Configure Cline with Earbowe API

Cline is a VS Code AI coding plugin. It supports custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints — here’s how to point it at Earbowe.

Setup

1. Open Cline settings

In VS Code, open Cline and click the gear icon to access provider settings.

2. Choose “OpenAI Compatible” provider

From the API Provider dropdown, select OpenAI Compatible.

3. Fill in the fields

Field	Value
Base URL	https://api.earbowe.com/v1
API Key	sk-YOUR-KEY
Model ID	gpt-4o-mini (or any model from /v1/models)

For China-direct access, use https://api.3861343.xyz/v1 as the Base URL.

4. Verify

Cline will show a green checkmark if the connection works. If not, double-check:

• The Base URL ends with /v1
• Your API key is correct and active
• The model ID matches one from /v1/models

Recommended models for Cline

Use case	Model
General coding	gpt-4o-mini, gpt-5.1
Complex refactors	claude-sonnet-4-20250514, gpt-5.5
Budget-friendly	deepseek-v4-pro, qwen3-coder

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Fix
Red X / connection failed	Check Base URL ends with /v1
401 error	Regenerate your API key in the console
Model not in dropdown	Type the model ID manually from /v1/models
Slow responses	Try the China-direct endpoint if in Asia

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