Continue
by Continue · www.continue.dev ↗
Open-source AI code assistant extension for VS Code and JetBrains, acquired by Cursor with standalone development wound down.
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- Category
- Coding & Developer Tools
- Business model
- Open (open weights/source)
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2023
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- US
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/continue/
Overview
Continue is an open-source AI code assistant extension for VS Code and JetBrains that lets developers use and customize their own models. It supports autocomplete, chat, and edits, and can connect to local or hosted models of the user's choice. The extension is free and open source.
Key features
- Autocomplete, chat, and inline edits in VS Code and JetBrains
- Bring-your-own-model, including local models
- Customizable context and prompts
- Open-source and self-hostable
Use cases
- Coding assistance with a self-chosen or local model
- Privacy-focused development without a fixed vendor
- Customizing assistant behavior per project
Pricing
The extension is free and open source; costs come only from any hosted models a developer chooses to connect.
Frequently asked questions
Is Continue open source?
Yes. Continue is an open-source coding-assistant extension for VS Code and JetBrains.
Can Continue use local models?
Yes. Continue supports bring-your-own-model, including local models via tools like Ollama.
Is Continue free?
Yes. The extension is free; you only pay for any hosted model APIs you connect.
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