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Use OpenAI in your coding tools
Step-by-step setup for OpenAI in 11 coding tools: Aider, Cline, Codex CLI, Continue, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Goose, Kilo Code, OpenCode, Roo Code and Zed. Every step comes from official docs, read on .
OpenAI setup guides
- Documented by AiderUse OpenAI in AiderAider works with OpenAI's models via OPENAI_API_KEY (or --api-key openai=<key>) and aider --model <model-name> for any OpenAI model.4 steps
- Documented by ClineUse OpenAI in ClineCline supports the official OpenAI API with an API key (provider "OpenAI") and a subscription path (provider "OpenAI Codex") that signs in with your OpenAI account via OAuth.3 steps
- From OpenAI and Codex CLI docsUse OpenAI in Codex CLICodex CLI is OpenAI's own coding agent and uses OpenAI models natively. You sign in with ChatGPT (subscription) or an OpenAI API key (usage-based), then pick a model with --model or in config.toml. OpenAI's Codex docs recommend gpt-6.1-sol for complex coding and gpt-6-luna for focused, repeatable tasks.7 steps
- Documented by ContinueUse OpenAI in ContinueContinue has a top-level openai provider configured in config.yaml with a model id and API key from the OpenAI console.3 steps
- Documented by CursorUse OpenAI in CursorCursor offers OpenAI's GPT-5.6 family (Sol, Terra, Luna) as built-in third-party models on Premium and above, billed at API list price, and also lets you bring your own OpenAI API key under Cursor Settings > Models.2 steps
- Documented by GitHub CopilotUse OpenAI in GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot includes OpenAI models as GA options in its model picker, including GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6 Sol, GPT-6 Luna and the GPT-5.6 family. Which ones you see depends on your plan and client. VS Code can also add more models from providers such as OpenAI through Manage Models.4 steps
- Documented by GooseUse OpenAI in GooseGoose has a built-in OpenAI provider configured with OPENAI_API_KEY via goose configure (CLI) or Settings > Models in goose Desktop, plus a ChatGPT Subscription sign-in option.api.openai.com4 steps
- Documented by Kilo CodeUse OpenAI in Kilo CodeKilo Code supports the official OpenAI API with an API key in both the VS Code extension (Settings > Providers) and the CLI (OPENAI_API_KEY or kilo.json). A separate ChatGPT subscription connection is also documented.5 steps
- Documented by OpenCodeUse OpenAI in OpenCodeOpenCode has a built-in OpenAI provider. Run /connect, choose OpenAI, then either sign in with ChatGPT Plus/Pro in the browser or paste an OpenAI API key; OpenAI models then appear under /models.4 steps
- Documented by Roo CodeUse OpenAI in Roo CodeRoo Code connects directly to the official OpenAI API with an API key via the "OpenAI" provider, and supports all models available through OpenAI's API. A separate "OpenAI - ChatGPT Plus/Pro" provider signs in via OAuth instead of a key.3 steps
- Documented by ZedUse OpenAI in ZedZed has a first-class OpenAI API provider for the Zed Agent, Inline Assistant and other Zed AI features, using an API key saved in the keychain or OPENAI_API_KEY, with custom model ids added under language_models.openai.available_models.3 steps
No verified OpenAI guide yet for Claude Code. We only publish a pairing once official docs cover it.
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