Report date: February 15, 2026
Affected plan: Google One AI Pro (2TB) + Antigravity IDE
Affected model: Claude Opus 4.6 (primarily)
Problem description
I’m a developer using Antigravity IDE to build a complete web hosting system (similar to SiteGround Pro infrastructure) with proprietary DNS server, zone management, email server, and multiple custom functionalities. Antigravity is essential for my workflow because:
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Direct SSH access to my VPS for live development
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Real-time server file editing and debugging
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Claude Opus 4.6 for complex system architecture assistance
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Integrated environment for production server management
The critical issue: After just 2-3 development requests to Claude Opus model, I receive 7-10 day complete lockouts instead of the 5-hour refresh windows advertised by Google. This makes professional development work completely impossible.
Specific lockout behavior
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Request 1-2: Normal development queries (nginx configuration, DNS zone setup, etc.)
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Request 3: System locks with “model quota exceeded”
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Lockout duration: 7-10 days (not 5 hours as advertised)
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After lockout ends: First request triggers immediate new 7-10 day lockout
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Pattern: Infinite loop of week-long lockouts after minimal usage
This is not heavy usage. These are standard development tasks:
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Reviewing configuration files
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Debugging DNS zone syntax
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Assistance with mail server setup
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Code review for security best practices
Critical discrepancies
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Advertised vs. Reality:
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Advertised: “Generous quotas with 5-hour refresh windows”
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Reality: 7-10 day lockouts after 2-3 requests
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Quota monitor inaccuracy:
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Monitor shows 70-80% quota remaining
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IDE blocks requests with “quota exceeded” error
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No correlation between displayed quota and actual availability
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Disproportionate consumption:
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Simple requests consume massive quota unpredictably
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No transparency on what counts toward limits
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Impossible to plan or optimize usage
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Infinite lockout loop:
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Wait 7-10 days for unlock
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Make ONE request
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Immediate 7-10 day lockout again
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Makes the service completely unusable
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Pattern observed in community
This is NOT an isolated case. Multiple developers report:
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January 2026: Timers changed from hours to days without announcement
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Version 1.15.6 (Jan 23): Worsened lockout behavior significantly
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Claude models specifically affected: Disproportionate restrictions vs. Gemini models
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Same quota monitor bugs: Shows availability but blocks requests
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Professional work disrupted: Real projects halted by arbitrary lockouts
Source references: Google AI Developers Forum, Antigravity GitHub discussions, multiple Reddit threads (r/GoogleAI)
Business impact
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Production project halted: Cannot complete paid client work
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Financial loss: Paying monthly for unusable service
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No viable workaround:
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Claude.ai lacks VPS/SSH access needed for server development
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Other IDEs don’t offer Claude Opus 4.6
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Gemini models insufficient for complex system architecture tasks
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Forced migration consideration: Evaluating Cursor IDE, Windsurf despite preference for Antigravity
I am a paying customer who cannot use the service I’m paying for.
What makes this suspicious
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Timing: Lockout severity increased after Gemini 3 launch
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Model discrimination: Claude models lockout aggressively; Gemini works normally
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Lack of transparency: No official acknowledgment or communication
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Infinite loops: Suggests systematic policy rather than technical bug
If this is policy to favor Gemini: Communicate it clearly. Don’t advertise “5-hour refresh” while delivering “7-10 day lockouts.”
If this is a bug: It’s critical priority - paying customers cannot work.
Requested action
As a paying Google One AI Pro customer, I formally request:
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Immediate investigation of lockout timer bugs (5 hours → 7-10 days)
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Transparency on actual quota limits and consumption metrics
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Fix for infinite lockout loops (unlock → immediate re-lock)
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Quota monitor accuracy (display should match actual availability)
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Official communication about any policy changes affecting third-party models
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Compensation or refund for service period where advertised functionality was unavailable
Technical environment
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Plan: Google One AI Pro (2TB storage tier)
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IDE: Antigravity latest version (as of Feb 15, 2026)
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Primary model: Claude Opus 4.6
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Use case: Professional server infrastructure development
This report represents legitimate professional usage by a paying customer. The service is marketed for development work but currently cannot support even minimal development activity.
