About continue
⏩ Source-controlled AI checks, enforceable in CI. Powered by the open-source Continue CLI
Continue is an open-source, source-controlled AI code assistant that integrates directly into your development workflow via VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. Powered by the Continue CLI, it provides intelligent code suggestions, refactoring, and debugging assistance while maintaining full version control compatibility. Unlike generic AI tools, Continue enforces AI-generated changes through your CI pipeline, ensuring code quality and consistency across teams. Its unique value lies in combining the flexibility of large language models with the rigor of source control, making AI-powered development both powerful and safe. Hosted on GitHub and built with TypeScript, it's a free, transparent tool that puts developers in control of their AI augmentation.
Common Use Cases
- Automatically generate and test code snippets within your existing IDE environment
- Refactor legacy codebases safely with AI suggestions tracked in version control
- Enforce coding standards by integrating AI checks into continuous integration pipelines
- Debug complex issues using AI-powered explanations and fix recommendations
- Accelerate onboarding by providing contextual code assistance for new team members
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Key Features
- TypeScript
- Open Source
- GitHub Hosted
How to Get Started
Usage Statistics
Active Users
32,263
API Calls
4,326,000
Additional Information
Category
Code Assistant
Pricing
Free
Last Updated
4/3/2026
