Microsoft is deprecating IntelliCode in Visual Studio Code, removing free, local AI-assisted code completions and directing developers to GitHub Copilot instead. The shift replaces offline, unlimited functionality with cloud-based AI that requires connectivity and is subject to usage limits, raising concerns for developers who relied on IntelliCode for local or privacy-sensitive workflows. Of course Copilot is much more capable, but what do you think of this move?
Microsoft Quietly Kills IntelliCode as AI Strategy Shifts to Subscription Copilot – Visual Studio