Cursor
AI-first code editor. Use any ModelAPI model inside Cursor.
OpenAI compatible·No change to your core code patterns·Any model from the catalog
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Open Cursor Settings
Press ⌘, (Mac) or Ctrl+, (Windows/Linux) → select Cursor Settings (not VS Code Settings) → Models → API Keys.
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Add your ModelAPI API Key
Enable "Override OpenAI Base URL" and enter our endpoint. Paste your ModelAPI key (sk-ama-...) in the "OpenAI API Key" field.
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API Key: sk-ama-YOUR_KEY
Base URL: https://api.aimodelapi.ai/v13
Add models
Click "+ Add Custom Model" and type the model name. Custom base URL applies to Chat / Plan mode — Composer and autocomplete still use Cursor's backend.
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# Frontier models
gpt-5.5
claude-opus-4-7
gemini-3.1-pro
grok-4.3
# Value models (90%+ cheaper)
deepseek-v4-flash
deepseek-v4-pro
qwen-max
kimi-k2.64
Start coding!
Select your model from the dropdown in Cursor's chat panel. All responses flow through ModelAPI — you get the same Cursor experience with access to any model.
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