diff --git a/examples/claude.yml b/examples/claude.yml
index d1cc5bb..f2cf262 100644
--- a/examples/claude.yml
+++ b/examples/claude.yml
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ jobs:
         id: claude
         uses: anthropics/claude-code-action@beta
         with:
-          anthropic_api_key: \${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
+          anthropic_api_key: ${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
 
           # This is an optional setting that allows Claude to read CI results on PRs
           additional_permissions: |