Continue.dev
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Continue.dev is a fully open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. Unlike Copilot or Cursor, Continue lets you connect any LLM — GPT-4, Claude, Llama via Ollama, or any OpenAI-compatible API.
Three core modes: autocomplete (Tab to accept), chat (ask about your codebase), and edit (select and describe changes). All work with whichever model you configure, giving complete control over quality, cost, and privacy.
For developers who want AI assistance without vendor lock-in, need local models for compliance, or want to experiment with different LLMs, Continue is the only serious open-source option with production-quality IDE integration. Completely free.
Advantages
- Fully open-source — inspect, modify and self-host with complete transparency
- Connect any model: GPT-4, Claude, Llama, local Ollama — total flexibility
- Works in both VS Code and JetBrains with autocomplete, chat and edit modes
- Completely free — no subscription or API key required for core features
Disadvantages
- Requires configuration to set up models — not plug-and-play like Copilot
- Quality depends entirely on which LLM you connect — no proprietary model advantage
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