Continue.dev

Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains — Autocomplete, Chat, and Agent mode, with full multi-model + local-LLM support.

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About Continue.dev

Continue.dev is the open-source (Apache 2.0) AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains that lets you choose any LLM — GPT-4o, Claude 3.5, Gemini, or local Ollama / LM Studio. Three IDE experiences: Autocomplete (Tab), Sidebar Chat, and new-in-2026 Agent Autonomous Execution Mode. Continue’s background agents plug into CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions) to address Sentry alerts, resolve Snyk vulns, triage GitHub issues, and maintain docs. Free open-source core; Hub features (private rules, team analytics, advanced models) from $10/mo. Enterprise on-prem + custom deploy.

Key Features

Open source under Apache 2.0
Autocomplete, Chat, and Agent modes in VS Code + JetBrains
Multi-model + local LLM support (Ollama, LM Studio)
Background agents in CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
Sentry alert + Snyk vuln auto-resolution
Context Providers for deep codebase awareness
Hub features (private rules, analytics) from $10/mo
Enterprise on-prem, BYOK, SSO

Use Cases

Run AI coding with any LLM, including local models
Use Agent mode for autonomous multi-step refactors
Background-agent CI/CD: auto-fix Snyk, Sentry, Jira
Avoid lock-in with open-source freedom
Self-host on enterprise infra
Replace paid AI tools with OSS + local Ollama

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Truly open source under Apache 2.0
  • 100+ models supported, including local
  • Strong CI/CD background-agent story
  • Real alternative to paid Cursor / Copilot

Cons

  • Setup more involved than out-of-box paid tools
  • Quality depends on chosen model
  • Hub features paid on top of open-source core
  • Smaller community than Cursor