> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nordlyslabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cline Integration

> Set up Cline VS Code extension with Nordlys's advanced AI model Nordlys model for intelligent model selection

Configure Cline VS Code extension to use Nordlys's Mixture of Models — our Mixture of Models automatically selects the best specialist while maintaining the same AI-assisted development experience.

<Tip>
  **Get the best AI specialist for every prompt** with Nordlys Mixture of Models. Works as a drop-in replacement in your favorite VS Code AI assistant.
</Tip>

## Get Your Nordlys API Key

[Sign up here](https://nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs) to create an account and generate your API key.

## Quick Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Cline Extension" icon="download">
    Open VS Code Extensions Marketplace, search for "Cline", and click **Install**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ/images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ&q=85&s=f579c669a2f6620ef1939ba7023191fa" alt="Search for Cline in VS Code Extensions Marketplace" width="1180" height="322" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-1.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Trust Publisher" icon="shield-check">
    When prompted, click **"Trust Publisher & Install"** to confirm the installation.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ/images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-2.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ&q=85&s=7a4a4aca5ba9ad12e195fc43914cba15" alt="Trust Cline publisher dialog" width="1040" height="662" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-2.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Cline" icon="key">
    Click the Cline icon in the sidebar, then select **"Use your own API key"**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ/images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ&q=85&s=c945ca2d82f5223e1e34c03990efd2d9" alt="Cline welcome screen with Use your own API key button" width="906" height="792" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-3.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure API Settings" icon="gear">
    In the Settings panel, configure the following:

    1. **API Provider**: OpenAI Compatible
    2. **Base URL**: `https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1`
    3. **API Key**: your-nordlys-api-key ([get it here](https://nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs))
    4. **Model ID**: `nordlys/hypernova`

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ/images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ&q=85&s=eb570fb9ab3ef0297388ab192e452c2e" alt="Cline API settings configuration" width="3752" height="3840" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-4.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Setup" icon="check-circle">
    Test Cline with a simple prompt to confirm it's connected to Nordlys.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ/images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1fB-ssQSjlJH5muZ&q=85&s=cccdd5031735aa1230777e733450cc7d" alt="Cline working with Nordlys Hypernova" width="1590" height="1050" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cline/cline-step-5.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration Details

<CodeGroup>
  ```text OpenAI API Configuration theme={null}
  API Provider: OpenAI Compatible
  Base URL: https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1
  API Key: your-nordlys-api-key
  Model ID: nordlys/hypernova
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Alternative Setup Methods

<CodeGroup>
  ```json Settings File theme={null}
  // In VS Code settings.json
  {
    "cline.provider": "openai-compatible",
    "cline.baseUrl": "https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1",
    "cline.apiKey": "your-nordlys-api-key",
    "cline.model": "nordlys/hypernova"
  }
  ```

  ```bash Environment Variables theme={null}
  export OPENAI_BASE_URL=https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1
  export OPENAI_API_KEY=your-nordlys-api-key
  ```

  ```powershell Environment Variables (PowerShell) theme={null}
  $env:OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1"
  $env:OPENAI_API_KEY="your-nordlys-api-key"
  setx OPENAI_BASE_URL "https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1"
  setx OPENAI_API_KEY "your-nordlys-api-key"
  ```

  ```text Manual Configuration theme={null}
  1. Open Cline settings in VS Code
  2. Set API Provider to "OpenAI Compatible"
  3. Enter Base URL, API key, and Model ID as shown above
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Connection Issues" icon="wifi-off">
    * Verify your API key at [nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs](https://nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs)
    * Check that Base URL is set to `https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1`
    * Restart VS Code after configuration changes
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Model Selection" icon="robot">
    * Use `nordlys/hypernova` for Mixture of Models (recommended)
    * Specific models: `claude-sonnet-4-5`, `gpt-4.1-nano`, `gpt-5-mini`
    * Test connection with a simple request after setup
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Monitor Usage & Savings" href="https://nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs" icon="chart-line" cta="View Dashboard">
    Track your usage analytics in real-time
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Documentation" href="/api-reference/chat-completions" icon="book" cta="View API Docs">
    Learn about Nordlys's API capabilities and advanced features
  </Card>

  <Card title="VS Code Extensions" href="/developer-tools/claude-code" icon="code" cta="More Tools">
    Explore other AI development tools with Nordlys integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get Support" href="/troubleshooting" icon="life-ring" cta="Get Help">
    Troubleshooting guides and support resources
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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