> ## 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.

# Cursor Integration

> Set up Cursor IDE with Nordlys's Mixture of Models model for lab-grade quality and lower cost

Configure Cursor IDE to use Nordlys's Mixture of Models model for high-quality coding assistance.

<Tip>
  **Get the best AI specialist for every prompt** with a Mixture of Models model. Works as a drop-in replacement in Cursor IDE.
</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="Download Cursor" icon="download">
    Download and install Cursor IDE from the official website.

    [Download Cursor](https://cursor.com/download)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Cursor Settings" icon="gear">
    Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner of Cursor to open Settings.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/IDybB9plMJls-I2A/images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=IDybB9plMJls-I2A&q=85&s=b8e2324d208a88bb481108818c5c37e6" alt="Open Cursor Settings" width="4400" height="3120" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-1.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Models" icon="robot">
    In the left sidebar, click on **Models** to view available AI models.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/7IlssJ7hqXPjMqhV/images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7IlssJ7hqXPjMqhV&q=85&s=b9f81196958234c2aa4652220a1326ac" alt="Navigate to Models section" width="4400" height="2950" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-2.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Nordlys Model" icon="plus">
    Click **+ Add Custom Model** and enter `nordlys/hypernova` as the model name. Enable the toggle to activate it.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/7IlssJ7hqXPjMqhV/images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7IlssJ7hqXPjMqhV&q=85&s=acfb5719465bb306cdc748a9f7d0f639" alt="Add Nordlys Custom Model" width="4400" height="2944" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-3.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure API Keys and Base URL" icon="key">
    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](https://nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs))
    3. Enable **Override OpenAI Base URL**
    4. Enter the base URL:

    ```text theme={null}
    https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1
    ```

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/7IlssJ7hqXPjMqhV/images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7IlssJ7hqXPjMqhV&q=85&s=864871281918cdfdcebcc3f13ee6b003" alt="Configure API Keys and Base URL" width="4400" height="2950" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-4.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Coding" icon="play">
    Close settings and start using Cursor with the Nordlys model.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adaptive-c37cc850/4Ruuf7LeceSRaiTx/images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4Ruuf7LeceSRaiTx&q=85&s=4d957451d47014024375549fb3fbdaf4" alt="Cursor successfully configured with Nordlys" width="4400" height="2950" data-path="images/guides/dev-tools/cursor/cursor-step-6.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration Details

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

## 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

## 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 Cursor after configuration changes
    * Ensure the API Key toggle is enabled
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Model ID" icon="robot">
    * 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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Authentication Errors" icon="key">
    * 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
  </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 cost savings and 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="Other IDE Extensions" href="/developer-tools/cline" 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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</Note>