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Huawei Cloud MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) provides access to popular AI models including DeepSeek and Qwen through Huawei’s cloud infrastructure. Website: https://www.huaweicloud.com/

Getting an API Key

  1. Sign Up/Sign In: Go to Huawei Cloud. Create an account or sign in.
  2. Navigate to MaaS: Access the Model-as-a-Service section.
  3. Create Credentials: Generate API credentials for your application.
  4. Copy the Key: Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.

Supported Models

Cline supports the following Huawei Cloud MaaS models:
  • DeepSeek-V3 (Default) - General-purpose model with 64K context (0.27/0.27/1.10 per 1M tokens)
  • DeepSeek-R1 - Reasoning model with thinking support (0.55/0.55/2.20 per 1M tokens)
  • deepseek-r1-250528 - Latest DeepSeek R1 version with thinking (0.55/0.55/2.20 per 1M tokens)
  • qwen3-235b-a22b - Qwen3 235B MoE with thinking support (0.27/0.27/1.10 per 1M tokens)
  • qwen3-32b - Qwen3 32B dense model with thinking (0.27/0.27/1.10 per 1M tokens)

Configuration in Cline

  1. Open Cline Settings: Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
  2. Select Provider: Choose “Huawei Cloud MaaS” from the “API Provider” dropdown.
  3. Enter API Key: Paste your Huawei Cloud API key.
  4. Select Model: Choose your desired model from the “Model” dropdown.

Tips and Notes

  • Thinking Support: DeepSeek R1 and Qwen3 models support extended thinking for complex reasoning tasks.
  • Regional Service: Optimized for users in regions served by Huawei Cloud.
  • Pricing: Check the Huawei Cloud console for current pricing information.