Invitation Code Activation Process

This article will introduce how to use the CloudBase AI CLI to start Claude Code to activate the invitation code for the Cloud Development AI ToolKit Programming Incentive Program.

Without needing an API Key, use the built-in large model in the Cloud Development environment to drive Claude Code.

Cloud Development AI ToolKit Programming Incentive Program

Environment Preparation and Installation

Please refer to the CloudBase CLI Installation Documentation to complete environment preparation and CLI installation, including:

• Node.js Environment Installation (version >= 18)
• CloudBase CLI Installation (supports quick installation script and npm installation)

Additional Preparation:

Visit the Tencent CloudBase console to activate an environment (free for new users).

Running the CloudBase AI CLI

Use the terminal to run the CloudBase AI CLI:

tcb ai

tip

If you have previously configured using the CloudBase AI CLI, it will directly proceed to the execution process without requiring repeated configuration. Run tcb ai --setup to reconfigure.

Configure the AI tool according to the terminal prompts:

1. Select and configure the Claude Code AI CLI tool
2. Select Use CloudBase Service
3. Select the large model: Kimi -> Kimi-K2-Instruct-Online-128K

After configuration, the CloudBase AI ToolKit templates will be downloaded to this directory. Please select according to the type of application you wish to build.

After the download is complete, Claude Code will be launched. If prompted to enable the cloudbase MCP Server included in the project, please choose to enable it.

Next, you can enter a prompt to direct the AI to log in to the CloudBase environment and activate the invitation code:

Help me log in to CloudBase and activate the invitation code {Enter your invitation code}

After activation, you can continue development and input requirements to Claude Code to experience AI-assisted programming.

• More about CloudBase AI ToolKit
• Introduction to CloudBase AI CLI

Event Rules

Notes Before Activation

Note

• Please confirm whether your Tencent Cloud account has outstanding payments, as arrears will cause the voucher reward distribution for activating the invitation code to fail.
• The following Tencent Cloud account types are ineligible to receive voucher rewards:
  • International accounts
  • Beta accounts
  • Resellers, Key Accounts, Sub-accounts

If you encounter the following prompt when viewing rewards on the event page, it indicates that the reward claim has failed:

Invitation Code Activation Reward Instructions

Event rewards are distributed differently based on the current environment package type:

• Personal Plan: Free one-month renewal

  • Distributed to the CloudBase environment selected when generating the invitation code

• Personal Free Plan: 19 CNY voucher

  • Distributed to the Tencent Cloud master account

How to Activate a Free Cloud Development Environment

1. Go to the Cloud Development Platform, log in with your Tencent Cloud account, and create a new environment

   

2. Real-name registration of your Tencent Cloud account is required before activating an environment

   

3. For the first activation, you can choose the Personal Free Plan (6-month trial)

   

Note

• During the development phase, the free environment does not require developers to renew payment. However, if a Mini Program is published during the development period, the environment's expiration date will be adjusted to 15 days, and the free environment will be converted to a paid environment, effective from the next billing cycle.

• Usage instructions for the Cloud Development Personal Free Environment can be found in the Specific Details

View Activity Rewards

1. Go to the activity page and check the reward distribution status

   

2. Depending on the type of reward distribution, you can go to the Tencent Cloud console to view the details

   • Voucher

     

   • Personal Plan renewal