From 8a2e8e7089fd943ee475c193e1a1e6ac2f4bc0ac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tiennm99 Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:20:26 +0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add comprehensive README with project overview and alternatives - Add project description and philosophy - Document why not use local proxy, LiteLLM, or advanced features - Add "Not Suitable For" section with alternatives - Add link to cheap LLM providers repo Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 --- README.md | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5aa3735..8d6770d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,31 @@ -# claude-central-gateway -Claude Central Gateway, proxy your Claude Code request to 3rd provider that you want, can easy hosted on Vercel, Netlify,... +# Claude Central Gateway + +A proxy for Claude Code that routes requests to your preferred third-party API provider. Easily hosted on Vercel, Netlify, and similar platforms. + +## Where to Find Cheap LLM Providers? + +Check out [this repo](https://github.com/tiennm99/penny-pincher-provider) for a list of affordable LLM providers compatible with this gateway. + +## Philosophy + +Minimal, simple, deploy anywhere. + +## Why This Project? + +### Why not use a local proxy, like [Claude Code Router](https://github.com/musistudio/claude-code-router)? + +Local proxies only work on a single machine. This project serves multiple machines simultaneously. + +### Why not use [LiteLLM](https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm)? + +LiteLLM requires a dedicated VPS, consumes more resources, and costs more to deploy. + +### Why no advanced features like routing or GUI management? + +Built for personal use. Simplicity over features. + +## Not Suitable For + +- **Single-machine localhost proxy** → Highly recommend [Claude Code Router](https://github.com/musistudio/claude-code-router) +- **Enterprise/Team usage with GUI management** → Use [LiteLLM](https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm) +- **Advanced routing, load balancing, rate limiting** → Use [LiteLLM](https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm) or similar