How I Used Claude Code for Free in VS Code & CLI

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Use Claude Code for free in VS Code and CLI with a 10-minute setup using alternative models

intermediate Published 12 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install the Claude Code VS Code extension
  2. Set up the Claude Code CLI
  3. Configure alternative models for free usage
  4. Test the setup with a sample project
  5. Integrate Claude Code into your existing workflow
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Developers and software engineers can benefit from using Claude Code to improve their coding productivity and efficiency

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💡 Claude Code can be used for free with alternative models in VS Code and CLI

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