LiteAI Blog
Guides, comparisons and news about AI models, APIs and tokens.
DeepSeek Harness — what it is and LiteAI setup
A harness (wrapper) around DeepSeek: agent loop, tool calling, streaming, retries. Via LiteAI: api.liteai.tech/v1, a key, model, a curl test and a ready config.
Claude Code in VS Code: install, connect, use it
Claude Code in VS Code: install the extension or CLI, connect via a LiteAI key (30 ₽/1M, no VPN), diff view, switch models, MCP servers, fix common issues.
Claude Code Free: what actually works in 2026
“Claude Code free”: what costs 0 ₽ (tool, capped claude.ai chat, OpenRouter free models, LiteAI bot) versus metered Claude models. A session runs 200–500K tokens, 6–15 ₽.
ProxyAPI vs LiteAI — which for Claude API
ProxyAPI vs LiteAI: Claude prices (30 ₽/1M flat vs 531–3,780 ₽/M), catalogs (Claude-only vs 390+), token packs vs pay-as-you-go, payments, privacy, B2B paperwork.
OpenRouter from Russia — pay by card, no VPN
OpenRouter from Russia: top up by Russian card or SBP via YooKassa, no VPN. All models behind one LiteAI API key. $25/$50/$100 at rate + 17%.
Pay for OpenRouter from Russia — card, SBP, no VPN
Top up OpenRouter from Russia: Russian card or SBP via YooKassa, no VPN, no foreign cards. $25/$50/$100 at rate + 17%, key by email after payment.
Free OpenRouter models — free list and how to use
Free OpenRouter models: free-tier versions of DeepSeek, Llama, Qwen and others, limits. Connect via one LiteAI API key from Russia without VPN or a foreign card.
OpenRouter models: prices, context, which to pick
OpenRouter model catalog: Claude, GPT-5.x, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Llama, Qwen, Mistral — paid and free. Price per 1M, context sizes, picks for code, writing, agents.
How to save AI tokens — rtk, CodeGraph
Saving AI tokens: rtk, CodeGraph and similar, pick only the needed context, fewer repeat reads, cheaper long sessions.
LiteAI adds Claude Sonnet 5 and Opus 5
New Anthropic models in LiteAI: Claude Sonnet 5 and Opus 5. Which fits each workload, how to connect via API, Claude Code, Cursor, LiteAI Chat.
LiteAI models — added GPT-5.x, updated Claude lineup
LiteAI models: GPT-5.x, Claude Haiku 4.5, Opus 4.8, Sonnet 4.6. One API key, flat 30 ₽/M tariff, access via API and LiteAI Chat.
@liteai_free_bot — an AI Telegram bot
Bot @liteai_free_bot: free mode on a shared key, mode with your own LiteAI key, voice, model selection. Claude Opus 4.8 / Sonnet 4.6 / Haiku 4.5 / fable-5 and GPT-5.x.
Which Claude model to pick — Opus, Sonnet, Haiku
Choosing a Claude model: Opus 4.8, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5, fable-5. Why Opus spends more tokens, and which model to pick for refactoring, code review, and agents.
Anthropic Claude API in 2026: access, pricing, models
Anthropic Claude: what it is, connecting from anywhere, model pricing (30 ₽/M flat via LiteAI), 3 working paths, access and login FAQ, legal aspects, team cost.
How to buy Claude API — pricing and step-by-step
Buying Claude: API key via LiteAI, Pro subscription, Opus 4.8 / Sonnet 4.6 / Haiku 4.5 pricing, payment via SBP/RU card/USDT, marketplace comparison.
Claude Code: what it is and why developers need it
What Claude Code is, how it compares to Cursor, Copilot and OpenAI Codex, its best uses, its cost, and how to run it without a VPN.
Claude AI overview — what it is and how to use it
Claude overview: what it is, all models (Opus 4.8, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5, fable-5), comparison to GPT-5 and DeepSeek, access without VPN, pricing, and security.
Cursor AI in Russia — how to use it and pay
Cursor AI: what it is, how Composer and Tab work, connecting Cursor to Claude via LiteAI through an OpenAI-compatible endpoint, BYOK key, Cursor + Claude Code + LiteAI.
Claude Code MCP servers — installation guide
MCP (Model Context Protocol): install and use MCP servers in Claude Code and Desktop via LiteAI: GitHub, Notion, Slack, Figma. Architecture, security, scenarios.
