API Route Switcher

One-click switching and session persistence for developers juggling multiple AI coding APIs.

Problem

Developers use Claude Code and Codex side by side, but official accounts get banned or rate-limited, so they keep several third-party APIs on hand. Switching routes breaks flow: a 502 mid-task forces a manual config change. Worse, switching Codex to a third-party API and back often loses the OAuth session, requiring a fresh browser login. Helping a friend set up Claude Code means sending screenshot after screenshot about finding a relay, buying tokens, filling in a Base URL.

Solution

A desktop utility that manages API route configurations for multiple AI coding assistants. It switches between providers and models with one click, automatically saves and restores each provider's login credentials to avoid re-OAuth, and checks route latency and availability. It can export a shareable preset so onboarding a friend is one command instead of a tutorial.

Users

Individual developers and small-team tech leads who use multiple AI coding assistants and third-party APIs, plus power users who help friends configure their environment.

MVP

Manage multiple Claude Code / Codex Base URL and API key profiles; switch profiles with one click and restart the relevant CLI process; preserve or restore OAuth sessions after switching; show basic connectivity checks per route; export a one-liner preset for friends to import.

Revenue

One-time desktop license (e.g., $15–25) or subscription based on number of managed routes / synced devices; acquire users through developer communities and tutorial content.

Why now

AI coding tool bans and rate limits are common, third-party API relays are now normal, yet switching and session management remain manual and fragmented—perfect for a solo dev to build quickly with Tauri or similar.