Continue Review — AI Coding Agent Guide (2026)

Type

Assistant / Agent

Interface

IDE extension

Open source

Yes

Model choice

Any — BYOK

Backed by

Y Combinator

Pricing

Free

Official site

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What is Continue?

Continue is YC-backed open source that brings Copilot-style chat and autocomplete plus agent capabilities to VS Code and JetBrains — with any model you choose, including local ones. Its hub lets teams share assistants and context.

Key features

Chat + autocomplete + agents

Full AI toolkit in your existing IDE.

Any model, including local

Ollama and local models supported.

Team hub

Share assistants, docs, and context across a team.

Pros and cons

Pros

Open source with YC backing
Works in VS Code and JetBrains
Local-model friendly

Cons

Jack of all trades — less deep than specialists
Setup for local models takes work
Agent features evolving fast

Who is it for?

Developers who want an open, model-flexible AI toolkit inside the IDE they already use.

FAQ

Is Continue free?

Core is open source and free; the hub has team plans.

Can I use local models?

Yes — local models via Ollama are a headline feature.

Is it YC-backed?

Yes — Continue went through Y Combinator.

Try Continue

Pricing and features change fast — check the official site for the latest.

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Last updated: October 2026 · Compare all agents