Use open-source models
with Claude Code
Add Kyma as an alternative provider in Claude Code. Active models, OpenAI-compatible. Great for when you need a second opinion or want to save costs.
Claude Alternative
When you hit Claude rate limits or want a second opinion, switch to open-source models instantly. Same CLI, different brain.
Save on High-Volume
Use Gemma 4 for simple tasks at near-zero cost. Reserve Claude for complex work. Cut your AI spend significantly.
Active Models, One Key
Access Qwen, DeepSeek, Kimi, Gemma, Llama and more. All through one API key, one base URL.
Recommended Models
Top picks for Claude Code users — by quality, capability, and cost.
Closest to Claude quality. 131K context, strong reasoning. Best drop-in alternative.
qwen-3.6-plus262K context, strongest tool calling. Matches Claude's agentic capabilities.
kimi-k2.5GPT-4 class quality. Deep analysis and complex reasoning.
deepseek-v3Chain-of-thought reasoning model. 96% cheaper than o1.
deepseek-r1Google's open model. FREE inference — great for high-volume tasks.
gemma-4-31bSetup in 30 Seconds
1. Get your free API key → 2. Set the env vars below → 3. Run Claude Code with any model.
# Set Kyma as your OpenAI-compatible provider export OPENAI_API_KEY=ky-xxxxx # your Kyma key export OPENAI_BASE_URL=https://kymaapi.com/v1 # Then use Claude Code with --model flag claude --model qwen-3.6-plus # Or set as default in settings claude config set model qwen-3.6-plus
# Keep Claude as primary, use Kyma models when needed: # For cost-sensitive tasks: claude --model gemma-4-31b "explain this codebase" # For reasoning tasks: claude --model deepseek-r1 "find the bug in this logic" # For agentic tasks: claude --model kimi-k2.5 "refactor auth module" # Switch back to Claude anytime — no config changes needed
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