Continue

Self-Hostable

Category: coding • Released 2023

The leading open-source AI code copilot extension for VS Code and JetBrains

Continue brings tab-autocomplete, code chat, and inline edits directly to VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. Connect seamlessly to local Ollama models or frontier cloud APIs while maintaining code ownership.

Pricing Structure & Model AccessThe local software is available under its stated license. Hardware, electricity, hosting, model APIs, and support may incur separate costs.

freeOfficial Pricing

Free Access QuotaThe software is available for local or self-hosted use under its stated license; model inference and infrastructure are separate.

Free Tier LimitsCapacity depends on local hardware, model size, configuration, and any external model or hosting provider.

Requirements & Verification

No Account Required (Instant)Verified: 2026-10-17

Source repository

Core Capabilities & Features

Tab autocomplete

Inline code diffs

VS Code & JetBrains support

Ollama & local models

Custom prompt slash commands

Who It's Best Suited For

Professionals, developers, and creators requiring high-reliability coding workflows.

Execution Environment

Self-hostable via Docker or local GPU (macOS, Linux, Windows).

Tags & Keywords

#open-source #copilot #vs-code #jetbrains #autocomplete

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