From 00c4556d7b9029b23f2febd68b0b7ae8f4be3055 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peter Steinberger Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:28:01 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add Claude Max FAQ --- docs/help/faq.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/help/faq.md b/docs/help/faq.md index 0333b01b2..849f854e5 100644 --- a/docs/help/faq.md +++ b/docs/help/faq.md @@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ Quick answers plus deeper troubleshooting for real-world setups (local dev, VPS, - [Can I ask Clawd to update itself?](#can-i-ask-clawd-to-update-itself) - [What does the onboarding wizard actually do?](#what-does-the-onboarding-wizard-actually-do) - [Do I need a Claude or OpenAI subscription to run this?](#do-i-need-a-claude-or-openai-subscription-to-run-this) + - [Can I use Claude Max subscription without an API key](#can-i-use-claude-max-subscription-without-an-api-key) - [How does Anthropic "setup-token" auth work?](#how-does-anthropic-setuptoken-auth-work) - [Where do I find an Anthropic setup-token?](#where-do-i-find-an-anthropic-setuptoken) - [Do you support Claude subscription auth (Claude Code OAuth)?](#do-you-support-claude-subscription-auth-claude-code-oauth) @@ -604,6 +605,15 @@ Pro/Max or OpenAI Codex) are optional ways to authenticate those providers. Docs: [Anthropic](/providers/anthropic), [OpenAI](/providers/openai), [Local models](/gateway/local-models), [Models](/concepts/models). +### Can I use Claude Max subscription without an API key + +Yes. You can authenticate with **Claude Code CLI OAuth** or a **setup-token** +instead of an API key. This is the subscription path. + +Important: you must verify with Anthropic that this usage is allowed under +their subscription policy and terms. If you want the most explicit, supported +path, use an Anthropic API key. + ### How does Anthropic setuptoken auth work `claude setup-token` generates a **token string** via the Claude Code CLI (it is not available in the web console). You can run it on **any machine**. If Claude Code CLI credentials are present on the gateway host, Clawdbot can reuse them; otherwise choose **Anthropic token (paste setup-token)** and paste the string. The token is stored as an auth profile for the **anthropic** provider and used like an API key or OAuth profile. More detail: [OAuth](/concepts/oauth).