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new protocol message
Create a new protocol message by taking the following steps:
Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026
Overview
Create a new protocol message by taking the following steps:
1. Define the message type
Add your new message type definition to the appropriate file in the protocol/ directory with correct TypeScript typing.
2. Check for duplicates
Verify that no existing message type already provides the same functionality.
3. Add to passThrough (if webview ↔ core)
If your message is between webview and core, add it to core/protocol/passThrough.ts.
4. Add to IntelliJ constants (if webview ↔ core)
If your message is between webview and core, add it to extensions/intellij/src/main/kotlin/com/github/continuedev/continueintellijextension/constants/MessageTypes.kt.
5. Implement the message handler
Implement the message in the appropriate location:
- Messages to core:
core/core.ts - Messages to GUI:
useWebviewListenerhook - Messages to VS Code IDE:
VsCodeMessenger.ts - Messages to JetBrains IDE:
IdeProtocolClient.kt
6. Test the implementation
Verify that your message works correctly in both VS Code and JetBrains IDEs if applicable.