claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Context limit warning triggered incorrectly when limit not reached [2 comments, 2 participants]

[{"error":"Error: 400 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"prompt is too long: 1080837 tokens > 1000000 maximum"},"request_id":"req_011Ca8LixSeA2R3hFxULs7TE"}\n at generate (B:/~BUN/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:11:52456)\n at makeRequest (B:/~BUN/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:50:4943)\n at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-04-16T23:45:56.102Z"}]

TL;DR

The issue is likely due to exceeding the maximum token limit for a prompt, and a workaround may involve shortening the input or using a different approach to avoid the limit.

Guidance

• The error message indicates that the prompt is too long, exceeding the 1,000,000 token maximum, which suggests that the input needs to be shortened or optimized.
• Reviewing the input data and identifying areas where it can be condensed or split into smaller requests may help mitigate the issue.
• Consider using a more efficient data processing approach or optimizing the request payload to reduce its size.
• If possible, verify the input data and ensure it is correctly formatted to avoid unnecessary characters or whitespace that could contribute to the token limit being reached.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not explicitly mention a specific code segment that needs modification.

Notes

The solution may vary depending on the specific requirements and constraints of the application or system being used. The error message suggests a clear limit, but the exact method to shorten or optimize the input will depend on the context in which this error occurs.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Shorten the input prompt to avoid exceeding the token limit, as this directly addresses the error message's indication of the problem.