What does this tool do?
Continue is the leading open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. It adds chat, autocomplete and edit actions, and lets you connect any model or provider, including local ones. Perfect for developers who want full control over their AI stack without subscriptions.
Key features
- Hand-picked tools
- Categorized directory
- Direct links
- Regularly updated
Continue is the leading open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. It adds chat, autocomplete and edit actions, and lets you connect any model or provider, including local ones. Perfect for developers who want full control over their AI stack without subscriptions.
Key Features
- Chat, edit and autocomplete in your IDE
- Bring any model: OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, local
- Fully open-source and self-hostable
- Custom slash commands and context providers
- Docs indexing for private APIs
Pricing
Free. Open-source and free to use; you only pay for whatever model API or local compute you choose.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Total freedom of models, including local LLMs
- No vendor lock-in, private by design
Cons:
- Requires setup and your own API keys
- Less hand-holding than commercial rivals
How to Use Continue.dev
- Click the button below to open the official website.
- Create a free account or start the free trial.
- Follow the short onboarding to set up your workspace.
- Describe your task or upload your input files.
- Review the AI output and adjust the settings until it looks right.
- Download, copy, or share your result.
How to Use Continue.dev
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