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Connect OverControl to Cline and use Lume models directly inside your coding workflow. Cline supports custom OpenAI-compatible providers, so you can connect it to OverControl using your API key, the OverControl Base URL, and a Lume model ID.
This guide covers the Cline editor integration using the OpenAI Compatible provider.

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Before you start

You need:
  • an OverControl account;
  • an OverControl API key;
  • Cline installed in a supported editor;
  • a Lume model ID.

Open the API dashboard

Create and manage the API key you will use with Cline.

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1. Install Cline

Install Cline from your editor’s extension or plugin marketplace. After installation, open the Cline panel in your editor.
This guide focuses on the standard editor integration. Cline may also be available through other development environments and interfaces.

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2. Select OpenAI Compatible

Open Cline Settings from the Cline panel. Under API Provider, select:
This lets Cline connect to providers that expose an OpenAI-compatible API.

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3. Configure OverControl

Enter the following values: For most coding workflows, start with Lume 3.5.
Keep your API key private. Never expose it in screenshots, logs, public configuration files, or source-control repositories.
If Cline displays additional model settings, leave them at their defaults unless your workflow requires a specific configuration.

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4. Verify the connection

Use Cline’s provider verification option if available, then send a simple task:
If Cline returns a response using the selected Lume model, the integration is ready.

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Working with Cline

Once connected, Cline can use OverControl while helping you:
  • understand unfamiliar code;
  • explain files and functions;
  • plan implementations;
  • debug issues;
  • review or refactor code;
  • write tests;
  • draft technical documentation;
  • reason about architecture.
Cline can also inspect files, propose edits, and run commands as part of a task.
Review file changes and terminal commands before approving them, especially when working with sensitive projects or production systems.

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Choose a model

For most coding workflows, start with Lume 3.5. Use Lume 3.5 Max when the task needs more reasoning, for debugging, architecture, or a longer chain of steps.
You only need to change the model ID. The Base URL and API key remain the same. Compare Lume models

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Troubleshooting

Check that your OverControl API key was copied correctly and has not been revoked.
Confirm that OpenAI Compatible is selected and that the Base URL is:
Make sure the model ID is entered exactly as documented.
Make sure you are using a Cline version or interface that supports custom OpenAI-compatible providers.
Check your selected model, API key, available quota or balance, and API usage in the OverControl dashboard.

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Next steps

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