Copilot CLI discovers local Ollama models
The /model selector can offer models from an already-running Ollama instance.
Available
Facts, analysis and limits
Verified facts
- The function starts with the CLI 1.0.94-0 version.
- It installs neither a runtime nor weights; models must support tools and streaming.
- Choosing a local model does not disable telemetry and does not automatically enable offline mode; COPILOT_OFFLINE=true remains an explicit choice.
What changes
The same development environment can use local models without confusing local and offline.
Practical implication
Update the CLI and verify the endpoint, streaming and tool calls before adding the model.
Availability
Belgium/EEA: regional scope is not specified in the sources reviewed; check the account, contract and processing region before use.
Limits and uncertainty
No independent product testing or account-access check was performed for this entry.