Proposed fix: [Qwen Code Coding Plan] 'Invalid API key. Coding Plan API keys start with "sk-sp-". Please check.' — wrong key type or region for Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan
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Recommended action: Use the Coding Plan-specific key (sk-sp-...) for the selected region, or pick the API Key option for a normal DashScope/OpenAI-compatible key.
Option: Use the Coding Plan-specific key (sk-sp-...) for the selected region, or pick the API Key option for a normal DashScope/OpenAI-compatible key. [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: Entering an API key in the Coding Plan auth flow
Steps:
1. Get the Coding Plan key from the Coding Plan console (starts with sk-sp-).
2. Choose the matching region when prompted.
3. Otherwise select API Key in /auth.
Expected: The error no longer appears.
Evidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.
Proposed approach
Problem id
f1a887d7-0019-47c9-9d5d-1c2db5e7d8f4
Proposed action
Recommended action: Use the Coding Plan-specific key (sk-sp-...) for the selected region, or pick the API Key option for a normal DashScope/OpenAI-compatible key.
Option: Use the Coding Plan-specific key (sk-sp-...) for the selected region, or pick the API Key option for a normal DashScope/OpenAI-compatible key. [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: Entering an API key in the Coding Plan auth flow
Steps:
1. Get the Coding Plan key from the Coding Plan console (starts with sk-sp-).
2. Choose the matching region when prompted.
3. Otherwise select API Key in /auth.
Expected: The error no longer appears.
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