AI coding tools FAQ
These pages are for developers searching for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Cline, and other AI coding tool concepts. They explain the tool first, then show where API Key, Base URL, protocol choice, and usage visibility connect to LLMEasy.- What is Claude Code and how does it work?
- Claude Code vs Claude Desktop
- Claude Code vs Cursor for local development
- Does Claude Code use a Claude.ai account or an API Key?
- How to configure API Key and Base URL in Claude Code
- What is CLAUDE.md in Claude Code?
- How to switch Sonnet and Opus in Claude Code
- Claude Code permissions and hooks explained
- Why Claude Code uses so many tokens and how to reduce cost
- How to configure MCP in Claude Desktop
- Can Claude Desktop use third-party models?
- Claude Desktop Cowork vs Code Gateway
- What is Codex CLI?
- Codex CLI vs Codex App vs Codex Web
- How to configure Codex CLI config.toml
- What are model_provider, base_url, and wire_api in Codex CLI?
- What do review_model and reasoning_effort mean in Codex CLI?
- What is AGENTS.md in Codex CLI?
- What are Codex CLI sandbox and approval modes?
- Why can’t Codex use GPT-5.5 in API mode?
- How to keep the official Codex login state with a third-party API
- How to configure a custom OpenAI API Key and Base URL in Cursor
- Cursor Rules, AGENTS.md, and .cursorignore explained
- How to configure MCP in Cursor
- How to configure an OpenAI-compatible API in Cline
- OpenAI-compatible API vs Anthropic-compatible API
- Claude Code vs Codex CLI
- MCP vs API Key and Base URL
Account and billing
How does LLMEasy charge usage?
How does LLMEasy charge usage?
Can I get a refund after signup?
Can I get a refund after signup?
Can I use the same API Key in multiple tools?
Can I use the same API Key in multiple tools?
Where can I check my usage?
Where can I check my usage?
Setup and configuration
What is LLMEasy's base_url?
What is LLMEasy's base_url?
| Scenario | Base URL |
|---|---|
Claude Code / ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL | https://www.llmeasy.ru |
Codex / OPENAI_BASE_URL / external tools | https://www.llmeasy.ru/v1 |
Do I need to specify a model when using Claude Code?
Do I need to specify a model when using Claude Code?
ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL and ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN. You do not need model variables.With the GPT Key group, add Claude Code model mappings through ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_HAIKU_MODEL, ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL, and ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL. Copy the model ID from the current GPT Key group in the model plaza.Do I need to specify a model when using Codex?
Do I need to specify a model when using Codex?
Do I need to specify a model when using other tools like Cursor?
Do I need to specify a model when using other tools like Cursor?
Do OpenClaw and other external tools need extra headers?
Do OpenClaw and other external tools need extra headers?
Base URL, API key, and model ID. OpenCode and OpenClaw do support optional headers, but their official docs describe that as custom headers or custom auth needs, not as a required LLMEasy setup step.Only add extra headers when the tool’s official docs, or your own upstream gateway, tenant routing, observability, or caching layer explicitly requires them.What should I do if authentication fails after setup?
What should I do if authentication fails after setup?
- Make sure the API Key is correct and has no extra spaces
- Confirm Claude Code uses
https://www.llmeasy.ru, while Codex / external tools usehttps://www.llmeasy.ru/v1 - Check whether old
ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN,ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL,OPENAI_API_KEY, orOPENAI_BASE_URLvariables are overriding the config - For external tools, check whether there are additional official requirements such as version limits, model allowlists, or extra headers explicitly required by your upstream gateway
Reliability and rate limits
How does LLMEasy stay reliable?
How does LLMEasy stay reliable?
- Multi-source supply: one supplier outage does not take down your requests
- Dynamic routing: LLMEasy picks the fastest and most stable path in real time
- Flagship focus: reliability work is concentrated on Claude Code and the Codex ecosystem
What should I do if I hit rate limits or timeouts?
What should I do if I hit rate limits or timeouts?
- Check that your balance is sufficient
- Increase the timeout for your tool (
API_TIMEOUT_MS=3000000is recommended) - Contact support to confirm the current quota status
Is LLMEasy suitable for production?
Is LLMEasy suitable for production?
Privacy and security
Does LLMEasy store my request content?
Does LLMEasy store my request content?
What should I do if my API Key leaks?
What should I do if my API Key leaks?