Claude API key — how to get and use it
Getting a Claude API key: 3 methods (Anthropic direct, OpenRouter, LiteAI), step-by-step LiteAI setup, usage in Claude Code, Cursor, Python SDK, Node.js, cURL, security.
Claude Opus 4.8 — capabilities and where to buy
Claude Opus 4.8: what's new vs Sonnet 4.6 and Haiku 4.5, pricing (LiteAI beats Anthropic), how to buy, and where it excels — code review, refactoring, architecture.
OpenRouter vs LiteAI — which Claude provider
OpenRouter AI: key from Russia, tariffs, 5.5% platform fee, alternatives (ProxyAPI, Bothub, LiteAI), FAQ (top-up, free-tier, BYOK). 400+ models vs Claude-only LiteAI.
Claude Code on Windows — install without a VPN
Installing Claude Code CLI on Windows 10/11: Node.js 18+, npm install, PowerShell, settings.json, environment variables, verification via curl, PATH and ExecutionPolicy.
How to pay for Claude Pro — 4 working methods
Paying for Claude Pro from outside US/EU: VPN + Wise/Revolut, a friend's card, gray-market accounts (FunPay/G2G), or a LiteAI API key (USDT). Cost, risk, legality.
Claude on Windows and macOS — setup with a LiteAI key
Connect Claude Code and Claude Desktop to Anthropic via LiteAI: env variables, settings.json, the desktop config path, MCP servers, and a quick key check (no VPN).
AI in the browser — what it is and why you need it
AI in the browser: formats (web chat, extension, self-hosted), how LiteAI Chat, Open WebUI, claude.ai, ChatGPT and Gemini compare, privacy, and getting Claude Opus 4.8.
Best AI for coding — Claude, Cursor, Copilot, Codex
Honest review of 5 AI tools for coding: Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex CLI, aider. Strengths, weaknesses, price, tasks, building a working stack.
Claude API errors 400, 401, 403, 404, 429, 529 — fix guide
Anthropic API errors: each code (400, 401, 403, 404, 413, 429, 500, 529), its cause, diagnosis and fix. curl examples, LiteAI/Bifrost replies, a runbook for 90% of cases.
Do you need a Claude Code subscription and how to pay
What "Claude Code subscription" means, why Claude Pro does not work with CLI, real payment methods for the API, VPN+card, marketplaces, LiteAI by price and risk.
How to connect OpenClaw to Anthropic via LiteAI
Connect OpenClaw via LiteAI: API key, openclaw.json5 config, ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL, models opus4.8/sonnet4.6/haiku4.5/fable-5, prompt caching, 1M context, Docker pitfalls.
LiteAI Chat: Claude web UI for browser and phone
LiteAI Chat at chat.liteai.tech: email login after buying tokens, the same Claude models (Opus/Sonnet/Haiku/fable-5), history, files, voice. No install, on Open WebUI.
The fable-5 model — what's new and why it's a steal
Improved in Anthropic's fable-5: reasoning, code, long context, tool use. Pricing: Anthropic direct vs LiteAI — up to 2.5× cheaper on output tokens.
Claude Code from anywhere — run without a foreign card
Run Claude Code without a VPN: install, configure, Opus 4.8 / Sonnet 4.6 pricing, marketplace keys vs the VPN route.
Claude vs GPT vs DeepSeek — API comparison
Three biggest AI APIs by price, quality, availability. When to use Claude, when GPT, when DeepSeek, what to pay through LiteAI.
How to try the Anthropic API for free in 2026
How to use Claude without paying: the free tier on claude.ai, OpenRouter free models, and a $1 trial package on LiteAI.
Claude Code vs Cursor: which tool to pick
Claude Code CLI and Cursor IDE: strengths, pricing, limits, what each is best at, which to add to your workflow.
Claude Code with an Anthropic API key — set up in 2 minutes
How to connect Claude Code to an Anthropic API key through LiteAI. Environment variables, opencode setup, base URL configuration.
Pay for the Anthropic API with Bitbanker — USDT
Pay for the Anthropic API with USDT (TRC20/ERC20) through Bitbanker. Step-by-step via LiteAI, no foreign cards, no KYC.
Claude Pro vs Anthropic API key: what to pick
Claude Pro subscription vs Anthropic API key: cost, limits, when the API wins, what to choose for code and production.