The Best LOCAL Agentic Coding Workflow (Complete Guide)

Tech With Tim · Beginner ·🤖 AI Agents & Automation ·2w ago
Deploy your site using here.now completely for free, copy the prompt for your agent here! https://here.now/r/twt In this complete guide, I walk you through the best local agentic coding workflow using LM Studio and VS Code - no API keys, no cloud, no cost per token.You'll learn how to install and configure LM Studio, choose and run the right local models for coding, and connect everything to VS Code so you can use AI-powered agents directly in your editor. This is the exact setup I use for local AI coding that actually works. Want to make real money with coding? I share high-signal insights on careers, monetization, and leverage in my free newsletter. Join here and get my guide How to Make Money With Coding instantly: https://techwithtim.net/newsletter 🚀 Tools I Use Get 10% off with code techwithtim Openclaw setup: https://www.hostinger.com/techwithtim VPS setup: https://www.hostinger.com/techwithtim10 Wispr Flow (Best AI Dictation): https://ref.wisprflow.ai/TechWithTim-jun26 🎞 Video Resources 🎞 Presentation in This Video: https://clever-mirage-d82v.here.now/ LM Studio Download: https://lmstudio.ai/ VSCode Download: https://code.visualstudio.com/ ⏳ Timestamps ⏳ 00:00 | Overview 00:46 | What are Local Models 02:30 | VRAM & Computer Hardware 05:18 | Memory & Model Speed 06:39 | How to Pick a Model 11:10 | Trying It Live 12:23 | LM Studio Setup & Model Download 22:15 | Using Local Models in VS Code 28:43 | Autocomplete Model Setup Hashtags #LMStudio #AICoding #AIDevTools UAE Media License Number: 3635141
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Chapters (9)

| Overview
0:46 | What are Local Models
2:30 | VRAM & Computer Hardware
5:18 | Memory & Model Speed
6:39 | How to Pick a Model
11:10 | Trying It Live
12:23 | LM Studio Setup & Model Download
22:15 | Using Local Models in VS Code
28:43 | Autocomplete Model Setup
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