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Continue
Open-source AI code agent for VS Code and JetBrains that combines chat, edit, agent, and autocomplete modes with source-controlled AI checks enforceable in CI.
npm i -g @continuedev/clicontinue --helpWaiting for input...What makes Continue different
Multi-mode workflow
Four integrated modes: Chat for questions, Edit for targeted changes, Agent for autonomous tasks, and Autocomplete for inline suggestions.
One extension covers the full spectrum of AI-assisted development, from quick completions to complex multi-file agentic tasks.VS Code + JetBrains support
The only open-source coding agent with full feature parity across both VS Code and JetBrains IDEs.
Teams using different IDEs can standardize on one tool, and developers switching editors don't lose functionality.CI-enforceable AI checks
Source-controlled AI checks defined as markdown files in your repository, running as GitHub status checks on every PR.
Makes AI-assisted development auditable and governed by version control — the same workflow as traditional CI/CD checks.Model-agnostic architecture
Supports any LLM provider through an extensible model system, including local models via Ollama.
Teams can choose the best model for each task without being locked into a single provider.Your first command
npm i -g @continuedev/cliReady. Run --help to explore.How developers use Continue
Automated code review in CI
Define AI review checks as markdown files in .continue/checks/ — every PR gets automated security, style, and correctness review.
Mixed-mode development
Use Autocomplete for quick suggestions, switch to Agent for complex tasks, and use Chat for architectural questions — all in one session.
Cross-IDE team workflows
Some team members use VS Code, others use JetBrains — Continue provides the same AI coding capabilities in both editors.
How Continue compares
Continue supports both VS Code and JetBrains with CI-enforceable AI checks. Cline has deeper autonomous agent capabilities but is VS Code-focused.
Questions
Q: What should I check before using Continue?
Start with one safe workflow for Continue. Inspect official setup instructions, required credentials, execution logs, approval points, and failure recovery before expanding from a sandbox task into production automation.
Q: Is Continue open source?
Continue is listed with Apache-2.0 based on the official source links in this profile. Re-check the repository, model card, or docs before production use.
Q: What IDEs does Continue support?
Continue supports both VS Code and JetBrains IDEs with full feature parity across chat, edit, agent, and autocomplete modes.