Using Your Own Anthropic API Key and Facing Rate Limits with Clay

Dante E. · 2025-12-09T19:45:11.090Z

I'm using my own Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4.5 API key, but I still get rate-limited by Clay. Am I not supposed to be able to use my own API key without the 8192-token limit?

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The 8192-token limit applies even when using your own Anthropic API key. This is Clay's default maximum output token setting, not an API tier limitation. [1]
You can increase this limit by editing your AI column and adjusting the "Output Length" parameter beyond the default 256 tokens (maximum 4096 for this integration).
The rate limiting you're experiencing is likely due to your Anthropic API tier. Lower tiers require processing smaller batches (around 50 rows at a time). Check your API limits at https://console.anthropic.com/settings/limits.
Before we troubleshoot further, try using Sculptor (our built-in AI tool in the top-right corner) to help optimize your setup - it's free and can help configure your workflow more efficiently.
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Dante E.
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Shouldnt I be able to set a custom value here?
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Yes, you can set a custom value in the "Maximum Output Length (in tokens)" field. The Claude integration allows you to specify any value up to 4096 tokens maximum, with 256 as the default. [1]
Simply enter your desired token limit in that text field - this will override the default 8192-token limit you encountered earlier.
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Dante E.
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4096 is not much at all, cant I get higher than this?
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The 4096 token limit is the maximum for the Claude integration in Clay. [1] However, you can work around this using our flexible AI credit budget system - edit your AI column and increase the "Clay Credit Budget" to allow higher token usage per row. [2]
For larger outputs, consider breaking tasks into smaller chunks or using external tools like Google Sheets for processing, then importing summarized data back into Clay.
Before exploring other options, try using Sculptor (our built-in AI tool in the top-right corner) to help optimize your workflow setup - it's free and might help structure your approach more efficiently.
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Dante E.
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No
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Dante E.
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https://app.clay.com/workspaces/217266/workbooks/wb_0sxlxfoFV7GFggbpuDs/tables/t_0sxlxr9TFzk6GQkN6wh/views/gv_0sxlxr9T9UGgD4yHD92
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Clay Support
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The 8192-token limit applies even when using your own Anthropic API key. This is Clay's default maximum output token setting, not an API tier limitation. [1]
You can increase this limit by editing your AI column and adjusting the "Output Length" parameter beyond the default 256 tokens (maximum 4096 for this integration).
The rate limiting you're experiencing is likely due to your Anthropic API tier. Lower tiers require processing smaller batches (around 50 rows at a time). Check your API limits at https://console.anthropic.com/settings/limits.
Before we troubleshoot further, try using Sculptor (our built-in AI tool in the top-right corner) to help optimize your setup - it's free and can help configure your workflow more efficiently.
Clay Support
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Was that helpful?
Clay Support
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If you still need help with the token limit or rate-limiting issue, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to achieve or any other challenges you’re facing?
Dante E.
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Shouldnt I be able to set a custom value here?
Clay Support
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Yes, you can set a custom value in the "Maximum Output Length (in tokens)" field. The Claude integration allows you to specify any value up to 4096 tokens maximum, with 256 as the default. [1]
Simply enter your desired token limit in that text field - this will override the default 8192-token limit you encountered earlier.
Clay Support
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Did that answer your question?
Dante E.
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4096 is not much at all, cant I get higher than this?
Clay Support
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The 4096 token limit is the maximum for the Claude integration in Clay. [1] However, you can work around this using our flexible AI credit budget system - edit your AI column and increase the "Clay Credit Budget" to allow higher token usage per row. [2]
For larger outputs, consider breaking tasks into smaller chunks or using external tools like Google Sheets for processing, then importing summarized data back into Clay.
Before exploring other options, try using Sculptor (our built-in AI tool in the top-right corner) to help optimize your workflow setup - it's free and might help structure your approach more efficiently.
Clay Support
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Is that what you were looking for?
Dante E.
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No
Clay Support
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I'm sorry to hear that didn't help. I'll connect you to a human agent who can assist you further.
Clay Support
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Our support team has got your message and we'll get back to you soon!
If you’re dealing with a specific table, drop the URL below so we can help you quicker. Otherwise, someone from our team will be in touch soon!
image.png(93 kB)
Dante E.
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https://app.clay.com/workspaces/217266/workbooks/wb_0sxlxfoFV7GFggbpuDs/tables/t_0sxlxr9TFzk6GQkN6wh/views/gv_0sxlxr9T9UGgD4yHD92
Clay Support
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We haven't heard back from you here, so we're going to go ahead and close this thread out.
Still need help here? Reply back and someone will jump back in.
Have a question thats not related to this thread? We recommend kicking off a new ticket in the support channel!