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Claude Code Configuration Now Supported

Configure Claude Code to use any LLM model through LLMGateway's unified API with simple environment variable setup.

Claude Code configuration support on LLM Gateway

You can now configure Claude Code to work with any LLM model available through LLMGateway! Access models from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and more using Claude's powerful CLI interface.

🔧 Simple Configuration

Set up Claude Code with LLMGateway using three environment variables:

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.llmgateway.io
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=llmgtwy_.... # your llmgateway.io api key here
# optionally, choose your model, otherwise it will use the default Claude model via LLMGateway
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=gpt-5 # choose your model with tool support


# now run claude!
claude

🚀 Key Benefits

Model Flexibility: Switch between any supported model - from GPT-4o to Claude Sonnet, Gemini, or cost-effective alternatives like GLM-4.5v.

Cost Optimization: Choose the most cost-effective model for your specific tasks while maintaining Claude Code's full functionality.

Unified Interface: Single configuration gives you access to the entire ecosystem of LLM models.

🎯 Popular Model Options

OpenAI Models

  • openai/gpt-5 - OpenAI's Flagship GPT-5 model

Anthropic Models

  • anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-20250514 - Anthropic's default model

Cost-Effective Alternatives

  • glm-4.5v - Similar performance with 50-70% cost savings over Anthropic

📚 Complete Guide

Read our comprehensive guide: Configure Claude Code to Use Any Model via LLMGateway

The guide covers:

  • ⚙️ Step-by-step setup instructions
  • 🔄 Model switching strategies
  • 💰 Cost optimization tips
  • 📊 Performance comparisons

Browse all models with tool support to find the perfect fit for your workflow! 🚀

    Claude Code Configuration Now Supported - Changelog - LLM Gateway