Use Claude with Cline
$3/Mtok inCline's act loop was practically designed around Claude's tool use. One key also lets you route Cline's plan mode to a cheaper tier and keep Sonnet for execution.
Facts
At a glance
Model
Claude Sonnet 4.5
anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5
Price
$3 / M input · $15 / M output
Context window
200k tokens
Tool
Cline
Setup below — under two minutes
Quickstart
Set up Claude in Cline
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In Cline settings, choose 'OpenAI Compatible' as the provider and set:
Base URL: https://api.companyfabric.com/v1 API Key: <your CompanyFabric key> Model ID: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5 - 2
Optional: keep a cheaper model configured for Cline's plan mode and use this one for act mode.
Full tool guide: Use any model with Cline →
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Anthropic account to use Claude in Cline?
No — one CompanyFabric key covers Claude Sonnet 4.5 and every other model in the library. Billing is one prepaid balance with exact per-call metering; BYOK at 0% is available if you already have provider keys.
What does Claude Sonnet 4.5 cost in Cline?
$3 / M input · $15 / M output — the same metered price as any other route to the model. Set a per-key budget cap to bound what the tool can spend.
Can I switch models later without touching Cline again?
Yes — the endpoint stays the same; the model is a string. Any catalog id works in the same configuration, including cheaper tiers for bulk work.
Explore
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Use Gemini with Cline
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Use Claude with Continue
Continue's role system pairs naturally with the library: Sonnet on chat/edit, a fast tier on autocomplete — one config block, one balance.
One key. Every model. Exact prices.
Run Claude in Cline with free starter credits. Free starter credits included — no subscription required.