Instead of using Continue, just use the presence of tool calls for multi-turn

aider/coders/navigator_coder.py

@@ -255,8 +255,8 @@ class NavigatorCoder(Coder):
             return True
         original_content = content # Keep the original response
 
-        # Process tool commands: returns content with tool calls removed, results, and continue flag
-        processed_content, result_messages, continue_requested = self._process_tool_commands(content)
+        # Process tool commands: returns content with tool calls removed, results, and flag if any tool calls were found
+        processed_content, result_messages, tool_calls_found = self._process_tool_commands(content)
 
         # Since we are no longer suppressing, the partial_response_content IS the final content.
         # We might want to update it to the processed_content (without tool calls) if we don't
@@ -267,8 +267,9 @@ class NavigatorCoder(Coder):
         # Process implicit file mentions using the content *after* tool calls were removed
         self._process_file_mentions(processed_content)
 
-        # If continue was requested and we haven't exceeded reflection limits, set up for another iteration
-        if continue_requested and self.num_reflections < self.max_reflections:
+        # If any tool calls were found and we haven't exceeded reflection limits, set up for another iteration
+        # This is implicit continuation when any tool calls are present, rather than requiring Continue explicitly
+        if tool_calls_found and self.num_reflections < self.max_reflections:
             # Reset tool counter for next iteration
             self.tool_call_count = 0
             # Clear exploration files for the next round
@@ -341,10 +342,11 @@ class NavigatorCoder(Coder):
     def _process_tool_commands(self, content):
         """
         Process tool commands in the `[tool_call(name, param=value)]` format within the content.
+        Returns processed content, result messages, and a flag indicating if any tool calls were found.
         """
         result_messages = []
         modified_content = content # Start with original content
-        continue_requested = False
+        tool_calls_found = False
         call_count = 0
         max_calls = self.max_tool_calls
 
@@ -380,13 +382,9 @@ class NavigatorCoder(Coder):
             args_str = match.group(2) or ""
             full_match_str = match.group(0)
 
-            # Handle Continue separately
-            if tool_name.lower() == 'continue':
-                continue_requested = True
-                # Remove this specific call from the content
-                modified_content = modified_content.replace(full_match_str, "", 1)
-                processed_indices.add((match.start(), match.end()))
-                continue # Don't process further, just note the request
+            # We no longer need to handle Continue separately, as we'll continue if any tool calls exist
+            # Just track that a tool call was found
+            tool_calls_found = True
 
             # Extract parameters
             params = {}
@@ -488,7 +486,7 @@ class NavigatorCoder(Coder):
         # Update internal counter
         self.tool_call_count += call_count
 
-        return modified_content, result_messages, continue_requested
+        return modified_content, result_messages, tool_calls_found
 
     def _apply_edits_from_response(self):
         """

aider/coders/navigator_prompts.py

@@ -65,9 +65,8 @@ Act as an expert software engineer with the ability to autonomously navigate and
   Execute a shell command. Requires user confirmation.
   **Do NOT use this for aider commands starting with `/` (like `/add`, `/run`, `/diff`).**
 
-- **Continue**: `[tool_call(Continue)]`
-  Continue exploration in the next round with the current files.
-  This enables multi-turn exploration.
+### Multi-Turn Exploration
+When you include any tool call, the system will automatically continue to the next round.
 </context>
 
 <context name="workflow_guidance">
@@ -78,8 +77,8 @@ Act as an expert software engineer with the ability to autonomously navigate and
 2. **Focused Investigation**: Add promising files to context with `Add`
 3. **Context Management**: Remove irrelevant files with `Remove` to maintain focus
 4. **Preparation for Editing**: Convert files to editable with `MakeEditable` when needed
-5. **Continued Exploration**: Add `[tool_call(Continue)]` to perform another exploration round
-6. **Final Response**: Omit `Continue` when you have sufficient information to answer
+5. **Continued Exploration**: Include any tool call to automatically continue to the next round
+6. **Final Response**: Omit all tool calls when you have sufficient information to provide a final answer
 
 ### Tool Usage Best Practices
 - Use the exact syntax `[tool_call(ToolName, param1=value1, param2="value2")]` for execution
@@ -139,8 +138,7 @@ Always reply to the user in {language}.
             role="assistant",
             content="""I'll help you understand the authentication system in this project. Let me explore the codebase first to find all relevant files.
 
-[tool_call(Grep, pattern="login|auth|password|session", file_pattern="*.py")]
-[tool_call(Continue)]""",
+[tool_call(Grep, pattern="login|auth|password|session", file_pattern="*.py")]""",
         ),
         dict(
             role="user",
@@ -152,8 +150,7 @@ Always reply to the user in {language}.
 
 [tool_call(Add, file_path="auth/models.py")]
 [tool_call(Add, file_path="auth/views.py")]
-[tool_call(Add, file_path="users/authentication.py")]
-[tool_call(Continue)]""",
+[tool_call(Add, file_path="users/authentication.py")]""",
         ),
         dict(
             role="user",
@@ -211,8 +208,8 @@ Here are summaries of some files present in this repo:
 ## Tool Command Reminder
 - To execute a tool, use: `[tool_call(ToolName, param1=value1)]`
 - To show tool examples without executing: `\\[tool_call(ToolName, param1=value1)]`
-- For multi-turn exploration, end with `[tool_call(Continue)]`
-- For final answers, do NOT include `[tool_call(Continue)]`
+- Including ANY tool call will automatically continue to the next round
+- For final answers, do NOT include any tool calls
 
 ## Context Features
 - Use enhanced context blocks (directory structure and git status) to orient yourself
@@ -242,6 +239,7 @@ Let me explore the codebase more strategically this time:
 - I'll use more specific search patterns
 - I'll be more selective about which files to add to context
 - I'll remove irrelevant files more proactively
+- I'll use tool calls to automatically continue exploration until I have enough information
 
 I'll start exploring again with improved search strategies to find exactly what we need.
 """