CodeContinue - AI Code Completion for Sublime Text

An LLM-powered Sublime Text plugin that provides intelligent inline code completion suggestions using OpenAI-compatible APIs. Check out CodeContinue blog post here.

Features

• Fast inline code completion powered by your choice of LLM
• Simple keyboard shortcuts: Just Enter to suggest, Tab to accept (⚠️ Note: Keybindings are not enabled by default)
• Context-aware suggestions based on surrounding code
• Configurable for multiple languages (Python, C++, JavaScript, etc.)
• Works with any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint

Installation

Option 1: Install via Package Control (Live Now)

We provide cross-platform installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

1. Install package control
   • Open command pallete via Ctrl + Shift + P or Cmd + Shift + P on Mac
   • Type “Install Package Control”
   • Select the context menue
2. Install the Package
   • Open command pallete and search for codeContinue
   • Press Enter to install
3. Configure codeContinue
   • After installing codeContinue, a setup wizard appears automatically (if you miss it, just open command pallete and search for “CodeContinue: Configure”)
   • Enter API end point and model name. Check Configuration for details.

Here as you can see below, I am just using LMStudio to run Qwen3-Coder-2.5B-Coder model locally. Get the server address and model name exactly from LMStudio and paste it in the setup wizard.

Enable Key Binding

The keybinding is not enabled by default to avoid possible conflicts with other packages. You can enable it by opening command pallette, type “prefernces : codeContinue Key Binding” and press Enter. It will show two panes, on left suggestion key binding and on right accept key binding. Copy paste the preffered key and save. That's it!

Option 2: Manual Install (For Developers)

If you prefer manual setup, clone the repo and just use either of the CLI based method or GUI method.

1. Python CLI Installer

python install.py

Interactive command-line installer. Detects Sublime Text automatically, walks you through configuration.

1. GUI Installer

python install_gui.py

Graphical installer with Tkinter. Pre-loads existing settings, configurable interface.

Configuration

Settings are saved automatically. Reconfigure Anytime with Ctrl+Shift+P. Following are configuration options.

• endpoint: Your OpenAI-compatible API endpoint (v1 format) - Required

  • OpenAI: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions
  • Local server: http://localhost:8000/v1/chat/completions
  • Other providers: Use their v1-compatible endpoint

• model: The model to use for completions - Required

  • Tested models so far are as follows:
  • gpt-oss-20b
  • Qwen/Qwen2.5-Coder-1.5B-Instruct

• api_key: Authentication key (optional)

  • Only needed if your endpoint requires it
  • For OpenAI: sk-...
  • Leave blank if not needed

• max_context_lines: Number of lines of context to send (default: 30)

  • Increase for more context, decrease for faster responses

• timeout_ms: Request timeout in milliseconds (default: 20000)

  • Increase if using slower endpoints

• trigger_language: Array of language scopes to enable the plugin

  • Examples: python, cpp, javascript, typescript, java, go, rust, etc.

• debug: Enable debug logging to console (default: false)

  • Set to true to see detailed logs in View → Show Console
  • Plugin is silent by default

API Authentication

For endpoints requiring authentication (like OpenAI):

1. Using the Configure command:

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+P → “CodeContinue: Configure”
   • When prompted for API Key, enter your key (e.g., sk-... for OpenAI)
   • Settings are saved automatically

2. Or edit settings directly:

   • Open Preferences > Package Settings > CodeContinue > Settings
   • Add your API key: “json { "api_key”: “sk-your-api-key-here” }

## Requirements

- Sublime Text 4
- Internet connection (for API access)
- Access to an OpenAI-compatible API endpoint

## Troubleshooting

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### Setup wizard not appearing
- Restart Sublime Text: File -> Exit, then reopen
- Check Sublime Text console (View -> Show Console) for errors
- Manually run: `Preferences > Package Settings > CodeContinue > Settings`
- Or use `Ctrl+Shift+P` → "CodeContinue: Configure"

### Suggestions not appearing
- Check that your language is in the `trigger_language` list
- Verify your API endpoint is accessible and correct
- Enable debug logging: set `"debug": true` in settings, then check `View → Show Console`
- Try `Ctrl+Shift+P` -> "CodeContinue: Configure" to verify settings
- Make sure you have an active API key if required

### Timeout errors
- Increase `timeout_ms` in settings (default: 20000ms)
- Try a faster model or local endpoint
- Check your internet connection
- Verify your API key is valid

### Authentication/Connection errors
- Verify your API key is correct
- Make sure endpoint URL is exactly right (copy-paste to avoid typos)
- Check if the endpoint is currently running/available
- Use `Ctrl+Shift+P` -> "CodeContinue: Configure" to update credentials

### Keybindings not working
- Make sure you've set up keybindings (they're not enabled by default)
- Go to `Preferences > Package Settings > CodeContinue > Key Bindings`
- Check for conflicts with other packages
- Try alternative key combinations

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## Advanced Configuration

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CodeContinue works with any OpenAI-compatible v1 API. Examples:

**OpenAI:**

endpoint: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions model: gpt-3.5-turbo or gpt-4 api_key: sk-…

**Local LLM (LLaMA, Mistral, etc.):**

endpoint: http://localhost:8000/v1/chat/completions model: (whatever model you're running) api_key: (usually not needed)

**Hugging Face Inference API:**

endpoint: https://api-inference.huggingface.co/v1/chat/completions model: HuggingFaceH4/zephyr-7b-beta apikey: hf…

**Other providers:**
Any endpoint supporting OpenAI's v1 chat completion format will work.
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## License

See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.