Continue.dev

The open-source autopilot for software development.

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Overview

Continue.dev is an open-source and extensible IDE extension that allows you to build your own AI coding assistant. You can connect to any large language model, customize the prompts and context, and create your own custom commands. It is designed for developers who want to have full control over their AI coding experience.

✨ Key Features

  • Open-source and extensible
  • Connect to any LLM (local or remote)
  • Customizable prompts and context
  • Create custom commands
  • IDE extension for VS Code and JetBrains

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Highly extensible and customizable
  • Allows you to connect to any large language model
  • Focus on building a personalized AI assistant

Unique Value: An open-source and extensible platform for building your own personalized AI coding assistant.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Building a custom AI coding assistant Experimenting with different large language models Automating repetitive coding tasks with custom commands

✅ Best For

  • Creating a custom command to automatically generate a pull request summary
  • Connecting to a local, fine-tuned model for specialized code generation

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users who want a simple, pre-configured AI assistant without any setup

🏆 Alternatives

TabbyML FauxPilot

Provides a much higher degree of customization and control compared to pre-packaged AI assistants, allowing you to tailor the experience to your exact needs.

💻 Platforms

Desktop

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

VS Code JetBrains IDEs Ollama Together AI Anthropic OpenAI

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing
Free Tier Available

Free tier: The open-source extension is free to use.

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