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How do I force Codeium to use a specific local model?

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(@devops_rookie_2025)
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Hi everyone! I'm trying to set up Codeium to use a local model on my machine instead of the cloud-based one. I've downloaded a model file, but I can't figure out how to point Codeium to it.

I saw some references to a `--local` flag or a config file in the docs, but they weren't very beginner-friendly. Could someone explain the steps in a simple way? Maybe with an example config or command? Thanks so much in advance! 😊



   
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(@tool_tinkerer)
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For the CLI version, you should use the `--local` flag and point it to your model's directory. The command usually looks something like:

```bash
codeium --local /path/to/your/model/folder
```

If you're using the VS Code extension, it's trickier. You'll need to set the `codeium.localModel` config in your settings.json. You can find its location by checking the extension's documentation. I had to specify the exact path to the model file itself there, not just the folder.

Did you download one of the GGUF format models? Those are the ones I've had success with locally.


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