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Open-source, model-agnostic AI coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains

Updated Dec 7, 2025
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Last reviewed: Dec 7, 2025Details verified against vendor changelogs and hands-on usage.
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About

Continue is an open-source coding assistant that lets developers use their own models (OpenAI, Anthropic, local via Ollama/LM Studio) with custom prompts and workflows. It runs as a VS Code and JetBrains extension, supports chat and completions, and can be self-hosted or run fully local for privacy.

Key Features

  • ✓Model-agnostic with BYO keys
  • ✓Open-source and customizable prompts/commands
  • ✓Local/offline support via Ollama or LM Studio
  • ✓Context providers for codebase awareness
  • ✓Chat, completions, and slash commands
  • ✓Self-host or run fully locally for privacy

Use Cases

  • →Privacy-focused development with local models
  • →Custom AI workflows with personalized prompts
  • →Self-hosted AI coding for enterprises
  • →Offline development with local LLMs
  • →Experimenting with different AI models
  • →Open-source projects and contributions

Technical Details

Languages

All languages supported by chosen model

AI Models

Any LLM via APIOpenAIAnthropicGeminiLocal (Ollama/LM Studio)Custom endpoints

Integrations

VS CodeJetBrains IDEsOpenAI APIAnthropic APIOllamaLM StudioAny LLM provider

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Continue?

Continue is an open-source coding assistant that lets developers use their own models (OpenAI, Anthropic, local via Ollama/LM Studio) with custom prompts and workflows. It runs as a VS Code and JetBrains extension, supports chat and completions, and can be self-hosted or run fully local for privacy.

Is Continue free?

Yes, Continue is open source and free to use. VS Code and JetBrains extensions, Chat and code completions, Custom prompts and slash commands

What programming languages does Continue support?

Continue supports 1+ programming languages including All languages supported by chosen model.

What AI models does Continue use?

Continue is powered by Any LLM via API, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Local (Ollama/LM Studio), Custom endpoints.

What platforms does Continue support?

Continue is available on macOS, Linux, Windows.

What can Continue do?

Continue provides code completion, code generation, debugging, AI chat. Key features include: Model-agnostic with BYO keys, Open-source and customizable prompts/commands, Local/offline support via Ollama or LM Studio.

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Pricing

Free (Open Source)

$0
  • •VS Code and JetBrains extensions
  • •Chat and code completions
  • •Custom prompts and slash commands
  • •Local/self-hosted model support (Ollama, LM Studio)
  • •BYO API keys for hosted models

Company

Name
Continue (open source)
Founded
2023
Location

Links

GitHub →Twitter →Discord →

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