How to Use Claude Code for FREE

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name: how-to-use-claude-code-for-free
version: "1.0.0"
description: "Running AI coding assistants (like Claude Code) locally and for free with various models"
source: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjlPw-hL1Xs"
tags: [Claude Code, Ollama, DeepSeek, MiniMax, Gemini CLI]
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# How to Use Claude Code for FREE

> Auto-generated from: How to Use Claude Code for FREE by Stephen G. Pope

## Prerequisites
- Node.js 18.x+
- Ollama (installed and running)

## Quick Start
1. `git clone <repository-url> # If applicable, otherwise create project files manually`
2. `cd local-ai-coding-assistant # Navigate to your project directory`
3. `npm install`
4. `ollama serve # Ensure Ollama server is running in the background`
5. `ollama pull codellama # Download a coding-focused LLM model (e.g., codellama)`
6. `cp .env.example .env`
7. `Edit the .env file to configure OLLAMA_MODEL and other settings if needed`

## What You Get
- Content Type: tool
- Difficulty: beginner
- Tools: Claude Code, Ollama, DeepSeek, MiniMax, Gemini CLI, OpenAI Codex, Popot