> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.asterwise.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generic Anthropic-compatible clients

> Connect clients that accept a custom Anthropic base URL and model.

## Connection values

* Base URL: [https://api.asterwise.dev](https://api.asterwise.dev)
* API key: an active Aster API key
* Model: aster-code or aster-work
* Protocol: Messages at /v1/messages

## Validate your harness

Confirm that the client sends the standard Messages authorization and version headers and lets you select a custom model. Test tool calls and follow-up turns separately. Provider compatibility names are an integration aid, not a claim that every Anthropic feature is implemented.

## Next steps

* [Make a first request](/quickstart)
* [Troubleshoot your connection](/errors-fallback)