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

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Settings

Setting	Value
provider	openai
apiBase	https://api.freetheai.org/v1
model	fta/zai/glm-5.3

Steps

Edit config.yaml

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

name: My Config
version: 0.0.1
schema: v1

models:
  - name: FreeTheAI GLM 5.3
    provider: openai
    model: fta/zai/glm-5.3
    apiBase: https://api.freetheai.org/v1
    apiKey: ftai_your_key_here
    roles:
      - chat
      - edit
      - apply

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.

Common questions

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.

More help

• Every API error and its fix
• Limits and the daily reset
• Continue website and source code

How this guide was checked

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