I replaced Cursor with a completely local VS Code setup, and I missed less than expected
The author replaced cloud-based AI tools with a local VS Code setup using Mixture-of-Experts models. This transition was motivated by the high costs and limitations of subscription-based services. The author found that local models performed well for development tasks, reducing reliance on cloud solutions.
- ▪The author experienced limitations with free versions of cloud-based AI tools like Cursor and Antigravity.
- ▪Mixture-of-Experts models allowed the author to run large models on consumer-grade GPUs without significant performance loss.
- ▪The llama-vscode extension integrated well with the author's local setup, enhancing coding efficiency.
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