Qwen Code Integration

Configure Qwen Code to use Nordlys’s Mixture of Models model for coding tasks.

Mixture of Models model with prompt‑activated specialists. Works as a drop-in replacement for Qwen Code’s API backend with lab-grade quality and cost control.

Benefits of Using Qwen Code with Nordlys

When you integrate Qwen Code with Nordlys, you unlock powerful capabilities:

Mixture of Models Activation: The right specialists activate per prompt
Cost Optimization: Optimize API costs with lab‑tuned models
Consistent Quality: Stable output quality across coding tasks
Drop-in Integration: OpenAI-compatible settings with zero code changes
Usage Analytics: Monitor model usage, costs, and performance in real-time

Get Your Nordlys API Key

Quick Setup

Run Automated Installer

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/unix/qwen-code.sh | bash

iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/windows/qwen-code.ps1 | iex

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/windows/qwen-code.cmd -o qwen-code.cmd
qwen-code.cmd

The installer will automatically:

Install Qwen Code if not present (via npm)
Configure OpenAI-compatible environment variables for Nordlys
Add configuration to your shell profile (~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, etc.)
Verify the installation

Verify Configuration

qwen --version
echo $OPENAI_API_KEY
echo $OPENAI_BASE_URL

Start Using

qwen

Manual Installation

If you prefer to set up Qwen Code manually or need more control over the installation process:

Step 1: Install Qwen Code

npm install -g @qwen-code/qwen-code@latest

Qwen Code requires Node.js 20 or higher. Check your version with node --version.

Step 2: Configure Environment Variables

Qwen Code uses OpenAI-compatible API configuration:

# Qwen Code with Nordlys AI model API Configuration
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-nordlys-api-key-here"  # qwen-code
export OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1"  # qwen-code
export OPENAI_MODEL="nordlys/hypernova"  # qwen-code - for automatic Nordlys model

# Qwen Code with Nordlys AI model API Configuration
set -x OPENAI_API_KEY "your-nordlys-api-key-here"  # qwen-code
set -x OPENAI_BASE_URL "https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1"  # qwen-code
set -x OPENAI_MODEL "nordlys/hypernova"  # qwen-code - for automatic Nordlys model

$env:OPENAI_API_KEY="your-nordlys-api-key-here"
$env:OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1"
$env:OPENAI_MODEL="nordlys/hypernova"
setx OPENAI_API_KEY "your-nordlys-api-key-here"
setx OPENAI_BASE_URL "https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1"
setx OPENAI_MODEL "nordlys/hypernova"

Step 3: Apply Configuration

# For Bash/Zsh
source ~/.bashrc  # or ~/.zshrc

# For Fish
source ~/.config/fish/config.fish

# Or restart your terminal

Step 4: Verify Installation

qwen --version
qwen

Alternative Setup Methods

export NORDLYS_API_KEY='your-api-key-here'
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/unix/qwen-code.sh | bash
# The installer will automatically configure your shell

$env:NORDLYS_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
setx NORDLYS_API_KEY "your-api-key-here"
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/windows/qwen-code.ps1 | iex

set NORDLYS_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/windows/qwen-code.cmd -o qwen-code.cmd
qwen-code.cmd

curl -o qwen-code.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/unix/qwen-code.sh
chmod +x qwen-code.sh
./qwen-code.sh
# Follow the interactive prompts

export NORDLYS_API_KEY='your-api-key-here'
export OPENAI_MODEL='nordlys/hypernova'  # Optional: specify default model
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/unix/qwen-code.sh | bash

$env:NORDLYS_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
$env:OPENAI_MODEL="nordlys/hypernova"
setx NORDLYS_API_KEY "your-api-key-here"
setx OPENAI_MODEL "nordlys/hypernova"
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/windows/qwen-code.ps1 | iex

set NORDLYS_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
set OPENAI_MODEL=nordlys/hypernova
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nordlys-Labs/nordlys/main/scripts/installers/windows/qwen-code.cmd -o qwen-code.cmd
qwen-code.cmd

