[BUG] API Error: Server is temporarily limiting requests (not your usage limit) · Rate limited

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What's Wrong?

API Error: Server is temporarily limiting requests (not your usage limit) · Rate limited

What Should Happen?

There should be no rate limit for legitimate use.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Don't use claude overnight. Then start using claude. Instant rate limiting.

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

I don't know.

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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