Step 1: Install Cline Extension

Install from VS Code Marketplace

1. Open VS Code, press Ctrl+Shift+X (Mac: Cmd+Shift+X) to open the Extensions panel
2. Type "Cline" in the search box
3. Find the official Cline extension and click "Install"

Step 2: Configure API

Set API Provider via UI

1. After installation, click the Cline icon (robot icon) in the left Activity Bar
2. In the Cline panel, click the gear icon at the top to open settings
3. In the "API Provider" dropdown, select "OpenAI Compatible"
4. Fill in the following settings:
   • Base URL: https://api.bsf.ai
   • API Key: Your API key
   • Model ID: Enter your desired model name (e.g. claude-sonnet-4-6)
5. Click "Save" at the bottom of the panel to save your configuration

NOTE

If you don't see the Cline icon in the Activity Bar, right-click the bar and check "Cline" to make it visible.

Step 3: Start Using

Basic Usage

• Open panel: Click the Cline icon in the sidebar, or press Ctrl+Shift+P (Mac: Cmd+Shift+P) and type "Cline"
• Start a conversation: Describe your requirements in the input box at the bottom and press Enter
• Reference files: Use @filename in the input box to reference project files
• Accept/Reject changes: After Cline proposes code changes, you can review and accept or reject each one

NOTE

Cline can directly read and modify your project files. Make sure your project is under Git version control before using it.