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Continue is an open-source autopilot for your IDE. Unlike many proprietary tools, Continue allows you to plug in any LLM providerwhether it's local models via Ollama, Anthropic's Claude, or OpenAI's GPT series. This flexibility makes it a favorite for developers who want full control over their AI stack and the ability to swap models based on the specific task at hand (e.g., using a smaller model for autocomplete and a larger one for chat).

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What is Continue?

Continue is an open-source autopilot for your IDE. Unlike many proprietary tools, Continue allows you to plug in any LLM providerwhether it's local models via Ollama, Anthropic's Claude, or OpenAI's GPT series. This flexibility makes it a favorite for developers who want full control over their AI stack and the ability to swap models based on the specific task at hand (e.g., using a smaller model for autocomplete and a larger one for chat).

How good is Continue?
Continue scores 8.34/10 (Excellent) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the AI Coding Assistant category.
What are the best alternatives to Continue?
See our alternatives page for Continue for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Semgrep, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Codacy.
How does Continue compare to Semgrep?
See our detailed comparison of Continue vs Semgrep with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Continue worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.34/10, Continue is highly rated in AI Coding Assistant. See all AI Coding Assistant ranked.

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