Continue

The open-source autopilot for software development

Free

Description

Continue is an open-source extension designed for VS Code and JetBrains, functioning as an intelligent autopilot for software development tasks. It empowers developers by allowing them to integrate and utilize any Large Language Model (LLM), whether local, open-source, or proprietary API-based models like GPT-4, Claude 3, or Llama3. The tool facilitates seamless coding assistance directly within the Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

Featuring robust context management, developers can easily incorporate relevant information such as code files, terminal outputs, git differences, and web content to provide the AI with necessary background for accurate assistance. Continue enhances productivity through customizable slash commands and step-by-step recipes, enabling tailored workflows for tasks like code generation, debugging, and documentation. It runs locally, ensuring code privacy and control, and is available under the Apache 2.0 license.

Key Features

Open-Source: Freely available under the Apache 2.0 license.
Multi-LLM Support: Use any local or API-based LLM (e.g., GPT-4, Claude 3, Llama3, Ollama).
IDE Integration: Works seamlessly as an extension within VS Code and JetBrains.
Advanced Context Management: Easily add files, terminal output, git diffs, and URLs as context.
Customizable Commands & Recipes: Define custom slash commands and step-by-step workflows.
Local Operation: Runs locally, enhancing privacy and control over code.
Extensible Context Providers: Add custom sources for context gathering.