Continue integration
Continue API key setup with prepaid controls
Continue can create valuable AI workflows, but repeated context expansion and high-output code generation can make spend hard to predict. NexRelay gives developers using Continue for coding assistance inside an editor a controlled gateway key before scaling usage.
How Continue fits
Continue belongs to OpenAI-compatible coding extensions. The safest setup is a dedicated gateway key, a compatible endpoint, and a small first budget so one client can be tested without exposing a broad provider key.
Recommended setup
Create a Continue-only key and start with lower-cost models before heavier code tasks.
- Create one key for this client only
- Start with a small daily or monthly budget
- Use model allowlists for early testing
- Review request logs after the first successful call
What to verify
After the first request, check that the expected model, endpoint, token meters, billed amount, and status appear in the usage ledger. Increase limits only after the route behaves as expected.
FAQ
Can Continue use a NexRelay API key?
Continue can use NexRelay when the client supports a compatible custom base URL and API key for its request style.
Why use a separate key for Continue?
A separate key makes spend easier to cap, audit, rotate, and disable without affecting other tools.