Continue.dev

What this tool can do

Continue.dev is an AI-powered coding assistant that integrates seamlessly into VS Code, JetBrains, and Neovim. It helps developers write code faster, understand complex project structures, and streamline their daily workflow. Continue uses contextual awareness — from the currently open file to selected code or even entire project directories — to generate useful suggestions. The tool is fully open-source and supports both cloud-based models and local models via Ollama, making it suitable for personal use as well as for teams with strict privacy requirements.

Typical Use Cases

• Writing code faster: Continue provides intelligent completions and generates function templates, reducing repetitive work and speeding up development.
• Refactoring existing functions or modules: The AI identifies inefficient structures, outdated patterns, or unnecessary complexity and offers clear improvements with examples.
• Understanding unknown or complex code: Continue explains code sections, highlights potential issues, and shows relationships across files — ideal for large or legacy projects.
• Generating boilerplate code: Tasks like creating API endpoints, tests, or configuration files can be automated, allowing developers to focus on more strategic work.
• Improving code quality: The assistant recommends best practices, identifies inconsistencies, and suggests performance or readability improvements.

Key Features

• Seamless IDE integration: Use Continue directly in VS Code, JetBrains, or Neovim without switching tools.
• Flexible model support: Switch between cloud models (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and local models through Ollama.
• Project-wide context understanding: Continue can analyze entire repositories, compare files, and propose cross-file refactoring.
• Open-source and customizable: Extend with your own prompts, rules, or workflows to match your development style.
• Quick model switching: Easily configure different LLMs for different tasks and performance needs.