Entering a valid API key after previously entering an incorrect one for xAI or Gemini.

[joseluisbz]

Before submitting your bug report

• I've tried using the "Ask AI" feature on the Continue docs site to see if the docs have an answer
• I'm not able to find a related conversation on GitHub discussions that reports the same bug
• I'm not able to find an open issue that reports the same bug
• I've seen the troubleshooting guide on the Continue Docs

Relevant environment info

- OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26200
- Continue version: 1.2.14
- IDE version: 1.108.2 (system setup)
- Model: xAI (Grok) / Google (Gemini)
- config:
  

  
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Description

I had two olds API Key for xAI and Gemini. The problem started when my employer's project API keys ran out of tokens. I decided to buy personal tokens, but I didn't know how to delete the old keys. I tried adding a fake API key (for instance, 'WRONG!') and they did disappear from the menu. However, when I tried to enter my real API keys, the system didn't prompt me to input the new ones.
I tried uninstallind the Continue Extension and Installing again.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/z_xEjGY_X6o

To reproduce

1. CTRL + ALT + B
2. CTRL + ALT + ,

3. Select Manage Models...

4. Press + Add Models...

5. Select a model Google or xAI.
6. Write a Wrong API Key
7. Repeat Step 4.
8. The API key input prompt is not displaying!

Log output

[sestinj]

Potentially related issues:

• API key not valid. Please pass a valid API key. #8516 - API key not valid error (Gemini - similar provider, same error type)
• not able to add api key in vs code #9480 - Unable to add API key in VS Code (similar issue with adding keys)
• Feature Request: Secure API Key Storage for LLM Models #4643 - Feature request for secure API key storage (related to key management concerns)

[joseluisbz]

@sestinj As stated in the title and shown in the linked video, the issue only occurs with xAI and Gemini. Anthropic and OpenAI are working fine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_xEjGY_X6o