What Continue is best for
Continue brings AI-assisted coding directly into your IDE with support for VS Code and JetBrains editors. It enables developers to use their choice of AI models (both open-source and commercial) for code completion, explanation, and refactoring. The plugin emphasizes privacy and flexibility by allowing local model deployment and customizable configurations.
- Open-source and customizable, allowing developers to use their preferred AI models and maintain privacy
- Integrates seamlessly with popular IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains products
- Requires manual setup for model configuration, which may be challenging for beginners without AI or coding knowledge
- Performance and quality depend heavily on which AI model you choose, with no guaranteed unified experience