Free Claude API Key — Get Started in 2 Minutes
Get a free Claude API key with no credit card, no waitlist, and no regional restrictions. Access Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, and Haiku 4.5 instantly.
How to Get a Free Claude API Key
ClaudeStore offers a Starter pack API key that gives you immediate access to all Claude models (Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5). No credit card required, no waitlist, no geographic restrictions. Sign up, copy your API key, and start making requests within 2 minutes.
Step-by-Step: Get Your Free Key
- Visit ClaudeStore — Go to claudestore.store/plans.
- Choose Starter pack — Click "Start Starter pack". No payment information needed.
- Copy your API key — Your key is generated instantly. It starts with
sk-. - Use it anywhere — Set the base URL to
https://api2.claudestore.storeand paste your key.
curl https://api2.claudestore.store/v1/messages \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_FREE_KEY" \
-H "anthropic-version: 2023-06-01" \
-H "content-type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "claude-sonnet-4.6",
"max_tokens": 256,
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello, Claude!"}]
}'Where to Use Your Free Claude API Key
| Tool / IDE | Setup |
|---|---|
| Claude Code CLI | export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=key ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api2.claudestore.store |
| Cursor IDE | Settings → Models → Add OpenAI-compatible endpoint |
| VS Code (Continue/Cline) | Extension settings → API key + base URL |
| Python SDK | anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=key, base_url='https://api2.claudestore.store') |
| TypeScript SDK | new Anthropic({ apiKey: key, baseURL: 'https://api2.claudestore.store' }) |
| OpenAI SDK | baseURL: 'https://api2.claudestore.store/v1' (compatible mode) |
Free Claude API Key: Comparison
| Provider | Free Tier | Models | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClaudeStore | ✅ Starter pack credits | Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5 | None |
| Anthropic Direct | ❌ $5 minimum deposit | Same models | US/EU/UK, credit card |
| AWS Bedrock | ❌ AWS billing required | Subset of models | AWS account required |
| Google Vertex | ❌ GCP billing required | Subset of models | GCP account required |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the free Claude API key permanent?
The Starter pack provides a set amount of credits. Once used, you can add more credits at pay-per-use rates. There's no expiration date on the trial key itself.
What models can I access for free?
All models: Claude Opus 4.6, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and Claude Haiku 4.5. No model restrictions on the Starter pack.
Do I need a VPN or special setup?
No. ClaudeStore works from any country without VPN. The API gateway handles routing automatically.
Can I use it commercially?
Yes. There are no usage restrictions. Use it for personal projects, commercial apps, or enterprise development.