What you need first

  • A redeemed Boon key.
  • Continue installed in your editor.
  • Access to Continue’s model or provider configuration.

Setup steps

  1. Open Continue settings or configuration.
  2. Add or select an OpenRouter provider entry.
  3. Paste the key into the provider API-key field.
  4. Choose a model and save the configuration.
  5. Ask Continue to summarize the current file as a quick test.

Troubleshooting

  • A malformed YAML or JSON config can prevent provider settings from loading.
  • A chat model may not be the best fit for autocomplete.
  • If requests fail, test the key in a simpler OpenRouter-compatible tool to isolate the issue.

Do not store raw keys in shared config

If your Continue config is committed or synced, do not put the raw key there. Use the secret-storage path recommended by Continue’s current documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use different models for chat and autocomplete?

Continue may allow separate model roles depending on version and configuration.

What should I test first?

Ask for a short explanation of code you already understand. That confirms the connection without risking important changes.