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Continue
Continue is an open-source dev tools project by continuedev (continuedev/continue on GitHub). It has 36,102 GitHub stars and 5,445 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.
Open-source coding agent
★ 36.1k stars⑂ 5.4k forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- continuedev/continue
- GitHub stars
- 36,102
- Forks
- 5,445
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 3 October 2026
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Install it
Editor extensions, terminal commands, or standalone apps — most install in under a minute.
- Point it at a model
Use a hosted frontier API, or keep everything local with an open model backend.
- Open your repo
The tool indexes your codebase so suggestions and edits are project-aware.
- Code together
Ask for features, let it edit files, run tests, and review diffs before you accept.
// features
Why people love it
Agentic editing
Not just autocomplete — plans, edits multiple files, and runs commands.
Codebase awareness
Indexes your repo so answers respect your actual code, not guesses.
Terminal & IDE
Lives where you work: VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, or the plain terminal.
Model flexibility
Swap between frontier APIs and local models per task.
Diff-first workflow
Every change is a reviewable diff — you stay in control.
Open & hackable
Customize prompts, tools, and behavior; no black box.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/continuedev/continue.git cd continue - Step 2 — Install dependencies
Use the package manager the project specifies (check for pnpm or yarn lockfiles).
npm install - Step 3 — Start it
Launch the dev server or build, per the README.
npm run dev
// use cases
What you can build
- Ship features faster with an AI pair programmer.
- Refactor legacy code with confidence.
- Onboard onto unfamiliar codebases.
- Automate tests, docs, and chores.
skill-recorder watches a human do a task once, then generate a reusable AI-agent skill from the recording. The Dev Tools shelf also holds arc-kit — AI-driven enterprise architecture governance — strategy, delivery and assurance harness. Also on this shelf: runtime — the sandbox runtime behind E2B — run AI-generated code safely anywhere.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Will it replace developers?
It multiplies them — the best results come from developers directing, reviewing, and owning the design.
Local or cloud models?
Cloud frontier models code best today; local models keep everything private and free.
Who maintains Continue?
It is an open-source project at continuedev/continue with 5,445 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is my code sent anywhere?
With local models, no. With APIs, check the provider — many offer zero-retention modes.
Which editor does it support?
Coverage varies: VS Code and terminal are universal; check each tool for JetBrains/Neovim.
Is it free?
The tools are open-source; model usage may cost if you use paid APIs.
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Get Continue
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.