JetBrains AI Quota Exceeded in IntelliJ IDEA
Workaround available Windows, macOS, Linux Updated November 13, 2026Based on 3 user reportsHow we research
Quick answer
AI Assistant runs on a monthly credit quota. When it runs out you can wait for renewal, buy top-up credits, or use your own API keys.
Most likely fix: Check usage
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Check usage
- Open the JetBrains AI widget in the IDE header to see remaining credits
Did this fix it?2. Top up
- Buy Top-up AI Credits from the AI widget; they are used only after the monthly quota is gone and stay valid for 12 months per JetBrains help
Did this fix it?3. Use your own keys or another agent
- AI Assistant can also be activated with your own API keys or a provider account for integrated agents
Did this fix it?4. Save credits
- Use smaller contexts, start new chats, and reserve agents for multi-file tasks
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
AI chat or completion stops, a message says the quota is used up.
Why it happens
- Monthly AI credits of your plan (AI Pro / Ultimate) exhausted
- Agent or long chat sessions consume credits quickly
- Free tier has a small allowance
- Top-up credits only usable with an active AI subscription
This guide also covers
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