Continue

What is Continue?

Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant that runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains, with a command-line tool called cn for terminal work. It offers four ways of working inside the editor: Chat for questions about code, Edit for changing a selection without leaving the file, Autocomplete for inline suggestions, and Agent mode for multi-step development tasks. A read-only Plan mode lets developers explore a codebase and map out changes before any files are modified. Developers can pull in context with items such as files, terminal output and git diffs, connect many model providers, and extend the assistant through Model Context Protocol tools. The project's site now announces that Continue has been acquired by Cursor and that the open-source codebase remains freely available for others to build on. Organization roles and Solo, Teams and Enterprise plans are referenced in the documentation, but no prices are listed.

Use cases

• Ask questions about a codebase
• Edit code in place
• Get inline code autocomplete
• Run agent tasks across files
• Plan changes in read-only mode
• Debug issues using terminal output
• Review git diffs with AI

Who it's for

• Software developers
• Engineering teams
• Open-source contributors

Why use Continue

• The open-source codebase stays available, so teams can inspect and adapt it.
• Works inside VS Code and JetBrains, so developers keep their usual editor.
• Plan mode explores code without touching files, which lowers the risk of unintended edits.
• Supports many model providers, including local models through Ollama.

Continue features

• Agent mode for multi-step development tasks
• Chat mode for questions about code
• Edit mode for in-file changes
• Autocomplete for inline suggestions
• Read-only Plan mode for exploring a codebase
• Continue CLI (cn) for terminal use
• Context items such as @Files, @Terminal and @Git Diff
• Model Context Protocol and tool use support
• Organization roles for members and admins

Continue integrations

• Ollama
• Anthropic
• Azure OpenAI
• Mistral
• xAI Grok
• Cerebras
• Nebius
• Model Context Protocol
• Discord

How to get started with Continue

1. Install the Continue extension in VS Code or JetBrains, or the cn command-line tool.
2. Choose a model provider and add the context you want, such as files or terminal output.
3. Switch between Chat, Plan, Edit and Agent modes depending on the task.
4. Review the proposed changes and apply the ones you accept.

Continue limitations

• The project's site announces its acquisition by Cursor, so check the vendor's site for the current status of the extensions
• Plan prices are not listed in the documentation

Continue pricing

Continue is open source, so you can use and self-host it for free.

Prices can change and may vary by country or exclude tax. Check the official pricing page.

Continue alternatives

The main Continue alternatives listed on Debuly are Cursor, Cline, GitHub Copilot, Aider, Void and Kilo Code. The table compares pricing and platforms; order is A–Z.

1. Ai

   Aider

   Open-source AI pair programming tool that runs in your terminal and edits code in your local git repository using the LLM you choose.

   CodingDeveloper platforms
   Open sourceVisit Aider (official site)
2. 

   Cline

   Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, the terminal and desktop that edits files and runs commands with your approval.

   CodingDeveloper platformsAutomation and agents
   Open sourceVisit Cline (official site)
3. 

   Cursor

   AI code editor and coding agent with cloud agents, Bugbot code review and multi-provider models, sold with Grok and X plans.

   CodingAutomation and agentsDeveloper platforms
   FreemiumVisit Cursor (official site)
4. 

   GitHub Copilot

   GitHub's AI coding assistant for code completion, chat and agents in VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio, the CLI and GitHub.com.

   CodingAutomation and agents
   FreemiumVisit GitHub Copilot (official site)
5. 

   Kilo Code

   Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and the CLI, with 500+ models, bring-your-own-key and team plans.

   CodingDeveloper platformsAutomation and agents
   FreemiumVisit Kilo Code (official site)
6. 

   Void

   Open source AI code editor, a VS Code fork that connects directly to any LLM with chat, agent mode and inline edits.

   CodingDeveloper platforms
   Open sourceVisit Void (official site)

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