Continue
by AI Coding Tools
Continue is a completely open source AI programming assistant that supports VS Code and JetBrains, and can be freely connected to local models (Ollama) or cloud models (Claude, GPT-4, etc.
What is Continue?
Continue is a completely open source AI programming assistant that supports VS Code and JetBrains, and can be freely connected to local models (Ollama) or cloud models (Claude, GPT-4, etc.). The code is not uploaded to third-party servers, making it the best choice for developers and enterprises with data privacy requirements.
Core Features
- Completely open source, code and data are not uploaded
- Support local models (Ollama, LM Studio) and cloud models
- VS Code and JetBrains dual platform plug-in
- Tab smart completion and Chat conversation mode
- Custom prompts and workflows
Pricing Plans
Completely free and open source; cloud model API costs are borne by yourself.
Pros
- Completely open source, data privacy is guaranteed
- Supports local models and can be used completely offline
- Highly customizable, suitable for enterprise privatization deployment
Cons
- You need to configure the model yourself, and there is a certain technical threshold.
- The experience is not as smooth as commercial products such as Cursor
- Less community support and documentation compared to commercial products
Continue is the first choice for developers who have high requirements for data privacy and customization. Being completely open source means you can audit every line of code and can deeply customize it according to your team’s needs.