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About fauxpilot
FauxPilot is an open-source server that replicates GitHub Copilot's API surface, allowing you to run code completion locally using open models. It handles code suggestion requests and integrates with standard Copilot clients by mimicking the same endpoints.
Best for
Developers who need Copilot-like completion on private code or want to avoid cloud-based code submission
Use cases
- Running code completion on private infrastructure without sending code to external services
- Testing Copilot-compatible integrations against a self-hosted backend
- Experimenting with open models as a Copilot alternative in your IDE
Notes
14,733 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2024-04-09. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Fully open-source with no vendor lock-in
- API-compatible with existing Copilot clients and tooling
- Runs entirely on your own hardware and network
Cons
- Requires managing your own model weights and inference infrastructure
- Community-maintained with no commercial support or SLA
- Code completion quality depends on the underlying model you choose to run
Key facts
What we have checked
- GitHub stars
- 14,681
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Stars and usage
How fauxpilot is growing
14,733 to 14,681
Alternatives
Alternatives to fauxpilot
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| ContinueAlternative to this | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| tabbyAlternative to this | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| GitHub CopilotThis is an alternative to it | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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