How to Set Up Qwen2.5-Coder-32B in Cursor: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Score: 29 | Author: Wei_Will | Subreddit: r/cursor
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November 20, 2024

by Wei_Will November 19, 2024 View on Reddit → 29 points r/cursor

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I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz on Reddit and X about Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct lately. Developers are raving about it as one of the strongest open-source programming models out there. It reportedly outperformed GPT-4o in 9 out of 12 major coding benchmarks! To enhance my development experience, I decided to integrate it into Cursor. If you’re a Cursor member, you can use the Composer and tab completion features seamlessly. Here’s a straightforward guide with screenshots to get you started:

  1. Add the Model: Once added, you can select Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct in the Composer chat.
  2. Create an API Key: Head over to the Alibaba Cloud Bailian platform and create a new API key. The option is in the upper right corner—it’s a bit hidden.
  3. Configure Cursor: Open the Cursor settings and add a custom model. Enter the model name: qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct. Make sure to disable other models to avoid validation issues. After verification, you can re-enable the other models.
  4. Enter Base URL and API Key: Input the Base URL and API key, then click the “Verify” button. If there are no error messages, your configuration is successful. If you encounter errors, double-check that other models are disabled and that your API key is correct.
  5. Skip Custom Key (if applicable): If you’re on a trial or Pro account, you might see an option to skip using a custom key. You can choose “Dismiss” to bypass this.
  6. Re-enable Other Models: Don’t forget to enable your other commonly used models. Just a heads-up: even on a Pro account, using o1-preview incurs charges at $0.30 per request. Proceed with caution if you’re not looking to spend!
  7. Free Plan for New Users: Alibaba Cloud Bailian offers a free plan for new users for the first six months. You can check the specific models in the model square for details on free quotas and validity periods.

Happy coding!

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Key Takeaways

  • “Re-enable Other Models: Don’t forget to enable your other commonly used models”