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, where you should see requests attributed to your virtual key.