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Moonshot AI rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Rate limits, context window, message limits, file upload caps and image generation limits — all Moonshot AI plans compared.
What happens when you hit Moonshot AI's limits?
Check the reset window — most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Moonshot AI limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits — reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
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Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Moonshot AI uses rolling-window resets — quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Moonshot AI's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Moonshot AI limits — frequently asked questions
What is the Moonshot AI message limit?
Moonshot AI does not publicly publish a hard message limit. Usage may be throttled during high demand.
Does Moonshot AI have a file upload limit?
Yes, Moonshot AI enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Moonshot AI limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type — many Moonshot AI limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Moonshot AI's rate limit?
Moonshot AI will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.