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IDE plugins: v2.1.4: You can now bring your own API Key from Anthropic to use the Claude 4 Sonnet, Claude 4 So…

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You can now bring your own API Key from Anthropic to use the Claude 4 Sonnet, Claude 4 Sonnet (Thinking), Claude 4 Opus, and Claude 4 Opus (Thinking) models in Cascade

What changed

  • You can now bring your own API Key from Anthropic to use the Claude 4 Sonnet, Claude 4 Sonnet (Thinking), Claude 4 Opus, and Claude 4 Opus (Thinking) models in Cascade
  • To use BYOK, go to provide API keys and input your key
  • Once entered, go back to Windsurf and reload the window. You should now be able to use the new models
  • This is only available for Free and Pro users at this time
  • Enjoying Cascade? Please take a moment to rate our plugin on the JetBrains Marketplace.
  • Join our #cascade-on-jetbrains channel on Discord.
  • Report issues at windsurf.com/support.

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Why it matters

If you use IDE plugins, skim the official notes above and decide what to try in your next session. Tag the right surface — Cloud vs Desktop vs CLI — before you change workflows.

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