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Configure Cursor IDE to use Nordlys’s Mixture of Models model for high-quality coding assistance.
Get the best AI specialist for every prompt with a Mixture of Models model. Works as a drop-in replacement in Cursor IDE.

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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

Download Cursor

Download and install Cursor IDE from the official website.Download Cursor

Open Cursor Settings

Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner of Cursor to open Settings.Open Cursor Settings

Navigate to Models

In the left sidebar, click on Models to view available AI models.Navigate to Models section

Add Nordlys Model

Click + Add Custom Model and enter nordlys/hypernova as the model name. Enable the toggle to activate it.Add Nordlys Custom Model

Configure API Keys and Base URL

Expand the API Keys section and configure the following:
  1. Enable the OpenAI API Key toggle
  2. Enter your Nordlys API key (get it here)
  3. Enable Override OpenAI Base URL
  4. Enter the base URL:
https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1
Configure API Keys and Base URL

Start Coding

Close settings and start using Cursor with the Nordlys model.
Cursor successfully configured with Nordlys

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Configuration Details

Model: nordlys/hypernova
OpenAI API Key: your-nordlys-api-key
Override OpenAI Base URL: https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1

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Features with Nordlys

  • Mixture of Models Activation: The right specialists activate per prompt
  • Cost Optimization: Intelligent model selection for better value
  • Same Experience: No changes to your Cursor workflow
  • Real-time Analytics: Track usage and savings in the Nordlys dashboard

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify your API key at nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs
  • Check that Base URL is set to https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1
  • Restart Cursor after configuration changes
  • Ensure the API Key toggle is enabled
  • Add nordlys/hypernova as a custom model using + Add Custom Model
  • Ensure the model toggle is enabled after adding
  • Test with a simple code completion request after setup
  • Regenerate your API key from the Nordlys dashboard if needed
  • Ensure you’re using your Nordlys API key, not OpenAI/Anthropic keys
  • Check for extra spaces or characters in the API key field
  • Verify the Base URL override is properly enabled

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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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