Continue for C#: does it hold up?

Auto-updated · last refreshed 9/3/2026

Short answer

Continue works with C# the way it works with most languages: fully OSS. The catch is config-heavy.

Language-specific notes

C# is well-supported. Watch for .NET version drift; some tools default to older LTS.

Setup for C#

1. Install Continue from continue.dev
2. Open your C# project
3. If you use MCP servers, add them via the settings pane
4. Let it index the codebase (usually 1-3 min for small projects)

Features that matter for C# devs

Pricing

free tier (OSS extension, BYO API keys).

Verdict

Pick Continue for C# if you are teams that need OSS auditable AI tooling, or local LLM users.

Alternatives for C#

• Cursor for C#
• Windsurf for C#
• Claude Code for C#
• GitHub Copilot for C#

Continue head-to-heads

• Continue vs Cursor
• Continue vs Windsurf
• Continue vs Claude Code
• Continue vs GitHub Copilot

FAQ

Is Continue the best AI tool for C#?

Depends on your workflow. Continue is strongest when you want fully OSS. For a full head-to-head, see the comparisons page.

Does Continue support the latest C# version?

Continue supports models like any via API, which are trained on C# through late 2025 at minimum. Bleeding-edge language features may need context.

Can I use Continue offline for C#?

Yes, Continue supports local models via Ollama or LM Studio, which works for C# but with smaller model quality.