// faq
Questions?
Answered.
Everything worth knowing before you start. Still stuck? Email support@brocode.live.
/ Getting started
What is BroCode Live?
Unlimited, affordable access to Claude - Opus, Sonnet and Haiku - through one drop-in API, built for Indian developers. Sign up, pay in ₹, point your editor at us, and code.
Is this actually Claude?
Yes. You get genuine Claude Opus, Sonnet and Haiku through an Anthropic-compatible API. Same request/response format, so your tools just work.
How fast can I start?
Under two minutes - email + password, pick a plan, pay via UPI/card, key issued instantly. Then change one base URL in your IDE.
Do I need an Anthropic account or approval?
No waitlist, no KYC, no Anthropic approval. Your BroCode account is all you need.
/ Models & usage
Which models can I use?
Claude Opus 4.8 (1M-token context), Sonnet 4.6, and Haiku 4.5 - choose per request with one key.
What does “unlimited” really mean?
Each plan has a generous rolling 5-hour window that resets continuously from your first request. No monthly hard cap, so for normal-to-heavy daily coding you essentially never run out.
What’s the difference between 5× and 20×?
How much usage you get vs an official Claude Pro plan. 20× gives roughly twenty times Pro’s throughput each window - ideal for power users, agents and small teams.
Do cache reads count against me?
No - prompt-cache reads are free and never count against your window. Reuse big system prompts freely.
/ Payments & billing
How do I pay?
In Indian Rupees through Razorpay - UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), debit/credit cards, or net banking. No international card and no crypto.
Is it auto-renewing?
You stay in control - we remind you before a plan ends and you choose to renew. The trial is a one-time payment with no auto-charge.
Any hidden charges?
No. The price you see is the price you pay; GST included where applicable. No per-token surprises.
Can I get a refund?
If something isn’t working, reach out within your first 3 days and we’ll fix it or refund the trial. See Terms for the full policy.
Team or custom plans?
Yes - need more seats or higher usage? Contact us and we’ll tailor something.
/ Setup & compatibility
Which tools work?
Anything that speaks the Anthropic API - Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, Zed, Aider, and the official SDKs. There’s also an OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
How do I switch over?
Set your base URL to https://api.brocode.live and use your key. Run “npx brocode” for a setup wizard, or follow the docs for manual config.
Do tools need setup?
No. Web search and image analysis are built into the server and work automatically - no MCP config, no extra keys.
Will my existing code break?
No. It’s drop-in compatible, so your requests, streaming handlers and SDK calls keep working unchanged.
/ Account & support
How do I get help?
Email support@brocode.live. 5× and 20× plans get faster, prioritised support.
Is my data safe?
Keys are scoped and revocable from your dashboard; payments are processed securely by Razorpay - we never store card details.
Can I track usage?
Yes - your dashboard shows live usage, request history, and exactly when your 5-hour window resets.