| name | lindy-rate-limits |
| description | Manage Lindy AI credits, rate limits, and usage optimization.
Use when hitting rate limits, optimizing credit consumption,
or implementing usage controls.
Trigger with phrases like "lindy rate limit", "lindy credits",
"lindy quota", "lindy throttling", "lindy API limits".
|
| allowed-tools | Read, Write, Edit, Bash(curl:*) |
| version | 1.15.0 |
| license | MIT |
| author | Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io> |
| tags | ["saas","lindy","api"] |
| compatibility | Designed for Claude Code, also compatible with Codex and OpenClaw |
Lindy Rate Limits & Credits
Overview
Lindy uses a credit-based consumption model, not traditional API rate limits.
Every task (everything an agent does after being triggered) costs credits. Cost
scales with model intelligence, task complexity, premium actions, and duration.
Credit Consumption Reference
| Factor | Credit Impact |
|---|
| Basic model task | 1-3 credits |
| Large model task (GPT-4, Claude) | ~10 credits |
| Premium actions (webhooks, phone) | Additional credits |
| Phone calls (US/Canada landline) | ~20 credits/minute |
| Phone calls (international mobile) | 21-53 credits/minute |
| Minimum per task | 1 credit |
Plan Credit Limits
| Plan | Credits/Month | Approx Tasks | Price |
|---|
| Free | 400 | ~40-400 | $0 |
| Pro | 5,000 | ~500-1,500 | $49.99/mo |
| Business | 30,000 | ~3,000-30,000 | $299.99/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Important: Credit limit enforcement is not instant. Lindy can only limit usage
after the limit has been breached, not precisely when it is reached. A task that
starts before the limit may complete and push usage slightly over.
Instructions
Step 1: Monitor Credit Usage
In the Lindy dashboard:
- Navigate to Settings > Billing
- Review current credit consumption
- Track per-agent credit usage
- Set up alerts for high-consumption agents
Step 2: Reduce Per-Task Credit Cost
Choose the right model for each step:
| Task Type | Recommended Model | Credits |
|---|
| Simple routing/classification | Gemini Flash | ~1 |
| Standard text generation | Claude Sonnet / GPT-4o-mini |
