Windows Guide

This guide helps you configure AI coding tools on Windows using Any API as the API gateway.

Step 1: Install Node.js

Method 1: Official Website (Recommended)

1. Visit https://nodejs.org
2. Download the LTS version .msi installer
3. Double-click the installer and follow the prompts

Method 2: Package Manager

# Using Chocolatey
choco install nodejs

# Or using Scoop
scoop install nodejs

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Use PowerShell for these commands. If you encounter permission issues, run PowerShell as Administrator.

Verify installation:

node --version
npm --version

Step 2: Install Claude Code

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Verify installation:

claude --version

Step 3: Set Environment Variables

Method 1: Temporary (Current Session)

$env:ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL = "https://anyapi.pro"
$env:ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN = "your_api_key"

Method 2: Permanent (Recommended)

[System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL", "https://anyapi.pro", "User")
[System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN", "your_api_key", "User")

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You need to reopen PowerShell for permanent settings to take effect.

Verify environment variables:

echo $env:ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL
echo $env:ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN

Step 4: Start Using

claude

Or navigate to a project directory first:

cd C:\Projects\my-project
claude

Common Issues

PowerShell Execution Policy Error

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

claude Command Not Found

• Verify installation: npm list -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
• Reopen the terminal
• Check if the npm global path is in your PATH

Slow npm Installation

Use a mirror:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code --registry=https://registry.npmmirror.com