[BUG] Usage is consumed just by opening Claude Code without sending any prompt
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Jan 8, 2026 by qduc Closed Feb 25, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Usage is consumed just by opening Claude Code without sending any prompt
What Should Happen?
Usage should not increase until sending the first prompt
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Observe the current usage level at https://claude.ai/settings/usage
- Open Claude Code
- Refresh the usage page -> usage increase from 2% to 4% depends on what model is using in Claude Code
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.1
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Ubuntu/Debian Linux
Terminal/Shell
Warp
Additional Information
_No response_
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