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Free Claude Code

Free Claude Code — AI Coding Assistant Free

Use Claude Code in your terminal and VS Code for free — replaces Anthropic API with free models. All the tooling stays, only the engine changes.

v1.0.0
Apr 2025
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Free Claude Code solves the most common frustration with Claude Code: the cost. Anthropic's Claude Code is one of the most powerful AI coding tools available — but the API bills add up fast for heavy users.

This open source proxy sits between Claude Code and the API layer, replacing Anthropic's paid models with free alternatives like DeepSeek, Ollama, or other OpenAI-compatible endpoints. The entire Claude Code experience stays identical — terminal commands, VS Code extension, Discord bot with voice support — only the model powering it changes.

Works in three environments out of the box: terminal CLI exactly like the original Claude Code, VS Code extension for inline AI assistance, and Discord integration with voice support similar to OpenClaw.

Perfect for developers who want the Claude Code workflow without the monthly API costs, or who want to experiment with different models behind the same familiar interface.

Developers who rely on Claude Code daily but want to reduce API costs, or those who want to test Claude Code's workflow with free local or cloud models before committing to a paid plan.

Related Tools

  • Ollama — run free local AI models that you can plug in as the backend for this Claude Code proxy.
  • Screenpipe — continuous screen and audio recording with local AI search to complement your coding workflow.

FAQ

Is Free Claude Code actually free?+
Yes — it routes requests through free model providers instead of Anthropic's paid API. You get the full Claude Code experience without any API billing.
How to use Claude Code for free in terminal?+
Install this proxy, configure your free model endpoint (e.g. DeepSeek or a local Ollama instance), and use the Claude Code CLI as normal. No Anthropic account needed.
Does it work with VS Code?+
Yes — works with the VS Code extension for inline AI assistance, terminal CLI, and Discord with voice support out of the box.
Free Claude Code vs paid Claude Code — what's the difference?+
Same interface and workflow, different model behind it. Quality depends on which free model you connect — DeepSeek and strong Ollama models get close to the original experience.