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// Setup Guides

Choose your preferred AI coding setup. Bring your own API key (DeepSeek, Kimi K2.6, or any OpenAI-compatible provider). Claude Code uses its own subscription. Pick what fits your workflow.

9 guides|7 IDE|6 terminal

vscode-claude-cline.md

IDETerminal

VS Code + Claude Code + Cline

The Full Setup

Two AI coding engines running side-by-side in VS Code. Claude Code for architecture & complex tasks, Cline with your preferred API for rapid iteration.

VS CodeClaude CodeCline

Difficulty: Advancedsubscription

cursor.md

IDE

Cursor

AI-Native Editor

VS Code fork with built-in AI — Tab completion, inline chat, and autonomous Agent mode. Configure it with your preferred API keys for team-wide AI access.

Cursor

Difficulty: Mediumsubscription

claude-code.md

IDETerminal

Claude Code

CLI & IDE Power User

Runs in the terminal or inside VS Code. With a Claude subscription, no extra API keys needed — just your subscription.

Claude Code

Difficulty: Mediumsubscription

vscode-cline.md

IDE

VS Code + Cline

Lightweight IDE Setup

Cline extension in VS Code powered by your API key (DeepSeek, Kimi K2.6, etc.). Simple, effective — great for getting started.

Aider

Git-Native CLI

Terminal-based AI pair programmer with automatic git commits. Perfect for git-centric workflows with any OpenAI-compatible API key.

Aider

Difficulty: Mediumfree

opencode.md

IDETerminal

OpenCode

Open Source CLI & IDE

Lightweight open-source AI assistant. Works in the terminal or inside VS Code. Minimal setup, maximum flexibility with any API key.

OpenCode

Difficulty: Mediumfree

zed.md

IDE

Zed

High-Performance AI Editor

Native Rust editor with built-in Agent Panel, Inline Assistant, and Claude Code via Terminal Threads — your subscription covers usage.

Zed

Difficulty: Mediumsubscription

codex.md

IDETerminal

OpenAI Codex

AI Coding Agent

OpenAI's coding agent in VS Code. Sandboxed execution, multiple reasoning levels, integrated browser preview. Budget-friendly with a Plus subscription.

VS CodeCodex

Difficulty: Mediumsubscription

archon.md

Terminal

Archon

AI Workflow Engine

YAML-defined workflows for deterministic AI coding. Isolated git worktrees, human approval gates, web dashboard — powered by Claude Code.

ArchonClaude Code

Difficulty: Advancedsubscription

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API Key Setup

Most setups work with any OpenAI-compatible API key — DeepSeek, Kimi K2.6, OpenRouter, or others. Ask your team lead or check the #dev-tools channel for approved providers and keys. Claude Code uses the Anthropic subscription directly (Max or Team plan).