Last updated March 25, 2026
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Open SourceOpen-source AI code assistant that connects any LLM to your IDE for customizable AI coding
Best for: Developers who want open-source AI coding with the flexibility to use any AI model including local ones
Target Audience
Open-source developers, self-hosters
Overview
Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that lets you connect any LLM (Claude, GPT-4, Llama, Ollama local models) to VS Code or JetBrains for fully customizable AI-assisted coding.
Key Features
Integrations
Pros
- Free and open-source
- Any model including local
- Highly customizable
- Active community
Cons
- Requires setup and configuration
- Quality depends on model chosen
- Less polished than commercial tools
- Documentation could improve
Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Free (open-source)
- Starting Price
- Free
- Category
- Ai Code Generation
Pricing Details
Free and open-source. Use any model including free local models via Ollama or paid APIs.
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