Continue
Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains
What is Continue?
Continue is the leading open-source AI code assistant, providing ChatGPT-like capabilities directly in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It supports chat, autocomplete, multi-file editing, and codebase-aware answers using any LLM — GPT-4, Claude, Llama, Mistral, or your own local model. Unlike proprietary tools, Continue gives you full control over which model you use and where your code is sent. With 15K+ GitHub stars, it's the go-to choice for developers who want AI coding help without vendor lock-in.
Key Features
✓ Pros
- 100% free and open-source
- Use any AI model
- Great privacy — run locally
- Active community development
✗ Cons
- Requires setup and API keys
- Less polished than Copilot
- Autocomplete can lag with local models
Quick Info
- Category
- Coding & Dev Tools
- Pricing Model
- Free
- Starting Price
- $0
- Editor's Score
- 4.3/5
- Added
- 2026-02-13
⚖️ Compare Continue
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