Claude Code + OpenAI API Setup That Actually Works

Learn how to connect Claude Code to OpenAI API using OpenRouter in just 5 minutes! This complete setup guide shows you the FREE method to access GPT models directly in Claude Code. 📋 What You'll Learn: • Setting up OpenRouter account • Generating your API key • Configuring Claude Code with OpenAI models • Switching between different GPT models • Saving your setup permanently ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:09 - Setting up OpenRouter 0:41 - Creating API Key 1:15 - Running the setup script 1:27 - Pasting your API key 1:34 - Selecting your model 2:09 - Launching Claude Code 2:25 - Testing the connection 🔗 RESOURCES: • OpenRouter: https://openrouter.ai • Claude Code: https://claude.ai/code • Script Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SY9g... 💡 Why Use This Method? ✓ Access OpenAI models in Claude Code ✓ Pay-as-you-go pricing (no subscription) ✓ Switch between models easily ✓ Better pricing than direct API ✓ Unified interface for multiple AI models ‍💻 Perfect for developers who want to: Use GPT-5, GPT-4, and other OpenAI models Avoid monthly subscriptions Have flexibility in model selection Integrate AI into their workflow 🔔 Subscribe for more AI development tutorials and coding tips! #ClaudeCode #OpenAI #APIIntegration #OpenRouter #AIDevelopment #CodingTutorial #GPT5 #DeveloperTools --- 💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 👍 Found this helpful? Like and subscribe!