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by continuedevTypeScript
Open-source AI code assistant for IDEs with custom model and context providers.
Agentstable
Maturity: stable because 3y old, v2.0.0-vscode released 45d ago. Derived from release and commit history, not a rating.
- Stars
- 35k
- Forks
- 5.2k
- Downloads / mo
- 217
- Last commit
- 2026-08-02
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Open issues
- 952
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In practice
Written by AI from this repository’s README · high confidenceDevelopers need an open-source coding agent that integrates directly into their IDE or terminal.
Use it when
When you want an open-source coding assistant integrated into VS Code, JetBrains, or your terminal.
Not the right pick when
When you need active maintenance or support, as the repository is now read-only and no longer maintained.
Capabilities
- Available as CLI, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin
- Open-source coding agent
Cost: Free and open source
Install
Derived from the published package name in the repository, not from a model.
Video walkthroughs
VS Code with FREE Local AI - GitHub Copilot vs Continue.dev REVIEW & Setup Guide
🚀 Build a FREE AI Coding Assistant Locally in VS Code (Continue + Ollama)
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What the repository ships
Has docsSecurity policyCI configured
Detected from the actual files in the repository root.
Latest release v2.0.0-vscode
Published 2026-06-19
No release notes provided.
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README
<h1 align="center">Continue</h1>
<p align="center">Pioneering open-source coding agent</p>
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What is Continue?
_Note: The
continuedev/continuerepository is no longer actively maintained and is read-only for all users._
Continue is a coding agent available as a CLI, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin.
Documentation
To learn how to configure Continue, how it works, and how to customize it, check out the Continue Docs.
Final 2.0.0 Release
We polished Continue and did a final 2.0.0 release of the VS Code extension, CLI, and JetBrains plugin.
This included removing anonymous telemetry, pulling out authentication, squashing bugs, and more.
VS Code
VS Code Marketplace OpenVSX Registry View source
CLI
JetBrains
_Note: We recommend using the Continue CLI instead of the JetBrains plugin._
Contributors
Thank you to the entire Continue community for helping us create a pioneering coding agent.
What we built together pushed the boundaries of what AI developer tooling could be.
We hope this codebase continues to serve as a foundation for others.
Code friends
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License
Apache 2.0 © 2023-2026 Continue Dev, Inc.