Interactive Setup (Recommended)
The fastest way to get started:- Detect your existing framework or help you set one up
- Install the SDK automatically
- Generate configuration files
- Set up real-time alerts
- Create example code
Starting from scratch? Run
npx continum init in an empty folder to set up a complete project with your chosen framework and Continum built-in!Manual Installation
Install the Continum SDK using your preferred package manager: Current Version: 0.6.4Requirements
- Node.js 18+ or Bun 1.0+
- TypeScript 5.0+ (recommended)
- Your LLM provider SDK (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.)
Get Your API Key
Get your API key from the dashboard:- Sign in with GitHub
- Create a customer account (Individual or Company)
- Generate an API key
- Save it securely (you won’t see it again)
Environment Variables
Create a.env file in your project root:
Basic Setup
Global Configuration (Recommended)
For production, configure once and use everywhere:TypeScript Support
The SDK is written in TypeScript and includes full type definitions:Verify Installation
Test your setup with this simple script:Common Issues
Missing API Key
CONTINUM_API_KEY is set in your environment variables.
Invalid API Key
Provider SDK Not Installed
Next Steps
Configuration
Learn about SDK configuration options
Presets
Explore presets and compliance frameworks
Blocking Mode
Use blocking mode for high-risk scenarios
Alerts
Set up real-time alerts

