Tools & IDEs

Configure Cline

Install Cline in VS Code and configure OpenAI Compatible provider to point to cheapkeyai.com.

Cline works well with OpenAI Compatible provider. Enter the cheapkeyai.com base URL, API key, and model ID to use for chat/coding tasks.

Endpoint

Base URL 
https://cheapkeyai.com/v1

Installation & Setup

  1. Install Cline extension in VS Code.
  2. Open Cline Settings or API Configuration.
  3. Select OpenAI Compatible provider.
  4. Enter base URL `https://cheapkeyai.com/v1`.
  5. Paste the cheapkeyai.com API key.
  6. Enter the model ID (e.g. `gpt-5.2`, `gpt-5.3-codex`, `claude-sonnet-4-5`) allowed by your key.

Suggested Model

Models 
gpt-5.2
gpt-5.3-codex
claude-sonnet-4-5
claude-opus-4-5
deepseek-v3.2
qwen3-coder-plus

Usage

Sample Prompt 
Read this project and explain the login flow.
Write tests for the current payment component.
Find the build error cause and propose a minimal patch.

Troubleshooting

ErrorResolution
Invalid API KeyCheck key balance, credits, and ensure no spaces when copying.
Model Not FoundChange model or purchase/top-up key belonging to the correct group.
Connection ErrorCheck proxy, DNS, firewall, and base URL.
Task costs too many creditsUse a lighter model or limit the file scope.