I replaced GitHub Copilot with a self-hosted AI and I won’t go back
The author discusses their decision to replace GitHub Copilot with a self-hosted AI due to recent limitations imposed by Microsoft. They highlight the advantages of running local large language models (LLMs) and the variety of options available for users. The author expresses satisfaction with their choice, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness and control it provides.
- ▪The author found GitHub Copilot's recent usage limits restrictive and felt it was a bait and switch by Microsoft.
- ▪They decided to explore local LLMs, which have become easier to set up and use.
- ▪The author believes that using a self-hosted AI is more cost-effective than paying for a subscription service.
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| Original publisher | XDA Developers |
| Canonical URL | https://www.xda-developers.com/replaced-github-copilot-with-self-hosted-ai/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:21 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T19:05:02.971Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-20T19:05:02.971Z |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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| Retrieval / RAG | May the content be exposed for third-party retrieval-augmented generation? | Not asserted |
| Model training | May the content be used to train AI models? | Not asserted |
| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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