{"id":3693,"date":"2026-06-15T16:41:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T16:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiopsschool.com\/blog\/?p=3693"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T16:42:40","slug":"how-to-use-alibaba-cloud-qwen-with-claude-code-using-the-30-token-plan-fix-api-key-billing-and-401-errors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiopsschool.com\/blog\/how-to-use-alibaba-cloud-qwen-with-claude-code-using-the-30-token-plan-fix-api-key-billing-and-401-errors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Alibaba Cloud Qwen with Claude Code Using the $30 Token Plan: Fix API Key, Billing, and 401 Errors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alibaba Cloud Model Studio gives access to Qwen models through multiple API modes. At first glance, it looks simple: create an API key, copy the Base URL, export a few environment variables, and start using Qwen inside Claude Code or another AI coding tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is one very important catch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alibaba Cloud has different types of API keys and different base URLs for different billing modes. If you use the wrong key or wrong endpoint, you may face one of these problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Your API bill keeps increasing even after buying the $30 Token Plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Claude Code shows 401 Invalid API-key provided<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The model does not respond even though the subscription is active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Usage is charged under normal Model Studio pay-as-you-go instead of Token Plan quota.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You use a sk-ws-...<\/code> workspace key instead of the required sk-sp-...<\/code> Token Plan key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You use the workspace endpoint instead of the Token Plan endpoint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint for Claude Code instead of the Anthropic-compatible endpoint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This tutorial explains the complete setup, the common mistakes, the correct export commands, and how to verify that Alibaba\u2019s $30 Token Plan is actually being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Understand the Three Different Alibaba API Modes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Before fixing the issue, understand the difference between the main API modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1.1 Normal Model Studio \/ Pay-as-you-go API<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This is the standard Model Studio API usage. You usually get this from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dashboard \u2192 API Key\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    The API key may look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    sk-ws-xxxxx\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    or a general Model Studio API key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    The workspace API host may look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    https://ws-xxxxxxxx.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Example workspace endpoints:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    OpenAI-compatible endpoint:\nhttps://ws-xxxxxxxx.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/compatible-mode\/v1\n\nDashScope endpoint:\nhttps:\/\/ws-xxxxxxxx.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/api\/v1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    This is not the $30 Token Plan endpoint. If you use this key and this URL, your usage may be billed as normal API usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    1.2 Token Plan Team Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    This is the $30 subscription-style plan. Token Plan has its own:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Dedicated API key<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dedicated Base URL<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Seat assignment system<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Usage quota<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Team management page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      The Token Plan dedicated key must start with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      sk-sp-\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      For Singapore \/ International region, the important Token Plan URLs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      OpenAI-compatible endpoint:\nhttps://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/compatible-mode\/v1\n\nAnthropic-compatible endpoint:\nhttps:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      Claude Code needs the Anthropic-compatible endpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      1.3 Coding Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Alibaba also has a separate Coding Plan. This is different from Token Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Coding Plan endpoint for Claude Code usually looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      https://coding-intl.dashscope.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      Coding Plan is aimed specifically at AI coding tools such as Claude Code and Qwen Code. Token Plan and Coding Plan are separate. Do not mix their keys and base URLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n
      2. The Most Common Problem: You Bought Token Plan but Still Get API Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      This happens when you bought the Token Plan but your tool is still using the normal workspace key or normal workspace base URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Wrong example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/ws-xxxxxxxx.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"sk-ws-xxxxx\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      Why this is wrong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • ws-xxxxxxxx...<\/code> is the workspace host.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • sk-ws-...<\/code> is the workspace key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • This may go through normal Model Studio billing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Token Plan credits may not be used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        Correct Token Plan setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"sk-sp-xxxxx\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        The key point is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Token Plan = sk-sp key + token-plan endpoint\nWorkspace API = sk-ws key + workspace endpoint\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n
        3. Correct Page to Access Token Plan Team Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        To access the Token Plan Team Edition page, open Alibaba Cloud Model Studio in Singapore region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        https://modelstudio.console.alibabacloud.com\/ap-southeast-1?tab=plan#\/efm\/subscription\/token-plan\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Make sure the region is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Singapore \/ ap-southeast-1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        You should see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Subscription \u2192 Token Plan \u2192 My Subscriptions\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        On this page, you should see your Team Edition subscription, remaining days, total quota, seat count, and plan usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n
        4. Assign the Token Plan Seat First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Buying the Token Plan is not enough. You must assign the seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        You may see something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Standard Seat 0\/1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        You purchased 1 seat, but 0 seats are assigned.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Add Seat\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        or go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Member Management\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Then assign the Standard Seat to your Alibaba account\/member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        After assigning, it should change to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Standard Seat 1\/1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Now the member row should show something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Seat: Standard Seat\nAPI Key: Generate\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n
