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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

One key and balance

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

Two API formats

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

50% lower prices

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

No subscription

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

Crypto payments

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

Ready integrations

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

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.