> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tensorx.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tensorx.ai/ai-coding-assistants/continue.md).

# Continue

[Continue](https://continue.dev/) is an open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It connects to TensorX through OpenAI-compatible configuration.

## Prerequisites

* Continue extension installed in your IDE
* TensorX API key from [app.tensorx.ai](https://app.tensorx.ai)

## Configuration

### VS Code

1. Open Continue settings by clicking the gear icon in the Continue panel
2. Edit your `config.json` file with the following configuration:

```json
{
  "models": [
    {
      "title": "GLM 5.3 (TensorX)",
      "provider": "openai",
      "model": "z-ai/glm-5.3",
      "apiKey": "your-tensorx-api-key",
      "apiBase": "https://api.tensorx.ai/v1"
    },
    {
      "title": "z-ai/glm-5.3-flash (TensorX)",
      "provider": "openai",
      "model": "z-ai/glm-5.3-flash",
      "apiKey": "your-tensorx-api-key",
      "apiBase": "https://api.tensorx.ai/v1"
    }
  ],
  "tabAutocompleteModel": {
    "title": "TensorX Autocomplete",
    "provider": "openai",
    "model": "qwen/qwen3.8-flash-next",
    "apiKey": "your-tensorx-api-key",
    "apiBase": "https://api.tensorx.ai/v1"
  }
}
```

### JetBrains IDEs

The configuration is the same for JetBrains IDEs. Access Continue settings through:

1. Open the Continue tool window
2. Click on settings
3. Edit the `config.json` with the configuration above

## Config File Location

The Continue config file is located at:

* **Mac/Linux**: `~/.continue/config.json`
* **Windows**: `%USERPROFILE%\.continue\config.json`

## Multiple Models

You can add multiple TensorX models for different use cases:

```json
{
  "models": [
    {
      "title": "GLM 5.3 (Complex Tasks)",
      "provider": "openai",
      "model": "z-ai/glm-5.3",
      "apiKey": "your-tensorx-api-key",
      "apiBase": "https://api.tensorx.ai/v1"
    },
    {
      "title": "Qwen 3.8 Flash Next (Quick Tasks)",
      "provider": "openai",
      "model": "qwen/qwen3.8-flash-next",
      "apiKey": "your-tensorx-api-key",
      "apiBase": "https://api.tensorx.ai/v1"
    },
    {
      "title": "z-ai/glm-5.3-flash Mini (Fast)",
      "provider": "openai",
      "model": "qwen/qwen3.8-flash-next",
      "apiKey": "your-tensorx-api-key",
      "apiBase": "https://api.tensorx.ai/v1"
    }
  ]
}
```

## Tab Autocomplete

Enable code autocomplete with TensorX:

```json
{
  "tabAutocompleteModel": {
    "title": "TensorX Autocomplete",
    "provider": "openai",
    "model": "qwen/qwen3.8-flash-next",
    "apiKey": "your-tensorx-api-key",
    "apiBase": "https://api.tensorx.ai/v1"
  },
  "tabAutocompleteOptions": {
    "debounceDelay": 500,
    "maxPromptTokens": 1500
  }
}
```

## Model selection

Call `GET /v1/models` with your TensorX API key and use one of the returned IDs. If the integration depends on a capability or token limit, query `GET /v1/model/info` before selecting the model. See [Models](/api-reference/models.md) for examples.

***

## Troubleshooting

### Connection issues

1. Verify your API key is correct
2. Ensure `apiBase` ends with `/v1`
3. Check the Continue output panel for error messages

### Model not working

* Confirm the model name exactly matches TensorX's supported models
* Try a different model to isolate the issue

## Resources

* [Continue Documentation](https://docs.continue.dev/)
* [TensorX API Reference](/api-reference/overview.md)


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