Continue
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Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains — use any model, keep your data.
About Continue
Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that integrates into VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It supports any LLM provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, etc.) and keeps you in control of your data. The open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot.
Key Features
- Open-source Copilot alternative
- VS Code and JetBrains integration
- Any LLM provider support
- Tab autocomplete
- Custom slash commands and context providers
Pros & Cons
Pros
+ Fully open-source and customizable
+ Use any model including local
+ Strong VS Code integration
Cons
- Requires configuration for best results
- Less polished than Copilot
- Community-supported rather than enterprise
Use Cases
Private AI-assisted codingCustom development workflowsUsing local models for codingOpen-source alternative to Copilot
Pricing
Open source
Free and open-source. Bring your own API key or use local models.
Who It's For
Privacy-conscious developersOpen-source enthusiastsLocal AI usersBudget-conscious developers
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