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Coding AI

Aider + Continue.dev with local Codestral/Qwen-Coder. Full code autocomplete in VS Code.

HK$480
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What is Coding AI?

MacAI's Coding AI setup transforms your IDE into an AI-powered development environment. We install and configure Continue.dev (a VS Code extension) and Aider (a terminal-based coding assistant) connected to locally-running code-optimised models like Codestral and Qwen-Coder — giving you GitHub Copilot-level features without any subscription or cloud dependency.

Get intelligent code completions as you type, ask the AI to explain complex functions, refactor messy code, generate unit tests, and even write entire features from natural language descriptions. All powered by models running on your Apple Silicon, with zero latency to external servers and complete privacy of your codebase.

Unlike GitHub Copilot ($19/month) or Cursor Pro ($20/month), this setup has no recurring costs and never sends your proprietary code to external servers. This is critical for developers working on confidential projects, proprietary algorithms, or regulated codebases where code cannot leave the premises.

The setup includes optimised model selection based on your hardware — Codestral for powerful code generation on 16GB+ machines, and Qwen-Coder for efficient completions on 8GB machines. Both deliver fast, contextually-aware suggestions across Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, and dozens of other languages.

How It Works

AI-powered coding, right inside your editor.

flowchart LR A["🖥️ VS Code"] --> B["🔌 Continue.dev\nExtension"] B --> C["🦙 Local Ollama"] C --> D["💻 Codestral\nModel"] D --> E["💡 Code\nSuggestion"] E --> F["👨‍💻 Developer\nReview"] F --> G["✅ Accept\n/ Reject"]

What You Get

  • Continue.dev extension — installed and configured in VS Code with local model connection
  • Aider CLI tool — terminal-based AI pair programmer for multi-file edits
  • Code-optimised models — Codestral and/or Qwen-Coder tuned for your hardware
  • Inline completions — real-time code suggestions as you type (tab to accept)
  • Chat panel — ask coding questions, request refactors, generate tests in the sidebar
  • Multi-language support — Python, JS/TS, Go, Rust, Java, C++, and 30+ more languages
  • Walkthrough session — 30-minute demo of all features and productivity workflows

Who Is This For?

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Software Developers

Accelerate coding with AI completions, refactoring, and test generation — all local.

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Enterprise Teams

AI coding assistance without sending proprietary code to third-party servers.

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Students Learning to Code

Get explanations, debug help, and code examples without a monthly subscription.

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Startup Founders

Ship faster with AI pair programming while keeping your IP completely private.

Get Coding AI on your Mac

Your own AI pair programmer. No subscription. No cloud. No limits.

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