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.