How to Use an Agent

Learn how to add, configure, and use an AI agent in Continue, including setting required inputs and selecting it in your IDE extension.

Steps to Use an AI Agent in Continue

Once you’ve found the agent you want to use on Continue Hub:

1. Click “Add Agent” on its page
2. Add any required inputs (e.g. secrets like API keys)
3. Select “Save changes” in agent sidebar on the right hand side

After saving, open your IDE extension and:

• Select the agent from the agent dropdown in the Continue extension.
• Begin using it for chat, code generation, or other configured capabilities.