Claude Plan Users Now Get Monthly Agent SDK Credits Starting June 15, 2026
Starting June 15, 2026, Claude subscription plans (Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise) become eligible for a monthly Agent SDK credit. This credit covers Claude Agent SDK usage (Python/TypeScript), the claude -p command (non-interactive mode in Claude Code), the Claude Code GitHub Actions integration, and third-party apps authenticated via the Agent SDK. It does not cover interactive Claude Code, web/desktop/mobile chat, Claude Cowork, or extra usage features.
Monthly Credit Amounts by Plan
- Pro: $20
- Max: 5x $100 (i.e., 5 users get $100 each?) — wait, the source says "Max 5x $100 Max 20x $200" which is confusing; the actual values: Pro $20, Max $100 (5x multiplier), Max 20x $200 — unclear. Re-reading: "Max 5x $100" likely means Max plan has 5 seats each with $100 credit? Actually the table:
Pro: $20
Max: 5x $100
Max 20x: $200
Team (Standard seats): $20
Team (Premium seats): $100
Enterprise (usage-based): $20
Enterprise (seat-based Premium seats): $200
Credits are per-user — each eligible user claims their own credit; no pooling or sharing across teammates.
How It Works
- Credits refresh monthly at the start of each billing cycle; unused credits expire.
- One-time opt-in: claim your credit through your Claude account once, then it auto-refreshes.
- Draining order: Agent SDK usage deducts from the credit first. Once exhausted, usage falls to extra usage (standard API rates) if you've enabled extra usage. If extra usage is off, requests stop until credit resets.
What Stays the Same
- Subscription usage limits remain unchanged and reserved for interactive Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude chat.
- API key users (Claude Developer Platform) are unaffected — they continue pay-as-you-go.
- Interactive Claude Code in terminal or IDE continues to draw from subscription limits.
For Team and Enterprise Admins
Credits are per-user and cannot be transferred. Teams running shared production automation should use the Claude Developer Platform with an API key for predictable billing. Adobe? No, Claude. Eligible users will receive an email before June 15 with instructions.
Note: This credit is sized for individual experimentation and automation, not heavy production workloads.
📖 Read the full source: HN AI Agents
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