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Use AnyAPI in VS Code

AnyAPI works with any VS Code AI plugin that supports custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints. Point the plugin at https://api.anyapi.ai/v1, add your API key, and you get access to 300+ models.

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Prerequisites

  1. Get your API key from the AnyAPI Dashboard
  2. Pick a model from the model catalog
All plugins below use the same connection details:
ParameterValue
Base URLhttps://api.anyapi.ai/v1
API KeyYour AnyAPI key (sk-...)
Model IDe.g. openai/gpt-4o, anthropic/claude-sonnet-4
AnyAPI uses provider/model format for model IDs. Bare names like gpt-4o without the vendor prefix won’t work. Browse all models at anyapi.ai/ai-models.
Autonomous AI coding agent. Edits files, runs terminal commands, browses the web. No sign-up required — setup takes 30 seconds.

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Setup

  1. Install Cline from the Extensions marketplace (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
  2. Open the Cline panel in the sidebar
  3. Click the gear icon (Settings)
  4. Set API Provider to OpenAI Compatible
  5. Fill in:
FieldValue
Base URLhttps://api.anyapi.ai/v1
API KeyYour AnyAPI key
Model IDe.g. anthropic/claude-sonnet-4
  1. Click Save — you’re ready to go

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Usage

Type a task in the chat (e.g. “Create a REST API with Express”) and Cline will autonomously create files, install dependencies, and write code. It asks for approval before each action.
Use large-context models like anthropic/claude-sonnet-4 for complex tasks and cheaper models like openai/gpt-4o-mini for quick fixes.

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Option 2: Continue.dev

Open-source AI assistant with chat, autocomplete, refactoring, and code explanation.

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Setup

  1. Install Continue from the Extensions marketplace
  2. Sign in with a Continue.dev account when prompted
  3. Open ~/.continue/config.yaml (Cmd+Shift+P → Continue: Open configuration file)
  4. Replace the contents with:
name: AnyAPI Config
version: 1.0.0
schema: v1
models:
  - name: AnyAPI — Claude Sonnet
    provider: openai
    model: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4
    apiBase: https://api.anyapi.ai/v1
    apiKey: sk-your-anyapi-key
    roles:
      - chat
      - edit

  - name: AnyAPI — GPT-4o
    provider: openai
    model: openai/gpt-4o
    apiBase: https://api.anyapi.ai/v1
    apiKey: sk-your-anyapi-key
    roles:
      - chat
      - edit

  - name: AnyAPI Autocomplete
    provider: openai
    model: openai/gpt-4o-mini
    apiBase: https://api.anyapi.ai/v1
    apiKey: sk-your-anyapi-key
    roles:
      - autocomplete
  1. Reload VS Code (Cmd+Shift+P → Developer: Reload Window)
Newer versions of Continue require signing in with a Continue.dev account on first launch. If the login hangs, reload VS Code and try again.

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Usage

  • Chat — Open the Continue panel, select a model, and ask questions
  • Autocomplete — Start typing code, press Tab to accept suggestions
  • Refactoring — Select code, press Ctrl+Shift+L / Cmd+Shift+L and describe the change

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Option 3: GitHub Copilot BYOK

Use AnyAPI models inside GitHub Copilot Chat with Bring Your Own Key.
Requires VS Code Insiders and a GitHub Copilot subscription (Free plan or above). If the Chat: Manage Language Models command is not found, download VS Code Insiders.

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Setup

  1. Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P)
  2. Type Chat: Manage Language Models
  3. Click Add Models → Custom Endpoint
  4. Configure the provider:
FieldValue
API KeyYour AnyAPI key
API TypeChat Completions
  1. Add a model:
FieldValue
IDanthropic/claude-sonnet-4
NameAnyAPI Claude Sonnet
URLhttps://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions
  1. Save — the model appears in the Copilot Chat model picker
This creates a chatLanguageModels.json file: 
[
  {
    "vendor": "customendpoint",
    "apiKey": "sk-your-anyapi-key",
    "apiType": "chat-completions",
    "models": [
      {
        "id": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4",
        "name": "AnyAPI Claude Sonnet",
        "url": "https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions",
        "toolCalling": true,
        "maxInputTokens": 200000,
        "maxOutputTokens": 16000
      }
    ]
  }
]
Copilot BYOK only applies to chat and agent mode. Inline autocomplete still uses GitHub’s own models.

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Option 4: VS Code Native Custom Endpoint

Built-in support for custom AI endpoints, no extensions needed.
Currently available in VS Code Insiders only.

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Setup

  1. Open VS Code Insiders
  2. Click the model dropdown in Copilot Chat
  3. Select Manage Language Models…
  4. Click Add Models → Custom Endpoint
  5. Fill in:
FieldValue
Group NameAnyAPI
Display NameGPT-4o via AnyAPI
Endpoint URLhttps://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions
API KeyYour AnyAPI key
API TypeChat Completions

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Option 5: LiteLLM Extensions

Two extensions designed for LiteLLM proxies — fully compatible with AnyAPI.

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LiteLLM Connector for Copilot

  1. Install LiteLLM Connector for Copilot
  2. Open Settings (Ctrl+, / Cmd+,) and search for litellm
  3. Set:
SettingValue
Base URLhttps://api.anyapi.ai
API KeyYour AnyAPI key
Default Modelopenai/gpt-4o

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LiteLLM Provider for Copilot Chat

  1. Install LiteLLM Provider for Copilot Chat
  2. Cmd+Shift+P → LiteLLM: Add Server
  3. Enter label AnyAPI, URL https://api.anyapi.ai, and your API key
Supports multiple servers, automatic model aggregation, and cheapest/fastest model selection.

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Option 6: vscode-openai

Lightweight extension for OpenAI-compatible APIs.
  1. Install vscode-openai
  2. Cmd+Shift+P → vscode-openai: Set API URL → https://api.anyapi.ai/v1
  3. Cmd+Shift+P → vscode-openai: Set API Key → your AnyAPI key

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Comparison

PluginChatAutocompleteAgentFreeRequires
ClineYesNoYesYes—
Continue.devYesYesNoYesContinue account
Copilot BYOKYesNoYesNoCopilot + VS Code Insiders
VS Code NativeYesNoYesYesVS Code Insiders
LiteLLM ExtensionsYesNoNoNoCopilot
vscode-openaiYesNoNoYes—

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Recommendations

  • Quick start, no sign-up — Cline
  • Autocomplete + chat — Continue.dev
  • Already use Copilot — BYOK or LiteLLM extensions
  • No extensions — VS Code Native Custom Endpoint (Insiders only)
ModelBest for
anthropic/claude-sonnet-4Fast edits, everyday coding
anthropic/claude-opus-4Complex architecture, deep reasoning
openai/gpt-4oMulti-modal, broad knowledge
openai/gpt-4o-miniAutocomplete, quick tasks
deepseek/deepseek-r1Algorithms, math

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Troubleshooting

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”Model not found”

Use the full provider/model format. Check available models: 
curl https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/models \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-your-anyapi-key"

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“Unauthorized” (401)

Verify your API key is correct and active in the AnyAPI Dashboard.

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”Payment Required” (402)

Top up your balance or check the limits on your key.

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Slow responses

  • Use a faster model (openai/gpt-4o-mini)
  • Increase the timeout in plugin settings
  • Reduce maxTokens

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Next Steps

Cline Guide

Quick setup guide for Cline

Continue.dev Guide

Quick setup guide for Continue.dev

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