Continue Settings Panel - Card-based Layout The new settings experience introduces a card-based layout that reduces visual clutter while maintaining powerful functionality. Every setting is more discoverable and easier to modify, whether you’re on an ultrawide monitor or a small laptop screen.

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Quick Access

Settings Icon

Click the gear in the Continue sidebar

VS Code Settings

File → Preferences → Settings → Extensions → Continue

Config File

Edit config.yml directly for advanced options
Use the toolbar buttons for quick access to specific settings: - Rules (pencil icon) - Custom coding preferences - Tools (wrench icon) - Manage integrations - Models (cube icon) - Configure AI providers

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Core Settings

SettingDescription
Session TabsManage multiple chat sessions
Code WrappingAuto-wrap long code lines
Markdown DisplayShow raw markdown vs rendered
Chat ScrollbarToggle scrollbar visibility
SettingDescription
Auto-accept DiffsApply code changes automatically
Tool RejectionContinue after tool rejection
Auto-namingGenerate session titles automatically

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Model & Assistant Selection

New assistant dropdown with cleaner icons and improved organization display The refined assistant selector features:
  • Organization badges for easy provider identification
  • Smart error handling that sorts problematic configurations while keeping them selectable
  • Keyboard navigation for quick model switching

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Privacy & Data

Local Processing

All code analysis happens locally unless explicitly shared

Telemetry Control

Opt in/out of anonymous usage statistics

Session Management

Sessions auto-save and restore between IDE restarts

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify API keys in config.yml - Check network connectivity - Confirm endpoint URLs are correct
  • Review MCP server configurations - Check tool permissions - Verify tool dependencies are installed
  • Check file permissions
  • Review .gitignore patterns
  • Verify sufficient disk space
Still having issues? Check our comprehensive troubleshooting guide or visit the FAQs for more solutions.

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Next Steps

Configure Models

Set up your AI providers

Add Tools

Extend Continue with MCP tools

Custom Rules

Define coding preferences

Prompts

Customize AI behavior