VSCode + Cline

Steps

• Choose OpenAI Compatible or Custom OpenAI as the API Provider.
• Set Base URL to https://www.zltokens.com/v1, API Key to the platform Key, and Model ID to the public model name.
• Start with files/images disabled and one short request, then gradually enable project context.
• Cline often sends more workspace context, so inspect input tokens when cost is unexpected.

Operations notes

• They follow administrator pricing: token, request, seconds, resolution, quality tier, or expression-based rules.
• Provide request_id, model name, request time, client name, screenshot, token usage, and billing details.

Verification and troubleshooting

• Select OpenAI Compatible and use a Base URL ending in /v1. If discovery fails, enter the public platform model name manually.
• Do not attach workspace files to the first request. For support, provide request_id, model, time, status, and error.

Official version reference

• Client configuration can change by version. Before deployment, troubleshooting, or a configuration change, check [Cline OpenAI Compatible provider guide](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/docs/provider-config/openai-compatible.mdx).