[BUG]

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• [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?

For the past week, I've been unable to start new Claude Code sessions. Every new session immediately returns "API Error: Rate limit reached" on the very first message, even after 24+ hours of zero usage.

However, existing/resumed sessions continue to work fine in the same terminal on the same machine.

I'm using Claude Pro.

What Should Happen?

Should be able to send at least one message after a full day of no usage.

Error Messages/Logs

API Error: Rate limit reached

Steps to Reproduce

1. Don't use Claude Code for 24+ hours
2. Open a new terminal and run claude
3. Send any message
4. Immediately get "API Error: Rate limit reached"

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.84

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_