DIY API: Turn Claude Pro Into API Access Via VPS
A guide explaining how users can set up a VPS to create their own API endpoint for Claude Pro by automating browser interactions, effectively converting the
Someone figured out a clever workaround for Claude Pro subscribers who want API access without paying extra.
The setup:
- Grab a cheap VPS (DigitalOcean gives $200 free credits to new users)
- Install Claude Code SDK and authenticate with your Pro account
- Wrap it in a FastAPI server
- You now have your own API endpoint using your existing subscription
Works great for personal automation and testing. The person who shared this made a walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z87M1O_Aq7E
Important warning though: Don’t go crazy with this. Anthropic will probably notice if you’re running heavy production workloads through it. Best estimate is anything over $200-$400 worth of equivalent API usage might get your account flagged or blocked. Fine for small personal projects, but stick to the official API for client work or anything serious.
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