This is currently the best local model for RooCode | Devstral
AI Summary
This video reviews Devstral, a new local AI model from Mistral that excels at code generation and reasoning. The creator, GosuCoder, tests Devstral extensively using RooCode (an AI coding framework) and finds it to be the first local model capable of completing his full evaluation suite.
Key Highlights:
Model Performance:
- Devstral is the first local model to successfully complete GosuCoder’s comprehensive evaluation tests
- Demonstrates strong code generation capabilities, particularly with Python and web development tasks
- Shows impressive reasoning abilities when working through complex coding problems
- Runs efficiently on consumer hardware (tested on RTX 5090)
Technical Testing:
- Successfully completed multi-step coding challenges that previous local models failed
- Handled complex project structures and file management tasks
- Demonstrated ability to understand context across multiple files and maintain consistency
- Showed strong performance in debugging and code optimization scenarios
RooCode Integration:
- Seamlessly integrates with RooCode framework for automated coding tasks
- Handles project initialization, file creation, and code generation workflows effectively
- Maintains good performance even with lengthy context windows
- Provides reliable outputs for real-world development scenarios
Hardware Requirements:
- Runs on high-end consumer GPUs (RTX 5090 featured in tests)
- Reasonable inference speeds for local deployment
- Memory requirements appear manageable for most development setups
Comparison to Other Models:
- Outperforms other local models tested previously by the creator
- First local model to achieve completion of the full evaluation suite
- Shows competitive performance compared to cloud-based solutions for specific coding tasks
Practical Applications:
- Suitable for developers wanting local AI assistance without cloud dependencies
- Effective for code generation, refactoring, and debugging workflows
- Good option for privacy-conscious development environments
- Reliable performance for both simple scripts and complex application development
The video concludes that Devstral represents a significant step forward in local AI coding assistants, finally providing a viable alternative to cloud-based solutions for many development tasks.