Continue
The open-source AI code assistant that brings the power of LLMs directly into your IDE.
About Continue
Continue is the leading open-source AI software engineering assistant. It allows you to connect any LLM to your IDE, providing autocomplete, chat, and automated refactoring capabilities. By keeping your data local and allowing you to point to any model (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, etc.), it offers unparalleled privacy and flexibility for developers.
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Key Features
- Autocomplete
- Chat interface
- Context awareness
- Customizable prompts
- Local model support
Use Cases
- Writing code
- Refactoring
- Explaining code
- Generating documentation
Best For
- Developers who want total control over their AI coding environment
Pros
- Fully open source
- Highly customizable
- Supports local LLMs
- Privacy-focused
Cons
- Requires setup for local models
- Performance depends on hardware
Technical Facts
- Provider:
- Continue
- Pricing:
- Free
- API:
- No
- Open Source:
- Yes
Alternatives
GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Tabnine