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Install and run Claude Code on Windows using WSL. Node setup, install, connecting a cheap model, persisting env vars, and the WSL-specific gotchas to avoid.
Run a LiteLLM gateway on Windows to serve Claude Code, Codex CLI, and OpenCode from one place. Unified keys, spend tracking, model routing, and the common fixes.
Set up claude-code-mux on Windows for fast, fail-over multi-provider routing of Claude Code across DeepSeek, MiniMax, Kimi, and 15+ backends. Install and config.
Set up claude-code-proxy on WSL to run Claude Code against your ChatGPT or Kimi subscription via a local Anthropic-compatible proxy. Install, configure, and fixes.
Use deepclaude on Windows to run Claude Code's agent loop on DeepSeek V4 or any Anthropic-compatible backend. Install, configure, verify, and the trade-offs.
OpenRouter vs direct provider APIs for Claude Code: cost, failover, convenience, and privacy. When the aggregator is worth a small premium and when to go direct.
What Claude Code really costs and practical ways to cut it: cheaper model backends, routing by task, cache and off-peak discounts, and tighter prompting habits.
How to run Claude Code as cheaply as possible — even free — in 2026 using free trials, OpenRouter free models, and local models. Honest about what 'free' really means.
Run ByteDance Doubao Seed Code with Claude Code via Volcengine Ark and Claude Code Router. API key, endpoint, model choice, pricing, and the common fixes.
Run Xiaomi MiMo V2.5 Pro with Claude Code for cheap, big-context coding. API key, endpoint setup, model choice, current V2.5 API pricing, free trials, and the fixes.
Run MiniMax M2.5 with Claude Code for cheap agentic coding. API key, endpoint setup, model choice, pricing and lightning mode, and the common fixes — Windows or WSL.
Run Kimi K2 Thinking with Claude Code using Moonshot's Anthropic-compatible endpoint — no proxy. API key, environment variables, model choice, pricing, and fixes.
Set up the GLM Coding Plan as a cheap Claude Code backend from $18/month. Plan tiers, 5-hour usage windows, Claude Code config, and how to get more from it.
Run GLM-5 with Claude Code using Z.AI's Anthropic-compatible endpoint — no proxy. API key, environment variables, model choice, the coding plan, and the fixes.
Run Qwen3-Coder with Claude Code on Windows via Claude Code Router and Alibaba's DashScope. API key, config, big-context coding, pricing and coding plan, and fixes.
Run DeepSeek V4 with Claude Code inside WSL on Windows. Node setup, the Anthropic-compatible endpoint, persistent env vars, model choice, and pricing notes.
Run DeepSeek V4 with Claude Code on Windows using its Anthropic-compatible endpoint. API key, environment variables, model choice, pricing, and the common fixes.
Run Claude Code on any backend using Anthropic-compatible endpoints. How ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL works, which providers support it, and setup on Windows — no proxy.
Claude Code vs Codex CLI vs OpenCode vs Aider compared for Windows in 2026: workflow, custom model support, cost, and which terminal coding agent to pick.
The real security risks of MCP servers in Claude Code — over-broad access, secrets in config, prompt injection, untrusted servers — and how to lock each one down.
MCP servers cost context tokens before you type. Why each connected server's tools eat your context window, how to measure it, and how to fix it in Claude Code.
Fix Claude Code MCP servers that won't connect — the Windows cmd /c npx wrapper, PATH issues, bad commands, auth failures, and stdout corruption. Step-by-step.
Connect the GitHub MCP server to Claude Code on Windows and WSL. Token auth, what it unlocks — issues, PRs, code search — example workflows, and scope cautions.
Add the Playwright MCP server so Claude Code can drive a real browser — navigate, click, screenshot, assert. The verify-my-change loop, headless vs headed, WSL notes.
Connect Postgres to Claude Code with an MCP server the safe way — read-only roles, non-prod targets, schema inspection, and query workflows on Windows and WSL.
Use Claude Code with an MCP server to inspect containers, read logs, and debug Docker on Windows and WSL — what to connect, safe scope, and example workflows.
Set up Claude Code for IT and infrastructure work — install on Windows and WSL, user vs project config, safe permissions, the right MCP servers, and guardrails.
Compare in-session Claude Code subagents with running parallel agents across git worktrees. Trade-offs, when each fits, and a worktree setup for Windows and WSL.
