claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Rate limit exceeded immediately on first use [2 comments, 2 participants]

[{"error":"Error: 429 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"rate_limit_error","message":"Extra usage is required for long context requests."},"request_id":"req_011CZuM9bLHf5optW9Y3KHfC"}\n at generate (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:11:51890)\n at makeRequest (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:50:4942)\n at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-04-10T03:03:46.528Z"}]

TL;DR

The issue is likely due to hitting the rate limit for long context requests, and applying a workaround to reduce the frequency or scope of requests may help.

Guidance

• Review the code to identify where long context requests are being made and consider optimizing or batching these requests to reduce the frequency.
• Check if there are any configuration options or environment variables that can be adjusted to increase the rate limit or allow for extra usage.
• Verify if the error is consistently reproducible and if it's related to a specific part of the code or input.
• Consider reaching out to the platform or API support to inquire about increasing the rate limit or understanding the specifics of the rate limiting policy.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided without more context, but reviewing the cli.js file at lines 11 and 50 may provide insight into where the requests are being made.

Notes

The provided information lacks details on the specific code or usage patterns that led to the rate limit error, making it challenging to provide a precise fix. The workaround may vary depending on the actual implementation and requirements.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround to reduce the frequency or scope of long context requests, as the error message explicitly mentions a rate limit error and the need for extra usage.