What is Continue.dev and is it a good alternative to Copilot?

Continue.dev is an open-source AI coding assistant that lets you connect any LLM — including local Ollama models, OpenAI, Anthropic, or your own API endpoint. It's a strong Copilot alternative for developers who want full control over which model powers their completions, privacy via local models, or simply don't want a subscription. The VS Code and JetBrains extensions are actively maintained and production-quality.