CodeContinue - AI Code Completion for Sublime Text

An LLM-powered Sublime Text plugin that provides intelligent inline code completion suggestions using OpenAI-compatible APIs.

Features

• Fast inline code completion powered by your choice of LLM
• Simple keyboard shortcuts: Just Enter to suggest, Tab to accept
• Context-aware suggestions based on surrounding code
• Configurable for multiple languages (Python, C++, JavaScript, etc.)
• Works with any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint

⚠️ Key-binding Disclaimer: We are aware of potential issues due to defaultt keybindings. However, Tab key rarely conflicts with other plugins. If it creates any issue, please change to other keys. Check below for guidelines.

Installation

Option 1: Install via Package Control (coming soon)

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
   • Enter API end point and model name. Check Configuration for details.

Option 2: Manual Install

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.

2. 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

  • Examples: gpt-3.5-turbo, gpt-4, Qwen/Qwen2.5-Coder-1.5B-Instruct, etc.

• 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.

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:

   {
       "api_key": "sk-your-api-key-here"
   }

Default Keybinding

⚠️ Key-binding Disclaimer: We know we should not publish with keybindings, but Tab key rarely conflicts with other plugins. If it creates any issue, please change to other keys.

• Tab: Accept suggestion

Customizing the keybinding: If Tab conflicts with your workflow, you can change it:

1. Go to Preferences > Package Settings > CodeContinue > Key Bindings
2. Modify the keybinding:

   [
       {
           "keys": ["right"],  // or "ctrl+right", "end", etc.
           "command": "code_continue_accept"
       }
   ]

Requirements

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

Troubleshooting

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
• Check console for errors: 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

Advanced Configuration

Custom API Endpoints

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
api_key: hf_...

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

License

See LICENSE file for details.