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Claude Code, installed and set up in one click

The Foxwire AI desktop app installs Claude Code and connects it to your account in one click — real Claude, or cheaper DeepSeek / Kimi. Prefer the terminal? Three env vars, no code changes.

How it works
No Anthropic account needed Pay-as-you-go, one balance macOS · Windows · ~1 minute
Connected — and models switch right in the app
Vibe Coding packs · never expire
Up to 69% cheaper on Claude & GPT
Prepaid coding credits, up to +60% bonus · auto-applies first.
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Zero code changes

Three env vars point every request at Foxwire. Nothing else to touch.

Real Claude models

Opus 4.8, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5 — the same models, lower price.

Or go even cheaper

DeepSeek / Kimi cost a fraction and keep tool calls + thinking.

Direct access

Programmatic access to the platform, one account, one balance.

Direct vs via Foxwire

Direct AnthropicVia Foxwire
Payment$20–200/mo subscription per vendorPay per token, one balance
Anthropic accountRequiredNot needed
Usage limitsSubscription caps and resetsNo subscription — one balance, no expiry
ModelsClaude onlyClaude + DeepSeek, Kimi and more

How to install and set up Claude Code

Pick your OS, then how you want to set up: one click in the desktop app, or three commands in the terminal.

  1. 1

    Download and install the Foxwire AI app

    macOS 12+ on Apple Silicon. Open the .dmg and drag Foxwire AI to Applications.

    The app is signed and notarized (Apple Developer ID / EV certificate). If your browser says the download is “unverified”, that is its reputation check for new software — choose “Keep”.

  2. 2

    Click “Install Claude Code”

    The app downloads and installs Claude Code itself — no Node.js, no terminal. Already installed? The app detects it and the button says “Connect account” instead.

  3. 3

    Connect your account

    Click “Connect account”: the browser opens to sign in to Foxwire. After you sign in, the app writes the configuration for you and shows “Connected”.

  4. 4

    Open a terminal and type claude

    “Open terminal” opens a terminal with everything set. To switch models, click the model badge on the row, tick the ones you want and pick a default — no config editing.

Verify it works

Start Claude Code and run /status — the API Base URL should point at Foxwire.

bash
claude
/status

Model mapping

Claude Code has three model roles. Map each with these variables — required, or requests fail with model_not_found.

RoleEnvironment variableReal ClaudeBudget swap
OpusANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODELclaude-opus-4-8deepseek-v4-pro
SonnetANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODELclaude-sonnet-4-6deepseek-v4-flash
HaikuANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_HAIKU_MODELclaude-haiku-4-5kimi-k2.6
Cheaper setup — swap the three model lines
bash
export ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL="deepseek-v4-pro"
export ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL="deepseek-v4-flash"
export ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_HAIKU_MODEL="kimi-k2.6"

Mix freely — keep Opus on real Claude, make Sonnet/Haiku cheaper, whatever fits. Compare prices on the Models page.

All models on the Claude endpoint

Every model id below works in the ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_*_MODEL variables — not just Claude.

Claude
claude-opus-5-5claude-opus-5claude-opus-4-8claude-opus-4-7claude-opus-4-6claude-sonnet-5-5claude-sonnet-5claude-sonnet-4-6claude-haiku-4-5
GPT
gpt-5.6-lunagpt-5.6-terragpt-5.6-solgpt-6-astragpt-6-sol
Gemini
gemini-3.7-flashgemini-3.6-flashgemini-3.5-flashgemini-3.5-flash-litegemini-3.1-pro
DeepSeek
deepseek-v4-prodeepseek-v4-flash
Grok
grok-4.6grok-4.5
Kimi
kimi-k3kimi-k2.6
Qwen
qwen3.8-maxqwen3-coder-next
GLM
glm-5.3glm-5.3-flashglm-5.2

Prices and context windows: Models page.

FAQ

How do I install Claude Code?

Download the Foxwire app and click “Install Claude Code” on the Claude Code row: it downloads the official build, connects your account and writes the settings. No Node.js, no terminal. Prefer the terminal? One install command plus three variables — see the manual tab.

Do I need Node.js?

No. Both the app and our install script use the official native Claude Code build.

I already have Claude Code installed — do I still need the app?

The app detects an existing install and only connects your account — nothing is reinstalled. You can also switch models from the app later. Prefer not to? Use the manual tab.

Linux?

The desktop app is macOS / Windows for now. On Linux follow the manual tab — it is three env vars.

How do I switch models?

Click the model badge on the Claude Code row in the app, tick the models you want in /model and pick a default. Manual setup: change the ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_*_MODEL variables.

Do I need an Anthropic account?

No. You only need a Foxwire account and an API key — requests are served by Foxwire and billed to your Foxwire balance.

How does billing work?

Yes — top up your Foxwire balance and pay per token. No subscription, no per-vendor accounts.

Do I have to change my code?

No — three env vars point Claude Code at Foxwire. Your code and workflow stay the same.

How is this different from a Claude Pro/Max subscription?

A subscription is a fixed monthly fee with usage caps. Here you pay only for tokens you actually use — heavy weeks cost more, idle weeks cost nothing.

Why must ANTHROPIC_API_KEY be empty?

If it is set, Claude Code sends requests straight to Anthropic and ignores your base URL. Always set it to an empty string.

Can I use non-Claude models?

Yes — 26 models work on the Claude endpoint: DeepSeek, Kimi, Gemini, GPT, Grok, Qwen and GLM, with tool calls and thinking. Full list in the “All models” section above.

Full walkthrough and troubleshooting: Claude Code docs

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