Continue is a pioneering open-source AI coding agent available as a CLI, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin. It offers agent mode for autonomous development tasks, chat mode for code questions, edit mode for in-file changes, and inline autocomplete — all running with your own models and providers.
Key Features
Agent mode — work on development tasks together with the AI, executing multi-step changes
Chat mode — ask general questions and get clarifications about your codebase
Edit mode — modify sections of code without leaving the current file
Inline autocomplete — receives code suggestions as you type
Continue CLI (cn) — terminal-native AI coding assistance
Model flexibility — use local or cloud models through your own providers
Why Use Continue?
Continue started as one of the friendliest entry points into open-source AI-assisted coding. Its Apache 2.0 licence, multi-surface availability (CLI, editor, IDE), and focus on keeping the AI a collaborator rather than replacing the developer made it a community favourite before its acquisition by Cursor.
Use Cases
Pair-programming assistance inside VS Code or JetBrains IDEs
Understanding unfamiliar code sections through natural-language chat
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