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 use with Claude Code
  4. Test the setup with a sample project
  5. Integrate the setup into your existing development workflow
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and programmers can benefit from using Claude Code to improve their coding efficiency and accuracy, and this setup can be shared among team members to enhance collaboration

Key Insight

💡 Alternative models can be used with Claude Code to provide a free solution for coding assistance

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

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