> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.notte.cc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rate Limits

> API rate limiting and response headers

<Tip>
  STOP. Do not read past this section until you have read and followed [/quickstart.md](/quickstart.md).

  Goal: produce a reliable SDK automation script. The intended authoring flow is generate then edit, not write browser automation from scratch.

  Do not hand-write SDK code with element IDs, selectors, or form fields from memory. Element IDs, selectors, and field mappings must come from a live `observe()` call, CLI `notte page observe` output, or generated workflow code. Guessed browser targets fail on real pages.

  Use the Notte skill and CLI to inspect the live site, validate actions/selectors, handle auth/session state, and export workflow code with `notte sessions workflow-code` before using SDK docs or SDK code.

  SDK reference pages are for understanding, running, or editing generated workflow code. They are not the starting point for manually authoring the initial browser automation. SDK-first code is guesswork on real-world pages with dynamic selectors, auth state, CAPTCHAs, and anti-bot behavior.
</Tip>

The API implements rate limiting to ensure fair usage and platform stability.

## Rate limit headers

Every response includes headers with your current rate limit status:

| Header                  | Description                           |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| `X-RateLimit-Limit`     | Maximum requests allowed per window   |
| `X-RateLimit-Remaining` | Requests remaining in current window  |
| `X-RateLimit-Reset`     | Unix timestamp when the window resets |

## Rate limit exceeded (429)

```json theme={null}
{
  "message": "Rate limit exceeded",
  "detail": "Please wait before making more requests"
}
```

## Checking your limits

```bash theme={null}
curl -I https://api.notte.cc/health \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $NOTTE_API_KEY"
```

Response headers:

```
X-RateLimit-Limit: 100
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 95
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1704067200
```

## Increasing limits

Need higher limits? [Contact us](https://cal.com/team/notte/demo) to discuss enterprise options.