# Free Claude Code (FCC)

> Proxy Claude Code and coding agents through free, local, or alternative LLMs.

Free Claude Code is a local proxy that intercepts API calls from Claude Code, VS Code extensions, and 10 other coding agents, routing them to alternative LLM providers. It lets you use tools like Claude Code without an Anthropic subscription by plugging into free tiers like NVIDIA NIM, OpenRouter, Groq, or local models via Ollama and LM Studio. It includes an Admin UI, automatic provider failover, and prompt token optimizations.

Website: https://github.com/Alishahryar1/free-claude-code

## What it is for

- Run Claude Code CLI without an Anthropic subscription using free NVIDIA NIM credits
- Route VS Code or JetBrains coding assistant requests to local models running in Ollama or LM Studio
- Set up automatic fallback models to prevent interrupted workflows during provider outages
- Control coding agents remotely via Discord or Telegram bots

## Features

- Supports 59 provider integrations including NVIDIA NIM, OpenRouter, Groq, Ollama, and LM Studio
- Works with 11 coding harnesses including Claude Code, Codex, Cline, OpenCode, and Aider
- Automatic multi-provider failover during rate limits or outages
- Local Admin UI with model picker, reasoning level controls, and proxy authentication
- Token reduction filters (RTK) to cut down terminal output and system prompt token usage
- Independent model tier routing for Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku request equivalents
- Browser-based native coding sessions with real-time and background support
- Voice transcription input support via Whisper and NVIDIA NIM

## Pricing

Open source. Free and open source (AGPL v3); relies on free, paid, or local model providers

## Details

- Type: GitHub repo
- Category: [Development](https://xiry.app/topics/development.md)
- Open source: yes
- Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, Command line, Self-hosted
- For: Developers who want to use AI coding agents like Claude Code without paying for Anthropic API credits.
- Alternative to: Anthropic API, LiteLLM
- Tags: claude code, llm proxy, nvidia nim, ollama, open source, ai agents, coding assistant

## Why it was saved

- [@tpadumke, 26 April 2026](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXmWHzIExeq/): Allows you to use Claude Code CLI and VS Code extension without an Anthropic API key or paid subscription.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/free-claude-code-fcc

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