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Claude Code Desktop has a Developer Mode that allows users to bypass Anthropic's official authentication process and use third-party APIs instead.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/2/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
Sources
Complete Guide to Claude Code Desktop: Direct Access in China + Chinese Localization + DeepSeek Integration
bilibili汉室幽而复明6/5/2026
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