        5. Generate the Correct Token Plan API Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        After assigning the seat, click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Generate\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        This generates the Token Plan dedicated API key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        The correct key format is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        sk-sp-xxxxx\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        This is the only key you should use for Token Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Do not use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        sk-ws-xxxxx\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        That is a workspace key and can cause wrong billing or 401 errors with the Token Plan endpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Important: when the key is generated, copy it immediately and store it securely. Many cloud platforms show the full key only once. If you did not copy it, click Reset and create a new key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n
        6. Correct Base URLs for Token Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        For OpenAI-compatible tools, use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/compatible-mode\/v1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Use this for tools that ask for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        OpenAI Base URL\nOpenAI API Key\nModel Name\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        For Claude Code or Anthropic-compatible tools, use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Use this for tools that ask for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\nANTHROPIC_API_KEY\nANTHROPIC_MODEL\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Do not confuse these two endpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n
        7. Correct Claude Code Export Commands for Token Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        For Claude Code, use this setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        unset ANTHROPIC_API_KEY\nunset ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN\nunset ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\nunset ANTHROPIC_MODEL\nunset ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL\nunset AI_PROVIDER\n\nexport AI_PROVIDER=\"qwen\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"PASTE_YOUR_SK_SP_KEY_HERE\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\n\nclaude\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        If your Claude Code version expects ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN<\/code>, use this instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        unset ANTHROPIC_API_KEY\nunset ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN\nunset ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\nunset ANTHROPIC_MODEL\nunset ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL\nunset AI_PROVIDER\n\nexport AI_PROVIDER=\"qwen\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=\"PASTE_YOUR_SK_SP_KEY_HERE\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\n\nclaude\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Do not set both ANTHROPIC_API_KEY<\/code> and ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN<\/code> unless you know your tool needs it. In most cases, set only one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n
        8. Verify Your Environment Before Running Claude Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Before running Claude Code, verify the environment without printing the full key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        echo \"BASE=$ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\"\necho \"MODEL=$ANTHROPIC_MODEL\"\necho \"KEY_PREFIX=$(echo \"$ANTHROPIC_API_KEY\" | cut -c1-6)\"\necho \"KEY_LENGTH=${#ANTHROPIC_API_KEY}\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Expected output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        BASE=https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\nMODEL=qwen3.7-max\nKEY_PREFIX=sk-sp-\nKEY_LENGTH=greater than 0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        If you use ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN<\/code>, verify with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        echo \"BASE=$ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\"\necho \"MODEL=$ANTHROPIC_MODEL\"\necho \"AUTH_TOKEN_PREFIX=$(echo \"$ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN\" | cut -c1-6)\"\necho \"AUTH_TOKEN_LENGTH=${#ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN}\"\necho \"API_KEY_LENGTH=${#ANTHROPIC_API_KEY}\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Expected output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        AUTH_TOKEN_PREFIX=sk-sp-\nAUTH_TOKEN_LENGTH=greater than 0\nAPI_KEY_LENGTH=0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n
        9. Common Error: 401 Invalid API-key Provided<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Error message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        API Error: 401 Invalid API-key provided.\nFor details, see:\nhttps://www.alibabacloud.com\/help\/en\/model-studio\/error-code#apikey-error\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        This error usually means one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Cause 1: Empty key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Wrong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=\"\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        This sends an empty API key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Fix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"PASTE_REAL_SK_SP_KEY_HERE\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Then verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        echo \"KEY_LENGTH=${#ANTHROPIC_API_KEY}\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        The length must be greater than 0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Cause 2: Wrong key type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Wrong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        sk-ws-xxxxx\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Correct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        sk-sp-xxxxx\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        For Token Plan, the key must start with sk-sp-<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Cause 3: Wrong base URL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Wrong for Token Plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        https://ws-xxxxxxxx.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Correct for Token Plan + Claude Code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Cause 4: Seat not assigned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        If your Token Plan page shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Standard Seat 0\/1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        then the seat is not assigned. Assign the seat first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Correct status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Standard Seat 1\/1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Cause 5: API key not generated after seat assignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        After assigning the seat, the member row may show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        API Key: No API key has been generated yet.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Generate\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Then copy the generated sk-sp-...<\/code> key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Cause 6: Old shell config is overriding your new setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Check old configuration files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        grep -R \"ANTHROPIC\\|sk-ws\\|ws-ez\\|dashscope\\|token-plan\\|qwen\" \\\n~\/.claude ~\/.claude.json ~\/.zshrc ~\/.bashrc ~\/.bash_profile 2>\/dev\/null\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Remove old values that point to workspace endpoints such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        ws-xxxxxxxx.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        Cause 7: Claude Code was already running before you changed exports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Environment variables are loaded when the process starts. If Claude Code is already running, new exports will not affect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Fix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Press Ctrl + C\nStart a new terminal\nSet exports again\nRun claude again\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n
