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Claude Code + OpenRouter: The Setup Guide That Actually Explains Things
TL;DR: A beginner-friendly setup guide for Claude Code and OpenRouter that explains concepts slowly and avoids just copy-pasting. It clarifies how Claude Code talks to Anthropic, what OpenRouter does, and how to identify your shell (zsh vs bash).
The guide aims to demystify Claude Code and OpenRouter by walking through key concepts and caveats. It explains that Claude Code talks to Anthropic servers, while OpenRouter routes model requests, potentially to various providers. It notes that the OpenRouter integration is best with Anthropic models and that format compatibility matters. It provides a quick check to determine whether your shell is zsh or bash, since shell choice affects commands. The tone is explanatory, not just procedural.
Question for the room: What was the most confusing part for you when first setting up Claude Code with OpenRouter, and how did you work through it?
— via dev.to
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