Claude Desktop (Cowork) Integration
Route Claude Desktop requests through LiteLLM Proxy to get unified logging, budget controls, and access to any model.
Quick Reference
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Gateway URL | <LITELLM_PROXY_BASE_URL> |
| API Key | Your LiteLLM Virtual Key |
Step 1: Enable Developer Mode
In Claude Desktop, go to Help → Claude → Help and click Enable Developer Mode.
Step 2: Open Configure Third-Party Inference
Click the menu bar icon to open the Claude menu.
Click Developer.
Click Configure Third-Party Inference…
Step 3: Enter Your LiteLLM Gateway URL and API Key
The inference settings dialog opens. Enter your LiteLLM Proxy URL in the Gateway URL field.
https://your-litellm-proxy.com
Next, get your virtual API key from the LiteLLM Dashboard. Go to Virtual Keys → + Create New Key, copy the key, then paste it into the API Key field.
Save the settings.
Step 4: Verify Your Setup
Restart Claude Desktop. Open a new conversation and send a message. All requests now route through your LiteLLM Proxy.
You can verify traffic is flowing by checking the LiteLLM Dashboard under Usage — you should see requests attributed to your virtual key.