Connect Continue to WanAPIs

Continue is an open-source AI coding extension for VS Code and JetBrains that supports OpenAI-compatible providers. Set apiBase to WanAPIs and pay only for the tokens you use.

Setup steps

  1. 1

    Get an API key

    Create an account in the WanAPIs console and generate an API key starting with sk-.

  2. 2

    Edit the Continue config

    Open ~/.continue/config.yaml and add a model under models that uses the openai provider and points at WanAPIs.

    ~/.continue/config.yaml
    models:
      - name: WanAPIs GPT-5.5
        provider: openai
        model: gpt-5.5
        apiBase: https://api.wanapis.com/v1
        apiKey: sk-xxx
  3. 3

    Reload and pick the model

    Save, then choose the new model from the model dropdown in the Continue panel.

FAQ

I'm still on the old config.json — what do I do?

Add the equivalent fields (provider: openai, apiBase, apiKey, model) to the models array. The fields mean the same thing.

Can I configure several models?

Yes. Add more entries under models and switch between them in the panel at any time.

Connect Continue to WanAPIs now

One API key for GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Kimi, GLM and more — pay only for the tokens you use.