VS Code Continue 接入硅基流动 SiliconFlowSetting up VS Code Continue with SiliconFlow

Setting up VS Code Continue with SiliconFlow

Who it's for

• Developers chasing maximum cost-efficiency
• Existing Continue users who want to switch to a low-cost API provider
• Anyone who wants the flexibility to switch between open-source models (DeepSeek, Qwen, etc.)

Prerequisites

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

Key configuration

• Base URL: https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1
• Chat / Edit Model: deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-Coder-V2-Instruct
• Code Model: deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-Coder-V2-Instruct
• Authentication: Bearer <API_KEY>

Setup steps

1. Open the Continue configuration file (config.json).
2. Add a new OpenAI-compatible provider.
3. Fill in the SiliconFlow Base URL, API Key, and default model ID.
4. Use a simple repository to verify code completion, explanation, and refactoring.

Troubleshooting

• If responses are slow, try switching to a lighter model (such as Qwen/Qwen2.5-Coder-7B-Instruct).
• If a model ID cannot be found, check the model list page in the SiliconFlow documentation.
• If costs rise too quickly, switch to a smaller open-source model to cut spending.

Cost note

SiliconFlow prices are typically 50-70% of official direct access; light-to-moderate usage usually stays within ¥0-50/month. New users get free credits for validation.