Overview
Clinde is a desktop app and JetBrains plugin that gives you unlimited access to Claude's capabilities using your own Anthropic API key — no subscriptions or daily limits. It features message branching for exploring conversation paths, cherry-picking responses, smart file management with @ mentions, and project-based context. Pay only for what you use via the Anthropic API.
Pricing: Free (API usage billed by Anthropic)
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Bring your own Anthropic API key — no monthly fees or usage limits
- Message branching to explore different conversation paths
- Cherry-pick responses from branched conversations
- Smart file management with auto-updates and caching
- @ mentions for adding files to context
- Project-based file context organization
- JetBrains plugin for IDE integration
- Full conversation history management
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