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Open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code, JetBrains, and the CLI.

Categories
IDEAgent
Pricing
FREEMIUM
Source
Open core
Hosting
Local
Platforms
VS Code extensionCLImacOSWindowsLinux
Models
Multi-model
Verified
Jun 6, 2026

An open-source AI coding assistant delivered as a VS Code extension, a JetBrains plugin, and a CLI, with chat, autocomplete, and agent workflows. It runs locally in your editor and works with any model provider, including local models via Ollama, using your own keys. The core is Apache-2.0 and free; the company also offers a hosted Continue Hub for sharing and managing assistants.

Capabilities 4

What it actually does — grouped by capability family.

  • Code generation (primary capability)
  • Autonomous coding agent (primary capability)
  • IDE integration (secondary capability)
  • Terminal / CLI agent (secondary capability)

Pros & cons

  • Apache-2.0 open source
  • VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI
  • Any model provider, your own keys
  • Chat, autocomplete, and agent modes
  • More setup than turnkey tools
  • Quality depends on chosen model
  • Less polished than Cursor

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