Use LLM Proxy with Cursor IDE
Configure Cursor to use your LLM proxy for AI-powered coding. Access multiple providers, unified billing, and centralized monitoring while maintaining Cursor's native AI experience.
Configuration Steps
Set up Cursor IDE to use your LLM proxy
Navigate to Cursor settings to configure the AI provider connection. Use the keyboard shortcut or menu option.
# Windows/Linux Ctrl + , # macOS Cmd + ,
Set your proxy endpoint as the OpenAI base URL. Cursor will route all AI requests through your proxy.
{
"cursor.ai.openaiBaseUrl": "https://your-proxy.com/v1",
"cursor.ai.openaiApiKey": "your-proxy-api-key"
}
Choose your preferred model. Use proxy-prefixed names to route to specific providers.
Test the connection by using Cursor's AI features. All requests should appear in your proxy dashboard.
Supported Features
All Cursor AI features work through your proxy
Code Generation
Generate code from comments and descriptions with any model.
Chat Interface
Use Cursor's chat with Claude, GPT-4, or any provider.
Code Refactoring
Refactor and improve code using your preferred model.
Code Explanation
Get explanations for complex code sections.
Bug Detection
Identify and fix bugs with AI assistance.
Documentation
Generate documentation and comments automatically.
Proxy vs Direct
Benefits of using proxy with Cursor
| Feature | Direct Provider | With Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Providers | Separate configs | Single config ✓ |
| Cost Tracking | Per-provider dashboards | Unified dashboard ✓ |
| Model Switching | Restart required | Instant switch ✓ |
| Rate Limiting | Per-provider limits | Smart pooling ✓ |
| Failover | Manual switching | Automatic ✓ |
| API Keys | Multiple to manage | One key ✓ |
Start Using Cursor with Proxy
Configure Cursor IDE to use your LLM proxy for unified access to all AI providers. Better monitoring, cost control, and flexibility.