Continue for Solidity: does it hold up?
Auto-updated · last refreshed 9/3/2026
Short answer
Continue works with Solidity the way it works with most languages: fully OSS. The catch is config-heavy.
Language-specific notes
Solidity needs careful review. AI often produces vulnerable patterns. Never ship without audit.
Setup for Solidity
- Install Continue from continue.dev
- Open your Solidity project
- If you use MCP servers, add them via the settings pane
- Let it index the codebase (usually 1-3 min for small projects)
Features that matter for Solidity devs
| Feature | Continue |
|---|---|
| Autocomplete | Yes |
| Agent mode (multi-file) | Yes |
| Terminal integration | No |
| Codebase indexing | Yes |
| Local models (privacy) | Yes |
| MCP support | Yes |
Pricing
free tier (OSS extension, BYO API keys).
Verdict
Pick Continue for Solidity if you are teams that need OSS auditable AI tooling, or local LLM users.
Alternatives for Solidity
Continue head-to-heads
FAQ
Is Continue the best AI tool for Solidity?
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 Solidity version?
Continue supports models like any via API, which are trained on Solidity through late 2025 at minimum. Bleeding-edge language features may need context.
Can I use Continue offline for Solidity?
Yes, Continue supports local models via Ollama or LM Studio, which works for Solidity but with smaller model quality.