Continue
AdvancedOpen-source AI code assistant that connects any LLM to your IDE. Customise your AI coding experience with the models and context you prefer.
Key Features
Best For
Continue is particularly well-suited for the following use cases and audiences:
Getting Started
Best suited for experienced developers comfortable with technical tools. Here is how to begin your journey with Continue:
Configure API Access
Set up API keys and authentication to unlock the tool's full potential.
Customise Your Setup
Adjust settings, create custom configurations, and optimise for your workflow.
Master the CLI
Learn command-line operations for maximum efficiency and automation.
Build Integrations
Create custom integrations with your existing toolchain and processes.
Skill Level Requirements
Best suited for experienced developers comfortable with technical tools. Continue provides excellent documentation and community support to help users at the advanced level succeed with the platform.
$82M ARR
Windsurf annual recurring revenue at time of $250M acquisition by Cognition in July 2025
TechCrunch, July 2025
40.08%
SWE-bench score for Windsurf's SWE-1.5 model at 950 tokens per second
Windsurf / Codeium, 2025
1M+
paying Cursor subscribers by early 2026
Cursor Series D disclosure, 2025
“Devin and Windsurf solve completely different problems. Windsurf is where you build - it keeps you in flow. Devin is where you delegate - you write the brief, it does the work. Most teams need both, but you should master one before adding the other.”
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