[BUG] Can't exit Claude after hitting usage limit.
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened May 12, 2026 by MrJoy Closed May 16, 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?
I hit my usage limit. I tried to /exit. I get an error that I've hit my usage limit.
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What Should Happen?
A slash-command like exit should be handled locally, not by a model.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Launch claude
- Have Claude manage sub-agents handling tasks for a while
- Exceed your usage limit, see error in claude
- Type
/exit(or/status, or/model, or...)
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.139
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
iTerm2
Additional Information
_No response_
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