> ## 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 Zed to LLMEasy with a custom model

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

Zed supports custom LLM providers. When using LLMEasy, choose the OpenAI route and paste a model ID from the GPT Key group.

## Prerequisites

* Zed installed (see [Zed docs](https://zed.dev/docs))
* LLMEasy API Key (<a href={"https://www.llmeasy.ru/register"}>register here</a>)

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the AI panel">
    Click the ✨ icon in the bottom-right corner of Zed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open settings">
    Open the menu in the panel and choose **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a provider">
    In **LLM Provider**, click **+ Add Provider** and choose **OpenAI**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the LLMEasy config">
    | Field         | Value                                                                                                   |
    | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Provider Name | `LLMEasy`                                                                                               |
    | API URL       | `https://www.llmeasy.ru/v1`                                                                             |
    | API Key       | your LLMEasy API Key                                                                                    |
    | Model Name    | 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 Zed OpenAI-compatible and custom provider docs focus on `api_url`, `available_models`, and the API key. They do not list an extra `User-Agent` as a required LLMEasy setup step.

    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 provider">
    Click **Save Provider**, then select the model you configured.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Zed">
    After saving the provider, restart Zed before selecting the configured model.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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

## Related FAQ

* [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)
* [What are model\_provider, base\_url, and wire\_api?](/en/faq/codex/model-provider-base-url-wire-api)
* [How to configure an OpenAI-compatible API in Cline](/en/faq/cline/openai-compatible-api)