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| Field | C ContinueOpen-source autocomplete and chat inside VS Code and JetBrains. | C ClineVS Code agent that can use the editor, the terminal, and the browser. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Docker | No | No |
| Commercial | yes | yes |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category | Coding agents | Coding agents |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Jobs· | Copilot alternative, IDE chat, local autocomplete | VS Code agent, Claude Code alternative |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 29k | 53k |
| Last commit | Sep 6, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 |
| Last release· | Aug 30, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |