Issue with Clay Setup: Delays in Cell Response Time

Shoaib G. · 2025-12-09T09:28:50.949Z

Hello, I’m running the cells and each one takes approximately 5–10 minutes to return an answer. When I ran the test initially to check whether the prompt was working correctly, I got the output in 5–10 seconds. Is this a backend problem, or is there something wrong with my Clay setup?

That's frustrating—let me help fix this. The slowdown from 5-10 seconds to 5-10 minutes suggests performance issues with your table.

Try a hard refresh first:

Mac: Command + Shift + R (Chrome/Firefox) or Option + Command + E (Safari)
Windows: Ctrl + Shift + R

If that doesn't help, the delay is likely due to:

Rate limits on heavier prompts or lower API tiers
Large table size with multiple actions running simultaneously
Processing delays from complex queries—try breaking large requests into smaller batches

Performance issues are more common with larger tables or complex workflows.

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