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Code Companion - Modes

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Modes in Code Companion

Code Companion offers multiple modes for working with your code and interacting with the AI and tools, each for distinct workflows and safety levels. The main modes are Plan, Chat , and Agent.

Plan Mode

Plan Mode is designed for safe, read-only exploration and analysis of your codebase. It restricts the system to non-destructive actions, allowing you to search, read, and analyze code without making changes.

Code Companion - Agentic

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How Agent Mode Works

Agent mode equips the Chat model with the tools needed to handle a wide range of coding tasks, allowing the model to make decisions and save you the work of manually finding context and performing actions.

Warning

Please note that when working on unusually large projects on IntelliJ, you may experience some interruptions while launching /init command.

Code Companion - Plan

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Plan Mode in Continue – Safe, Read-Only Code Exploration

Learn how to use Plan Mode in Continue to explore and understand codebases safely with read-only tools, search, and analysis before making changes

What is Plan mode?

Plan mode is a restricted environment that provides read-only access to your codebase. It’s designed for safe exploration, understanding code, and planning changes without making any modifications.

What Are the Key Features of Plan Mode?

Read-only tools: Access files, search, and analyze without risk
Safe exploration: Perfect for understanding unfamiliar codebases
Planning focus: Develop implementation strategies before execution
MCP support: Works with all MCP tools alongside built-in read-only tools

How Plan Mode Works

Plan mode filters the available tools to only include read-only operations. This means you can:

Code Companion - Chat

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Quick Start

Chat makes it easy to ask for help from an AI without leaving your IDE. Get explanations, generate code, and iterate on solutions conversationally.

Basic Usage

1. Start a Conversation

Type your question or request in the chat input and press Enter.

Examples:

“Explain this function”
“How do I handle errors in this code?”
“Generate a test for this component”

2. Include Code Context

Select code in your editor, then use the keyboard shortcut to include it in your chat:

Code Companion - Autocomplete

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Quick Start

How to use

VSCode

If autocomplete is on, a checkmark will appear in the status panel at the bottom right. If it’s off, a crossed-out circle will appear.

Click the Code Companion button in the status panel at the bottom right of the screen. A drop-down list will open in the search bar at the top. Click on Disable/Enable autocomplete.

Code Companion - Edit

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Quick Start

How to use it

Edit is a convenient way to make quick changes to specific code and files. Select code, describe your code changes, and a diff will be streamed inline to your file which you can accept or reject.

Edit is recommended for small, targeted changes, such as

Writing comments
Generating unit tests
Refactoring functions or methods

Highlight code and activate

Highlight the block of code you would like to modify and press cmd/ctrl + i to active Edit mode. You can also enter Edit mode by pressing cmd/ctrl + i with no code highlighted, which will default to editing the current file.

Code Companion - Built-in Tools

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Built-in Tools

Tools provide a flexible, powerful way for models to interface with the external world. Code Companion includes several built-in tools which provide the model access to IDE functionality.

1. read_file

Use:
Use this tool if you need to view the contents of an existing file.

Type:
Automatic

Description:
Use this tool if you need to view the contents of an existing file.

Arguments:

filepath (string): The path of the file to read, relative to the root of the workspace (NOT uri or absolute path)

2. create_new_file

Use:
Create a new file. Only use this when a file doesn’t exist and should be created

Code Companion - MCP Server

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MCP Server

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enables connection with external tools, systems, and databases by running MCP-compliant services. This allows for integration, extensibility, and advanced interactions within your development environment.

Warning

MCP server is not available in version 3.x due to security reasons.