claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] SSH option not available in Claude Code Desktop when using external API provider [1 participants]

TL;DR

The SSH connection option in Claude Code Desktop may be intentionally restricted to Anthropic accounts, requiring further investigation or documentation clarification.

Guidance

• Verify the official documentation for Claude Desktop to see if the SSH option is explicitly stated as requiring an Anthropic account.
• Check for any existing feature requests or issues related to external API providers and SSH connections in Claude Desktop's issue tracker or community forums.
• If this is an implementation gap, consider reaching out to the development team for clarification or to request the feature.
• Test the SSH connection option with different external API providers to determine if the issue is specific to one provider or a general limitation.

Notes

The current information does not provide a clear technical cause for the restriction, and without further details from the development team or documentation, it's uncertain whether this is an intentional limitation or an oversight.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Use an Anthropic account to access the SSH connection option, as it is currently the only confirmed method to enable this feature, until further clarification or resolution is provided.