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The Claude Code desktop client natively supports only requests in the Claude protocol format; connecting to GPT models requires a middleware layer for protocol conversion.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/2/2026
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Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
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Complete Guide to Connecting Third-Party APIs in Claude Code Desktop
bilibili烟神殿殿主6/5/2026
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