Use TurboLLM in VS Code
TurboLLM's OpenAI-compatible endpoint works with any VS Code AI extension that lets you point at a custom API base URL. Pick one of the two best-supported extensions below and aim it at your local server.
Two ways in
Both extensions talk to the same local endpoint, so the setup is nearly identical — the only real difference is which extension you prefer. Follow the dedicated guide for the one you choose.
Continue →
Free, open-source, and built for local and self-hosted OpenAI-compatible servers. The most direct fit for TurboLLM. See the dedicated Continue guide.
Cline →
Set API Provider to OpenAI Compatible and point it at TurboLLM. See the dedicated Cline guide.
Shared settings
Whichever extension you use, the connection details are the same:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Base URL | http://localhost:6996/v1 |
| API key | A key from Developer → API Keys — required only if Require API key is turned on. |
If you're not sure, start with Continue — it's free, open-source, and purpose-built for local OpenAI-compatible servers like TurboLLM.