Visual Studio IntelliCode provides AI-assisted code completions, recommendations, and coding insights in Visual Studio and supported Microsoft development tools. It is aimed...
Pros
- Integrated directly into Visual Studio with minimal setup
- Provides context-aware completions for common programming languages and APIs
- Uses locally available code context for more relevant suggestions
Cons
- Less capable for chat, code explanation, and agentic tasks than GitHub Copilot
- Narrower IDE and language coverage than cross-platform competitors
- Suggestions are generally less extensive than dedicated AI coding assistants
Free with supported Visual Studio products