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Open-source VS Code and JetBrains assistant. Configurable autocomplete + chat + agent modes. Strong with local Ollama backends.

By Fredoline Eruo·Last verified May 6, 2026·25,000 GitHub stars

Overview

Open-source VS Code and JetBrains assistant. Configurable autocomplete + chat + agent modes. Strong with local Ollama backends.

Pros

  • Open source
  • Local-first model story
  • VS Code + JetBrains

Cons

  • UX less polished than Cline/Cursor

Compatibility

Operating systems
macOS
Linux
Windows
GPU backends
n/a (uses cloud or local API)
LicenseOpen source · free (BYO API key)

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Official site
https://continue.dev
GitHub
https://github.com/continuedev/continue

Frequently asked

Is Continue free?

Continue has a paid tier (free (BYO API key)). Check the pricing page for current terms.

What operating systems does Continue support?

Continue supports macOS, Linux, Windows.

Which GPUs work with Continue?

Continue supports n/a (uses cloud or local API). CPU-only inference is also possible but slow.

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