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Continue

Tool: Open-source Copilot alternative (VS Code extension + CLI)

11 stars
byhivellm
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Best use case

Continue is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Tool: Open-source Copilot alternative (VS Code extension + CLI)

Teams using Continue should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/continue/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hivellm/rulebook/main/templates/skills/cli/continue/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/continue/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How Continue Compares

Feature / AgentContinueStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Tool: Open-source Copilot alternative (VS Code extension + CLI)

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

<!-- CONTINUE:START -->
# Continue CLI/Extension Rules

**Tool**: Open-source Copilot alternative (VS Code extension + CLI)

## Quick Start

```bash
# In VS Code: Install Continue extension
# Or CLI: npm install -g continue-cli
```

## Usage

```bash
# Always reference AGENTS.md in prompts:
"Follow @AGENTS.md standards. Implement [feature] with tests (95%+ coverage)."

# Slash commands:
/edit    # Edit files
/chat    # Ask questions
/cmd     # Run terminal commands
```

## Workflow

1. Open AGENTS.md in editor for Continue to read
2. Use `/edit` to modify code following standards
3. Reference AGENTS.md in every request
4. Run quality checks after changes

**Critical**: Keep AGENTS.md open or reference it explicitly in prompts.

<!-- CONTINUE:END -->

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