How to use GLM-5.2 and DeepSeek in Cline (OpenAI-compatible setup)

Q: Does Cline work with DeepSeek?

Yes. Set API Provider to OpenAI Compatible, Base URL to https://api.turiloop.com/v1, and Model ID to deepseek-v4-pro or deepseek-v4-flash.

Q: Can I use GLM-5.2 in Cline?

Yes — set the Model ID to glm-5.2. It is currently the strongest open-weight coding model, and its 1M context suits Cline's multi-file sessions.

Q: Cline says "Model Not Found".

Use the exact model id (glm-5.2, lowercase) and make sure the Base URL ends in /v1.

Cline is one of the most popular open-source AI coding agents in VS Code, and it accepts any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. That means you can point it at GLM-5.2, DeepSeek V4-Pro, or any Chinese model through Turiloop with three fields and no code changes.

The setup

Open Cline in VS Code, go to Settings, and fill in:

API Provider: OpenAI Compatible
Base URL: https://api.turiloop.com/v1
API Key: your Turiloop key (sk-...)
Model ID: glm-5.2 (or deepseek-v4-pro, deepseek-v4-flash)

Send a "Hello" to confirm it connects. That is the whole integration.

Which model for Cline

Cline runs long, multi-file agent loops, so model choice matters:

`glm-5.2` — the best default. The #1 open-weight model, 62.1 on SWE-bench Pro, with a 1M-token context that holds a large repo in one session. See the GLM-5.2 deep dive.
`deepseek-v4-pro` — for hard, self-contained algorithmic work (93.5 on LiveCodeBench, the top score of any model).
`deepseek-v4-flash` — for cheap, high-volume edits that do not need the top tier.

All three support the tool calling Cline needs for its agent actions.

Why through Turiloop

The Chinese models are cheap and strong, but reaching them directly from outside China means mainland sign-up and Alipay. Turiloop is an OpenAI-compatible API gateway: one key for GLM-5.2, DeepSeek, Kimi and MiniMax, pay-as-you-go with an international card, no Chinese phone number. Switch models by changing the Model ID field — details in one key, every model.

FAQ

Does Cline work with DeepSeek? Yes. Set API Provider to OpenAI Compatible, Base URL to https://api.turiloop.com/v1, and Model ID to deepseek-v4-pro or deepseek-v4-flash.

Can I use GLM-5.2 in Cline? Yes — set the Model ID to glm-5.2. It is currently the strongest open-weight coding model, and its 1M context suits Cline's multi-file sessions.

Cline says "Model Not Found". Use the exact model id (glm-5.2, lowercase) and make sure the Base URL ends in /v1.

Which is cheaper, Cline with DeepSeek or with a frontier model? DeepSeek V4-Flash runs at a fraction of closed-model prices; see the pricing breakdown.

Create a key on Turiloop and paste it into Cline's OpenAI-Compatible settings to start.