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This week, Anthropic restricted access to its Claude AI for third-party integrations like OpenCode, issuing cease-and-desist letters to coding agent projects, including Crush. Previously, while Claude subscriptions were intended solely for its web UI and coding features, Anthropic had seemingly permitted broader use. This shift marks a significant stance against community-driven innovations in AI, prompting some backlash and forcing users to seek alternatives. In response, Synthetic has announced its commitment to open-source coding LLM subscriptions, emphasizing compatibility with various frontends such as Crush, OpenCode, and others. They highlight their model, GLM-4.7, which reportedly outperforms Claude 4.5 Sonnet, and offer more generous usage rates compared to Anthropic. Their $20/month plan provides five times more access than Claude’s basic subscription. Synthetic’s approach also includes robust testing protocols and an open invitation for bug reporting through community channels, reinforcing their dedication to quality and user-driven feedback. This move positions Synthetic as a compelling alternative in the AI development landscape amid tightening controls from corporate entities.