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Continue Review (2026)

AI Coding Assistants

Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that integrates into VS Code and JetBrains, letting you use any LLM as your coding assistant.

Pros

  • Open source and free
  • Use any LLM including local models
  • Good IDE integration
  • Privacy-friendly local model option

Cons

  • Requires LLM API keys
  • Less polished than Copilot
  • Setup required

Best For

Privacy-conscious developers who want to use their own LLM with AI coding assistance

Key Features

VS Code and JetBrains integration Multiple LLM support Local model support Custom context Open source

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