How to Connect Claude Code, Cursor & OpenCode in One Dashboard

Most developers use 2-3 AI coding agents daily. Claude Code for deep refactoring, Cursor for IDE-integrated edits, OpenCode for terminal-based debugging. The problem: each tool runs in its own silo. You switch windows, copy-paste context, and manually track what each agent is doing.

This tutorial shows you how to connect Claude Code, Cursor, and OpenCode into a single dashboard where you can route tasks to the right agent, monitor real-time output, and manage everything from one place.

Quick Answer: Use Ivern AI as a unified task board. Connect your existing API keys (Anthropic for Claude, OpenAI for Cursor's models), create agent profiles for each tool, and route tasks from one dashboard. Free tier includes 15 tasks. No new API costs — you bring your own keys.

In this guide:

• Why you need a unified dashboard
• What each AI coding agent does best
• Step-by-step setup
• Real-world task routing examples
• Cost breakdown
• FAQ

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Why You Need a Unified Dashboard

If you use more than one AI coding tool, you already know the pain:

• Context loss: You explain your codebase to Claude Code, then explain it again to Cursor. Each tool starts from scratch.
• Task confusion: Did you ask Cursor or Claude to fix that bug? Which one is running right now?
• Cost blindness: You pay for Claude API calls, Cursor's subscription, and OpenAI API usage, but you don't know which tool gives you the best cost-per-task.
• Workflow gaps: Claude Code finds a bug but you need to manually tell Cursor to fix it in the IDE.

A unified dashboard solves all of these. You submit one task, the system routes it to the right agent, and you see the result in one place.

What Each AI Coding Agent Does Best

Before connecting them, understand each agent's strengths so you route tasks correctly.

Claude Code

Best for: Deep codebase analysis, multi-file refactoring, complex debugging, architecture decisions.

Claude Code runs in your terminal and has deep understanding of your entire project. It excels at tasks that require reading many files and making coordinated changes.

When to route to Claude Code:

• Refactoring a module across 5+ files
• Debugging an issue that spans multiple services
• Writing comprehensive tests for existing code
• Architecture analysis and recommendations

Cursor

Best for: Inline code edits, quick fixes, IDE-integrated development, pair programming.

Cursor lives inside your IDE and makes surgical edits. It's fastest for changes where you already know what needs to happen and just need the agent to execute.

When to route to Cursor:

• Fix a specific bug in one file
• Add a new function or method
• Rename variables across a file
• Write inline documentation

OpenCode

Best for: Multi-model exploration, terminal-based debugging, shell command execution, BYOK workflows.

OpenCode is a terminal AI agent that supports multiple providers in one session. It's the most flexible for switching between models mid-task and running shell commands alongside code generation.

When to route to OpenCode:

• Debugging with shell commands and code changes together
• Exploring a new codebase
• Running tests, builds, and linting as part of the task
• Comparing output from different AI models

Quick Routing Reference

Step-by-Step Setup: Connect All Three Agents

Step 1: Create Your Ivern Account

Go to ivern.ai/signup and create a free account. No credit card required. The free tier includes 15 tasks — enough to test the full workflow.

Step 2: Connect Your API Keys

Go to Settings > Connections and add your API keys:

• Anthropic API key — for Claude Code agent. Get one at console.anthropic.com. Typical cost: $2-8/month for daily coding.
• OpenAI API key — for agents using GPT-4. Get one at platform.openai.com. Typical cost: $3-10/month.

Ivern never sees your API costs. Your keys are used directly to call the providers. This is the BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model — you pay raw API rates with zero markup.

Step 3: Create Agent Profiles

Create three agent profiles in your squad:

Claude Code Agent:

• Name: "Claude Coder"
• Model: Claude Sonnet 4 (or Opus for complex tasks)
• Role: Deep refactoring, multi-file changes, code review

Cursor Agent:

• Name: "Quick Fix"
• Model: GPT-4o (or Claude Sonnet)
• Role: Single-file edits, quick fixes, inline changes

OpenCode Agent:

• Name: "Terminal Explorer"
• Model: Claude Sonnet (primary) + GPT-4o (fallback)
• Role: Debugging, shell commands, multi-model exploration

Step 4: Route Your First Task

From the task board, type your task in natural language:

Fix the authentication bug in src/auth/login.ts. The session token
isn't being refreshed after 30 minutes. Check the token refresh
logic and fix it. Run the auth tests to verify.

The system analyzes the task and routes it to the right agent based on your configured profiles. For this task, it would route to Claude Code (multi-step debugging with test verification).

You see the agent's work in real time: file reads, code changes, test results. When it's done, the result appears in the task board.

Real-World Task Routing Examples

Example 1: Bug Fix Pipeline

You find a production bug. Here's how to use all three agents together:

1. Route to Claude Code: "Analyze the error in production log. Find root cause across the codebase." → Claude reads error logs, traces the call stack, identifies the bug.
2. Route to Cursor: "Fix the bug at line 47 in payment-processor.ts" → Cursor makes the surgical fix.
3. Route to OpenCode: "Run the full test suite and verify the fix doesn't break anything" → OpenCode runs tests, reports results.

Total cost: ~$0.15 in API calls. Total time: 3-5 minutes.

Example 2: Feature Development

You need to add a new API endpoint:

1. Route to Claude Code: "Design the API endpoint for /api/users/export. Write the route handler, validation, and error handling." → Claude creates the endpoint with full context.
2. Route to OpenCode: "Run the dev server and test the new endpoint with curl" → OpenCode verifies it works.
3. Route to Cursor: "Add inline JSDoc comments to the new endpoint" → Cursor adds documentation.

Total cost: ~$0.20. Total time: 5-8 minutes.

Example 3: Code Review Workflow

You have a PR ready for review:

1. Route to Claude Code: "Review the changes in PR #42. Check for security issues, performance problems, and code quality." → Claude produces a detailed review.
2. Route to Cursor: "Fix the three issues found in the review" → Cursor applies the fixes.
3. Route to OpenCode: "Run lint and tests to verify the fixes" → OpenCode validates.

Total cost: ~$0.12. Total time: 3-4 minutes.

Cost Breakdown: BYOK vs Subscriptions

Here's what you'd pay using the unified dashboard vs separate subscriptions:

The math is simple. With BYOK pricing, you pay $3-8/month for API usage (depending on how much you code). Ivern's free tier covers the dashboard. No subscriptions, no markups.

For a deeper cost analysis, see our AI Agent Cost Per Task benchmark with data from 200 real tasks.

FAQ

Can I use this with just one AI agent?

Yes. You can start with just Claude Code connected and add Cursor and OpenCode later. The dashboard works with any number of agents.

Does Ivern replace Claude Code or Cursor?

No. Ivern is a coordination layer on top of your existing tools. Claude Code, Cursor, and OpenCode still do the actual coding. Ivern provides the unified dashboard, task routing, and cost tracking.

How much does it cost to run three agents through the dashboard?

With BYOK pricing, running all three agents through Ivern costs $3-15/month in API usage depending on your coding volume. The dashboard itself is free for up to 15 tasks. Pro tier (unlimited tasks) is $29/month.

Can I connect other AI tools beyond these three?

Yes. Ivern supports any agent or model that uses the Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google APIs. This includes Gemini CLI, Aider, Windsurf, and custom agents. See our BYOK platform comparison for the full list.

Is my code sent through Ivern's servers?

Your API keys are used to make direct calls to Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google. The code context flows from your machine to the API provider. Ivern routes the request but does not store or train on your code.

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