Getting an API Key
- Sign Up/Sign In: Go to Huawei Cloud. Create an account or sign in.
- Navigate to MaaS: Access the Model-as-a-Service section.
- Create Credentials: Generate API credentials for your application.
- 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 (1.10 per 1M tokens)DeepSeek-R1- Reasoning model with thinking support (2.20 per 1M tokens)deepseek-r1-250528- Latest DeepSeek R1 version with thinking (2.20 per 1M tokens)qwen3-235b-a22b- Qwen3 235B MoE with thinking support (1.10 per 1M tokens)qwen3-32b- Qwen3 32B dense model with thinking (1.10 per 1M tokens)
Configuration in Cline
- Open Cline Settings: Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
- Select Provider: Choose “Huawei Cloud MaaS” from the “API Provider” dropdown.
- Enter API Key: Paste your Huawei Cloud API key.
- 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.

