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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Claude Max $200/month CLI blocked — official CLI falsely flagged as "third-party app" [13 comments, 10 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#45134•Fetched 2026-04-09 08:12:26
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Error Message

API Error: 400 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Third-party apps now draw from your extra usage, not your plan limits. We've added a $200 credit to get you started. Claim it at claude.ai/settings/usage and keep going."}}

Code Example

API Error: 400 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Third-party apps now draw from your extra usage, not your plan limits. We've added a $200 credit to get you started. Claim it at claude.ai/settings/usage and keep going."}}
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  • I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Environment: Claude Code v2.1.12, Windows 10, Max plan ($200/month), torin.ventures org

What happened: Running claude --dangerously-skip-permissions and sending any message (even "hello") returns:

API Error: 400 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Third-party apps now draw from your extra usage, not your plan limits. We've added a $200 credit to get you started. Claim it at claude.ai/settings/usage and keep going."}}

What I've tried:

  • Logged out and back in — login confirms Max plan under torin.ventures org
  • Updated CLI — already on latest (v2.1.12)
  • Claimed the $200 credit — did not help
  • Tried plain claude without flags — same error
  • Contacted [email protected] — received one automated reply, zero follow-up for 8+ hours

This is the official Claude Code CLI installed via npm. No third-party tools, no OAuth token extraction, no OpenClaw/Cursor. Just claude in a terminal.

I've lost a full working day on a $200/month subscription. Support is unresponsive. Attaching screenshots.

<img width="1920" height="1032" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c9416f6a-a4a3-44f3-8894-a7bf85e6f942" />

What Should Happen?

I should be able to login to Claude cli and work

Error Messages/Logs

API Error: 400 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Third-party apps now draw from your extra usage, not your plan limits. We've added a $200 credit to get you started. Claim it at claude.ai/settings/usage and keep going."}}

Steps to Reproduce

Login to Claude

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

v2.1.12

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

No response

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TL;DR

The issue is likely due to a recent change in how third-party apps are billed, and claiming the $200 credit does not resolve the issue, so a workaround or support intervention is needed.

Guidance

  • Verify that the $200 credit has been successfully claimed and applied to the account by checking the usage settings at claude.ai/settings/usage.
  • Try removing the --dangerously-skip-permissions flag and run the claude command with default permissions to see if the issue persists.
  • Since support is unresponsive, consider reaching out to alternative support channels or forums for assistance.
  • Review the Anthropics API documentation to see if there are any changes or updates related to third-party app billing that may be causing the issue.

Notes

The issue seems to be related to a recent change in the billing model for third-party apps, and the provided error message suggests that the issue is not with the CLI itself, but rather with the API or account settings.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Since the issue is likely related to the new billing model, and claiming the $200 credit did not resolve the issue, a workaround such as using a different API or adjusting the account settings may be necessary until support can provide a resolution.

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