OpenClaw
OpenClaw: API Mode Switch Guide
Switch OpenClaw into API mode so it runs against your own keys and limits.
Published April 2026
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Effective April 3, 2026 at 12pm PT, Anthropic stopped allowing Claude Pro and Max subscription limits to cover third-party harnesses including OpenClaw. You can still use Claude models, but usage now requires a dedicated API key, Extra Usage bundles, or a different model provider.
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