Which VS Code extensions support Claude API?

Popular extensions include Continue (open-source AI assistant), Cline (autonomous coding agent), and Roo Code (Cline fork with extra features). All work with ClaudeStore.

How do I configure Claude in VS Code?

Install your preferred extension, set the base URL to https://api2.claudestore.store, enter your ClaudeStore API key, and select a model like claude-sonnet-4-20250514.

Can I use different Claude models for different tasks in VS Code?

Yes. Many developers use Haiku for autocomplete (fast and cheap) and Sonnet for chat (higher quality) to optimize both speed and cost.

How to Use Claude API in VS Code — Extensions & Setup

Set up Claude API in Visual Studio Code using popular extensions like Continue, Cline, and Roo Code. Step-by-step guide with ClaudeStore API key.

Claude in VS Code

Visual Studio Code supports Claude through several AI extensions. With a ClaudeStore API key, you can connect any of them to Claude Sonnet, Opus, or Haiku — getting AI-powered coding assistance directly in your editor.

Best VS Code Extensions for Claude

Continue

Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that supports Claude natively. It offers chat, inline editing, and autocomplete.

Setup: Install from VS Code marketplace → Settings → Add provider → Select "Anthropic" → Enter your ClaudeStore base URL and API key.

Set the base URL to https://api2.claudestore.store in the Continue config to use ClaudeStore.

Cline

Cline is an autonomous coding agent that can create files, run commands, and build entire features. It works exceptionally well with Claude Sonnet.

Setup: Install Cline → Open settings → Select "Anthropic" as provider → Enter API key and set base URL to https://api2.claudestore.store.

Roo Code

Roo Code is a fork of Cline with additional features like custom modes and MCP support. Configuration is identical to Cline.

Which Model to Use

Claude Sonnet 4.6 — recommended for most coding tasks. Best price/quality ratio.
Claude Opus 4.6 — use for complex refactors, architecture, and multi-file changes.
Claude Haiku 4.5 — use for autocomplete and simple inline suggestions to save costs.

Many developers use Haiku for autocomplete and Sonnet for chat — this combination minimizes costs while keeping quality high.

Common Configuration

Regardless of which extension you use, the configuration is similar:

Base URL: https://api2.claudestore.store
API Key: Your ClaudeStore API key (starts with sk-)
Model: claude-sonnet-4.6 (or any supported model)

For the full list of models and IDs, see our Models page.

Tips

Set per-key credit limits in your ClaudeStore dashboard to control spending
Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint if your extension expects an OpenAI-format API
Check our VS Code Extensions guide for detailed configuration walkthroughs

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