Claude Code Without the Bill
Claude Code is one of the most powerful coding tools available right now. The only problem is the cost. Heavy users hit their limits fast, and upgrading to Max gets expensive.
There's a way around it. OpenRouter lets you connect Claude Code to the same underlying models at a fraction of the price — or free, depending on how you set it up.
What OpenRouter Does
OpenRouter is a unified API that routes your requests to different AI models. You can point Claude Code at OpenRouter instead of Anthropic directly, which gives you access to the same Claude models with more control over costs.
The setup takes a few minutes. After that, Claude Code works exactly as you'd expect — same interface, same results, no subscription required.
What the PDF Covers
The setup guide walks you through every step: creating your OpenRouter account, getting your API key, configuring Claude Code to use it, and verifying everything works.
Nothing is assumed. If you can follow instructions, you can have this running today.
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