What is Free Claude Code?
Free Claude Code is an independent open-source project for connecting coding agents to models from multiple providers. Free Claude Code supports developers working in terminals, desktop applications, IDEs, phones, and browsers. The repository explicitly states that the project is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
Free Claude Code brings free, paid, subscription, and local models into a searchable interface. Supported coding clients include Claude Code, Codex, Pi, OpenCode, Cline, Hermes, and Aider. Model selection and provider configuration are managed through an Admin UI rather than through a separate catalog for each connected client.
What Free Claude Code can do
Free Claude Code combines model selection, provider routing, and coding-agent connections. Compatible models retain capabilities such as streaming responses, tool use, image input, and native interleaved thinking. Optional token optimizations filter common command output and compress tool results, while browser sessions provide another way to work with Codex.
- Free Claude Code automatically tries the next configured model after retries are exhausted.
- Free Claude Code runs native Codex browser sessions with real-time and background support.
- Free Claude Code switches providers and models within the same browser session.
- Free Claude Code accepts voice input through local Whisper or NVIDIA NIM transcription.
- Free Claude Code connects to local models through LM Studio, llama.cpp, and Ollama.
- Free Claude Code supports custom API endpoints and automatic model discovery.
How Free Claude Code works
Free Claude Code installation uses the supplied shell script on macOS and Linux or the supplied PowerShell script on Windows. During installation, users choose coding agents and can enable RTK and Headroom for supported agents. Windows and macOS provide desktop launch paths; Linux starts the service with fcc-server.
Free Claude Code opens the Admin UI after startup. The documented quick start configures an NVIDIA NIM API key, selects a model, and saves the selection with Apply. Other providers use their documented API keys, subscription sign-in, or local endpoints. An ordered Fallback Models list applies across connected clients, and optional Proxy Authentication protects the local proxy with a bearer token.
Who Free Claude Code is for
Free Claude Code is for developers who want to use coding agents with different model providers and working environments. Supported access paths include VS Code, Codex App, JetBrains, Discord, and Telegram. Free Claude Code also supports developers who prefer local model servers or want configured alternatives when a provider becomes unavailable.
- Developers can run Claude Code or other supported agents with selected provider models.
- Developers can continue coding turns through outages using configured model fallbacks.
- Developers can use Codex in a browser with background session support.
- Developers can send voice notes to coding agents through supported transcription options.
Free Claude Code pricing and provider access
Free Claude Code is available as an open-source project and supports free, paid, subscription, and local model access. The repository advertises 1.3B+ free tokens every month across providers, but explicitly states that provider-controlled free-tier availability and limits may change. Model access therefore depends on the provider selected.
Free Claude Code connects to OpenAI / ChatGPT through an existing ChatGPT subscription, while Anthropic requires a separately billed API key. GitHub Copilot access depends on a signed-in account, subscription, and organization policies. These provider requirements are distinct from obtaining and installing the open-source project.
Free Claude Code strengths and limitations
Free Claude Code offers a shared model catalog, multiple coding clients, and automatic fallback without restarting the coding turn. Free Claude Code also exposes local models alongside cloud options and provides optional output compression. Practical constraints concern provider availability, account requirements, local setup, and the current scope of browser-session support.
- Provider free-tier availability and limits may change.
- Fallback requests may consume usage from more than one provider before succeeding.
- Switching coding harnesses within the same browser session is described as coming soon.
- Running the service with fcc-server requires keeping its terminal open.
Free Claude Code FAQ
What is Free Claude Code?
Free Claude Code is an independent open-source project that connects coding agents to free, paid, subscription, and local models through a searchable catalog. Free Claude Code supports clients including Claude Code, Codex, Pi, and OpenCode, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
Is Free Claude Code free?
Free Claude Code is available as an open-source project and supports provider free tiers alongside paid, subscription, and local models. Free Claude Code does not make every provider free: some connections require separately billed API access or existing subscriptions, and provider free-tier limits may change.
Does Free Claude Code support local models?
Free Claude Code supports local models through LM Studio, llama.cpp, and Ollama. Free Claude Code lists provider-specific base URL settings and model identifiers for these connections, alongside cloud providers in the shared model catalog.
Can Free Claude Code run coding agents in a browser?
Free Claude Code runs native Codex sessions in the browser after a folder is selected, with real-time and background support. Free Claude Code allows provider and model changes within the same session, while switching harnesses within a session is described as coming soon.
How does Free Claude Code handle provider outages?
Free Claude Code automatically tries the next configured model after retries are exhausted, without requiring the coding turn to restart. Free Claude Code applies the ordered fallback list across connected clients, but a failed request may consume usage from multiple providers before succeeding.
Which operating systems does Free Claude Code support?
Free Claude Code provides installation instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Free Claude Code starts from desktop or application shortcuts on Windows and macOS, while Linux uses fcc-server; the terminal must remain open when using that command.
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