[BUG] Request size exceeds model context window
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Aug 22, 2025 by ty13r Closed Jan 4, 2026
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [x ] Anthropic API
- [ ] AWS Bedrock
- [ ] Google Vertex AI
- [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
- Claude CLI version: 1.0.88 (Claude Code)
- Operating System: macOS 14.5 (23F79)
- Terminal: terminal
Bug Description
Whenever I send an image to claude code via terminal I get the following error and it's unrecoverable I have to start a new session.
API Error: 413 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_erro r","message":"Request size exceeds model context window"},"request_id":"req_011CSPNuAhthTRUQTGE2aT3i"}
Steps to Reproduce
- send screenshot to claude code using ctrl + v
- get error
Expected Behavior
claude to see my screenshot and use it as context
Actual Behavior
API Error: 413 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_erro r","message":"Request size exceeds model context window"},"request_id":"req_011CSPNuAhthTRUQTGE2aT3i"}
Additional Context
That's it
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