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Claude API Proxy: The Complete 2026 Guide (What It Is, Why Use One, How to Set It Up)

A Claude API proxy gives you a single Anthropic-compatible endpoint for Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex — with region access, cost control, and automatic failover. This guide explains what a Claude API proxy is, the self-hosted vs managed options, and a 5-minute setup with CCSub.

Jul 20, 20267 min read
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Using Claude Code from China: 5-Minute Setup with CCSub Relay

Step-by-step guide to using Claude Code in China without VPN. Sign up for CCSub, create an API key, and configure environment variables. Works on macOS, Windows, Linux, and the VS Code extension.

Apr 8, 20263 min read
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2026 AI API Pricing Showdown: Claude vs GPT vs Gemini (with Real Cost Numbers)

Side-by-side comparison of Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and AWS Bedrock API pricing as of May 2026. Includes SWE-bench / GPQA benchmarks, measured per-conversation cost, and the final RMB cost via the CCSub relay.

Apr 7, 20267 min read
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Best AI Coding Tools of 2026: Claude Code vs Codex vs OpenClaw vs Cursor

Side-by-side comparison of the leading 2026 AI coding tools — Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, OpenClaw, OpenCode, and Cursor. Compare features, models, pricing, and accessibility from China.

Apr 6, 20263 min read