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Continue
Open-source AI code assistant that works in VS Code and JetBrains — use any LLM (local or cloud) for code completion, chat, and editing.
Why It Matters
Continue lets you use Claude, GPT-4, or local models like Llama in your IDE. That flexibility means enterprise security policies or personal preferences don't limit your AI coding tools.
Limitations
Requires LLM setup · Less polished than commercial tools · Community support only
Last updated: Mar 18, 2026
Ethics & Responsibility
78
Good
Above-average practices with good transparency.
Safety
80
Good safety practices in place with active monitoring.
Bias
78
Active bias monitoring with documented fairness practices.
Power
75
Transparent governance with community input.
Copyright
72
Clear content policies with attribution practices.
Security
78
Robust safeguards against malicious use.
Privacy
78
Clear privacy policies with opt-out options.
Environment
58
Standard practices; limited environmental reporting.
Military
88
Explicit policy against military and surveillance use.
Arts
91
Augments creative work with licensed training data and creator compensation.
Truth
88
Strong factual accuracy with citation-based outputs and watermarking.
Cognition
75
Supports learning outcomes alongside assistance.
Known Concerns
- Open source coding assistant — strong transparency
Last updated: 2026-03
How we score ethics:
Tools are evaluated across 11 categories based on public disclosures, third-party audits, regulatory actions, and documented incidents.
Good Bot = Top 25% of ethics scores
Bad Bot = Bottom 10% of ethics scores
User Ratings
GitHub
20K+ stars
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