CONTINUE PUB_DATE: 2026.02.03

CONTINUE CONFIG-YAML 1.41–1.42 EXPANDS MODEL ROUTING, HARDENS CLI/NETWORKING

Continue shipped config-yaml updates that add OpenRouter dynamic model loading and Nous Research Hermes models, plus SSL verification for client transports and ...

Continue config-yaml 1.41–1.42 expands model routing, hardens CLI/networking

Continue shipped config-yaml updates that add OpenRouter dynamic model loading and Nous Research Hermes models, plus SSL verification for client transports and reasoning-content handling in chats config-yaml 1.42.0 1. The prior release fixes OpenAI Responses API parallel tool-call call_ids, improves WSL PATH detection, patches file-descriptor leaks in resource monitoring, upgrades openapi-generator, and adds .continuerc.json tool prompt overrides config-yaml 1.41.0 2. A separate CLI stable build was published directly from main CLI v1.5.43 3; note the Feb 3 config changes may land in a subsequent CLI cut.

  1. Adds: OpenRouter provider, Hermes models, SSL verification toggle, and reasoning-content support. 

  2. Adds: Responses API call_ids fix, WSL PATH detection, resource monitoring stability, tool prompt overrides. 

  3. Adds: Stable CLI build note; timing suggests it may not include Feb 3 config-yaml changes. 

[ WHY_IT_MATTERS ]
01.

Dynamic model routing via OpenRouter and Hermes expands provider choice while centralizing config.

02.

Fixes for Responses API call_ids and FD leaks reduce flaky runs and improve runtime stability.

[ WHAT_TO_TEST ]
  • terminal

    Validate Responses API parallel tool-call call_ids and reasoning-content propagation end-to-end.

  • terminal

    Exercise OpenRouter/Hermes routing behind corporate proxies with SSL verification on/off policies.

[ BROWNFIELD_PERSPECTIVE ]

Legacy codebase integration strategies...

  • 01.

    Gate new providers and .continuerc.json prompt overrides behind feature flags to avoid breaking existing pipelines.

  • 02.

    On Windows dev hosts, verify WSL PATH detection doesn’t disrupt custom shells or bootstrap scripts.

[ GREENFIELD_PERSPECTIVE ]

Fresh architecture paradigms...

  • 01.

    Adopt OpenRouter-first routing with explicit model allowlists and environment-scoped configs from day one.

  • 02.

    Standardize SSL verification enabled by default, documenting exceptions only for approved local dev cases.