Setting up the right model for autocomplete is crucial for a smooth coding experience. Here are our top recommendations:

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Hosted-Based (Best Performance)

For the highest quality autocomplete suggestions, we recommend Codestral from Mistral. This model is specifically designed for code completion and offers excellent performance across multiple programming languages. Quick Setup:
  1. Add Codestral from the hub
  2. Get your API key from the Mistral Platform
  3. Configure it in your Continue settings

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Local/Offline (Privacy First)

For a fully local autocomplete experience that doesn’t send your code to external servers, we recommend Qwen 2.5 Coder 1.5B running on Ollama. This model provides good suggestions while keeping your code completely private. Quick Setup:
  1. Install Ollama
  2. Add Qwen 2.5 Coder from the hub
  3. Configure it in your Continue settings

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Need Help?

If you’re not seeing any completions or need more detailed configuration options, check out our comprehensive autocomplete deep dive guide.