Continue
Continue
Open sourceProduct status: Historical record
Continue's current README says the original repository is read-only and no longer actively maintained, with final 2.0.0 IDE/CLI releases; the official site says the company was acquired by Cursor. This historical status and archived source status concern the original project, not the usability of every existing installation or fork, or all Cursor products. Earlier configuration guides remain reference material. Current hosted subscriptions, support and account access were not confirmed; no installation or migration was tested. This page preserves a historical product record. It is excluded from current recommendations. The descriptions, features, screenshots and editorial opinions below describe its historical offering, not a service available to buy or use now.
- Hosted service:
- Not confirmed
- Source code:
- Archived repository; hosted availability is separate
Status source checked: · Status source
Continue — Historical record. Continue's current README says the original repository is read-only and no longer actively maintained, with final 2.0.0 IDE/CLI releases; the official site says the company was acquired by Cursor. This historical status and archived source status concern the original project, not the usability of every existing installation or fork, or all Cursor products. Earlier configuration guides remain reference material. Current hosted subscriptions, support and account access were not confirmed; no installation or migration was tested.
Historical product information
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Decision notes
This page preserves a historical product record. It is excluded from current recommendations. The descriptions, features, screenshots and editorial opinions below describe its historical offering, not a service available to buy or use now.
Official-document research
Based on the cited documentation. We did not use the product, purchase a plan, or run quality, speed or reliability tests in this review.
Consider it for
- Existing users assessing migration or a maintained fork
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- New projects requiring official updates and support
- Assuming every connected model or tool stays offline
Pricing and conditions
Current terms unconfirmed
The Apache2 code carries no subscription fee, but model inference, equipment, hosting and independent maintenance can cost money. Current hosted plans, refunds, tax, currency and support entitlements were not confirmed; previous Hub/Team prices are not presented as current offers.
Pricing source read:
Pricing or terms sourceCode, model and service licensing
Apache2 applies to the code with notice, license and change obligations, not model weights, provider services or output clearance. Final 2.0.0 removed anonymous telemetry and authentication according to README; older guides/privacy describe earlier opt-out telemetry. Website, support and connected-provider processing are separate. The February privacy notice covers controller processing and excludes customer processor contracts; it does not prove universal no-training or deletion deadlines.
Basis and limits of the recorded score
Original 4.4/5 retained; the original scoring worksheet and hands-on evidence are unavailable. This documentation review did not re-score it.
Overview
Continue's current README says the repository is read-only and no longer actively maintained, with final 2.0.0 releases for VS Code, CLI and JetBrains. The company site says it was acquired by Cursor. This entry therefore describes the former project's retained coding workflows, not a currently maintained alternative or an assurance of support.
Existing installations and forks are not proved unusable. Earlier documentation covers agent/chat/edit/completion, local models and MCP tools, but external models and tools can still transmit data. Assess version compatibility, security maintenance and migration before retaining an installation; no installation or migration was performed.
Sources
The factual claims in this review were read from the pages below. Each date is when an editor last opened the source, not when the product changed.
- Vendor site Checked 2026-10-15
- Vendor documentation Checked 2026-10-15
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Pros / Cons
Pros
- Public final code and license remain available
- Historical configuration documentation
Cons
- Official project maintenance has stopped
- Legacy documentation may not match final releases
- Current subscription and support terms unresolved
Who it's for
Planning migration from an existing installation
Studying or maintaining a properly licensed fork
Bottom line
Use as historical migration material, with independent maintenance responsibility, rather than a new supported deployment recommendation.
Historical features
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Frequently asked questions
Is Continue currently available?
Continue's current README says the original repository is read-only and no longer actively maintained, with final 2.0.0 IDE/CLI releases; the official site says the company was acquired by Cursor. This historical status and archived source status concern the original project, not the usability of every existing installation or fork, or all Cursor products. Earlier configuration guides remain reference material. Current hosted subscriptions, support and account access were not confirmed; no installation or migration was tested. This page preserves a historical product record. It is excluded from current recommendations. The descriptions, features, screenshots and editorial opinions below describe its historical offering, not a service available to buy or use now.
What is Continue?
Historical product information: Continue is a now unmaintained open-source coding assistant; its final IDE/CLI release remains historical reference. This page preserves a historical product record. It is excluded from current recommendations. The descriptions, features, screenshots and editorial opinions below describe its historical offering, not a service available to buy or use now.
What costs and terms should I check for Continue?
The directory records Free as the historical pricing model for Continue, without a recorded pricing check date. It is not a current price, free tier or purchasable offer. Refer to the status source for the closure or historical context. The Apache2 code carries no subscription fee, but model inference, equipment, hosting and independent maintenance can cost money. Current hosted plans, refunds, tax, currency and support entitlements were not confirmed; previous Hub/Team prices are not presented as current offers.
Is Continue open source?
A source-code link is a historical or repository reference. It does not mean the former hosted service is available, maintained or ready to run. Check the repository status and license separately. Apache2 applies to the code with notice, license and change obligations, not model weights, provider services or output clearance. Final 2.0.0 removed anonymous telemetry and authentication according to README; older guides/privacy describe earlier opt-out telemetry. Website, support and connected-provider processing are separate. The February privacy notice covers controller processing and excludes customer processor contracts; it does not prove universal no-training or deletion deadlines.
What are the best alternatives to Continue?
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Basic Info
- Historical pricing model
- Free
The historical pricing check date is not recorded; this is not a current offer.
The Apache2 code carries no subscription fee, but model inference, equipment, hosting and independent maintenance can cost money. Current hosted plans, refunds, tax, currency and support entitlements were not confirmed; previous Hub/Team prices are not presented as current offers.
- Historical editorial score
- 4.4 / 5 How we score
- Platforms
- Desktop
- Last verified
- Not recorded
