A Continue alternative that's just as open — without living in your editor
Continue is great, but it's an editor extension and you configure the models yourself. Wuwei brings the same power as a standalone, zero-setup app.
Continue is a good thing: open source, free, local. But it's a VS Code / JetBrains extension — you use that editor, and you wire up the model APIs yourself. Wuwei walks the same open + local + free path, just as a standalone app: not tied to an editor, models built in with one-click switching, and a zero-config hosted option to start with.
Also open, local, free
Wuwei is open source (MIT), runs locally, and works out of the box, with your code on your own machine.
Standalone app, no editor lock-in
Its own window — use whatever editor you like.
Models built in, one click
No hand-wiring APIs: Claude, any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, or a local model — switch and go.
Hosted option
Start with zero config using Wuwei's hosted credits, or bring your own key.
How they compare
| What you care about | Wuwei | Continue |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Standalone app, editor-agnostic | Editor extension (VS Code / JetBrains) |
| Model setup | Built in, one-click / zero-config hosted | Configure APIs yourself |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) | Yes (also open source) |
| Local & free | Local, free | Local, free (you pay model API) |
Continue and Wuwei are both good open-source, local tools; the difference is mainly form factor and setup.
If you like Continue's philosophy but want a standalone, zero-setup experience, Wuwei is that version.
FAQ
Is Wuwei a free Continue alternative?
Yes. Wuwei is a free, local-first, open-source (MIT) AI agent that reads and writes files, edits code, and runs commands for you. Bring Claude, any OpenAI-compatible endpoint, or a local model.
Is Wuwei free?
Yes — out of the box, no subscription and no credit card. Start with no sign-up, or bring your own API key.
Which platforms does Wuwei support?
Windows, macOS and Linux — download from the website and start instantly.
Is my code safe with Wuwei?
Your project and code stay on your own machine (local-first). It's open source (MIT) so the logic is auditable, and it asks for confirmation before writing files or running commands.