Can’t use free models (Composer 2.5, Auto) when API usage is at 100%

Support Bug Reports
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Where does the bug appear (feature/product)?

Cursor IDE

Describe the Bug

After my API usage reached 100%, I can no longer use the free models (Composer 2.5 and Auto). This was working normally yesterday, so it seems like a recent change or a bug.

Steps to Reproduce

Be at 100% API usage
Try to send something with the Composer 2.5 or Auto model
→ Got an error: You’re out of usage. Switch to auto, Auto, or Composer 2.5, or ask your admin to increase your limit to continue.

Screenshots / Screen Recordings

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Operating System

Linux

Version Information

Version: 3.12.30
VS Code Extension API: 1.128.0
Commit: 63a2996a10d9e476b6c28e951dd7691d9c0cf480
Date: 2026-07-21T22:50:03.568Z
Layout: Agent Window
Build Type: Stable
Release Track: Default
Electron: 40.10.3
Chromium: 144.0.7559.236
Node.js: 24.15.0
V8: 14.4.258.32-electron.0
xterm.js: 6.1.0-beta.256
OS: Linux x64 7.0.0-28-generic

Does this stop you from using Cursor

Yes - Cursor is unusable

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We need the development team to fix this issue promptly

6

and then, when u click Switch to auto - u will see Model name is not valid: "auto"

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Update: Auto (Cost) and Composer (with Fast turned off) are working normally now. Others can also give it a try.

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The AUTO model still cannot be used as it has not been completely resolved