Free Claude Access via Amazon Kiro IDE Proxy Gateway
Learn how to access Claude Opus 4.5 for free through Amazon's Kiro IDE using an OpenAI-compatible proxy gateway for standard development workflows.
Developers access Claude models free through Amazon’s Kiro IDE using a proxy gateway.
Setup Steps:
- Install Kiro IDE: Download the free application from Amazon
- Extract Credentials: Locate and save the credentials JSON file from Kiro
- Run Proxy Gateway: Deploy the kiro-openai-gateway from GitHub
- Configure Client: Point any OpenAI-compatible client to localhost:8000
Available Models:
- Claude Opus 4.5: Access premium models with generous usage limits
- OpenAI Compatibility: Works with existing tools and workflows without code changes
The proxy translates OpenAI API calls to Kiro’s backend, enabling developers to use Claude models through familiar interfaces. This approach eliminates API costs while maintaining standard development workflows, though users should verify compliance with Kiro IDE’s terms of service before deployment.
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