What is Continue?
Continue is an open-source autopilot for software development that integrates AI assistance directly into VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It provides code completion, chat-based assistance, and the ability to use multiple LLM providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and local models. Being open-source, Continue offers full transparency and customization options, allowing developers to tailor the experience to their needs and connect to their preferred AI models.
✨ Key Features
- Open-source and customizable
- Multi-LLM provider support
- In-IDE chat interface
- Code completion
- Refactoring assistance
- Local model support
- VS Code and JetBrains integration
- Context-aware suggestions
🎯 Use Cases
- Privacy-conscious development
- Customized AI workflows
- Using local AI models
- Multi-provider AI strategy
- Open-source project contribution
- Enterprise self-hosted AI