Continue.dev

Continue.dev (Continue) is an open-source AI code assistant extension for integrated development environments including Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IDEs. The software enables developers to connect any large language model, whether running locally through Ollama or LM Studio or hosted via commercial cloud APIs, ensuring complete control over code privacy and model selection. Core capabilities include real-time inline code tab-autocomplete, a contextual conversational chat sidebar, in-editor code refactoring commands, and semantic codebase indexing. The extension supports custom context providers that allow developers to inject documentation, terminal outputs, architectural rules, and git history directly into AI prompts. The tool is built for software engineers, programming teams, and open-source advocates seeking flexible and private AI developer tooling. The pricing model is completely free and open-source.