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[Bug] Rate limit prompt shown despite 0% usage on Max plan #28832
Description
Preflight Checklist
- I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- This is a single bug report
- I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Claude Code repeatedly shows the /rate-limit-options prompt (stop and wait / add funds / upgrade plan) despite my Max plan showing 0% usage across all metrics:
- Current session: 0% used
- Weekly limits (all models): 0% used
- Sonnet only: 0% used (never used)
Restarting Claude Code does not resolve the issue. The rate limit prompt reappears immediately.
Usage Dashboard Screenshot
Plan usage limits
Current session: 0% used
Weekly limits (All models): 0% used
Sonnet only: 0% used
Extra usage: $50.01 spent (resets Mar 1)
Monthly spend limit: Unlimited
Expected Behavior
With 0% plan usage, Claude Code should accept prompts normally without showing rate limit options.
Actual Behavior
Claude Code immediately presents the rate limit options menu on every prompt:
❯ /rate-limit-options
What do you want to do?
❯ 1. Stop and wait for limit to reset
2. Add funds to continue with extra usage
3. Upgrade your plan
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Code (Max plan, 0% usage)
- Send any prompt
- Rate limit options appear despite no usage
Environment
- Plan: Max
- Claude Code version: 2.1.59
- OS: Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS (x86_64)
- Installation method: Native binary
Notes
- Restarting Claude Code does not fix the issue
- The web/desktop Claude app works fine on the same account
- Possibly related to CLI returns "API Error: Rate limit reached" on every command including logout (native binary, Max plan) #27336, [Bug] Rate Limit Error persists after increasing plan limits and adding funds and Max plan only at 33% used #28760, [Bug] Excessive rate-limit-options requests after plan limit pause wastes tokens #17582
Reacted by Joseph Vusich and XZ
Activity
github-actions commentedon Feb 26, 2026
Found 3 possible duplicate issues:
This issue will be automatically closed as a duplicate in 3 days.
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github-actions commentedon Mar 1, 2026
This issue has been automatically closed as a duplicate of #27336.
If this is incorrect, please re-open this issue or create a new one.
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github-actions commentedon Mar 10, 2026
This issue has been automatically locked since it was closed and has not had any activity for 7 days. If you're experiencing a similar issue, please file a new issue and reference this one if it's relevant.