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Anthropic says OpenClaw-style Claude CLI usage is allowed again
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Anthropic's OpenClaw supports both Anthropic API keys and Claude CLI reuse, allowing for standard API access and usage-based billing. Existing legacy Anthropic token profiles are honored at runtime if already configured.
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- Praise: Codex is perceived as significantly better than Claude Code, offering superior performance and value for users, which may drive more developers to choose it over Anthropic's offerings.
- Praise: The restoration of OpenClaw-style usage suggests a potential return to normalcy for users, which could alleviate some concerns about service disruptions and policy changes.
- Concern: Anthropic's inconsistent communication and policy changes have led to user frustration, causing many to switch to competitors like Codex for more reliable service.
- Concern: The recent price increases and reduced limits from Anthropic are damaging their reputation and goodwill among users, prompting concerns about the sustainability of their offerings.
- Concern: Users express skepticism about Anthropic's reliability, fearing that future policy changes could disrupt their access to services, which undermines trust in the platform.