Integrate with Cline

Cline is an AI coding assistant that runs as a VS Code extension, supporting multiple API providers and models.

1. Install Cline Extension

• Open VS Code.
• Click the Extensions icon in the activity bar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X).
• Search for cline.
• Find the Cline extension in the results.

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2. Install and Trust the Extension

• Click the Install button.
• After installation completes, choose to trust the developer when prompted.

3. Choose API Key Mode

• In the Cline settings, select Bring my own API Key.

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4. Configure API Provider

Method 1: DeepSeek Provider

• Select API Provider as DeepSeek.
• Enter your DeepSeek API Key.
• Select the model you want to use.

Note: deepseek-reasoner and deepseek-chat models will be deprecated soon. Please wait for Cline to officially add deepseek-v4-pro and deepseek-v4-flash models.

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After configuration, you can start using Cline:

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Method 2: OpenAI Compatible

• Select API Provider as OpenAI Compatible.
• Set Base URL to https://api.deepseek.com.
• Enter your DeepSeek API Key.
• Enter Model ID, e.g. deepseek-v4-pro.
• (Optional) Click Model Configuration to adjust window size, temperature, pricing, and limits.

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After configuration, you can start using Cline:

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