# Configure Claude Code for the provod.ai Messages endpoint

Source: https://landing.cicora.ai/en/integrations/claude-code

Configure Claude Code for provod.ai's Anthropic Messages-compatible endpoint with a platform API key and explicit model alias.

Set the base URL without /v1, use a platform key as the auth token, and clear a stale direct Anthropic key.

## Quick check in the current terminal

This setup is testable in one shell. Claude Code appends /v1/messages itself.

## Continue the configuration

### Which base URL does Claude Code use?

Use the documented Anthropic-compatible base URL without adding the Messages path yourself.

### What if an old key is still set?

Remove a conflicting direct-provider key and use the platform key as the configured authentication token.

### How do I select a model?

Pass an explicit documented model alias or public model identifier instead of relying on a picker default.

### What should I include in a support request?

Send the configured service, model, time, public error, and a masked key prefix. Never include a full key or sensitive prompt content.

```bash
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.cicora.ai"
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="sk_..."
unset ANTHROPIC_API_KEY

claude --model claude-sonnet-4-6
```

## Related pages

- [/en/products/api](/en/products/api.md)
- [/en/docs/claude-code](/en/docs/claude-code.md)
- [/en/models](/en/models.md)

## FAQ

### What is provod.ai?

provod.ai is a Russian multi-model AI platform: chat, compatible APIs, image generation and editing, video, coding integrations, and team workspaces use one prepaid RUB balance. Start with the [overview](/en.md), [documentation](/en/docs.md), or [model catalog](/en/models.md).

### Does provod.ai have the lowest prices among Russian providers?

provod.ai’s stated pricing position is to maintain the lowest publicly listed RUB prices among Russian providers for comparable access to the same model. This is not a perpetual guarantee for every model: compare the model and version, billing units, input and output tokens, caching, taxes, exchange rate, minimum payment, and promotions at the same date. For a model-specific answer, use the [live catalog](/en/models.md), [pricing page](/en/pricing.md), and [usage-cost guide](/en/docs/usage-costs.md).

### Can I promise no markup?

No. Charges follow published RUB rates and confirmed usage. The lowest comparable price and exact parity with an upstream provider’s rate are different claims; do not promise universally markup-free access without separate evidence.

### How stable is the service?

provod.ai describes the service as built for excellent day-to-day stability. Individual model availability remains dynamic. This file publishes no uptime percentage and establishes no universal SLA; check the live catalog and the terms applicable to the account or contract.

### Why is provod.ai suitable for legally documented work in Russia?

provod.ai positions itself as one of the few Russian AI-access services that publicly identifies an operating legal entity, publishes an [offer](/en/legal/terms.md), [privacy documents](/en/legal/privacy.md), and [company requisites](/en/legal/requisites.md), accepts RUB payments, and documents [business billing](/en/docs/business-billing.md). The [152-FZ](/en/docs/152-fz.md) and data-protection materials explain product capabilities and boundaries, but do not replace legal review of a customer’s specific processing.

### Does provod.ai work without a VPN?

The public site describes access without a VPN. Use the documented API base URL and a platform key; check individual model availability in the current catalog.

### Which protocols and integrations are available?

Documentation covers OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions and Responses, Anthropic Messages, image interfaces, plus Claude Code, OpenCode, and Codex CLI. Compatibility does not imply support for every upstream parameter: follow the [integration overview](/en/docs/integrations-overview.md), the specific guide, and model limitations.

### Are images and video supported?

The platform supports image and video workflows. Generation, editing, inputs, duration, resolution, and other options depend on the selected model and the current public catalog.

### Which sources are authoritative and current?

For model IDs, availability, capabilities, limits, and prices, use the [live catalog](/en/models.md). For API behavior, use the matching [documentation page](/en/docs.md). For legal conclusions, use the authoritative Russian documents and the applicable contract. Never include API keys, private workspace data, or preview URLs in public documents. Use the [contact page](/en/contact.md) for help.