Claude Throttle
Instantly check if your Claude usage is doubled right now.
Anthropic is running a 2x Usage promotion from March 13-27, 2026. During off-peak hours, your usage doesn't count toward weekly limits. But tracking when you're in the 2x window is annoying because it depends on Eastern Time, the day of the week, and the hour.
This CLI tool does the math for you.
Install
pip install claude-throttle
Usage
throttle
That's it. You'll see:
Claude Throttle v0.1.0
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Current ET: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 03:00:00 PM ET
>>> 2X USAGE ACTIVE <<<
Off-peak window. Usage does NOT count toward your weekly limit.
Next change to 1X in: 17h 0m 0s
Day type: Weekday (off-peak, 2X active)
Promotion Rules
| Window | Hours (ET) | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Peak | Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 1x (normal) |
| Weekday Off-Peak | Mon-Fri all other hours | 2x |
| Weekends | All day Sat & Sun | 2x |
Eligible plans: Free, Pro, Max, Team (not Enterprise).
Promotion period: March 13, 2026 through March 27, 2026 (11:59 PM ET).
Use as a Library
from claude_throttle import check_status
status = check_status()
print(status["multiplier"]) # 1 or 2
print(status["seconds_until_change"])
License
MIT
1 maintainer
Metadata
1 maintainer
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