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An open-source coding agent for VS Code that plans, edits files and runs commands.
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Continue
Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains with any model you like.
What is Continue?
Continue is an open-source extension that adds chat, autocomplete and code edits to VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. You can plug in cloud or local models and share custom assistants with your team. It also supports AI checks on pull requests.
Best for: Teams that want a customisable, model-agnostic assistant.
What you can do with Continue
Use a local model for private code completion
Build a team assistant with your coding rules
Ask questions about your codebase
Key features
- Chat, autocomplete and edit
- Any cloud or local model
- Shareable custom assistants
Continue pros and cons
Pros
- Open source and flexible
- Works with local models
Cons
- Needs some configuration to get the best results
Continue pricing
Open source
Continue is open source, so you can use it for free and run it yourself. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.
How to get started
- Open continue.dev and create a free account.
- Try one real task first: use a local model for private code completion.
- Compare the result with Cline or CodeRabbit, then keep the one that fits how you work.
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Continue FAQ
What is Continue?
Continue is an open-source extension that adds chat, autocomplete and code edits to VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. You can plug in cloud or local models and share custom assistants with your team. It also supports AI checks on pull requests.
Is Continue free?
Continue is open source, so you can use it for free and run it yourself. Check the official site for current limits and prices.
What can you do with Continue?
With Continue you can use a local model for private code completion; build a team assistant with your coding rules; ask questions about your codebase.
Who is Continue best for?
Teams that want a customisable, model-agnostic assistant.
Does Continue have an app?
Yes. Besides its main version, Continue has apps for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Who makes Continue?
Continue is made by Continue Dev.
What are the best alternatives to Continue?
Popular alternatives include Cline, CodeRabbit, Zed and Aider. See the full ranking on our AI Coding page.
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