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Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains

Ai Coding AssistantVscode ExtensionJetbrains ExtensionOpen Source

Overview

Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant that integrates directly into VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It supports tab autocomplete, inline editing, and a chat interface, and can be configured to use any AI model including local models via Ollama, making it fully customizable and self-hostable.

Use Cases

  • •Getting AI-powered autocomplete suggestions while typing code
  • •Asking questions about a codebase in a chat interface within the IDE
  • •Refactoring selected code blocks with inline AI assistance
  • •Using local language models to keep code private and offline
  • •Creating custom context providers to enrich AI responses with project knowledge
  • •Switching between multiple AI providers without changing workflows

Features

  • •Tab autocomplete with configurable models
  • •Chat interface embedded in the IDE sidebar
  • •Inline code editing with diff review
  • •Support for local models via Ollama and LM Studio
  • •Custom context providers for docs, files, and web
  • •Configurable via config.json for full customization
  • •Works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and more

Integrations

VS CodeJetBrains IDEsGitOllamaLM StudioAnthropic APIOpenAI API

Getting Started

  1. 1Install the Continue extension from the VS Code Marketplace or JetBrains Plugin Marketplace
  2. 2Open the Continue panel in the sidebar
  3. 3Select a model provider and enter your API key or configure a local model
  4. 4Highlight code in the editor and press Cmd+L to ask about it
  5. 5Use Tab to accept autocomplete suggestions while typing

Practical Notes

  • •Fully open-source and self-hostable — no data sent to Continue's servers
  • •API costs depend on the chosen AI provider and model
  • •Local models (Ollama, LM Studio) enable completely offline and private usage
  • •config.json provides extensive customization of models, context, and behavior
  • •JetBrains plugin has slightly fewer features than the VS Code extension

This listing is for informational purposes only. CodexSpot is not affiliated with Continue.