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I built a VS Code extension that cuts my Claude API bill to ~$5/day
A developer shared on r/ollama how they built a custom VS Code extension that routes Claude API requests through locally-run models via Ollama, dramatically reducing cloud API costs to approximately $
A developer shared on r/ollama how they built a custom VS Code extension that routes Claude API requests through locally-run models via Ollama, dramatically reducing cloud API costs to approximately $5/day. The approach leverages Ollama's Anthropic-compatible API to intercept calls that would otherwise go to Anthropic's servers, substituting cheaper or free local models for routine coding tasks. The post reflects a broader community trend of using Ollama as a cost-saving proxy for AI coding tools, where local or open-source models handle the bulk of requests while keeping Claude API usage minimal.
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Source: r/ollama | 2026-04-12