Free Claude Code with NVIDIA NIM
A step-by-step setup guide for running Claude Code entirely free through NVIDIA's NIM API via a local LiteLLM proxy — 100+ models, no Anthropic subscription, Windows and macOS.
Free Claude Code with NVIDIA NIM
A complete setup guide for using Claude Code for free by routing it through NVIDIA's free NIM API with a local LiteLLM proxy — 100+ models (Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek, Gemma), no Anthropic subscription.
What's inside
- Architecture: Claude Code → local LiteLLM proxy (port 4000) → NVIDIA NIM
- LiteLLM config that translates Anthropic requests to OpenAI-compatible calls
- Platform-specific steps for Windows and macOS
Use it for
Wiring Claude Code to NVIDIA NIM's free tier without paying for API access.