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BlackBox AI is an AI agent that helps developers and creators build full-stack applications and UI components, from rapid prototyping all the way to production-ready software.

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Prerequisites

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Setup

1

Launch VS Code and open BlackBox AI

Launch VS Code and open the BlackBox AI extension from the sidebar.
BlackBox panel in VS Code sidebar
2

Switch source to API

In the BlackBox panel, switch the source to API.
BlackBox panel with API source toggle
3

Configure SambaCloud API

Click the ⚙️ gear icon at the top of the BlackBox panel to open Settings, then configure the following:
  • API Provider: select OpenAI Compatible
  • API Key: enter your SambaCloud API key
  • Base URL: https://api.sambanova.ai/v1
  • Model ID: choose a model from the SambaCloud models page (e.g., MiniMax-M2.7)
Click Save to confirm.
BlackBox settings with OpenAI Compatible API provider configured
In the model configuration panel, you can also adjust advanced parameters like context window size, max tokens, and cost tracking. Your BlackBox AI agent is now powered by SambaCloud models. You can enjoy inference that runs up to 5x faster than typical GPU providers. If you encounter issues or need assistance, please reach out to your SambaNova support team.

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Troubleshooting

  • Ensure you have the latest version of the BlackBox VS Code extension installed
  • Try reloading VS Code: Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P → Reload Window
  • Verify your API key is correct and active in the SambaCloud portal
  • Confirm Base URL is set to https://api.sambanova.ai/v1
  • Re-enter credentials and click Save again
  • Confirm the Model ID matches a valid model from the SambaCloud models page
  • Check your SambaCloud account is active