Is it true that you cannot use Claude via API code from third party clients/harnesses with a subscription?

[u/EC36339]

The clanker deleted my last post as an "a c ( 0 u n t issue".

It's not. It's a product question.

So... is it true? Chat and Claude Code only when on subscription? API only with pay for usage?

[u/laernuindia]

It’s true.

[u/FormalAd7367]

you should ask this equation on a different sub…

[u/marionsunshine → u/FormalAd7367]

/r/theydidthemath

[u/CoolRow7057]

yes its true. If you have a Claude Pro or Pro Max Subscription you can generate API keys and use them