OmniRoute + Claude Code: Free Setup on Windows 11 (2026 Update), by Lite AI Lab on YouTube. 11 min 32 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 32 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Open VS Code and open a terminal. Run node --version and claude --version to confirm both are installed. If either fails, install Node.js or Claude Code first.
Close any open OmniRoute window. In the terminal run npm install -g omniroute, then omniroute --version to check the install. The same command updates an old copy.
Run omniroute serve --tray to keep it running in the system tray. Then run omniroute autostart enable so it starts each time you sign in to Windows.
Open localhost:20128 in your browser and log in with the first-time password CHANGEME. Change that password later under Configuration, then Security.
Create a free Cloudflare account and open Workers AI. The free plan gives 10,000 neurons a day, roughly 120 requests or 30 to 40 small tasks.
In Cloudflare, create a Workers AI API token and copy your Account ID. Keep both handy for the next step.
In the OmniRoute dashboard, find Cloudflare Workers AI, add the connection with your token and Account ID, and click Check until it says Valid.
Test GLM 4.7 Flash in the Playground to confirm you get an answer. Avoid the button the video warns about so you don't burn your daily budget.
Create a.claude/settings.json file in your project folder using the block from the pinned comment. This points Claude Code at the claude-free combo.
In your project folder, run omniroute launch. Claude Code now starts on the free model and can write files and run commands.
Tips and common mistakes
Most free models only describe files and never create them, so stick with GLM 4.7 Flash, which passed the file and command tests.
Keep an eye on the daily neuron budget. When it runs out, wait for the reset or switch models.
If Claude Code asks you to log in, rerun the same setup steps to fix it.
Copy the settings.json block from the pinned comment instead of typing it, to avoid syntax errors.
Questions
Do I need a Claude subscription for this?
No. Claude Code runs through OmniRoute on a free Cloudflare Workers AI model, so no paid Claude plan is needed.
How many requests do I get per day?
The free Cloudflare plan gives 10,000 neurons a day, about 120 requests or 30 to 40 small tasks.
Will this work if I already installed OmniRoute?
Yes. Running npm install -g omniroute again updates your old copy, and the same steps fix the login prompt.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
