Continue
Continue · IDE extensions
Open sourceBYOKOpenAI API★ 36.0K
Open-source coding agent with chat, autocomplete and edit modes plus CLI checks that run in CI.
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Platforms
- VS Code, JetBrains, CLI
- Own API keys
- Yes
- Checked
- 2026-09-24
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Continue works with OpenAI-compatible APIs. Grab a free key and a model from the catalog: for coding · for agents · providers and base URLs
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FAQ
Is Continue free?
Open-source extension for VS Code and JetBrains, free with your own API keys or local models.
Does Continue work with free models?
Yes. It supports your own keys and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can plug in free models from OpenRouter, Groq, NVIDIA Build, or a local Ollama.
What license does Continue use?
Apache-2.0. The source code is open.