How to Claim and Extend Anthropic API Credits Using Manifest's Router
A guide from r/clawdbot explains how to claim free Anthropic API credits and use Manifest's router feature to make them last longer by automatically selecting cost-effective models.
Claiming Credits and Router Setup
From the Manifest dashboard, after setting up your agent:
- Click on the Routers tab.
- Click "Add a router".
- Inside the router, click "Add a provider".
- From the Subscription tab, select Anthropic.
- Click the button to claim your credits from Claude, which redirects to a specific Anthropic page. Claim them there.
- Return to Manifest with the modal still open.
Connecting Your Subscription
To connect your Anthropic subscription:
- Paste this command in your terminal:
claude setup-token. - This opens a Claude tab in your browser asking for authorization. Accept and close the tab.
- A token appears in your terminal. Copy it.
- Paste the token into Manifest's "Setup Token" field and click Connect.
Model Routing and Cost Savings
Manifest pre-selects the best models for each tier: Simple, Standard, Complex, and Reasoning. You can change them manually if needed.
Every prompt gets routed to the appropriate model automatically:
- Simple tasks go to Haiku.
- Complex tasks go to Sonnet.
Haiku is 12x cheaper than Sonnet. This routing strategy can extend the lifespan of $200 in credits from approximately one month to several months.
Notes and Eligibility
- If you get a 404 error on the Anthropic page after clicking the claim button, your Claude account is not eligible.
- You have until April 17th to redeem your credits.
📖 Read the full source: r/clawdbot
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