API Overview
A StoryClaw subscription connects Claude Code and Codex to StoryClaw's models — no Anthropic account, no separate model API billing.
An active StoryClaw LLM subscription gives you an API key. Point Claude Code or Codex at StoryClaw with it and you can use StoryClaw's models directly — no Anthropic account to register, and no separate model API to buy.
Supported tools
| Tool | Protocol | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Anthropic Messages | Install → Configure |
| Codex CLI | OpenAI Responses | Install → Configure → Desktop |
How to connect
Confirm your subscription and create a key
Sign in to the StoryClaw console, check that your LLM subscription is active, then create and copy a key on the API Keys page. Full walkthrough: API Keys.
Install the tool
Follow the matching guide: Install Claude Code or Install Codex CLI. Both ship official native installers, so Node.js is not required up front.
Point it at StoryClaw
Either tool can be configured two ways: by hand (two environment variables for Claude Code, a ~/.codex/config.toml block for Codex), or through the CC Switch GUI. The result is the same — pick whichever you prefer.
The two tools reach different models: Codex speaks the Responses protocol and can only use the GPT models, while Claude, DeepSeek, Kimi, and the rest are available in Claude Code.
Verify
Start the tool and send any message. A normal reply means the connection works. Each guide ends with verification steps and a troubleshooting table.
For the models each tool can use, see Claude Code available models and Codex available models. The current list is always available from GET https://llm.storyclaw.com/v1/models.