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Claude Code for Free — I Replaced the Model and It Still Worked - SA 99

Most people assume Claude Code = Claude API bills. Not necessarily. In this video, I walk through how to point Claude Code at Open Router's free models — and actually get useful work done. Two real use cases: PDF to PowerPoint and codebase to developer documentation. I show you what works, what breaks, and where the free model hits its ceiling. If you're evaluating Claude Code before committing to a paid plan, this is the honest hands-on test you need. What you'll see: How to configure Claude Code to use a different API endpoint Setting up a free API key on Open Router Live tracing with LangSmith to verify what's actually happening under the hood Claude Code's real system prompt — exposed through the trace logs Two complete workflows run on a free model ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Why this video exists: the "Claude Code is expensive" objection 00:45 — The config trick: pointing Claude Code to Open Router 01:30 — Setting up your free API key and picking a model 02:15 — Verifying it works: LangSmith tracing + Open Router logs 03:30 — Sneaking a look at Claude Code's actual system prompt 04:15 — Use Case 1: PDF → PowerPoint (what worked, what didn't) 05:30 — Why the skill layer failed on free models 06:00 — Use Case 2: Codebase → Developer documentation 07:00 — The PDF output and where it falls short 07:45 — Honest verdict: free vs paid, and when to upgrade Want to see the same workflows on full Claude with proper skills? Comment below and I'll record the comparison.