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AI CodingConnect CLōD to Windsurf
Route Windsurf inference through CLōD. Same AI coding experience, up to 60% lower cost.
Overview
Windsurf (by Codeium) is an AI-powered code editor. Because CLōD's API is OpenAI-compatible, you can point Windsurf to CLōD's endpoint and instantly access 50+ models with energy-aware cheaper inference.
Prerequisites
- • CLōD account — free at app.clod.io
- • Windsurf installed
- • CLōD API key (Dashboard → API Keys → Generate)
Setup
Step 1: Get your CLōD API key
Sign in at app.clod.io → API Keys → Generate Key. Store it safely.
Step 2: Configure CLōD as your provider in Windsurf
Open Windsurf Settings (⌘, / Ctrl+,) → go to the Cascade tab → scroll to the Model Provider section.
Select OpenAI Compatible as the provider.
Set:
- Base URL: https://api.clod.io/v1
- API Key: your CLōD API key
Click Save. You can now select CLōD models from the model picker in Cascade.
Step 3: Select a model and start coding
Browse available models at app.clod.io/auth/models. For coding tasks, use tool-calling capable models like GPT-4o or Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
Available Models
CLōD supports 50+ models. For agentic tools, use models that support tool calling / function calling.
Browse models →