VS Code Continue 接入 DeepSeekSetting up VS Code Continue with DeepSeek

Setting up VS Code Continue with DeepSeek

Who it's for

• Developers who want to validate AI coding with a low-cost setup first
• Those more comfortable with VS Code than Cursor
• Anyone who wants the option to migrate to other compatible APIs later

Prerequisites

• VS Code installed
• The Continue extension installed
• A DeepSeek platform account with an API Key

Key configuration

• Base URL: https://api.deepseek.com
• Chat / Edit Model: deepseek-chat
• Code Model: deepseek-coder

Setup steps

1. Open the Continue configuration file.
2. Add a new OpenAI-compatible provider.
3. Enter the DeepSeek Base URL, API Key, and default model.
4. Use a simple repository to verify code explanation, completion, and refactoring.

Troubleshooting

• If Continue cannot read the configuration, check the JSON syntax first.
• If model responses don't match expectations, make sure the chat model and the code model are configured separately.
• If costs rise too quickly, reduce autocomplete frequency and limit large-context Q&A.

Cost note

This is one of the best paths for low-budget experimentation today. Light-to-moderate usage typically stays within ¥0-80/month.