How to get Claude Code for FREE (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Free Claude Code Github Repository: https://github.com/Alishahryar1/free-claude-code In this video, I show how to get the powerful Claude Code CLI running for free using the free-claude-code repository. Claude Code is an incredible agentic tool, but the API costs can add up quickly. I used zero traditional credits to get this working by routing requests through free AI providers. This setup makes it possible to build powerful AI-driven applications and automate coding tasks without writing a check to Anthropic. If you’re interested in AI coding agents, cost-effective development, or local LLMs, this video will show you what’s possible. You’ll learn how to: - Clone and configure the free-claude-code repository - Use NVIDIA NIM or OpenRouter to power your CLI for free - Link your local proxy to the official Claude Code tool - Save hundreds of dollars on API fees while maintaining performance This video is perfect for developers, students, and anyone curious about free AI tools and agentic workflows. If you are looking for a Claude Code tutorial or exploring how to use AI agents for free, you’re in the right place. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Step 1: Installing Pre-requisites 04:11 - Step 2: Clone Github Repo 05:35 - Step 3: Configuring model provider 07:42 - Step 4: Run Claude Code Proxy Server 09:27 - Step 5: Run Claude Code 13:02 - Step 6: VS Code Extension 16:43 - Next Steps --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V i d e o s t o w a t c h n e x t Master Flutterflow API Integration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aruB1K92fB0&list=PLsGKm9PeeQyIHA00PFyuh7-VEZHLNl_Jo&index=8 Integrate Simple Search using Supabase https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yExwJg1Kz0s&list=PLsGKm9PeeQyIHA00PFyuh7-VEZHLNl_Jo Everything you need to know about DataTables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky3VOgatafs&list=PLsGKm9PeeQyIHA00PFyuh7-VEZHLNl_Jo&index=2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have any questions? Reach out to me! Instagram: @just_xolotl