        10. Common Error: \u201cPlease run \/login\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Error message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Please run \/login \u00b7 API Error: 401 Invalid API-key provided.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
        This may look like a login issue, but in this case it is usually still an API key issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        If you are using Alibaba Qwen through Claude Code, \/login<\/code> is not the real fix. The real fix is usually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Correct ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Correct sk-sp-...<\/code> Token Plan API key<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Correct model name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Correct environment variable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Restart Claude Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          You can also mark Claude onboarding complete if needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
          python3 - <<'PY'\nimport json, pathlib\n\np = pathlib.Path.home() \/ \".claude.json\"\ndata = {}\n\nif p.exists():\n    try:\n        data = json.loads(p.read_text())\n    except Exception:\n        data = {}\n\ndata[\"hasCompletedOnboarding\"] = True\np.write_text(json.dumps(data, indent=2))\nprint(\"Claude onboarding marked complete\")\nPY\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
          Then restart Claude Code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
          claude\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
          \n\n\n\n
          11. Which Model Should You Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          For the best Qwen 3.7 model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
          qwen3.7-max\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
          Use this when you want:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • Strong reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Better planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Complex debugging<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Architecture suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Larger code understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • High-quality technical writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Deep analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
            For coding-specific usage, also test Qwen Coder models if your plan supports them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            qwen3-coder-next\nqwen3-coder-plus\nqwen3-coder-flash\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            General suggestion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            Best Qwen 3.7 model: qwen3.7-max\nBest coding-specialized model: qwen3-coder-next or qwen3-coder-plus\nFast\/cheap coding model: qwen3-coder-flash\nBalanced general model: qwen3.5-plus\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            If qwen3.7-max<\/code> gives a model-not-supported error under your plan, test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.5-plus\"\nclaude\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            Then test the other available models from your Alibaba Model Studio plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            \n\n\n\n
            12. Direct Qwen API vs Claude Code Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            There are two common ways to use Qwen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            Approach A: Use Qwen directly through OpenAI-compatible API<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            Use this if your tool supports OpenAI-compatible endpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            Base URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/compatible-mode\/v1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            API key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            sk-sp-xxxxx\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            Example curl:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            curl -sS https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/compatible-mode\/v1\/chat\/completions \\\n  -H \"Content-Type: application\/json\" \\\n  -H \"Authorization: Bearer $QWEN_API_KEY\" \\\n  -d '{\n    \"model\": \"qwen3.7-max\",\n    \"messages\": [\n      {\"role\": \"user\", \"content\": \"Say ok\"}\n    ]\n  }'\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            Use this for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • OpenAI-compatible tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • API testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Some IDE extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Custom integrations, if allowed by your plan terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              Approach B: Use Qwen through Claude Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              Use this if you are running Claude Code and want Alibaba Qwen as the backend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              Base URL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
              API key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              sk-sp-xxxxx\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
              Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
              export AI_PROVIDER=\"qwen\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"PASTE_SK_SP_KEY_HERE\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\n\nclaude\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
              Use this for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • Claude Code<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Anthropic-compatible tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Agent-style coding workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                \n\n\n\n
                13. How to Confirm Token Plan Is Actually Being Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                After running Claude Code with the correct sk-sp-...<\/code> key and Token Plan endpoint, go back to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                Model Studio \u2192 Subscription \u2192 Token Plan \u2192 My Subscriptions\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                Check the Usage section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                If it shows usage such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                Usage: 0.44%\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                then your Token Plan quota is being consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                That is the confirmation you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                Also check your normal Alibaba billing area. If you are using the Token Plan correctly, regular pay-as-you-go charges should not increase for the same Claude Code usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                \n\n\n\n
