Claude Code Integration: One API for Modern AI-Assisted Development

Claude Code brings AI directly into the terminal, allowing developers to explore repositories, write code, edit files, and automate development workflows using natural language. By integrating Claude Code with the HPC-AI Tech Model APIs platform, you can access powerful models like Minimax-M2.5 through a unified OpenAI-compatible API.

This guide will walk you through the setup process so you can start coding with HPC-AI Tech in just a few minutes.

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๐Ÿš€ Prerequisites

Before we dive in, make sure you have:

  • Claude Code installed and configured

  • An HPC-AI Tech API Key (from the Model APIs platform)

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Configuration: Choose Your Method

Claude Code offers multiple ways to configure model providers depending on your workflow. Pick what suits you best.

Method 1: Interactive Configuration (Recommended)

Best for developers who prefer a guided setup.

Open your terminal

Launch Claude Code

Run:

claude config

Configure the following values:

Base URL

https://api.hpc-ai.com/inference/v1

API Key

your-hpc-ai-api-key

Select the model:

minimax/minimax-m2.5

Save the configuration and restart Claude Code if prompted.

Method 2: Configuration File (The Structured Way)

Best for reproducibility, automation, or team environments.

Create or edit your Claude Code configuration:

{
  "provider": "openai-compatible",
  "baseURL": "https://api.hpc-ai.com/inference/v1",
  "apiKey": "${HPC_AI_API_KEY}",
  "model": "minimax/minimax-m2.5"
}

Using environment variables for API credentials is recommended for improved security and portability.

Method 3: Environment Variables (The Lightweight Way)

Best for quick setups or CI/CD pipelines.

export HPC_AI_API_KEY="sk-your-hpc-ai-api-key"
export OPENAI_API_BASE="https://api.hpc-ai.com/inference/v1"

Then configure Claude Code to use:

minimax/minimax-m2.5

as the active model.

โœ… Verifying the Connection

After configuration, it's important to confirm everything is working correctly.

  • Restart Claude Code (if required)

  • Open a repository

  • Run a simple prompt or coding task

  • Ensure responses are returned successfully from the model

A successful response confirms:

  • Your API key is valid

  • The endpoint is reachable

  • The model is correctly configured

๐ŸŽฏ Summary

By integrating Claude Code with HPC-AI Tech, you unlock:

  • Access to multiple leading AI models

  • OpenAI-compatible APIs

  • Cost-efficient inference

  • Reliable production infrastructure

  • Flexible model selection through a unified platform

Whether you're analyzing large repositories, building autonomous coding agents, or accelerating everyday development, HPC-AI Tech provides the performance and flexibility needed to scale.

Happy coding!