Claude Subscription Usage Scope Tightened: Third-Party Tools like OpenClaw Will Require Additional Payment

AirdropBlackHole · 2026-04-04T02:42:10+00:00

Starting April 4, 2026, Anthropic will stop counting third-party tools towards Claude subscription usage. Users must switch to a prepaid quota or use the Claude API key for continued access, as the company reallocates capacity to prioritize official products.

AirdropBlackHole

2026-04-04 02:42:10

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According to monitoring by 1M AI News, Boris Cherny, head of Anthropic Claude Code, stated that starting from April 4, 2026, at 12:00 PT (April 5, 2026, at 03:00 Beijing time), third-party tools such as OpenClaw will no longer count towards the usage quota of Claude subscriptions. Users who wish to continue using services through these tools with their Claude accounts will need to switch to an extra usage prepaid quota or directly use the Claude API key. Anthropic explained that the subscription product was not designed for high-intensity usage of such third-party tools, and the company needs to allocate capacity more judiciously, prioritizing official products and API users.

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