How do I implement Claude API in KiloCode? Are there any free APIs I can use to build and test?

[andrew2556]

Hello KiloCode Team,

First off, thank you for creating and maintaining such an awesome project really appreciate the work you’ve put into it!

I’ve been exploring KiloCode recently and I’m interested in integrating it with the Claude API for some testing and development. I had a couple of questions and was hoping you could point me in the right direction:

What’s the best way to implement the Claude API with KiloCode?
Is there a guide or suggested method for adding custom APIs like Claude (or similar AI tools)?

Also, are there any free or trial APIs available that I could use for building and testing? Even a limited-use key would be helpful as I’m still in the experimentation phase.

I’m still learning and figuring things out, so any example code, links, or general advice would be super helpful.

Thanks again for the great work, and I really look forward to hearing from you!

Best,
andrew

[Tirumari]

Hi Andrew!

Appreciate the kind words! If you'd like to incorporate the Claude API with Kilo Code, the most straightforward way is to use our Claude API integration with an API key from Anthropic.

We also have a newer Claude Code integration that doesn't require API keys, but that only works if you have access to Claude Code (which requires separate access). You could go that route if you decide you want to keep your API Keys closer to the vest!

As for free or trial APIs, most users like to use OpenRouter with their Kilo Code extensions. With OpenRouter you're able to use a wide variety of models, including free ones like DeepSeek.

And since you're just getting started, I'd recommend checking out our YouTube channel where we have a bunch of helpful tutorials to get you going! (I'd recommend this one to begin with)

Let me know if you have any other questions, and thanks for being a KiloCoder!