> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.llmeasy.ru/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Cline to LLMEasy with a custom model

> Connect LLMEasy to Cline with GPT Key group model IDs.

Cline is a VS Code AI coding extension. To connect LLMEasy, choose the OpenAI Compatible provider and use a model ID from the GPT Key group.

## Prerequisites

* VS Code installed
* LLMEasy API Key (<a href={"https://www.llmeasy.ru/register"}>register here</a>)

## Install Cline

Open VS Code, search for **Cline** in the extensions marketplace, and install it.

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Clear conflicting environment variables">
    ```bash theme={null}
    unset OPENAI_API_KEY
    unset OPENAI_BASE_URL
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Cline config UI">
    Click **Use your own API key** in the Cline sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the API provider">
    Fill in:

    * **API Provider** → `OpenAI Compatible`
    * **Base URL** → `https://www.llmeasy.ru/v1`
    * **API Key** → your LLMEasy API Key
    * **Model** → a **GPT Key group** model ID copied from the <a href={"https://www.llmeasy.ru/pricing"}>model plaza</a>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Only configure extra headers when the official docs explicitly require them">
    The official Cline OpenAI-compatible setup docs focus on the `Base URL`, API key, and model ID. You usually do not need an extra `User-Agent` when connecting LLMEasy.

    If you are also using a custom gateway, tenant routing, observability, or caching layer, add headers only according to that upstream service's official docs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the config">
    Click **Done**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Cline">
    After saving the config, restart VS Code or reload the Cline extension so the new settings take effect.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related FAQ

* [How to configure an OpenAI-compatible API in Cline](/en/faq/cline/openai-compatible-api)
* [OpenAI-compatible API vs Anthropic-compatible API](/en/faq/concepts/openai-compatible-vs-anthropic-compatible)
* [MCP vs API Key and Base URL](/en/faq/concepts/mcp-vs-api-key-base-url)
* [How to configure a custom OpenAI API in Cursor](/en/faq/cursor/custom-openai-api)

<Note>
  Check the `Base URL`, API key, model ID, and tool version first. Do not assume `User-Agent` is a required LLMEasy setting.
</Note>