Install Cursor first
Install Cursor, open the project you want to work on, and only use CorvusLLM if your Cursor build exposes a custom OpenAI-compatible provider, endpoint override, or base URL field. Cursor custom-key support can vary by plan and build, so verify the field exists before pasting credentials.
| What to install | Official source | Quick check |
|---|---|---|
| Cursor desktop app | Cursor download | Open Cursor after install, then open Cursor Settings > Models. |
| Optional Git | Git install guide | git --version |
| CorvusLLM key | Buy or top up balance | Paste only if the custom provider field exists. |
git --version Zero-to-working setup
Use this block when you want the shortest reliable path from a clean install to one successful Cursor request through CorvusLLM.
- Cursor desktop app
- Optional Git for project workflows
- CorvusLLM key
Official source: Cursor download, Git install guide
Open Cursor Settings > Models and only continue if a custom OpenAI-compatible provider, endpoint, or base URL override is visible.
- Open Cursor Settings > Models
- Only continue if your build exposes an OpenAI-compatible provider, custom endpoint, or base URL override
- Paste the CorvusLLM base URL, key, and starter model if that override exists
- Click Verify if your Cursor build exposes a verify action
- Send one small chat prompt before relying on agent behavior
The custom provider verifies or one short Cursor chat prompt succeeds before agent work starts.
| Value | Paste this |
|---|---|
| Provider type | OpenAI-compatible or custom OpenAI |
| Base URL | https://base.corvusllm.com/v1 |
| API key | YOUR_CORVUSLLM_KEY |
| Model slug | gpt-5.5 |
This setup is conditional. If there is no custom base URL/provider override, use OpenAI SDKs, ChatBox, Open WebUI, n8n, or Claude Code instead.
If your build has a custom base URL
Open Cursor Settings > Models, search for model or provider settings, and only continue if your build exposes a custom OpenAI-compatible endpoint, base URL, or provider override field. If there is a Verify button after saving, use it before starting a real coding session.
| Cursor field | Where to look | Value to paste |
|---|---|---|
| Provider type | Cursor Settings > Models, provider, or custom API section | OpenAI-compatible or custom OpenAI |
| Base URL | Custom provider endpoint / base URL input | https://base.corvusllm.com/v1 |
| API key | The same custom provider credential input, then Verify if available | Your delivered CorvusLLM key |
| Model slug | Model name, model ID, or custom model input | gpt-5.5 |
Values to paste
Base URL: https://base.corvusllm.com/v1
API Key: YOUR_CORVUSLLM_KEY
Model: gpt-5.5
If the field is missing
Do not force it. Use a first-class setup such as Claude Code, OpenAI SDKs, Open WebUI, ChatBox, or n8n instead.
Recommended live catalog picks
These picks are rendered from the current public catalog, so admin reordering and new model adds can flow through here automatically.
| Use Case | Model | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Loading | loading | CorvusLLM is pulling the latest Cursor recommendations. |