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Big Pickle model loops with "too many requests" error in high mode (free trial) #10404
Description
Description
When using the Big Pickle model through OpenCode Zen on a free trial account with the "high" quality mode, requests consistently loop with "too many request, please try again" errors before eventually succeeding after multiple retries. This creates a frustrating user experience even though the request does eventually work.
The issue appears to be a rate limiting problem where the retry logic doesn't properly handle backoff, causing repeated failures before success.
Plugins
None
OpenCode version
1.1.28
Steps to reproduce
Select the "Big Pickle" model
4. Set quality/thinking mode to "high"
5. Send any coding request (e.g., "request a simple analysis inside a project folder")
6. Observe the repeated "too many requests" error messages
7. Wait for eventual success after multiple retry loops
Expected: Request succeeds on first attempt or fails with clear rate limit message
Actual: Multiple "too many requests" errors before eventual success
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Operating System
6.18.6-arch1-1
Terminal
Kitty
Activity
github-actions commentedon Jan 24, 2026
This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:
Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
jeremyakers commentedon Jan 26, 2026
I have the same issue, and I am not even using "high". Just "default"
i-am-noamg commentedon Jan 26, 2026
same here
quickreactor commentedon Jan 28, 2026
Same, windows. Also getting rate limit or failed connection to any Gemini models
ellannjohnson commentedon Jan 28, 2026
Same issue and just started recently. Using MacOS Tahoe and is occurring on 2 separate machines. Simple queries and definitely not too many requests. The requests will complete after several auto retries.
github-actions commentedon Mar 30, 2026
To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 90 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.