Continue.dev for Web

Boost your developer workflow with Continue.dev

Continue.dev is an open-source autopilot built as an extension for Visual Studio Code that brings advanced AI assistance directly into your editor. It helps developers produce, improve, and understand code faster by combining context-aware suggestions with natural-language interaction.

Why it helps you write better code

With Continue.dev you can ask targeted questions about specific code blocks and receive alternative implementations or clear explanations, which accelerates problem solving and learning. The extension is designed to streamline common tasks so you spend less time wrestling with boilerplate and more time on meaningful design and logic.

Core features and capabilities

• Edit existing code using plain-language instructions, making refactors and modifications straightforward without manual rewrites.
• Create new source files from scratch quickly, accelerating prototyping and new feature work.
• Improve or rewrite sections of code automatically, helping enforce consistency and reduce technical debt.
• Generate working code snippets or complete implementations to jump-start tasks.
• Ask for in-context explanations or alternative approaches for selected code to deepen understanding and find better solutions.
• Benefit from an active community and ongoing updates that keep the tool current and improve reliability.

Getting started tips

1. Install the Continue.dev extension in Visual Studio Code and grant it access to the workspace where you want assistance.
2. Highlight a block of code or open a new file, then type a natural-language request (for example: “refactor this loop to be asynchronous” or “create a unit test for this function”).
3. Review the suggested changes, tweak them if needed, and apply the edits. Use follow-up questions to refine behavior or explore alternatives.

Final notes

Continue.dev is intended to augment your workflow—not replace your judgment. Treat its suggestions as starting points: validate behavior, check for edge cases, and adapt generated code to fit your project’s conventions and security requirements. With regular updates and community support, it’s a practical companion for developers seeking to speed up routine tasks and learn as they code.