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Our verdict
A flexible, open-source assistant for builders who want to choose models (including local ones) inside their editor. Less hand-holding than commercial tools.
- Who it's for
- Developers who want open source and model choice
- Leverage
- AI help in the IDE without lock-in
- Effort
- Medium
- Date added
What it does
Continue is an open-source coding agent that runs in your IDE and works with the model providers you configure.
How builders use it
- Connect a hosted or local model.
- Use agent mode for multi-file edits.
- Share configs across a team.
What to expect
IDE AI assistance on your terms.
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