If you're using Claude Code (and if you're not, you should be - it's the best coding agent out there), you know the pain:
- $200/month minimum commitment 💸
- Hit limits during crunch time 🚫
- Watch costs spiral during heavy development 📈
I just released CCProxy - a FREE, open-source tool that solves this problem once and for all.
What is CCProxy?
Think of it as a universal translator for Claude Code. It sits between Claude Code and ANY AI provider, letting you keep the interface you love while choosing the most cost-effective model for each task.
The Magic: One Line Change
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:3456
That's it. Claude Code now works with:
- Gemini 2.5 Flash (FREE tier, 1M token context)
- Kimi K2 ($0.15/M tokens vs Claude's $15)
- Qwen3 235B (completely FREE)
- OpenAI, DeepSeek, and 100+ more via OpenRouter
- Even local models via Ollama
Real-World Impact
Here's how one startup uses CCProxy:
Morning Standup: FREE Gemini Flash reviews yesterday's commits
Bug Fixing: Kimi K2 handles debugging at 1/100th the cost
Architecture Decisions: Claude for complex reasoning (worth the premium)
Documentation: Qwen3 writes it for FREE
Code Reviews: DeepSeek V3 for bulk reviews
Result: $30/day → $3/day. Same productivity. 90% savings.
Why I Built This
I love Claude Code. We all do. But being locked into one expensive provider? That's not how open development should work.
CCProxy gives you:
- ✅ Freedom to choose models based on task
- ✅ Premium quality where it matters
- ✅ Budget options for routine work
- ✅ Never hit limits again
Quick Start (30 seconds)
Get started in 30 seconds: https://ccproxy.orchestre.dev/guide/quick-start
# Use Claude Code as normal after setup!
claude "Help me optimize this function"
Model Comparison
| Task | Model | Cost | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex Reasoning | Claude Sonnet | $15/M tokens | Excellent |
| Code Generation | Kimi K2 | $0.15/M tokens | Excellent |
| Large Context | Gemini 2.5 | FREE/cheap | Excellent |
| Quick Tasks | Qwen3 235B | FREE | Very Good |
It's Open Source Because...
This tool is too important to gatekeep. Every developer deserves:
- The best coding agent (Claude Code)
- Model flexibility
- Affordable AI assistance
Join the Movement
If CCProxy saves you money, please:
- ⭐ Star us on GitHub: https://github.com/orchestre-dev/ccproxy
- 💬 Share your cost savings in the comments
- 🚀 Tell other developers about it
What expensive Claude Code task would you switch to a free model first?
Full documentation: https://ccproxy.orchestre.dev
GitHub: https://github.com/orchestre-dev/ccproxy
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