Term
Continue.dev
Continue.dev is an open-source, model-agnostic AI coding extension for VS Code and JetBrains — configured via YAML, working with commercial as well as local models.
Continue.dev — explained in more detail
Continue.dev is an open-source AI coding extension with a noticeably different business model than its commercial counterparts: no proprietary models, no proprietary provider — the extension connects to whichever model the user picks.
Model agnosticism as the core strength
A YAML configuration ties in a wide range of endpoints: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Mistral, and local LLMs via Ollama or LM Studio. Each use case (autocomplete, chat, embedding) can be wired to a different model — say a cheap model for suggestions and a strong one for conversation.
Features
The familiar building blocks are present: inline autocomplete, chat with codebase context, slash commands for custom workflows. Functionally Continue.dev is not quite at the level of Cursor or Copilot, but it shines on customisation and privacy.
Audience
Users who don’t want to be locked to a single vendor — for cost reasons, privacy concerns or simply a preference for choice. It’s also attractive for setups with local models, where commercial tools lack the necessary integration.
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