IDE Integration Guide

Prakasa API is fully OpenAI-compatible. It works seamlessly with any tool that supports custom Base URL configuration.

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1. Cursor (Recommended)

The most powerful AI-native code editor.

Configuration

1. Open Settings (Gear Icon) -> Models.

2. Disable default "Cursor Tab" / "Copilot++" (unless you have a Pro sub).

3. Under OpenAI API Key:

   • Override OpenAI Base URL: https://api.prakasa.me/v1

   • API Key: sk-...

4. Click Verify.

5. Add Model: Manually add claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620.

Pro Tip: Set claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620 as your default model for superior coding capabilities.

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2. VSCode - Cline (ex. Claude Dev)

Best open-source AI assistant with MCP support.

Setup

1. Install Cline extension.

2. Open sidebar -> Settings (Gear Icon).

3. Select API Provider: OpenAI Compatible.

4. Base URL: https://api.prakasa.me/v1

5. API Key: sk-prakasa-...

6. Model ID: claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620

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3. VSCode - Continue

Open-source autocomplete & chat extension.

Config (~/.continue/config.json)

Add this provider block:

JSON

{
  "models": [
    {
      "title": "Prakasa - Claude 3.5",
      "provider": "openai",
      "model": "claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620",
      "apiKey": "sk-prakasa-...",
      "apiBase": "https://api.prakasa.me/v1"
    }
  ],
  "tabAutocompleteModel": {
    "title": "Prakasa - Haiku",
    "provider": "openai",
    "model": "claude-3-haiku-20240307",
    "apiKey": "sk-prakasa-...",
    "apiBase": "https://api.prakasa.me/v1" 
  }
}

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4. JetBrains (IntelliJ / PyCharm)

Use via CodeGPT plugin.

Setup

1. Install CodeGPT plugin.

2. Go to Settings -> Tools -> CodeGPT -> Providers.

3. Select Custom OpenAI.

4. API Key: sk-prakasa-...

5. Chat Completion URL: https://api.prakasa.me/v1/chat/completions

6. Click Apply.

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Troubleshooting

Connection Refused?

• Verify Base URL includes /v1 suffix (Required by Cursor/Cline).

• Ensure no trailing whitespace in API Key.

Tab Autocomplete Latency?

• Switch tabAutocompleteModel to gpt-4o-mini or claude-3-haiku for sub-200ms response times.