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FreeOpen-source coding agent
FreeFree tier
Inputs: codeOutputs: code, text
About GitHub
Continue is an open-source coding agent designed to assist developers with AI-powered code generation and assistance. It integrates as a CLI, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin, providing a versatile tool for coding workflows. The final 2.0.0 release includes improvements like removal of anonymous telemetry and bug fixes. Note that the repository is no longer actively maintained and is read-only.
Key Features
Available as CLI, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin
Open-source with Apache-2.0 license
Final 2.0.0 release with polished features, removed telemetry, and bug fixes
Built with TypeScript, JavaScript, Kotlin, Python, and Rust
Pioneering coding agent in the AI developer tools space
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely open-source and free to use
- Supports multiple popular development environments (VS Code, JetBrains, CLI)
- Final release is polished and removes telemetry
- Large community with 35k stars and 5.1k forks
Cons
- No longer actively maintained; repository is read-only
- May lack future updates or support for new features
- JetBrains plugin is not recommended (CLI preferred instead)
Best For
AI-assisted code generation and completionDeveloper productivity enhancement across IDEsExperimentation with open-source coding agents
FAQ
Is Continue still actively maintained?
No, the continuedev/continue repository is no longer actively maintained and is read-only for all users.
What platforms does Continue support?
Continue is available as a CLI, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin. The CLI is recommended over the JetBrains plugin.
What is the latest release?
The final release is version 2.0.0, which polished the tools, removed anonymous telemetry, and squashed bugs.