continuedev / continuedev/continue

Size limit for Read_File

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area:tools ide:vscode kind:bug os:windows
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Description

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Relevant environment info
- OS: Win11
- Continue version: 1.2.22
- IDE version: VS Code
Description

I am using Continue as an extension in VS Code to use a local LLM running in LM Studio 0.4.17.
In Plan mode to scaffold the python scripts.

When attempting to read large files:
read_file failed: File is too large (33450 tokens vs 16384 token limit)

The files I need to use to develop my scripts are not easily fractioned, so the hard 16k limit is a problem.

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Research direction

The payload names no source file or test; locate the Read_File implementation and the code enforcing the 16,384-token limit. Trace how oversized files are handled and find the relevant tests or test location. Done means the requested larger-file behavior is implemented and covered by a test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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