Continue

Continue is an open-source AI assistant that lives in your code editor. It offers autocomplete, chat, and code editing without leaving your IDE. You can use any AI model you like, from cloud APIs to local ones. Continue reads your codebase to give answers that fit your project. Developers like that it is free, open, and respects their privacy. You customize it with your own prompts and settings. It turns VS Code or JetBrains into an AI-powered workspace. It works right inside the tools you already use every day.

Key Features

1. Open Source

Free to use and fully open code. You can inspect it, change it, and trust what it does.

2. Any AI Model

Plug in GPT, Claude, Ollama, or others. Use cloud power or local models for full privacy.

3. In-Editor Chat

Ask questions about your code without leaving the IDE. Get explanations and edits with full context.

4. Smart Autocomplete

Get suggestions that match your project style. It learns from your files as you code.

5. Customizable

Tune prompts and behavior to your workflow. Make the assistant work the way you do.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Continue?

Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant. It adds chat and autocomplete to your editor with any AI model.

Does Continue work offline?

Yes, with a local model. Download an Ollama model once, then code without an internet connection.

Can I use local models?

Yes. Continue works with Ollama and other local runners. Your code never leaves your machine.

Which editors are supported?

VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. These cover most developers' daily setups.

Conclusion

Continue brings open AI coding help to your editor with full transparency. Model freedom plus privacy makes it stand out from closed alternatives. Customization lets you shape it to match your personal style. It is perfect for developers who value openness and control. Try it to code with AI on your terms. Start free and keep full control.