How to Create a Block

Learn how to create and remix reusable blocks in Continue Hub for sharing configuration components like models, prompts, and tools with customizable inputs and template variables

How to Remix a Block

You should remix a block if you want to use it after some modifications.

By clicking the “remix” button, you’ll be taken to the “Create a remix” page.

Once here, you’ll be able to 1) edit YAML configuration for the block and 2) change name, description, icon, etc. Clicking “Create block” will make this block available for use in an assistant.

How to Create a Block from Scratch

To create a block from scratch, you will need to click “New block” in the top bar.

After filling out information on the block, you will want to create a block following the config.yaml reference documentation. Refer to examples of blocks on hub.continue.dev and visit the YAML Reference docs for more details.

Block Inputs

Blocks can receive values, including secrets, as inputs through templating. For values that the user of the block needs to set, you can use template variables (e.g. ${{ inputs.API_KEY}}). Then, the user can set API_KEY: ${{ secrets.MY_API_KEY }} in the with clause of their assistant.