Well, I need a free claude api key for a core functionality in a personal project. Can anyone please guide me how to get one or if there is a shareable key.

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Thank you.

Ive searched this subreddit for answers and I’ve also asked Google, Copilot, and free Claude. I’m sure the answers are out there, so please forgive me that I can’t find them.

Hence I ask for your help. What’s the easiest way for a programming noob to use the Claude API? All I want initially is to ask questions via the API, similar to the subscription version. I want to use the API vs subscription because maybe it’ll be cheaper and I also just want experience with it.

I signed up for an account and have purchased API tokens. I have an API key. But I’m struggling finding concise directions on how to use it.

I’m familiar with the $20/month subscription and want to become familiar with the API as well.

I just paid for the Pro version of Claude. Downloaded Cursor and when I went to add the 'API key', it seems like I also need to pay for Anthropic?

I am a little confused. First time doing the Cursor IDE setup. I am a Rider dev.

I want to be able to use Cursor without any limitations. Not bragging but money is not a concern. I make enough as a Software Consultant to afford those memberships.

Also, I heard about bolt.new or something along those lines? I checked it out but it seems towards opinionated out-of-the-box frontend applications.

Any advice?

Thanks!!!

I''m interested in obtaining a free API key for Claude AI or Chatgpt to experiment with its capabilities without incurring initial expenses.

If anyone knows of any free trials, community SDKs, or serverless reverse proxy methods that could help me access Claude AI or Chatgpt for free, I'd greatly appreciate the guidance

I use Claude pro 4-5 times a week for writing tasks. I usually finish around the time the limit's up. Would anyone know if I'll pay less then the monthly $20 if I use the API instead?

Edit: it seems the major opinion is the API will be cheaper. Would love some tips how or where to start my API journey

I wanted to share my iOS app that lets you chat with Claude 3! You use your own API key, and the app provides the chat interface.

This lets you try out Claude 3 without having to pay for Claude Pro!

Since the app is powered by your own API Key - that means there's no backend, and the app also supports on-device conversation history. This makes all your chats fully private and secure.

The app also offers API Key access to all the major LLMs like GPT-4 Turbo, Gemini Pro, Mistral Large etc.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pal-ai-chat-client/id6447545085?platform=iphone

Firstly I apologize if my question seems... silly. However... Who knows, maybe someone will have a solution or a good suggestion.
Recently, I started interacting with Claude and I'm simply loving it! Claude's creative writing is awesome! I would love to have access to the API. However, every time I try to add funds, it continues to ask me for data about my "organization" — which I have none. That's when I searched on the Anthropic website and discovered that the "API is not intended for individual use". Is that it? Noooo! I don't want to accept this cruel sentence.

Do you all use the API under a organization/company? And we, poor individuals, are doomed to the OpenAI API only? 😭

I switched from GPT-4 to now mostly using Claude 3, but the daily message limits are annoying. Also, I really like the ChatGPT interface better. Claude is missing a features like a button to STOP when it’s streaming a long response that is bad.

I use this project to get my own front-end for Claude 3. It uses the API so I have no daily limit to messages, and I get to use a chat interface that has all the features ChatGPT has. Even if you’re not very technical, it’s easy to set up. https://github.com/allyourbot/hostedgpt

It supports both GPT-4 and Claude 3 so it lets you do really cool things like you’re having a conversation with one of them and you don’t like it’s response, you click the “re-generate” button and you can switch assistants mid-conversation. This animated gif demonstrates. The other day I asked it a technical question and switched assistants and finally got the right answer! https://p425.p0.n0.cdn.zight.com/items/ApuPWXb6/c413f8dc-519f-4f5f-b250-45a7688b99d1.gif

It’s also really nice to have access to both GPT-4 and Claude 3 without committing to $20 per month to either. I just get charged for what I use. For example, OpenAI released a new version of the GPT-4 model last week I’ve been going back to it to see how much they improved it. (I don’t have a well-formed opinion yet).

Title. Basically i haven't tried to use Claude after the whole Poe thing awhile back and was wondering what the best ways to get a Claude api key or some other way to use it for SillyTavern after Poe stopped being officially supported? I have some characters that only really work well with Claude and not OAI or NovelAI that well, so any help would be appreciated!

Hey, I know it might be a strange question, but is there a way to use Claude 3 completely free? I mean some site that provides free (unlimited) access, or some sort of free API key? I’ve tried LmsysChat, but it doesn’t work for me anymore.

I highly recommend using Claude 3 Opus from the API, especially if you just want to try it out. It’s not free but the API doesn’t require an upfront flat fee and doesn’t have rate limits etc!

