Coding agents
Coding agents in Rwanda
We recommend Cline. It and every other supported agent run on one CircuitNotion API key, built and billed from Kigali.
AI coding agents changed how software gets written in 2025, but most of them assume a foreign credit card and a US billing address. CircuitNotion is a Rwanda-based AI company building the developer platform that removes that barrier: one API key, local top-ups, and agents that run on the same infrastructure as the rest of Rwanda’s AI ecosystem.
Why it matters
What a coding agent changes for Rwandan developers
Agents are the current frontier of advanced technology in Rwanda's software sector. Here is what actually differs.
Agents work where the code is
A coding agent reads the repository, proposes a plan, edits files, and runs commands in your terminal. That is a different workflow from pasting snippets into a chat window, and it scales to real projects.
Built for local billing
API usage draws on CircuitNotion credits topped up through the local payment platform, so teams in Kigali are not blocked by foreign card or billing-address requirements.
One key, many models
A single CircuitNotion API key routes to CircuitNotion, OpenAI, DeepSeek, Anthropic, and Moonshot models. kimi-k3 is the recommended default for agentic coding.
Read-only mode when you need it
Every supported agent has a read-only or plan mode that never loads write tools, so you can point one at unfamiliar code and get an explanation without risking edits.
Compatibility
Agents that work with a CircuitNotion key
All three take the same cn_ key and draw on the same balance. Start with Cline unless you already have a preference.
| Agent | Protocol |
|---|---|
| ClineRecommended | OpenAI Compatible |
| Claude Code | Anthropic Messages |
| Hermes | OpenAI Compatible |
Point any agent at one key
We recommend Cline. It speaks the OpenAI-compatible protocol this API is native to, so it needs a base URL and a key and nothing else. Claude Code and Hermes work on the same cn_ key. Your wallet pays for usage.
Before you start
- Create an API key on the Developer Platform and store the
cn_…secret. - Fund your wallet on the Developer Platform (Pricing & credits).
- Use the correct base URL for each agent protocol (see below).
Claude Code
https://api.circuitnotion.comAnthropic Messages, no trailing /v1
Cline & Hermes
https://api.circuitnotion.com/v1OpenAI Compatible, include /v1
Cline (or Roo Code)
RecommendedOn Windows, install Node.js and npm first, then npm install -g cline. Point Cline at an OpenAI-compatible provider.
1# First: Node.js LTS and npm (PowerShell), if not already installed
2winget install OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS
3
4# Restart PowerShell, then verify:
5node -v; npm -v
6
7# Install Cline
8npm install -g cline
9
10# Optional: VS Code or Cursor → Extensions → search "Cline" → Install
11# Open Cline sidebar → API / Provider settingsProvider
OpenAI Compatible / Custom OpenAI
Base URL
https://api.circuitnotion.com/v1
API key
cn_YOUR_KEY
Model
kimi-k3
Streaming & tools
Enabled
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI Compatible / Custom OpenAI |
| Base URL | https://api.circuitnotion.com/v1 |
| API key | cn_YOUR_KEY |
| Model | kimi-k3 |
| Streaming & tools | Enabled |
1Provider: OpenAI Compatible (or Custom OpenAI)
2Base URL: https://api.circuitnotion.com/v1
3API Key: cn_YOUR_KEY
4Model: kimi-k3
5Streaming: enabled
6Tools / function calling: enabled
7
8# Change later in Cline settings; start a new task after switching models.402 = fund wallet · 429 = rate limit · Live models: GET https://api.circuitnotion.com/v1/models
FAQ
Common questions about coding agents in Rwanda
What is a coding agent?
A coding agent is an AI tool that reads your codebase, plans a change, edits files, and runs commands, rather than only answering questions in a chat window. It works inside your terminal or editor, so it can see the project as it actually is.
Which coding agents work with CircuitNotion?
Cline and Hermes work through the OpenAI-compatible endpoint, and Claude Code works through the Anthropic Messages protocol. All three authenticate with a single CircuitNotion API key.
Which coding agent do you recommend?
Cline. It speaks the OpenAI-compatible protocol that the CircuitNotion API is native to, so setup is a base URL and a key with no configuration file to write and no previous provider login to clear, and it runs inside VS Code or Cursor. Claude Code and Hermes are fully supported on the same key if you prefer them.
Can developers in Rwanda pay for AI coding agents locally?
Yes. CircuitNotion bills API usage in credits that can be topped up through the CircuitNotion payment platform, so Rwandan developers and teams do not need a foreign card or a foreign billing address to use coding agents.
Do I need a different API key for each agent?
No. One CircuitNotion API key works across Claude Code, Cline, and Hermes, and the usage from all of them draws on the same credit balance.
Which model should I use for agentic coding?
kimi-k3 is the recommended default for agentic coding work. You can list every model available to your key with a GET request to https://api.circuitnotion.com/v1/models.
Start with one API key
Create a key on the developer platform, add credits, and point any supported agent at CircuitNotion.