Continue
Open-source AI code assistant for any model and IDE.
About Continue
Continue is the leading open-source AI code assistant that lets you connect any LLM (local or hosted) to your IDE for code completions, chat, and editing. It supports VS Code and JetBrains, works with Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, and more — giving developers full control over their AI coding stack.
Key Features
- Connect any LLM (local or cloud)
- Tab autocomplete with any model
- Chat with codebase context
- Inline editing and refactoring
- Custom slash commands
- Context providers (docs, URLs, files)
- Support for Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM
- VS Code and JetBrains support
Pros
- Fully open-source — no vendor lock-in
- Use any model (local Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
- Complete privacy with local models
- Highly customizable and extensible
Cons
- Requires setup and model configuration
- Less polished than commercial alternatives
- Quality depends entirely on the model you choose
Integrations
Best Use Cases
- Privacy-first AI coding
- Custom AI coding workflows
- Local LLM development
- Open-source AI tool chain
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vs Amazon CodeWhispererQuick Info
- Website
- www.continue.dev
- Founded
- 2023
- Company
- 10-20
- Pricing
- free
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