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Qwen Code provides free access to Qwen3 Coder models optimized for coding tasks, available through the Qwen chat platform. Website: https://chat.qwen.ai/

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Getting Started

  1. Sign Up/Sign In: Go to chat.qwen.ai. Create an account or sign in.
  2. Get API Access: Follow the platform instructions to obtain API credentials.

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Supported Models

Cline supports the following Qwen Code models (all free):
  • qwen3-coder-plus (Default) - High-performance coding model with 1M context window for large codebases
  • qwen3-coder-flash - Fast coding model with 1M context window optimized for speed

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Configuration in Cline

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

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Tips and Notes

  • Free Access: Both models are currently available at no cost.
  • Large Context: Both models support 1M token context windows, ideal for working with large codebases.
  • Coding Optimized: These models are specifically tuned for code generation, analysis, and refactoring tasks.