We are excited to announce an all new launch and rebrand of Codeanywhere, now as an AI Cloud Integrated Development Environment or AI Cloud IDE.
This is a major milestone for Codeanywhere, with our new integration with Continue.dev, the leading open-source AI coding assistant. This partnership brings the future of development directly to your browser, making AI-powered coding assistance accessible without any setup required. You can also watch the full video launch here.
From instant dev environments to powerful AI-driven features, this integration is here to streamline your coding experience.
A New AI Era for Cloud-Based Development
Codeanywhere has always been dedicated to enabling developers to work from anywhere without the usual friction of setting up environments. With this new integration, we’re pushing the boundaries of what a cloud-based IDE can do.
Imagine this: a fully configured development workspace, complete with a powerful AI coding assistant, ready to use within seconds of logging in. That’s the level of simplicity and efficiency Codeanywhere now brings to your workflow.
What’s New in Codeanywhere?
Outside of the AI coding assistant integration, Codeanywhere also introduces a host of new features to the development experience:
- Development Container support: Now fully integrating the Dev Container specification, you can seamlessly use existing configurations without changes, enjoy compatibility with VS Code and other supporting tools, and maintain consistent workflows locally or in the cloud.
- VS Code in the Browser: Work from anywhere, on any device, with a full-featured VS Code compatible IDE accessible directly in your browser.
- Slash Hash URLs: Simply paste a GitHub URL after app.codeanywhere.com/#, and your environment is spun up instantly, complete with your browser-based IDE.
Whether you’re a solo developer or part of a team, these features are designed to save time and reduce the hassles of traditional development setups.
Continue.dev: Our New AI Coding Assistant
Continue.dev is an open-source AI-powered coding assistant built for both VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It empowers developers by offering:
- Model Flexibility: Choose from a range of AI models, such as GPT-4o, Claude 3 Opus or Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and even integrate your own.
- Contextual Insights: Understand why suggestions are made and adjust them to suit your specific coding style.
- Open-Source Transparency: As an open-source project, Continue.dev allows you to explore its inner workings, contribute, and customize.
When integrated with Codeanywhere, Continue.dev becomes even more powerful, providing an unparalleled out-of-the-box AI experience.
How Does Continue.dev Work?
The integration of Continue.dev into Codeanywhere offers a seamless experience with three key affordances:
- AI Chat Assistance: Ask any coding-related question directly within the IDE and get instant, intelligent responses. For instance, you can inquire about the best sorting algorithms or request code snippets in your preferred language.
- Code Editing and Refactoring: Highlight a block of code, provide an instruction (e.g., "Make this more efficient"), and let the AI suggest improvements or transformations.
- Auto-complete Features: Leverage advanced models like Mistral’s Codestral for intelligent and context-aware code suggestions, saving time and reducing errors.
This seamless experience allows developers to transition effortlessly between asking questions, editing code, and leveraging auto-complete—all without switching tools or contexts.
Why This Matters for Developers
The integration of Continue.dev addresses common pain points in modern development:
- Efficiency: By automating repetitive tasks and providing instant insights, developers can focus on the creative aspects of coding.
- Simplicity: No need to install or configure separate tools—everything you need is pre-installed and ready to go.
- Flexibility: Whether you’re working on Python, JavaScript, or any other language, Continue.dev supports a wide variety of use cases and customization options.
With AI and cloud infrastructure working together, developers can achieve more in less time.
Built for the Future of AI Development
This partnership is a step forward in creating an ecosystem where developers, tools, and AI agents work in harmony. By integrating Continue.dev, Codeanywhere positions itself as more than just a cloud-based IDE—it becomes a hub for smarter, faster, and more collaborative development.
Ready to Try It Out?
Experience this AI CLoud IDE for yourself:
- Visit Codeanywhere.com.
- Create a free account or log in to your existing one.
- Launch a workspace and start coding with Continue.dev pre-installed.
No installations, no configurations, and no friction—just seamless coding with AI-powered assistance.