MCP servers and plugins solve overlapping problems in Claude Code. When to add a raw MCP server, when a plugin makes sense, and how to keep your context lean.
Claude Skills, Claude Code, and Projects get confused constantly. What each one is, where they overlap, and which to use for repeatable work versus coding.
Step-by-step guide to building a custom Claude Code subagent: write the frontmatter, a focused system prompt, scope tools tightly, test delegation, and iterate.
Build your own Claude Code Skill from scratch — create a SKILL.md, write a description that triggers it, structure the instructions, add scripts, test it, and share it.
Plugins, skills, and MCP servers sit at different layers in Claude Code. What each is, how they nest, and a clear guide to which one you actually need.
Install Claude Code Router on WSL and route Claude Code to DeepSeek, GLM, Qwen, or Kimi. Node setup, config.json, env vars, and the WSL-specific gotchas to avoid.
CLAUDE.md gives Claude Code persistent project context. Where it lives, what to put in it, the user vs project files, imports, and how to keep it lean and useful.
Set up a custom Claude Code status line on Windows and WSL — show model, context, cost, and git branch. The settings config, a working script, and the gotchas.
Build your own Claude Code slash commands — markdown prompt files in .claude/commands, arguments, namespacing, and when a command beats a skill. With examples.
Install Claude Code plugins step by step — add a marketplace, browse with /plugin, install and manage plugins, and build your own marketplace to share a setup.
Install and configure Claude Code Router on Windows to route Claude Code to DeepSeek, GLM, Qwen, Kimi, and more. Full config.json, per-task routing, and fixes.
The Claude Code status line setups worth copying in 2026 — minimal, cost-aware, git-focused, and powerline styles — plus what each field is good for.
Claude Code Skills for IT and infra work — Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, shell hardening, and incident runbooks — with example SKILL.md description lines.
The MCP servers worth adding to Claude Code for ops work: filesystem, GitHub, Postgres, SQLite, Docker, fetch, Sentry, and Playwright — with honest caveats.
The built-in and custom Claude Code slash commands worth knowing in 2026 — context, cost, model switching, clear, plus custom commands you should build.
Run Claude Code on cheaper models like DeepSeek, GLM, Kimi, and Qwen. The three connection methods, pricing and coding plans compared, and how to set it up on Windows.
Practical Claude Code hook examples worth copying — auto-format, block destructive commands, notify on stop, log activity, and load context on session start.
The Claude Code plugins actually worth checking in 2026, with install commands, source links, and why GitHub, Playwright, LSP, security, review, docs, and workflow plugins make the cut.
The most useful Claude Code subagent patterns for 2026: code reviewer, test writer, debugger, security auditor, docs writer, refactorer, and explorer — with tools and models.
OpenClaw and Claude Code both write code with AI, but they're built for different jobs. What each is best at, where they overlap, and how to choose — or use both.
The Claude Code Skills worth using in 2026: bundled /code-review, /debug, /run, /verify, plus installable skill plugins with links and install commands.
Skills, MCP servers, and subagents solve different Claude Code problems. What each does, what it costs, and a clear decision guide for picking the right one.
Use Claude Code hooks to run shell commands on agent events — auto-format after edits, block risky commands, log activity. The events, config, and working examples.
The MCP servers actually worth installing in Claude Code in 2026 — GitHub, filesystem, Postgres, Playwright, fetch, Sentry, Slack, and memory. With add commands.
Learn how Claude Code subagents work: separate context windows, custom system prompts, scoped tools, and per-agent model routing. Full example agent file included.
Add MCP servers to Claude Code on Windows and WSL: claude mcp add, scopes, .mcp.json, verifying with /mcp, and the Windows cmd /c npx wrapper gotcha explained.
Build a minimal MCP server from scratch with the official TypeScript SDK, expose one tool over stdio, connect it to Claude Code, and test it end to end.
What Claude Code Skills are, the SKILL.md format, where they live, how Claude loads them on demand, and a worked example you can drop in and use today.
A plain-English guide to the Model Context Protocol (MCP): the client/server model, tools vs resources vs prompts, transports, and why it matters for Claude Code.
Pillar Guide
A map of Claude Code's advanced features — MCP servers, Skills, subagents, hooks, plugins, slash commands, status line, and CLAUDE.md — and when to use each.