claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Feature Request] Distinguish between API key and OAuth subscription billing in startup banner [2 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

Update the Claude Code startup banner to distinguish between API credit and subscription-based authentication methods.

Guidance

• Verify the current authentication method (API key or OAuth token) to determine the correct label for the startup banner.
• Consider adding a conditional statement to display "Claude API" when authenticated via API key and "Claude subscription / Pro / Max" when authenticated via OAuth token.
• Review the /status endpoint to ensure it also accurately reflects the authentication method.
• Test the updated banner with both authentication methods to ensure correct labeling.

Example

if auth_method == "API_KEY":
    banner = "Claude API"
elif auth_method == "OAUTH_TOKEN":
    banner = "Claude subscription / Pro / Max"

Notes

This solution assumes that the authentication method can be determined programmatically. If this is not possible, alternative solutions may be necessary.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: update the startup banner to distinguish between API credit and subscription-based authentication methods, as this will provide clarity to users without requiring a full version upgrade.