Continue
Open-source AI code assistant
Continue is an open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. Connect any model — local or cloud — for completions, chat, and editing.
Panel Reviews
The Builder
Developer Perspective
“Open-source Copilot alternative that works with any model. Connect Ollama for fully local AI coding assistance.”
The Skeptic
Reality Check
“Use your own models, keep your code private, and customize everything. The open-source approach to AI coding.”
The Futurist
Big Picture
“Open-source AI code assistants with model flexibility will capture users who want privacy and control.”
Community Sentiment
“Open-source with local model support is a game-changer for privacy-conscious devs”
“Being able to plug in Ollama or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint is what sets it apart”
“Finally a Copilot alternative that doesn't require sending code to Microsoft servers”
“The context system for pulling in specific files is way smarter than competitors”