There’s some options for desktop like TypingMind.

For iOS I wanted to suggest my app called Pal Chat that lets you use your own API Key to chat with Claude, and it’s completely free to download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pal-ai-chat-client/id6447545085

(The app also has no backend and takes absolutely no usage data. You can verify this by going to the app privacy report in iOS settings!)

Application form is here: https://www.anthropic.com/contact-sales/for-student-builders

Does anyone know how to get an API key? I would love to use Claude in my application. I am on the waitlist but it seems futile.

There are so many people here complaining about the chat. Just use the API and add a persona character to it and don't use Opus use Sonnet, it works better for getting around silly restrictions and honestly Sonnet probably writes even better (if that's your goal). With adding a persona to the system message in API you can pretty much do whatever you want.

I just wanted to post this because 1. sonnet is fine. 2. people so negative here like the world granted you this amazing technology that is 100% changing the world for the better (until skynet) and ya'll freaking out about $20. You spend that on a fucking latte every other day. I spend hundreds on API costs through gpt-4 until recently, and I have no no regrets it's completely changed my life, and the world, for the better.

Stop using it like a tool, and start using it like a collaborator.

Also, if you do use claude.ai chat, just start a new chat window. Those long ass conversations each message counts against your token limit. You can talk to this thing all day practically just start a new chat.

I used up my 500 fast requests in just under a week, and was considering buying more. For those that have hit this limit, what option did you choose? Did you stick with the slow requests? Or did you choose a different option altogether instead?

All.

Pretty much in the subject. I'm subscribed to Pro through iOS.

Firstly - I can't actually see that I'm subscribed to Pro when I log in to Anthropic Console. (It seems to think I have a Free account, despite same email as Apple Subscription).
Secondly - I can't therefore get an API key (which I need for some Langchain work).

I'm losing my sanity here...

Help! Please.

UPDATED: Thanks all for the sage comments re subscriptions through iOS. BUT - this doesn’t explain why the ‘Pro’ subscription isn’t then being recognised by Claude?? (It thinks I’m on Free even though I pay monthly (through Apple - though, no longer).

Created the below guide that hopefully will assist those who are interested in trying it out - especially those who are frustrated with the paid Anthropic monthly subscription:

What is an API?

API stands for Application Programming Interface. It's a software intermediary that allows two applications to communicate with each other. Think of it as a messenger that takes your request to a provider and delivers the response back to you. In simpler terms, an API is a set of rules and specifications that allows different software applications to interact and share data, regardless of their underlying technologies.

How to Obtain an Anthropic API Key

Here's a detailed guide to getting your Anthropic API key:

1. Create an Anthropic Account:

   • Go to the Anthropic website (console.anthropic.com) and sign up for an account or log in if you already have one.

2. Access the API Keys Section:

   • Once you're logged into your account, navigate to your name/profile icon at the top right of your screen. Look for an option labeled "API Keys".

3. Generate a New API Key:

   • Click on the button "+ Create Key".

   • You'll be prompted to give your key a name. Enter a name and click "Create Key."

4. Copy and Secure Your API Key:

   • A long string will be displayed, which is your API key. Copy this key immediately and store it in a safe location. You will not be able to view it again, and you'll need to generate a new one if you lose it.

5. Set up Billing:

   • I put daily limits on usage – just in case. I recommend you do the same.

Important notes:

• Security: Treat your API key like a password. Do not share it publicly or embed it directly in your code (if applicable). Use secure methods to store and access it.

• You can always disable your key and create new ones if you feel any have been compromised.

API Limits - Quick Definitions:

• Rate (Requests Per Minute - RPM): How often you can send requests (Low to Higher).

• Context (Max Input Tokens): How much the AI remembers (Smaller to Larger).

• Output (Max Output Tokens): How long the AI's response can be (Shorter to Longer).

Anthropic Tiers:

• Tier 1:

  • Very low rate limits (50 RPM).

  • Small per minute context input limit (40k-50K input tokens on 3.5 models). This is the real killer for single users.

  • Shorter responses/output (per min).

  • This tier will make you tear your wig off - avoid.

• Tier 2

  • Higher rate limits (1000 RPM).

  • Moderate per minute context input limit (80k-100k input tokens on 3.5 models).

  • Longer responses/output (per min).

  • I recommend spending the $40 to get to this at least. The majority of users will probably use up their $40 within 3-6 months. Just a guess on my part FYI. Power users can gobble this up in no time, however.

• Tier 3:

  • Higher rate limits (2000 RPM).

  • Large per minute context input limit (160k-200k input tokens on 3.5 models).

