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Open-source AI code assistant extension for autocomplete, chat and codebase context.

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What is Continue?

Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains. It provides autocomplete, codebase-aware chat and code generation, and works with a range of local and hosted models. It is free and open source, with usage costs tied to your chosen model provider.

Best for

  • Developers
  • Open-source users
  • Privacy-conscious teams
  • Engineers

Key features

  • Autocomplete
  • Codebase chat
  • Multi-model support
  • Local model support
  • Editor extension

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free and open source
  • Works with local models
  • Strong codebase context
  • Flexible model choice

Cons

  • Requires model setup
  • Less polished than paid rivals
  • Hub features need paid plan

Pricing

Pricing type: Free. A free plan is available. Always confirm current prices on the tool's own website.

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Integrations and platforms

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux · API: Not available

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