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The advantage of open-source solutions (such as Continue and Cline) is that users have full control over their own API keys and data flow and pay based on actual API call volume, while the disadvantage is that self-configuration is required and the integrated experience may not be as refined as Cursor.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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9/2/2026
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Valid until: 12/1/2026
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