Continue is an open-source coding agent available as a CLI and a VS Code / JetBrains extension. The repository shipped a final 2.0.0 release that removed anonymous telemetry and is now read-only, remaining as a foundation for forks.
What Continue is
Continue is an open-source coding agent and IDE extension. It was acquired by Cursor, but the open-source codebase remains available as a foundation for others. Continue integrates AI chat and autocomplete into your editor.
Key features
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IDE extension - works inside VS Code and JetBrains editors.
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Chat with your codebase - ask questions about files and functions.
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Autocomplete - inline suggestions as you type.
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Open-source core - the codebase is freely available.
Install
Install from the VS Code Marketplace or JetBrains plugin repository.
Supported models
Connects to OpenAI, Anthropic, and other providers, including local models.
Use case
Continue is useful as a lightweight in-editor assistant. Since the Cursor acquisition, active development and new features have shifted to Cursor’s closed product, so treat Continue as a stable but slower-moving option.
License
Open source; check the repository for the exact license.
Honest caveat
Continue’s future is unclear after the Cursor acquisition. If you want a tool with a clear roadmap and active community, consider Cline, Kilo Code, or Roo Code.