Sourcegraph Cody Rate Limit or Usage Limit Reached

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Wait for the reset

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   1. Per the docs the limit resets within 24 hours
   2. Use smaller prompts and fewer repeated requests in the meantime
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2. 2. Escalate

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   1. If it persists, ask Sourcegraph on Discord or email support@sourcegraph.com
   2. Enterprise admins can raise it with their account contact
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Symptoms

Cody refuses requests with a rate limit or usage limit message.

Why it happens

• Fair Usage limit on Enterprise plans
• Very large prompts or heavy automated use

This guide also covers

• cody rate limit
• cody usage limit reached
• sourcegraph cody limit

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