Troubleshooting

Installation Issues

Problem: Qwen Code installation failsSolutions:

Ensure Node.js 20+ is installed: node --version

Install Node.js if needed:

# Using nvm (recommended)
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.3/install.sh | bash
nvm install 22

Check npm permissions: npm config get prefix
Try with sudo (not recommended): sudo npm install -g @qwen-code/qwen-code
Clear npm cache: npm cache clean --force

Authentication Errors

Problem: “Unauthorized” or “Invalid API key” errorsSolutions:

Verify your API key at nordlyslabs.com/api-platform/orgs

Check environment variables are set:

echo $OPENAI_API_KEY
echo $OPENAI_BASE_URL
echo $OPENAI_MODEL

Ensure variables are exported in your shell config:

# Bash/Zsh
source ~/.bashrc  # or ~/.zshrc

# Fish
source ~/.config/fish/config.fish

Restart your terminal if changes were made to shell config
Verify the base URL is correct: https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1
Check for the # qwen-code comment to ensure correct environment variables

Connection Errors

Problem: Cannot connect to Nordlys APISolutions:

Check internet connectivity
Verify base URL is correct: echo $OPENAI_BASE_URL

Test API directly:

curl -X POST https://api.nordlyslabs.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OPENAI_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "nordlys/hypernova",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
  }'

Check if your network/firewall blocks the API endpoint
Try using a different network or VPN

Model ID Issues

Problem: Requests fail due to a model ID errorSolutions:

Set the model ID explicitly:

export OPENAI_MODEL='nordlys/hypernova'

Confirm the value is spelled exactly and matches the docs.

Performance Issues

Problem: Slow response times or timeoutsSolutions:

Verify rate limits aren’t exceeded
Check your network connection
Reduce prompt size or request complexity
Retry with smaller batches if processing large files

Uninstallation

If you need to remove Qwen Code or revert configuration:

Remove Qwen Code

npm uninstall -g @qwen-code/qwen-code

Remove Environment Variables

Edit your shell config file and remove these lines:

# Qwen Code with Nordlys AI model API Configuration
export OPENAI_API_KEY="..." # qwen-code
export OPENAI_BASE_URL="..." # qwen-code
export OPENAI_MODEL="..." # qwen-code

Reload Shell Configuration

source ~/.bashrc # or ~/.zshrc or ~/.config/fish/config.fish

Next Steps

Monitor Usage & Savings

Track your cost savings and usage analytics in real-time

API Documentation

Learn about Nordlys’s API capabilities and advanced features

More CLI Tools

Explore other CLI tools with Nordlys integration

Advanced Model selection

Learn about Nordlys Mixture of Models and load balancing

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Qwen Code Integration

Benefits of Using Qwen Code with Nordlys

Get Your Nordlys API Key

Quick Setup

Manual Installation

Step 1: Install Qwen Code

Step 2: Configure Environment Variables

Step 3: Apply Configuration

Step 4: Verify Installation

Alternative Setup Methods

Troubleshooting

Uninstallation

Next Steps

Monitor Usage & Savings

API Documentation

More CLI Tools

Advanced Model selection

​Benefits of Using Qwen Code with Nordlys

​Get Your Nordlys API Key

​Quick Setup

​Manual Installation

​Step 1: Install Qwen Code

​Step 2: Configure Environment Variables

​Step 3: Apply Configuration

​Step 4: Verify Installation

​Alternative Setup Methods

​Troubleshooting

​Uninstallation

​Next Steps

Monitor Usage & Savings

API Documentation

More CLI Tools

Advanced Model selection

Benefits of Using Qwen Code with Nordlys

Get Your Nordlys API Key

Quick Setup

Manual Installation

Step 1: Install Qwen Code

Step 2: Configure Environment Variables

Step 3: Apply Configuration

Step 4: Verify Installation

Alternative Setup Methods

Troubleshooting

Uninstallation

Next Steps