Run the EveryAPI gateway inside Cline
In Cline’s API Provider settings, choose OpenAI Compatible and enter the EveryAPI base URL, key, and a model from your current account catalog.
One base URL line points Cline at EveryAPI
Default global Base URL / China-first Base URL: https://api.everyapi.ai/v1 / https://api-cn.everyapi.ai/v1
# 1. Install the Cline extension in VS Code (search "Cline" in the Marketplace)# 2. Cline sidebar, top-right gear → API Configuration API Provider OpenAI CompatibleBase URL https://api.everyapi.ai/v1API Key sk-everyapi-...Model ID claude-sonnet-5 # or gpt-5.5 / gemini-3.1-pro-low / … # 3. Save, return to the main view, open the Cline sidebar, and start chattingFrom zero to your first call
- Install Cline in VS Code
Open the VS Code extension marketplace, search "Cline", and install. Cline is open source and free.
VS Code Marketplace
- Open Cline's settings
The Cline icon appears in the VS Code sidebar → click the top-right gear to open Settings → API Configuration.
- Fill in OpenAI Compatible
Set API Provider to OpenAI Compatible, Base URL to https://api.everyapi.ai/v1, API Key to your EveryAPI key, and Model ID to a model available to your account.
- Start chatting
Start with a small task and review the permissions Cline requests before allowing file edits or shell commands. Calls made through this provider are metered by EveryAPI.