Clear, practical guides to getting a key, understanding pricing, choosing a model, and integrating Claude into your tools.
A step-by-step guide to getting a Claude API key and making your first request — with Python, TypeScript, and curl examples.
Understand how Claude API pricing works — input vs output tokens, prompt caching, and how to estimate the cost of a request.
Practical ways to reduce your Claude API bill without losing quality — model selection, prompt caching, output limits, and more.
Configure Cursor to use a Claude API key through an Anthropic-compatible gateway — base URL, model, and key setup.
Point Claude Code at a Claude API key through an Anthropic-compatible gateway — set the base URL and start coding.
An honest comparison of using a Claude API gateway versus the Anthropic API directly — cost, access, and trade-offs.
Call Claude models using the OpenAI Chat Completions format — useful for tools and SDKs built around OpenAI.
A practical comparison of the Claude model family — Opus 4.8, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5, and Fable 5 — and when to use each.
An honest look at flat-rate unlimited Claude plans — how they work, fair-use rate limits, and who they suit.
How to pay for Claude API access using cryptocurrency — supported coins and how the prepaid balance works.
Get Claude API access instantly without an Anthropic account or waitlist, in most regions worldwide.
Concrete techniques to use fewer tokens on the Claude API without hurting output quality.
Configure the Cline VS Code extension to use a Claude API key through an Anthropic-compatible gateway.
Set up Roo Code to use Claude through an Anthropic-compatible gateway - base URL, key, and model.
Use Claude in IntelliJ, PyCharm, and other JetBrains IDEs via Continue or compatible plugins with an Anthropic-compatible gateway.
Run the Aider command-line coding assistant with a Claude API key through an Anthropic-compatible gateway.
Use Claude inside VS Code through extensions like Cline, Roo Code, or Continue with an Anthropic-compatible gateway.
Configure the OpenCode terminal agent to use Claude through an Anthropic-compatible gateway.
Use the Hermes autonomous agent with a Claude API key through an Anthropic-compatible gateway - setup and cost control.
Use the OpenClaw open-source agent framework with a self-hosted setup on a discounted Claude API gateway.
Understand Anthropic-compatible APIs - the Messages API format, and how a drop-in gateway works with existing Claude code.