What is Claude Code Proxy

2025-08-06

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🚀 Overview

Claude Code Proxy is designed specifically for Mac users who want to:

  • ✨ Use Claude Code with any AI models you prefer

  • 🛡️ Maintain data privacy with local deployment

  • 💰 Control costs by choosing your own model providers

  • Get it from Mac Store→


📋 How It Works

Step 1: Configure Model

Claude Code Proxy Main Interface

🔑 Configure API Key

Configure your API key and customize the base URL if you don't want to use OpenAI models.

Example: Use OpenRouter

https://openrouter.ai/api/v1

💡 Pro Tip: You can use Ollama or LM Studio if they're OpenAI compatible!


Step 2: Select Your Models

Model Selection

Choose the models you want to use. If the provider doesn't provide a model list, you can enter them manually.


Step 3: Test Connection

Use the 🔍 Detect button to test model communication:

Connection Test

Common Issues & Solutions:

Incorrect Base URL or API Key Error Example

Network Issues Network Error


Step 4: Configure Proxy (Optional)

If you encounter network issues, configure a proxy:

Proxy Configuration

Success! Test again and it works: Success


🎯 Final Configuration

Your complete model configuration should look like this:

Complete Configuration

🚀 Launch Claude Code

  1. Click 💾 Save Configuration
  2. Copy the command shown below
  3. Paste it into your Mac Terminal.app

Save and Launch

🎉 You're all set! Now you can use Claude Code with your configured models.


📚 Additional Resources

🔧 Need Claude Code?

One-click installation script →

🤖 Want More Features?

Claude Code collections and guides →


Enjoy coding with AI! 🚀