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Comparing this to API access feels odd to me. Opencode does not magically convert your subscription into API usage. It is just an alternative to the official CL
by azuanrb 9mo ago
Comparing this to API access feels odd to me. Opencode does not magically convert your subscription into API usage. It is just an alternative to the official CLI. It has a web UI, smoother UX, and less flickering. Nothing groundbreaking, but it is pretty annoying that even something as simple as tagging files with @ is still so laggy.
- HumanOstrich 9mo agoHow do you think Claude Code and OpenCode communicate with Anthropic? Through the API. Maybe it's accessed slightly differently for subscription users. Anthropic is saying you can't use the API via a subscription anywhere you want. Only Claude Code can use it that way.
- mapontosevenths 9mo agoOpenCode doesnt use the official API. It illegally bypasses it and pretends to be the Claude CLI app, which allows people who dont pay for API access to use it anyhow. That violates Anthropics TOS and robs them of income they rightfully should have had. If you dont like a service or cant afford it dont use it. If you do and you can, be a paying customer.
- HumanOstrich 9mo agoYou just repeated what I said in a different way. It is accessed differently, but it's still going to go through the same APIs at Anthropic. Maybe they have some differences or use different endpoints, but Anthropic didn't duplicate their entire business for CC vs official API users. Edit: I appreciate the reply that we're probably on the same page.
- mapontosevenths 9mo agoYou're right. Sorry about that. I misread your original comment. I think we are making the same point here.