---
title: "Continue.dev API: FreeTheAI in config.yaml"
description: "Add FreeTheAI models to the Continue extension for VS Code and JetBrains with a config.yaml model entry using the openai provider."
url: https://freetheai.org/setup/continue-dev
language: en
updated: 2026-09-29
---

# Continue.dev API: FreeTheAI in config.yaml

Continue adds FreeTheAI models in config.yaml with the openai provider and FreeTheAI as apiBase.

## Settings

- provider: `openai`
- apiBase: `https://api.freetheai.org/v1`
- model: `glm-5.3`

## Steps

1. **Edit config.yaml.** Open ~/.continue/config.yaml (or use the gear in the Continue panel) and add:

```yaml
name: My Config
version: 0.0.1
schema: v1

models:
  - name: FreeTheAI GLM 5.3
    provider: openai
    model: glm-5.3
    apiBase: https://api.freetheai.org/v1
    apiKey: ftai_your_key_here
    roles:
      - chat
      - edit
      - apply
```
2. **Pick the model.** Save the file and choose FreeTheAI GLM 5.3 in the Continue model menu.

## Tips

- Tab autocomplete needs a completions (FIM) model, which FreeTheAI does not serve. Use FreeTheAI for chat, edit, and apply.

## Troubleshooting

**Why does autocomplete not work with FreeTheAI in Continue?**

Autocomplete uses the legacy completions endpoint. FreeTheAI serves chat completions, so give the autocomplete role to another model.

Checked: Checked against Continue's docs (OpenAI compatible providers) on 2026-09-29.