This article gives you a complete overview of how rate limits work, how to avoid issues, and how to scale safely.
For in-depth technical specifications, check out our Rate Limits documentation.
📌 What Are Rate Limits?
These are technical limits applied by Captain Data’s infrastructure. They control how many API calls or automation runs your workspace can trigger over time.
⚙️ Platform Rate Limits
Captain Data applies different limits to ensure fair use and prevent infrastructure overload:
API Calls per Minute
Each endpoint has specific thresholds. Too many requests in a short time will trigger a 429 Too Many Requests error.
Concurrent Runs
Your plan determines how many requests can be launched at the same time.
Daily Quotas
Your workspace has a daily usage quota based on your current plan tier. These quotas help manage your total execution volume.
🧭 How to Monitor & Handle Rate Limits
When a limit is hit, you’ll receive a 429 response with a Retry-After value.
The error will include headers like X-RateLimit-Type and X-RateLimit-Reset to help you retry correctly.
You can track limits via:
API headers
Workspace analytics
Webhook notifications (if enabled)
Need help interpreting your limits or scaling your usage? Contact our support team — we’re happy to help.