Continue
Open-source AI code assistant for chat and autocomplete in your IDE
Introduction
Continue is an open-source extension for VS Code and JetBrains that adds chat, autocomplete and natural-language code editing. You choose the models and context sources, so the assistant can be tailored to your workflow. Tab completes code and highlighted sections can be edited by instruction.
- Added on
- Nov 2, 2026
- Website
- continue.dev
- Pricing model
- Free
- Company
- Continue Dev, Inc.
Product information
What is Continue?
Customizable open-source coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains.
How to use Continue?
Install the extension for VS Code or JetBrains and connect your preferred models and context. Press Tab to autocomplete, reference code in chat, or highlight code and edit it in plain language.
Core features of Continue
- AI code autocompletion
- Context-aware chat
- Natural language editing
- Customizable assistants
Use cases of Continue
- 1Faster coding with autocomplete
- 2Understanding code through chat
- 3Refactoring with natural language
Frequently asked questions about Continue
Which IDEs does Continue support?+
VS Code and JetBrains.
Can I choose my own models in Continue?+
Yes. You can connect any models and context sources.
Which category is Continue in?+
Continue is listed under AI Code Editor, AI Code Assistant.