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Tool Overview
Claude Code Desktop is the desktop version of Claude Code. It supports connecting Claude Code to a third-party LLM Gateway by configuring the model service endpoint and authentication information.
If you already have a Gateway Base URL and API Key, follow the steps below to complete the configuration. Claude’s official documentation also supports configuring Claude Code through an LLM Gateway and using a unified Gateway endpoint as the request entry point.
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Prerequisites
Please prepare the following information in advance:
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Gateway Base URL
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Gateway API Key
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Model ID (if required by the page)
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Integration Steps
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode
Open Claude Code Desktop:
Help → Troubleshooting → Enable Developer Mode
Once enabled, the application will restart automatically.
After the restart is complete, the Developer menu will appear in the menu bar.
Step 2: Configure Third-Party Inference
Go to:
Developer → Configure Third-Party Inference…
This will open the third-party inference configuration page.
Step 3: Enter Gateway Information
Enter the following information as prompted:
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Gateway Base URL
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Gateway API Key
Where:
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Gateway Base URL: Enter the Gateway URL provided by the Workspace.
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Gateway API Key: Enter the API Key generated in the Workspace.
For the authentication method, select:
Bearer
Step 4: Save and Use
After completing the configuration, save the settings. You can then use the model services provided through the Gateway.
Note: The interface may vary across different versions of Claude Code Desktop. Please refer to the actual interface displayed in your application.