleshooting

Documentation

This project supports multiple languages for documentation:

Quick Start

1. Install Extension

Install the "Copilot Models" extension from the VS Code Extension Marketplace.

2. Configure API Key

Method 1: Command Palette

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (macOS: Cmd+Shift+P)
2. Type Copilot Models: Set API Key
3. Press Enter, then enter the provider name (e.g., deepseek or bigmodel)
4. Enter the corresponding API key

DeepSeek API Key can be obtained from DeepSeek Platform Zhipu AI API Key can be obtained from Zhipu AI Open Platform

Method 2: Settings Page

1. Press Ctrl+, to open VS Code settings
2. Search for copilot-models
3. Configure provider enablement, base URLs, and debug options

Note: API keys are managed through the command palette. They are stored in VS Code SecretStorage, not as plain settings.

Tips:

• DeepSeek API Key can be obtained from DeepSeek Platform
• Zhipu AI API Key can be obtained from Zhipu AI Open Platform

3. Start Using

1. Open GitHub Copilot Chat panel
2. Click on the model selector
3. Select the model to use
4. Start chatting

Supported Models

DeepSeek

Zhipu AI (BigModel)

Configuration Options

The following configuration options are available in VS Code settings:

• copilot-models.deepseek.enabled: Enable the DeepSeek provider. Default: true.
• copilot-models.deepseekBaseUrl: DeepSeek API base URL. Default: https://api.deepseek.com.
• copilot-models.bigmodel.enabled: Enable the BigModel provider. Default: true.
• copilot-models.bigmodelBaseUrl: BigModel API base URL. Default: https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/paas/v4.
• copilot-models.modelIdOverrides: Override model IDs for custom endpoints. Default: {}.
• copilot-models.maxTokens: Maximum generated tokens. Default: 0 (unlimited).
• copilot-models.timeoutMs: API request timeout in milliseconds. Default: 60000.
• copilot-models.maxRetries: Maximum number of API request retries. Default: 1.
• copilot-models.debugMode: Log level. Default: minimal.

Note: API keys are managed through the command palette. They are stored in VS Code SecretStorage, not as plain settings.

Commands

Debugging

If you encounter issues, you can check the logs:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P, type Copilot Models: Show Log
2. Logs will be displayed in the "Copilot Models" output panel
3. For more detailed logs, change Debug Mode to verbose in settings

License

Apache-2.0