Recommended Models for Autocomplete in Continue
Choose the best autocomplete model for Continue, including hosted high-performance options, fast speed/quality tradeoffs, and local privacy-first models.
Setting up the right model for autocomplete is important for a smooth coding experience. Here are our top recommendations:
Model Recommendations
| Model role | Best open models | Best closed models | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autocomplete | Closed models are slightly better than open models |
For a complete comparison of all models, see our comprehensive model recommendations.
Next Edit Model
For proactive code prediction that anticipates your next edit, Continue supports specialized Next Edit models:
Supported Next Edit model:
mercury-coder-nextedit: Primary model optimized for next edit prediction
Next Edit automatically activates when you have a compatible model configured for autocomplete and the appropriate access permissions.
Need Help?
If you're not seeing any completions or need more detailed configuration options, check out our comprehensive autocomplete deep dive guide.
Model Compatibility
To see a complete list of models and their capabilities, visit our Model Capabilities guide.