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3P isolation
Writes configLibrary and claude_desktop_config.json, and cleans both when you revert.
Client support · Anthropic Claude Desktop
Claude Desktop
Taking over the desktop app means writing its 3P config directory plus running a local reverse proxy that rewrites third-party model names. AiSwitch does both.
What you get after takeover
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Local proxy
A built-in proxy rewrites model names transparently, so the app stops reporting missing models.
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Orphan ports
Leftover proxy port settings from older versions are removed, along with the yellow warning banner.
Three steps
Pick Claude Desktop
It sits right below Claude Code — easy to mix up.
Add endpoint and key
The proxy listens on 15888 by default and can be changed.
Click "Use it"
The app restarts itself, no manual quit needed.
FAQ
Why a local proxy?
The desktop app only accepts Anthropic model names, so third-party models must be translated on the way.
Does the Store build work?
Yes. It restarts silently through the system, without console windows.
Point this client at your own API today
One installer for Windows and macOS, 7.5 MB, no account needed.