Claude Code Quick Start

Prerequisite: install Node.js

Complete the Node.js Installation Guide, then verify:

1. Install Claude Code

Verify the installation:

If npm reports a permissions error, use a Node.js version manager or configure a user-owned npm global prefix. Avoid running npm as root.

2. Create an AnyRoute API key

Select Create Key.

Enter a name and select the Claude-compatible group and billing multiplier you need.

Optionally configure IP restrictions, a spending limit, a rate limit, and an expiration date.

An API key is an account credential. Never commit it to a repository or share it publicly.

3. Configure Claude Code

Option A: CC Switch (recommended)

Download CC Switch from the GitHub Releases page, then select Import to CCS in AnyRoute and enable the imported Claude configuration.

Import the Claude configuration into CC Switch

In the current screenshots, “导入到 CCS” means Import to CCS, and “启用” means Enable.

Option B: environment variables

Copy the API key from the AnyRoute console:

Set the following values for the current terminal session.

Windows PowerShell:

$env:ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL = "https://cc.anyroute.io"
$env:ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN = "YOUR_API_KEY"

macOS or Linux:

For regular use, prefer CC Switch or your operating system's secure credential-management method. If you persist these values in a shell profile or user environment, remember that the API key may be stored as plaintext.

4. Start Claude Code

Open a terminal in your project directory and run:

Claude Code starts with the current directory as its workspace.

Troubleshooting

`claude` is not recognized

Run npm prefix --global, make sure the corresponding executable directory is on PATH, then open a new terminal.

The connection fails or returns HTTP 401

Check that:

ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL is exactly https://cc.anyroute.io.

ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN is set in the same terminal session.

The key is active, unexpired, and assigned to a Claude-compatible group.

How do I switch models or billing groups?

Create a key for the required group in the AnyRoute console, then switch profiles in CC Switch or update the environment variable in your current terminal.

Prerequisite: install Node.js#

1. Install Claude Code#

2. Create an AnyRoute API key#

3. Configure Claude Code#

Option A: CC Switch (recommended)#

Option B: environment variables#

4. Start Claude Code#

Troubleshooting#

claude is not recognized#

The connection fails or returns HTTP 401#

How do I switch models or billing groups?#