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An open-source coding agent for working with AI models in developer workflows. Notes say what changes if you switch.
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Continue
An open-source coding agent for working with AI models in developer workflows.
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Cline is an open-source coding agent for editors, the terminal, and desktop, while Continue is described for developer workflows.
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Kilo Code adds editor, terminal, and cloud access with a free choice of models; Continue is described for developer workflows.
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OpenCode is a free, open-source terminal coding assistant, while Continue is described as an agent for developer workflows.
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Codewhale is a free, open-source terminal coding agent for hosted or local models, instead of a broader workflow tool.
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