VSCode AI coding extension
Cline is a VS Code extension for AI-assisted coding. Connect it to Qwen Cloud via Token Plan (Team Edition), Coding Plan, or pay-as-you-go billing.
After installation, click the Cline icon in the left sidebar to open the configuration interface. Click Bring my own API key, select OpenAI Compatible as the API Provider, and fill in the parameters for your billing plan. If you have used Cline before, click the settings icon in the upper-right corner to open the configuration interface.
If you use Qwen3 (thinking mode) or the QwQ model, click
If you encounter errors during configuration, refer to the FAQ documentation for the corresponding billing plan:
Possible causes:
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Install Cline
- Download and install VSCode.
- Open VSCode, search for
Clinein the extension marketplace, and install it.
Configure credentials
After installation, click the Cline icon in the left sidebar to open the configuration interface. Click Bring my own API key, select OpenAI Compatible as the API Provider, and fill in the parameters for your billing plan. If you have used Cline before, click the settings icon in the upper-right corner to open the configuration interface.
Token Plan (Team Edition)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| API Provider | Select OpenAI Compatible. |
| Base URL | https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1 |
| API Key | Enter the Token Plan (Team Edition) dedicated API key. |
| Model ID | Enter a supported model, such as qwen3.6-plus. |
Coding Plan
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| API Provider | Select OpenAI Compatible. |
| Base URL | https://coding-intl.dashscope.aliyuncs.com/v1 |
| API Key | Enter the Coding Plan dedicated API key. |
| Model ID | Enter a supported model, such as qwen3.6-plus. |
Pay-as-you-go
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| API Provider | Select OpenAI Compatible. |
| Base URL | https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1 |
| API Key | Enter your Qwen Cloud API Key. |
| Model ID | Enter a supported model. |
MODEL CONFIGURATION in the settings interface and check Enable R1 messages format.
FAQ
Error codes
If you encounter errors during configuration, refer to the FAQ documentation for the corresponding billing plan:
- Pay-as-you-go: Error codes and troubleshooting
- Coding Plan: Coding Plan FAQ
- Token Plan (Team Edition): Token Plan (Team Edition) FAQ
Error: 401 Incorrect API key provided
Possible causes:
- The API key does not match the Base URL. API keys are not interchangeable across billing plans. Verify that the API key and Base URL belong to the same plan.
Error: 400 InternalError.Algo.InvalidParameter
Click MODEL CONFIGURATION in the settings interface and check Enable R1 messages format.