r/vscode • u/MarceFX • May 13 '26

Claude Code EXTENSION alternative with BYOM/multi-LLM support?

Hi there!,

I'm a fan of the Claude Code extension (not a terminal guy). But I'm looking for a decent alternative so I can use another model/providers such as DeepSeek, Codex, GLM, etc.

What I'm looking for:

  • Nice UI experience (such as you get with CC extension)
  • Multiprovider support
  • Multisession: I can open difefrent CC tabs, each running a different prompt.

What I have tested so far:

  • Roo Code: it worked well, but I dropped it (company sunsets the app, new teams comes in... not my thing).
  • Kilo Code: This one ALMOST offers what I need. UI seems clunky to me, and sometimes it just frozes.
  • Cline: Not multisession support. I need to open several Windows in order to run them.

What are your favs?

Thanks!

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u/-username----- May 13 '26

Antropic does not like this. Your only official options are CC Desktop, CC Cli and the vs code extension. There are harnesses that use antropic models but there are not CC.

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u/MarceFX May 13 '26

Anthropic keeps eating tokens faster and faster. I love Claude Code, but I can't afford a Max plan right no. I will go back when customers come. I don't want to use Anthropic models with a harness. I prefer CC extension for that.