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Using Claude Code with Unlocked AI
Power Anthropic's flagship CLI agent with your Unlocked AI key and pay-as-you-go credits.
Why Use Claude Code with Unlocked AI?
Anthropic's official `claude` command-line tool is a premier coding agent that reads files, edits repositories, runs bash tests, and executes multi-step refactors.
By routing Claude Code through Unlocked AI, you avoid monthly API bill surprises and tap into non-expiring pay-as-you-go credits.
Base URL Environment Variable
Set `ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://unlockedai.net"` and `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="unl_live_..."` in your terminal shell.
Terminal Configuration
# 1. Export your Unlocked AI key as ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="sk-unlocked-your_key_here"
# 2. Point Base URL to Unlocked AI Gateway
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://unlockedai.net"
# 3. Explicitly empty ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to prevent direct login prompts
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=""
# 4. Launch Claude Code
claudeNeed an Unlocked AI Key or Credits?
Generate secret API keys backed by non-expiring pay-as-you-go credits starting at $5. No monthly minimums.