claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Desktop app does not save OpenRouter API key [1 participants]

TL;DR

The issue can likely be resolved by modifying the desktop app's settings UI to properly handle and persist the OpenRouter API key.

Guidance

• Verify that the API key is being sent correctly to the backend for validation and storage by checking the network requests made by the desktop app.
• Check the desktop app's code for any issues with storing the API key in the app's local storage or settings file.
• Ensure that the ~/.claude/settings.json file is being read and written correctly by the desktop app, as manual modification of this file currently works as a workaround.
• Investigate if there are any specific requirements or constraints for storing and managing third-party API keys in the desktop app's settings UI.

Example

No specific code example can be provided without more information about the desktop app's codebase, but the issue may be related to how the API key is being handled in the settings UI code.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the Windows 11 Pro environment or the latest version of the Claude Code desktop app, so testing on different environments or versions may be necessary to reproduce and resolve the issue.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by manually setting the API key in ~/.claude/settings.json until a proper fix can be implemented in the desktop app's settings UI, as this allows users to continue using the OpenRouter API while the issue is being resolved.