/usage label 'current session' is misleading for rate limit quota
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Feb 5, 2026 by mrzhvh Closed Feb 9, 2026
Description
The /usage command displays rate limit / quota usage with the label "current session". This is misleading because it implies the quota resets when you restart Claude Code (i.e., start a new session). In reality, it's a server-side time window (typically ~5 hours) that runs independently of sessions.
Steps to reproduce
- Use Claude Code until quota is high (e.g., 94%)
- Run
/usage— see "current session" label - Quit and restart Claude Code
- Run
/usage— quota is still at 94%
Expected behavior
The label should reflect that it's a time-based quota, not session-based. Something like "current rate limit window" or "quota (resets in X hours)" would be more accurate.
Why this matters
Users naturally assume "current session" = this Claude Code process. When they see high usage, their first instinct is to restart — which doesn't help and wastes time.
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