                14. Permanent Setup on Linux or macOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                If the setup works, save it permanently in your shell config.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                For Bash:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                cat >> ~\/.bashrc <<'EOF'\n\n# Alibaba Qwen Token Plan for Claude Code\nexport AI_PROVIDER=\"qwen\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"PASTE_SK_SP_KEY_HERE\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\nEOF\n\nsource ~\/.bashrc\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                For Zsh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                cat >> ~\/.zshrc <<'EOF'\n\n# Alibaba Qwen Token Plan for Claude Code\nexport AI_PROVIDER=\"qwen\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"PASTE_SK_SP_KEY_HERE\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\nEOF\n\nsource ~\/.zshrc\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                Security note: saving API keys in shell files is convenient but not the most secure method. For production or shared servers, use a secrets manager or restricted environment file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                \n\n\n\n
                15. Safer Setup Using a Separate Environment File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                Create a separate file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                nano ~\/.qwen-token-plan.env\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                Add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                export AI_PROVIDER=\"qwen\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"PASTE_SK_SP_KEY_HERE\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                Restrict permissions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                chmod 600 ~\/.qwen-token-plan.env\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                Load it when needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                source ~\/.qwen-token-plan.env\nclaude\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                This is cleaner than putting the key directly into every shell profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                \n\n\n\n
                16. Important Security Warning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                Never paste your API key into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • Chat messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Public GitHub repositories<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Screenshots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Blog posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Terminal recordings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Shared documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                  If you accidentally expose a key, reset it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  For Token Plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Subscription \u2192 Token Plan \u2192 My Subscriptions \u2192 Member Management \u2192 Reset\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Then copy the new sk-sp-...<\/code> key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  \n\n\n\n
                  17. Quick Troubleshooting Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  Use this checklist if Claude Code fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Check 1: Is the seat assigned?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  Correct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Standard Seat 1\/1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Wrong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Standard Seat 0\/1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Check 2: Is the key generated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  Correct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  API Key: sk-sp-...\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Wrong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  No API key has been generated yet.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Check 3: Is the key prefix correct?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  Correct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  sk-sp-\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Wrong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  sk-ws-\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Check 4: Is the Base URL correct for Claude Code?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  Correct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Wrong:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/compatible-mode\/v1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  The OpenAI-compatible URL is not for Claude Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Check 5: Is the key empty?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  echo \"KEY_LENGTH=${#ANTHROPIC_API_KEY}\"\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  If output is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  KEY_LENGTH=0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  the key is empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Check 6: Is old config overriding the new one?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  grep -R \"ANTHROPIC\\|sk-ws\\|ws-ez\\|dashscope\\|token-plan\\|qwen\" \\\n~\/.claude ~\/.claude.json ~\/.zshrc ~\/.bashrc ~\/.bash_profile 2>\/dev\/null\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Remove old workspace URLs and old keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Check 7: Did you restart Claude Code?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  After changing environment variables, stop and restart Claude Code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Ctrl + C\nclaude\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  \n\n\n\n
                  18. Final Working Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  This is the final recommended Claude Code configuration for Alibaba Qwen with the $30 Token Plan in Singapore region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  unset ANTHROPIC_API_KEY\nunset ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN\nunset ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\nunset ANTHROPIC_MODEL\nunset ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL\nunset AI_PROVIDER\n\nexport AI_PROVIDER=\"qwen\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=\"https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=\"PASTE_SK_SP_KEY_HERE\"\nexport ANTHROPIC_MODEL=\"qwen3.7-max\"\n\necho \"BASE=$ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL\"\necho \"MODEL=$ANTHROPIC_MODEL\"\necho \"KEY_PREFIX=$(echo \"$ANTHROPIC_API_KEY\" | cut -c1-6)\"\necho \"KEY_LENGTH=${#ANTHROPIC_API_KEY}\"\n\nclaude\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Expected verification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  BASE=https:\/\/token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\nMODEL=qwen3.7-max\nKEY_PREFIX=sk-sp-\nKEY_LENGTH=greater than 0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  \n\n\n\n
                  Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  The main mistake many users make is assuming that after purchasing the Alibaba Cloud $30 Token Plan, their existing API key will automatically start using the subscription quota. That is not how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  To use Token Plan correctly, you need four things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  1. Singapore region \/ ap-southeast-1\n2. Assigned Token Plan seat\n3. Dedicated sk-sp-... API key\n4. Token Plan Base URL\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  For Claude Code, the correct Base URL is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/apps\/anthropic\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  For OpenAI-compatible tools, the correct Base URL is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  https://token-plan.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com\/compatible-mode\/v1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  If you use a workspace key like sk-ws-...<\/code> or a workspace URL like ws-xxxxxxxx.ap-southeast-1.maas.aliyuncs.com<\/code>, your Token Plan quota may not be used and normal API billing may continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  The clean formula is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  Token Plan = sk-sp key + token-plan endpoint\nClaude Code = \/apps\/anthropic\nOpenAI-compatible tools = \/compatible-mode\/v1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                  Once configured correctly, usage should appear under the Token Plan usage dashboard, and Claude Code should work with Qwen models through Alibaba Cloud.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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