What is Claude Code Proxy

2025-08-06

🚀 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

🔑 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

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:

Common Issues & Solutions:

❌ Incorrect Base URL or API Key

❌ Network Issues

Step 4: Configure Proxy (Optional)

If you encounter network issues, configure a proxy:

✅ Success! Test again and it works:

🎯 Final Configuration

Your complete model configuration should look like this:

🚀 Launch Claude Code

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

🎉 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! 🚀