Setting up fcc

[Giddy800]

How do I set up my fcc without a subscription or paying for API keys?

[karenrebecag]

FCC doesn't include a model. It routes Claude Code to a provider you choose, so you need either a provider with a free tier or a local model. Both options are in the README.

• Free key tiers: NVIDIA NIM (the Quick Start default), OpenRouter (open_router/openrouter/free), and others in the provider catalog. Each provider sets its own free-tier limits, and the README says they can change.
• Local, no key: Ollama, LM Studio, or llama.cpp. The model runs on your machine, so speed and quality depend on your hardware.

Steps:

1. Install (macOS/Linux): curl -fsSL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Alishahryar1/free-claude-code/main/scripts/install.sh" | sh. Windows uses the PowerShell command in the README.
2. Start FCC. On Linux, run fcc-server and open the Admin UI URL from its log. On macOS and Windows, open the Free Claude Code app.
3. In Admin, go to Providers, open NVIDIA NIM, paste a key from build.nvidia.com, click Save, pick a model, and click Apply.
4. Run fcc-claude.

Check the current free-tier terms on each provider's site before you rely on them. The README doesn't state NVIDIA NIM's limits.