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Introduction to Claude API Tech

A single API gateway for Claude models. Use the native Anthropic SDK or OpenAI-compatible tools by changing only the base URL.

What is Claude API Tech

Claude API Tech is an independent third-party platform and API gateway for accessing Claude models. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of Anthropic, PBC.

The platform provides one API key, a shared balance, and compatible endpoints for existing SDKs and tools. Claude, Anthropic, Opus, Sonnet, and Fable are names owned by their respective rights holders.

Platform benefits

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One key and balance

All nine supported models are available through one API key and shared balance.

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Two API formats

Native Anthropic Messages API compatibility and an OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

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50% lower prices

Token prices are 50% below the corresponding official Anthropic rates.

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No subscription

Pay only for tokens actually used; your balance does not expire.

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Crypto payments

Choose a supported method when creating a payment; no Visa or Mastercard is required.

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Ready integrations

Connect existing SDKs and development tools by changing only the base URL.

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Make your first API call

Create a key, select a model, and get your first Claude response in minutes.

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Two compatible API formats

Claude API Tech supports the native Anthropic Messages API format and an OpenAI-compatible format. Keep using your existing SDKs and tools without changing application logic.

Anthropic-compatible

For the Anthropic SDK, Claude Code, and applications using the Messages API.

https://api.llm-gate.tech

OpenAI-compatible

For tools and SDKs that expect an OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

https://api.llm-gate.tech/v1

Supported tools

Use the same API key across coding agents and development tools.