Using Custom Models in Cursor IDE

Prerequisites

• API Endpoint: You'll need the endpoint (base URL) and an API key for the model you intend to use.Any service compatible with OpenAI’s API can be integrated. For Groq, the endpoint is:

  https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
  

• API Key: Obtain an API key for the model provider (Groq, OpenAI, etc.).

Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Open Cursor Settings

• Go to the Settings section in Cursor IDE. (Refer to the settings screen in the accompanying image).

2. Disable Current Models

• Disable any pre-enabled models in the list to avoid conflicts.

3. Add Your Custom Model

• Click on Add Model to configure a new model.

4. Override OpenAI Base URL

• Enable the Override OpenAI Base URL option.
• Enter the custom model's base URL. For Groq, use:

  https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
  

• Enter your API Key obtained from the model provider.

5. Verify and Activate

• Click on Verify to test the connection. If all goes well, the model should now be activated and ready for use in Cursor IDE.

Installing Cursor on Ubuntu

To learn how to install Cursor IDE on Ubuntu, follow this installation guide for Cursor on Ubuntu.
Installing and Troubleshooting Cursor on Ubuntu GitHub
Installing and Troubleshooting Cursor on Ubuntu Medium

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