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Configure Cline VS Code extension to use Nordlys’s Nordlys model for 60-90% cost savings while maintaining the same AI-assisted development experience.
Save 60-90% on AI development costs with advanced Nordlys model. Works as a drop-in replacement in your favorite VS Code AI assistant.

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Get Your Nordlys API Key

Sign up here to create an account and generate your API key.

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Quick Setup

Install Cline Extension

  1. Open VS Code Extensions Marketplace
  2. Search for “cline” and install the official extension
  3. Click the Cline icon in the sidebar

Configure API Settings

Select “Use your own API Key” and enter:
API Provider: OpenAI Compatible
Base URL: https://api.nordlylabs.com/v1
API Key: your-nordlys-api-key
Model: [leave empty for Nordlys model]

Start Coding

Begin using Cline for code generation, debugging, and AI-assisted development with cost-optimized Nordlys model.

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Alternative Setup Methods

// In VS Code settings.json
{
  "cline.provider": "openai-compatible",
  "cline.baseUrl": "https://api.nordlylabs.com/v1",
  "cline.apiKey": "your-nordlys-api-key"
}

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify your API key at nordlylabs.com/dashboard
  • Check that Base URL is set to https://api.nordlylabs.com/v1
  • Restart VS Code after configuration changes
  • Leave model field empty for Nordlys model (recommended)
  • Specific models: claude-sonnet-4-5, gpt-4.1-nano, gpt-5-mini
  • Test connection with a simple request after setup

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Next Steps

Monitor Usage & Savings

Track your cost savings and usage analytics in real-time

API Documentation

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VS Code Extensions

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