Cursor API Key Setup — Custom OpenAI Base URL
Configure APIMaster.ai as an OpenAI-compatible provider in Cursor Settings for Claude, GPT-5.4, DeepSeek, and more.
Cursor integration (short)
For the full guide (GPT/Claude pitfalls, Codex & Claude Code extensions), see Cursor agent setup.
Quick steps (DeepSeek and custom models)
- Cursor Pro → Settings → Models.
- APIMaster API Key.
- Override OpenAI Base URL:
https://apimaster.ai/v1 - Add model (e.g.
deepseek-v4-pro), enable, and select in chat.
GPT / Claude
Built-in GPT and Claude names conflict with third-party keys. Install Codex and Claude Code extensions and follow Codex and Claude Code config.
See full Cursor tutorial.