  • Longer responses/output (per min).

• Tier 4:

  • Highest rate limits (4,000 RPM), which means it can handle more concurrent requests.

  • Very large per minute context input limit (up to 400k input tokens on all models).

  • Longer responses/output (per min).

  • Currently this is the only tier that allows for 3.5 Sonnet's max context window of 200k input tokens (check my hyper link above to see for yourself).

  • You'll need $400 currently to reach this tier.

WARNING - YOUR API CREDITS EXPIRE AFTER 12 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE.

Anthropic Current Models & Context:

• Claude 3 Opus:

  • Has a max context window of 200k input tokens. 4K max output tokens.

  • Available on all tiers.

• Claude 3.5 Sonnet:

  • Has a max context window of 200k input tokens. 8K max output tokens.

  • Available on all tiers.

• Claude 3.5 Haiku:

  • Has a max context window of 200k input tokens. 8K max output tokens.

  • Available on all tiers.

Tier 4 Advantages for Multiple Users:

Tier 4's primary benefit is its high rate limits, allowing for a total of 400,000 input tokens per minute. This capacity means you could, for example, concurrently run multiple 200,000 input token context models at their maximum. This level of throughput is particularly important for applications that experience a high volume of requests.

Why Tier 4 Matters for High Traffic:

• Handles Concurrent Requests: Tier 4 is designed to efficiently manage simultaneous requests from many users.

• Prevents Overloads: Lower tiers can become overwhelmed with a large number of users submitting queries, causing slowdowns. Tier 4 prevents these bottlenecks, ensuring smooth operation.

• Supports Sustained High Usage: Tier 4 is ideal for applications requiring consistent support for heavy request loads.

Tier 4 for the Single User:

As a single, "power" user, Tier 4 essentially removes all limitations on your usage.

To clarify - Tier 4 allows up to 400k input tokens of TOTAL context per minute. It does NOT allow for any particular model to extend its context input token window capability.

Platforms for Using Anthropic API Keys

Here are some popular platforms, categorized by their nature:

Free Platforms (just a sample of some I use):

• Anthropic Console Workbench: The Anthropic website itself provides a Workbench where you can experiment with the API directly in your browser. This is a good place to start exploring.

• TypingMind (Limited): Decent number of features for free - but ads are annoying. Check it out. Free is browser based only I believe.

• ChatBox (Community Edition): The commercial product is also free and easy to install locally - however read the privacy policy and be sure you are good with it (I'm serious). They have a browser based one here (again, read privacy policy): Chatbox.

• Msty (Limited): Good free feature set. Nice UI.

Paid Platforms (just a sample of some I use):

• TypingMind (Full Featured/Lifetime purchase): Onetime payment (try to catch it on sale sub $100) and also has a local install option if you are tech savvy enough. The unique thing about this is that you can utilize things like "Canvas" across multiple API vendors (Anthropic for example).

• 16x Prompt: I use this for coding heavily. Check it out.

• Msty (Lifetime): I have not used this, but I have a friend who loves the additional features that the paid version brings.

Open-Source Platforms (just a sample of some I use):

• Open WebUI: An open-source platform for building AI agents and workflows that supports various model providers, including Claude. Install with pinokio - far easier to get you set up on it if you are unfamiliar with Docker.

• LibreChat (Advanced Setup): No pinokio installation method as of yet but another incredibly featured free open-sourced product that just released Agents as well. They also released a code interpreter feature that is not free - however if you have a need for something like this you'd understand why (sandboxed environment).

Plenty of vendor options out there I'm sure - just be sure your keys are stored securely and be sure to actually read the Privacy Policy with all of them (I can't stress this enough).

WARNING: This is NOT a thread for devs to blatantly promote their product. I am not associated with ANY of the above recommendations. I have contributed to the Open WebUI platform by creating some popular functions - but that is about it.

Hope this helps!

Edit: Modified some things. Removed my statement regarding my preference for keys not being stored in browsers - again, generally a non-issue for most. Unique issue just for me.

Hi, I'm a big advocate of Claude and Sonnet 3.5 for coding and switched over from ChatGPT the moment I realized how much better it was. The big selling point for me however was projects. Being able to upload my codebase on demand and start multiple chat threads for different things has been a game changer.

However I am now interested in optimizing my use and have a more in-demand payment model, depending on my use. I want to not be constrained by daily limits when needed but I also don't want to be paying every month, if I'm only using it a few days.

Using an API key is the solution for the above, however I don't want to give up the projects feature. Does anyone know if this is somehow possible using an API key and some other tool or IDE extension? It feels like a big loss to give up projects just so you can use API keys.