Essential MacBook Settings from A to Z for New Owners (Including Claude Code · Homebrew · Agentic Coding | macOS All-in-One)

Hello, this is Weekend Coding.

While filming the Claude layer, LLM companies are undergoing massive policy changes.

I will introduce the most recent policy changes from zai and outline the future direction of the lectures.

1. It won't be easy! Only our own tools are allowed! — Anthropic's blocking history

In January 2026, Anthropic began technically blocking the use of Claude subscription OAuth bypasses by third-party tools like OpenCode, and in February, they formalized this through documentation and policy.

Starting April 4th, third-party usage has been separated from the subscription limit and transitioned to a separate pay-as-you-go billing system called "Extra Usage." This means that to use it on other platforms like Claws, you must pay a separate fee for additional usage.

(Tools like OpenCode spread by using Anthropic account logins and OAuth tokens to bypass and utilize Claude Code subscription limits; particularly from late 2025, as these methods became widely known, it was evaluated that usage volume became excessive relative to the cost.)

Boris Cherny, the lead developer of Claude Code, commented on this as follows.

— " Subscriptions were not created to be used for those kinds of third-party patterns. "

In contrast, their competitor OpenAI hired the developer of OpenClaw, and

Official support for OAuth-style login has been added.

OAuth login is the process where we log in to ChatGPT and exchange token values to confirm that the login was successful.

I, who initially used Claude through Oh-my-opencode, have used Claude in various ways, and now I have reached a point where I need to use pay-as-you-go APIs in a different manner.

With the thought, "Do I really need to stick to just one LLM API?"

I have switched to the Zai coding plan and am currently using it.

2. Do not use it for purposes other than coding! — Changes to Zai's GLM Coding Plan

However, a week ago, a post like this appeared on Reddit.

Warning: Z.AI Coding Plan Policy Change

If used for purposes other than coding, heavy temporary rate limiting (throttling) will now be applied, and three or more violations may lead to a permanent account suspension.

Model Information

If you are planning to purchase or renew a Z.AI coding plan for purposes other than coding, please do not do so.

The usage policy has been updated.
The recent 1302 and 1303 rate limit errors are related to this change.

Now, usage unrelated to coding may trigger a temporary but strict rate limit,
and if such violations accumulate 3 or more times, your account may be permanently banned.

ZAI (Zhipu AI) has also stepped forward to block non-coding uses, perhaps because they felt that computing power was lacking due to purposes other than coding.

Upon checking, it has been confirmed that the official wording has indeed changed.

https://docs.z.ai/devpack/usage-policy

But ironically, GLM supports the Turbo model,

They are introducing this as the most suitable model for the Claws format.

While asserting that purposes other than coding are blocked when subscribing to the coding plan,

At the same time, it supports models optimized for agent forms other than coding.

So, first, regarding Claws, while I will show the method of connecting to the recently filmed GLM Coding Plan,

At the same time, I also plan to include in the video which API is being used in Claude.

The world is changing rapidly.

It is also said that developers who were laid off due to AI are being rehired as LLM token costs increase.

Because too many people are using tokens indiscriminately

It seems the companies managing the models are also busy making changes.

Against companies that suddenly change their policies after taking money from consumers,

along with the thought that I wish someone would file a lawsuit on my behalf,

I will do my best to create the lectures.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Weekend Coding.

The upload of the OpenClaw setup video will be delayed a bit longer.

Hello!

As the OAuth method for Claude has recently been officially banned

I plan to re-record and upload the previously edited video.

(OAuth has also been blocked in Oh-My-OpenAgent, and

Now, those who use Claude officially must use the API for additional usage.)

Anthropic's moves seem to be becoming increasingly closed-off, but

Since they are currently the leading LLM vendor, there is no choice but to follow.

I hope other competitors will also work hard to establish good LLM and Agent environments,

I will have to work hard to set it up in my own way using different methods.

OpenClaw supports multiple LLMs.

I subscribe to GLM Coding Plan, Claude Pro, and ChatGPT Pro.

Rather than showing you various different setups, I believe it would be better to record and show you a single full cycle from start to finish. Therefore, I plan to re-record the video so that it works with the latest version, and I ask for your understanding.

Secondly, in the case of NanoClaw, since it is composed of Anthropic's Agent SDK,

You must have Claude Code.

Even on the official website, Claude code is specified as a requirement.

Therefore, please note that it cannot be used if you do not subscribe to Claude or use the API.

To provide you with a better macOS environment setup experience and

I will do my best to help you configure more agent environments and provide a better experience for setting up your macOS environment.

The lecture price increase will be applied after the upload.

Thank you.

Hello, this is Weekend Coding.

In the past, this open source was widely used for zsh-based terminal configurations.

It is an open-source project that I am still using to this day.

It is a project called powerlevel10k.

I have included a bonus section on how to make your terminal even simpler through this project.

This chapter wasn't originally in the lesson plan, but I recorded and uploaded it for you during my own setup process, so

Please understand that I might ramble a bit.

I have uploaded it to the last part of Session 2.

If you encounter any errors during installation, Perplexity or ChatGPT are quite helpful, so please refer to them!

Hello! This is Weekend Coding.

I have added a new section.

Since there seems to be a lot of curiosity regarding Skills, I wanted to cover them in more detail,

I have organized it into multiple chapters within a single section.

Unfortunately, the upload for Claws Layer has been briefly postponed to next month.

Those who are not developers will find many ways to apply Claude cowork or skills to their work.

Learn the principles of skill and the directory where it is installed, and try installing the currently popular gstack.

I have also uploaded a guide on how to download the open-source app 'chops' and manage skills through a GUI.

Have a great day..!

Until we all get used to macOS-!

Hello, this is Weekend Coding.

I sincerely thank everyone who took the course 🙏

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the students who chose this MacBook environment setup course and joined me from the beginning.

Thanks to all of you who are navigating through the initial helplessness of turning on a MacBook for the first time and those moments when the terminal felt unfamiliar, I feel a true sense of fulfillment in creating this course.

💡 Early Bird Notice - Prices will increase once all lectures are uploaded

The course is currently being uploaded, and those who enroll during the early opening phase can access all content at the current price.

Once the upload of all lectures is complete, the price will increase to the regular rate, so if you are still hesitating, now is the best time.

If you know someone who recently got a new MacBook, please be sure to share this with them! 🚀

💻 The Mac mini environment setup lecture is also coming soon!

Following the MacBook environment setup, we will also be uploading an environment setup lecture for Mac Mini users.

Since the Mac Mini has different setup points compared to the MacBook, I plan to cover them separately and thoroughly.

If you are currently using a Mac Mini or considering purchasing one, please look forward to it! I will notify you through the news feed once it is uploaded. 🙌

I will continue to repay you with even better content. Thank you! 😊