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ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL: What It Is and How to Set It Correctly

What ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL does, how to set it for Claude Code and the Anthropic SDK, the trailing-/messages 404 trap, how to verify with curl, and how to switch back to the official endpoint.

2026-06-28 6

Yazhou Hu

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Using Cline and Roo Code with a Claude-Compatible API

Step-by-step setup for pointing Cline and Roo Code — the VS Code AI coding extensions — at an Anthropic-compatible relay. Provider settings, base URL, model IDs, and the gotchas with OpenAI-compatible vs native Anthropic mode.

2026-06-04 7

Yazhou Hu

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Claude Code API Key: Complete Guide to Setup and Configuration

Step-by-step guide to getting and configuring your API key for Claude Code. Covers Anthropic keys, third-party providers, environment variables, and troubleshooting common errors.

2026-04-09 7

Yazhou Hu

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Claude Code with Alternative Models — Complete Setup Guide

How to use Claude Code with alternative models like Qwen, DeepSeek, and Gemini. Why DIY proxy setups fail and how LLM API gives you a turnkey solution in 2 minutes.

2026-04-08 8

Yazhou Hu