v1.2.20 patches memory leaks, IDE freezes, and message handling crashes across JetBrains and VS Code adapters—critical if you're hitting sidebar hangs or autocomplete failures.
Summary
JetBrains and VS Code IDE integration is where AI coding assistants live; unhandled exceptions and memory leaks directly tank developer velocity. These fixes target the hard-to-debug sync layer between core and IDE processes.
Why it matters
JetBrains and VS Code IDE integration is where AI coding assistants live; unhandled exceptions and memory leaks directly tank developer velocity. These fixes target the hard-to-debug sync layer between core and IDE processes.
Implementation verdict
Drop-in upgrade for Continue plugin users. No configuration changes required. Install immediately if running v1.2.19 with JetBrains or VS Code—the JCEF message chunking and disposed browser guards fix real crash vectors.
Sources
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