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

# Claude

> Authenticate Claude usage and understand config path behavior.

Use this page when you want to run goldengoose threads on Anthropic models via the `claude` provider.

## How authentication works

goldengoose reuses your existing Claude CLI authentication.

Practical rule:

* If Claude works in your terminal, gg can usually use the same credentials.

## Setup

1. Install the Claude CLI and sign in.
2. Launch goldengoose.
3. Create a new thread and choose provider `claude`.

## Troubleshooting

* **Provider fails to start**: re-authenticate with the Claude CLI, then restart gg.
* **Multiple accounts**: make sure you’re signed in to the account you expect in the terminal before launching gg.

## Advanced: custom Claude config directory

If you keep Claude configuration in a non-default location, set `CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR` before launching goldengoose.