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  1. IDE Integration
  2. Cursor IDE

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A CoreThink account with an active API key
  • Cursor IDE installed (Download Cursor)

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Step 1: Open Cursor Settings

Open Cursor Settings using the keyboard shortcut:

  • MacOS: CMD + SHIFT + J
  • Windows/Linux: CTRL + SHIFT + J

Navigate to the Models section in the settings panel.

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Step 2: Add CoreThink API Endpoint

In the Custom Providers section, click Add Provider.

Override base url and paste the CoreThink endpoint URL:

https://api.corethink.ai/v1/code

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Step 3: Enter Your API Key

  1. Copy your API key from the CoreThink Dashboard
  2. Paste it into the OpenAI API Key field in Cursor
  3. Enable the provider

Override Base URL

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Step 4: Add Custom Model

Add a custom model called “CoreThink” to use with the provider.

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Step 5: Select CoreThink Model

From Cursor’s model dropdown in the chat panel, select your CoreThink model.

Select CoreThink Model

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Step 6: Try It Out

Start a new chat and experience CoreThink’s advanced reasoning in action!

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Issues

  • Verify your API key is correct and active
  • Ensure you’re using the correct endpoint: https://api.corethink.ai/v1/code
  • Check your internet connection

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Model Not Appearing

  • Make sure you’ve added and enabled the custom provider
  • Restart Cursor after making changes

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API Key Errors

  • Generate a new API key from here
  • Ensure your organization has available credits

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Next Steps