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continue.dev - open-source continuous ai for faster shipping

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Updated for 2026

About Continue.dev

Open-source CLI tool for Continuous AI that runs async agents on pull requests to enforce team rules, catch issues, and accelerate software shipping.

Key Capabilities

Async agents run on every PR to enforce rules defined in code

Silent operation: only flags issues with suggested fixes and diffs

Headless mode for cloud agents, TUI mode for sync coding

Full codebase access for context-aware reviews

Integrations with GitHub, Sentry, Snyk, Supabase, and more

Open-source CLI with customizable agent workflows

Standout Features

PR Agents

Run async agents on every pull request to enforce rules and catch issues automatically.

Silent Enforcement

Agents only flag issues when found, providing suggested fixes without noise.

CLI-First Design

Headless mode for cloud agents and TUI mode for interactive sync coding sessions.

Custom Agents

Build tailored agents for your team's standards, conventions, and workflows.

Parallel Execution

Run multiple agents in parallel with background tasks for efficient workflows.

Dev Tool Integrations

Connect with GitHub, Sentry, Snyk, Supabase, and CI/CD pipelines.

Perfect for

Team Code Quality
Fast Shipping
Custom AI Agents
PR Enforcement
Open-Source Teams
Workflow Automation

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