Cline with gpt88.cc

Model access and agent workflow configuration for using Cline with gpt88.cc.

Configuration

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1. Open VS Code
2. Open Cline settings
3. Choose OpenAI Compatible as the provider
4. Fill in Base URL and API key
5. Add a default model
6. Ask Cline to read one small file first
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Provider: OpenAI Compatible
Base URL: https://api.gpt88.cc
API Key: sk-your-gpt88-api-key
Model: claude-sonnet-4-6

Verification

  1. Ask Cline to explain the current project README.
  2. Ask it to modify one safe low-risk file.
  3. Confirm the file is actually written before using it for larger tasks.

Troubleshooting

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1. Cline does not use tools
   - Confirm VS Code permissions and workspace access first

2. Model connection fails
   - Validate gpt88.cc with curl before debugging the editor

3. Cost is too high
   - Reduce context size
   - Use a smaller model for simple tasks

Next steps