Continue
Open-source VSCode plugin for AI pair programming — powered by your choice of LLMs.
What is Continue?
Continue is an open-source AI pair programming plugin designed specifically for VSCode users. It allows developers to interact with AI models like GPT-4, Claude, and Mistral directly from their coding environment.
With Continue, you can write, debug, and improve code collaboratively with your preferred LLM, all without leaving your IDE.
Key Features
- Open-source and fully customizable
- Supports multiple LLMs: GPT-4, Claude, Mistral, etc.
- Inline chat panel inside VSCode
- Free to use and self-hostable
- Actively maintained by the dev community
Who Should Use Continue?
Continue is best suited for developers who want full control over their AI tools. It’s ideal for:
- Developers using VSCode daily
- Open-source advocates
- Teams needing custom LLM workflows
- Privacy-conscious users (via self-hosting)
Pricing
Continue is completely free and open source. You can download it directly from the VSCode marketplace or GitHub.