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Claude Code's Limit Meltdown: Devs Torch $100 Plans in 30 Minutes

Imagine firing up Claude Code for a coding sprint, only to watch your $100 monthly quota vanish in half an hour. That's the nightmare hitting developers right now.

Frustrated developer staring at Claude Code usage limit warning screen

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Claude Code limits vanishing 10x faster due to suspected cache bugs, confirmed by user reverse-engineering.
  • Anthropic prioritizes fix but stays silent on cause; recent policy changes worsened it.
  • Devs switching to Cursor/Copilot; expect churn if unresolved soon.
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Originally reported by The NewStack

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