Free API Key for Cursor — Use Claude & GPT Without a Subscription

Cursor lets you bring your own OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Point it at a free shared key and use Claude Opus, GPT-5.5, DeepSeek and more — no Cursor subscription, no credit card.

20+ free keys in the shared pool, refreshed multiple times daily

Set up a free key in Cursor (step by step)

  1. Copy a free key from the FreeLLMShare key table.
  2. In Cursor, open Settings → Models.
  3. Enable OpenAI API Key and expand the override / base URL option.
  4. Set the Base URL to https://aiapiv2.pekpik.com/v1.
  5. Paste the free key as the API Key.
  6. Add a model name such as claude-opus-4-7 (or gpt-5.5, deepseek-chat) and save.
Recommended for coding: claude-opus-4-7 is a strong default for editing and refactoring. If a model is busy or a key runs out, switch to another model or paste a fresh key — keys rotate throughout the day.

Verify it works first

Before wiring it into Cursor, you can sanity-check a key in seconds:

curl https://aiapiv2.pekpik.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_FREE_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model":"claude-opus-4-7","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"hi"}]}'

Or use the playground Verify tab to test a key in your browser.

FAQ

Can I use Cursor for free with these keys?

Yes. Cursor supports a custom OpenAI base URL and key. Point it at the FreeLLMShare gateway with a free key to use Claude, GPT-5.5 and more without a subscription or credit card.

Which model should I pick?

For coding, claude-opus-4-7 is excellent. You can also use gpt-5.5 or deepseek-chat. If one is busy, switch to another from the table.

What base URL does Cursor need?

Set the OpenAI Base URL to https://aiapiv2.pekpik.com/v1 and paste a free key.

My key stopped working — what now?

Shared keys can run out of budget. Replace it in Cursor settings with another from the table. For uninterrupted use, run your own key on your own quota.

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