Bug: Desktop app shows "Usage Limit Reached" incorrectly
Resolved 💬 10 comments Opened May 23, 2026 by puttertipat Closed Jul 14, 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?
The Claude Code desktop app displays a "Usage Limit Reached" message even though usage is well under limits.
- The Claude Code terminal (CLI) works fine simultaneously
- The usage settings show no limits are near full (under 50%)
What Should Happen?
The desktop app should accurately reflect the actual usage limits. It should not show a "Usage Limit Reached" error when usage is under 50% and the CLI is still functioning normally.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Open the Claude Code desktop app on Windows 11 Home
- Observe the "Usage Limit Reached" error message displayed in the app
- Simultaneously open a terminal and run the Claude Code CLI
- Observe that the CLI works fine
- Check usage settings — limits are under 50%
Claude Model
Sonnet (default)
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.150
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Windows Terminal
Additional Information
OS: Windows 11 Home
The issue appears to be specific to the desktop app — the CLI works simultaneously without any issues, and the usage dashboard shows usage well under limits (under 50%).
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