Q: Is CopilotChat.nvim free to use?

The plugin is open-source, but using GitHub Copilot models requires a paid subscription, though you can integrate free custom providers like Ollama for local model usage.

Q: How to save and load chat history in CopilotChat.nvim?

Use commands like :CopilotChatSave and :CopilotChatLoad from the Commands table, or via the Lua API with chat.save() and chat.load() for automated workflows.

Question 1

How to install CopilotChat.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided Lua snippet in the README, ensuring plenary.nvim is a dependency and the build command is set, then configure options like model and window layout in the opts table.

Question 2

CopilotChat.nvim vs using GitHub Copilot in VSCode?

Accepted Answer

CopilotChat.nvim brings similar chat functionality to Neovim with more privacy control and customization via Lua API, but requires manual setup and lacks the native integration of VSCode's Copilot extension.

Question 3

Can I use local AI models like Ollama with CopilotChat.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports custom providers such as Ollama and Mistral.ai, but you need to configure them in the providers section of the setup, as outlined in the README's configuration examples.

Question 4

How to create custom prompts in CopilotChat.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Define prompts in the configuration with system prompts and mappings, similar to the examples in the Prompts section, allowing for reusable templates like /Explain or /Review.

Question 5

Why is autocompletion not working in CopilotChat.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Check your completeopt settings; the README warns that for Neovim < 0.11.0, you must add noinsert or noselect, and disable conflicts with other plugins like copilot.vim using vim.g.copilot_no_tab_map.

Question 6

Is CopilotChat.nvim free to use?

Accepted Answer

The plugin is open-source, but using GitHub Copilot models requires a paid subscription, though you can integrate free custom providers like Ollama for local model usage.

Question 7

How to save and load chat history in CopilotChat.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use commands like :CopilotChatSave and :CopilotChatLoad from the Commands table, or via the Lua API with chat.save() and chat.load() for automated workflows.

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