VS Code Setup Guide

Connect VS Code + Cline to the AI API Proxy with OpenAI Compatible settings. After setup, AI can read and edit code, write commands, and explain errors directly in VS Code.

Setting	Value	Notes
API Provider	OpenAI Compatible	Cline officially supports OpenAI-compatible providers.
Base URL	`https://jzstoken.com/api/v1`	Do not enter the full `/chat/completions` path.
API Key	`sk-xxxxxxxx`	Paste your complete Key.
Model ID	Copy the complete model name from the model list	An incorrect value here causes most Model Not Found errors.

1. Prerequisites

Install VS Code: code.visualstudio.com →
Install Git: git-scm.com/downloads →
Windows users should restart the computer after installing Git so the environment variables take effect.

2. Install the Cline Extension

Open VS Code and select Extensions in the left sidebar.
Search for Cline and click Install.
After installation, the Cline icon appears in the left sidebar.
If the icon does not appear, restart VS Code.

3. Open Cline Settings

Select the Cline icon in the left sidebar, then open Settings in the Cline panel.

4. Enter the API Details

API Provider: Select OpenAI Compatible.
Base URL: Enter https://jzstoken.com/api/v1.
API Key: Paste your Key beginning with sk-.
Model ID: Enter the complete model ID, for example claude-sonnet-4-6.
Save the configuration and start a new task to test it.

If saving reports an error: Confirm that the Base URL is not https://jzstoken.com/api/v1/chat/completions. Cline expects the API root path, which is /api/v1.

5. Testing and Troubleshooting

Symptom	Resolution
Cannot enter a URL	Confirm that OpenAI Compatible is selected instead of the standard official OpenAI provider.
Model Not Found	The model ID must exactly match the model list.
Connection failed	Check the Key, Base URL, and network proxy. On a corporate or campus network, test with a phone hotspot.
Cline icon is missing	Restart VS Code. If it is still missing, reinstall the extension.