claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Session starts with unexplained high token usage (31% consumed on first message) [3 comments, 4 participants]

TL;DR

The session usage calculation may be incorrect, causing the 5-hour limit to start with a high usage percentage.

Guidance

• Verify the session usage calculation by checking if the usage percentage increases correctly over time.
• Check if there are any known issues with the version 2.1.110 that may be causing the incorrect session usage calculation.
• Consider reporting the issue with the provided Feedback ID to help the development team investigate and resolve the problem.
• Review the documentation or support resources for the platform to see if there are any troubleshooting steps or workarounds for session usage issues.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the darwin platform or the vscode terminal, and more information about the session usage calculation and the platform's behavior may be needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Report the issue with the provided Feedback ID and wait for further assistance from the development team, as the cause of the problem is unclear and may require investigation and resolution by the team.