Cline
Cline connects to FreeTheAI with its OpenAI Compatible API provider.
Category: Coding tools. Before you start, you need a FreeTheAI account, an API key, and today's check-in.
Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| API Provider | OpenAI Compatible |
| Base URL | https://api.freetheai.org/v1 |
| API Key | Your FreeTheAI key (ftai_..., 53 characters) |
| Model ID | fta/zai/glm-5.3 |
Steps
Open Cline settings
Click the gear icon in the Cline panel.
Choose the provider
Set API Provider to OpenAI Compatible and fill in the values above.
Set the model limits
Under Model Configuration, set the context window (for example 128000) and max output tokens so Cline manages context well.
Common questions
Which FreeTheAI models work best in Cline?
Models with strong tool calling: fta/zai/glm-5.3 and fta/kimi/k3.
More help
How this guide was checked
Checked against Cline's docs (OpenAI compatible provider) on 2026-09-29.