Using Claude Code where Anthropic says no

What it does

This repository is a Chinese-language guide to installing and configuring Claude Code in regions where Anthropic’s services are blocked. It walks through obtaining API keys from a domestic proxy service and provides a bash script that automates dependency installation, Claude Code setup, and the required settings.json tweaks to redirect traffic. Essentially, it is documentation-plus-glue-code for developers who cannot hit Anthropic’s endpoints directly.

The interesting bit

The project treats the API proxy not as a footnote but as the primary infrastructure, baking the third-party base URL and token workflow directly into an opinionated install script. That makes it unusually practical for its target audience, though it also means the entire guide is tightly coupled to a specific proxy provider.

Key highlights

• Bundles a cross-platform bash installer that detects macOS or Linux, installs missing dependencies, and writes the Claude Code config file automatically.
• Documents Anthropic’s newer native executable alongside migration notes from the older npm package.
• Explains agentic workflows and project-level context features like CLAUDE.md for readers unfamiliar with Claude Code’s capabilities.
• Targets a specific regional pain point: the guide is built around api.yixia.ai as the recommended Anthropic API proxy for mainland China.

Caveats

• The guide is essentially a tutorial and a single bash script tied to one third-party API proxy; it is not an official Anthropic resource.
• Some claims in the README, such as a “5× development speed” increase, are presented without citing the underlying research.
• The automated installer script only handles macOS and Linux; Windows users are left with manual PowerShell or WSL instructions.

Verdict

Worth bookmarking if you are a Chinese developer trying to get Claude Code running behind regional restrictions and prefer a guided, scripted setup. Skip it if you already have direct API access and are comfortable writing your own settings.json.