Continue

Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant that brings autocomplete and chat into your IDE, with the flexibility to connect whichever models you prefer. It gives you the everyday convenience of an AI helper while keeping you in control of the setup.

What it does

Continue suggests code as you type and offers an in-editor chat where you can ask questions, request edits and get explanations without leaving your editor. Its defining trait is openness: you configure it to use the models and providers you want, and because it is open source you can adapt it to your own workflow. That makes it a good option for developers who value control and transparency over a locked-down experience.

Who it’s for

Continue is aimed at developers who want a customizable, open-source AI assistant in their IDE and prefer choosing their own models rather than being tied to one vendor. If flexibility and transparency matter to you, it fits well. Continue is free and open source; you connect your own models, so any running cost comes from the provider you plug in.